2027 Honda Civic Type R Estate imagined

The Honda Civic Type R is the ultimate front-drive hot hatch, but what if there was a wagon version? Fresh renders off the internet imagine what Honda’s hottest model would look like with five doors and room for a hefty pooch.

In July we stumbled across a widebody Hyundai i30 N wagon and it had us frothing, but now the ante has been upped by Vinessa Enhancement which has mocked up their impression of a dog-friendly, all-paw, even hotter Honda Civic Type R.

Using the clean lines of a 3 Series Touring as the basis, the rendered compact five-door once again proves that hot wagons are among the sexiest vehicles on the road – even if this one isn’t.

And the creators haven’t just stopped at the design; they’ve gone on to pair the wagon’s more practical body shape with the extra versatility of all-wheel-drive and a heap of extra firepower to match.

“Powered by a 400hp turbocharged K20C1 and paired to a six-speed manual, it delivers precision and practicality,” the post reads.

“Widebody stance, quad exhausts, silver finish, and red sports interior blend performance with versatility, honouring Honda’s racing heritage.”

For reference, the current FL5 Type R is good for 235kW/420Nm and famously only drives the front wheels… the rendered estate is good for a much punchier 298kW which would put it more than on terms with the iconic Audi S5 Avant.

Unfortunately, the prospects of a Type R Estate are about as likely as an all-wheel-drive version of the current generation – non-existent.

Honda is adamant the Type R should stay front-drive in the name of hot hatch purity, dynamics and packaging, but it doesn’t hurt to dream a bit, especially when there’s a six-speed manual involved.

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