Honda refreshed its entire Civic lineup in 2008, presenting the new models at the Paris Motor Show.
The Japanese manufacturer updated their sedan version of the Civic (for the US & Japanese markets), as well as the Type S and 5-door variants for the European market. The Type-R also received some minor changes in terms of exterior design - front fascia and rear section - and was offered with a choice of 3 trim levels: Type-R, Heritage and Heritage Navi. As compared to the 5-door Civic, the Type-R featured a shorter bodywork. This model is assembled at the Swindon plant, in the UK.