New Delhi, June 3 -- In a development sure to enthrall automotive enthusiasts, the Honda Civic Type R is coming to India! Sources close to the matter have confirmed to autoX that the Japanese carmaker will bring the high-performance hatchback to the country. Unlike the standard Civic previously sold in India, the Honda Civic Type R is not a sedan but a front-wheel-drive hot hatch. The current generation model also holds the Nurburgring lap record for the fastest front-wheel-drive production car in the world. This move marks a strategic step for Honda, aiming to attract performance car enthusiasts across India.

This would mean that hot hatch enthusiasts in the country would have another option to consider, following the recent launch of t...