Honda's hallowed Type R nameplate will be carried into the electric era, the firm's lead engineer has told Autocar
have axed their respective GTI and RS programmes due to a lack of profitability caused by stringent emissions laws. ’s Type R project, told Autocar: “Without Type R, there is no Honda.” , he said: “Honda strongly believes that driving pleasure is the core essence of private mobility, personal mobility.” However, Kakinuma admitted that in the face of “carbon neutrality and emissions regulations that are very stringent, it’s very difficult to think about such a sports model in these boundaries”.
He added: “But for Honda, they are only new hurdles, new challenges to provide our customers the joy of driving. Yes, we will definitely be keen to bring further Type Rs.” in keeping hold of its sporting models. The German car maker recently confirmed to Autocar its plan to continue with GTI and R badging.
In what form the next Type R arrives – the latest is the only non-electrified model in Honda UK’s range – remains unknown. But the possibility that there will be another Type R without battery-electric power or hybrid assistance is “not zero”, according to Kakinuma. He said: “Carbon neutrality doesn’t have to be focused on the powertrain itself. It can have the possibility of achieving it even though you are driving a car with an ICE. So I would not reject the possibility that the next Type R can be ICE. However, given the current circumstances, this is very unlikely.”
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