In some cases, it signals a base version of a vehicle or it's a trim level that adds some extra
exterior body jewelry and larger wheels, but not much more when it comes to performance equipment to actually yield a sportier performing vehicle.
Of course, being a Japanese market Type R, all the expected performance equipment was installed on the Civic such as the limited - slip differential, front Brembo brakes and exclusive
exterior body jewelry including a big ol' rear wing.