HONDA'S latest Civic Type R is now on sale, with the company claiming it is still the fastest-accelerating front-wheel drive hatchback on the market.

A lighter engine flywheel has improved the car's 0-62mph acceleration and makes the Type R feel more responsive. The Type R gains the latest styling changes introduced across the Civic range in November and also features improved aerodynamics. The new version of the Type R will go on sale on February 1, priced at £16,013 on-the- road.

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