2023 Honda Civic Type R production delays halt orders

Demand for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R is exceeding supply in Japan, where the brand has paused orders for the hot hatch until further notice.

Honda Japan has published an apology statement on the domestic sales page for the Civic Type R, saying it will update potential customers when more cars are available.

“Since its launch, Civic Type R has been well received by customers, and we have received a large number of orders,” the statement, which has been translated from Japanese to English, says.

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“On the other hand, due to the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, chronic semiconductor shortages, unstable parts arrival and delays in logistics, it is difficult to forecast future production.

“In order to ensure the delivery of Civic Type R to all customers who have already placed orders, we have temporarily stopped accepting orders.

“Regarding the resumption of orders, we will inform you again based on the future production situation. We deeply apologise for causing great inconvenience to customers who are considering it.”

CarsGuide has contacted Honda Australia to ascertain local availability of the Civic Type R, with order books having opened late last year and first deliveries expected to commence next month.

Locally, the Honda Civic Type R is priced from $72,600 drive-away, powered by a 235kW/420Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, and driving the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.

Upon its local confirmation, Honda Australia said “more than 4,000 enthusiasts and prospective customers have registered their details via the Honda website”, though the local arm has given no indication of how many 2023 models would be available to local customers.