Convertible fans wonò€™t...
Convertible fans wonò€™t be the only ones to get a Volvo treat at the Frankfurt Motor Show; the firm is set to debut a flagship performance version of its XC60 4x4, too.
The 197bhp Type R won...
The 197bhp Type R won the title of Best Sporting Car in Auto Express"s New Car Honours in 2003, and with more than 35,000 finding homes worldwide, the model has proved a big hit.
The last Type R to leave the plant was a Nighthawk Black car. With its powerful 2.0-litre engine and six-speed manual gearbox, the three-door hatch completes the 0-62mph sprint in a mere 6.8 seconds. Honda"s initial predictions estimated UK sales would peak at 1,500 models each year, but 18,033 examples have found homes since its introduction in 2001.
The new five-door Civic arrives in January, priced from í‚á£12,685. But fans of the Type R will be disappointed - as there is no direct replacement planned. However, bosses are evaluating a hot three-door model.