Catch a Glimpse of 2023 Honda Civic Type R

• Honda's newest Civic Type R is set to debut on July 20 for the 2023 model year.

• A teaser video shows a camouflage pre-production model front-end up close in addition to testing footage from multiple race tracks.

• The 11th-generation Civic chassis lends itself to a more understated style, though the big wing and wide body remain on the Type R.

With the success of Honda's newest Civic chassis, particularly in the engaging Si form, enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the Type R release. Besting a track record at Suzuka before production begins is an effective way to hook enthusiasts in, and Honda's newest teaser video doesn't disappoint. The teaser clips show the soon-to-be most powerful production Honda lapping the Nurburgring and other tracks before giving us a release date: July 20.

In the eight days until the official release, 2023 Type R hopefuls can study the official pre-production photos released by Honda. Despite the jarring car-pattern disguise, a few key pieces of the new model stand out. The big wing remains, though with separate uprights and a more understated shape, as does the triple-tip center-exit exhaust. A widened stance characterizes the re-worked 11th-generation Civic body, thanks to a new front and rear end and pulled fenders. Enlarged brake calipers and rotors are also visible through the matte-black spider-web wheels and sticky Michelin tires.

After decades of a Type R deficit in the US, the previous-generation high-performance Civic was a smash hit, in large part due to its aggressive styling and intense driving characteristics. With a front-wheel-drive Nurburgring record to reclaim, the newest Civic Type R is expected to one-up the outgoing model in performance while delivering more sleek styling. We can hope the Honda blueprint of turbocharged inline-fours with manual transmissions running power through the front wheels is likely to stay.

Leading by example with the 11th-generation Civic Si, Honda's current philosophy seems to point toward its roots, adding performance through weight reduction and a single-mass flywheel. If this is any indication for Type R, we may be looking at improvements in handling and ergonomics as opposed to a massive power bump. Details about pricing, unit numbers, and the ever-important Ring lap time will be revealed early next week.