FACE LIFT TYPE R SPOTTED? Check out the pic. What do you think?

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A related article to the post above. How often does the updates on the Japanese model translate to the one for the States?

https://news.goo.ne.jp/article/kurumanews/trend/kurumanews-214493.html
I'm not sure, I know with other brands, the Japanese model doesn't completely translate to the American. We see this often with Subaru and their motor displacement of JDM vs USDM. What I do find interesting in the English translated article is:

In order to enhance the performance limit of running on the circuit, the engine cooling performance and braking performance have been improved...
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I'm not sure, I know with other brands, the Japanese model doesn't completely translate to the American. We see this often with Subaru and their motor displacement of JDM vs USDM. What I do find interesting in the English translated article is:
clayky said: ↑
https://hondanews.com/en-US/release...civic-type-r-breaks-cover-at-tokyo-auto-salon

Thanks! Standard sensing! No pricing though.
  • 2020 Civic Type R for U.S. market launching later this winter
  • Refreshed model includes multiple performance improvements, with revised aerodynamics, engine cooling, suspension, and upgraded brakes.
  • Multiple exterior and interior styling enhancements, plus standard Honda Sensing®

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Winter? Ouch! I was highly considering making a purchase of a 2019 model but it sounds like there are going to be quite a few improvements. I wonder if I should wait a bit. Sounds like it's going to go past the 37k MSRP.
 

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Winter? Ouch! I was highly considering making a purchase of a 2019 model but it sounds like there are going to be quite a few improvements. I wonder if I should wait a bit. Sounds like it's going to go past the 37k MSRP.
I wouldn't be surprised if it hit above 40k.
 

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later this winter....does this mean march/april? Looking to get a 2019 Type R now that these will be coming out.
 


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later this winter....does this mean march/april? Looking to get a 2019 Type R now that these will be coming out.
Yes it would make sense we’re expecting our last 2019 type r in February
 

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Wait.. so March/April is actually realistic for the 2020 FK8 to be released? I was thinking literally Winter (as in Oct to Dec).
 

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I mean.. if you sell the car, I'm sure that you have a far better estimation than I can ever possibly have.. :)
Honestly we’ve gotten zero info except the color and the email about a limited edition, Honda keeps a really type Lid, but now I should have an exact time and date to expect it soon
 


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two piece brakes and upgraded pads sound like a cool upgrade that we can all do to our current Rs. i'm hoping most of the improvements can become mods for our current Rs.
 

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For those only worried with the future value of your CTR, this is not good news as these are pretty solid upgrades.
 

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Active sound control like the Si. It sounds good most of the time but I do wish it were possible to turn it off.
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