2. Based on the 5-door Honda Civic Hatchback , the new Civic Type R boasts substantially upgraded components, many of which have been tuned and tested on the Nürburgring: unique spring, damper and bushing settings, new Dual-Axis front suspension (for improved at-the-limit cornering and reduced torque steer), new 4-wheel Adaptive Suspension System, retuned and adaptive electric power steering, etc.