South Africa: Honda Civic Type R - Wolf in Wolf's Clothing

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Forget about maintaining a low profile in the latest Honda's latest Civic Type R. With all those wings and spoilers, Honda's hottest hatch looks more racing machine than road car. But for once, those add-ons aren't just for show - they're key to a hugely accomplished performance package. By DEON SCHOEMAN.

It would be tempting to dismiss the latest Honda Civic Type R as just another over-the-top superhatch. At first glance, it looks like one of those Tupperware-infected after-market specials that started life as something plain and simple, and ended up overdosing on automotive steroids.

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