2017 Honda Civic Type R: Top 10 things to be excited about Page 2 of 10

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.