Honda ready to reveal new Type-R

Honda will finally stop teasing us when it unveils the production-ready version of the Civic Type-R at the Paris motor show in September. (It's expected to look very similar to the concept pictured here.)

The 197bhp super-hatch is said to be more refined than its predecessor, but Honda also says it has improved handling and steering responses.

Also making its motor show debut in Paris is the new CR-V SUV.

Tackling the new Land Rover Freelander head on, the CR-V aims to please with a drive that Honda tells us is fine-tuned for on-road dynamics.

A new 2.0-litre petrol engine will be introduced to the CR-V range, while the 2.2-litre turbodiesel unit sees renewed service.

Expect to see both cars on sale in the UK in the early part of 2007.

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