Honda Civic WTCC Edition launched in Switzerland at CHF 31,900
Honda has introduced a Civic WTCC Edition for Swiss buyers, drawing on its touring car racing heritage and featuring a 2.2-litre diesel engine, unique livery and OZ Racing wheels.
Honda has released a Civic WTCC Edition exclusively for the Swiss market, priced at 31,900 Swiss Francs. The special edition commemorates the brand’s involvement in the FIA World Touring Car Championship and adds motorsport-inspired styling to the five-door hatchback.
Motorsport-inspired specification
The Civic WTCC Edition is based on the standard five-door Civic and uses Honda’s 2.2-litre i-DTEC four-cylinder turbo diesel engine. This unit produces 150 horsepower and is paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Honda’s choice of the larger diesel over the smaller petrol engines underlines the car’s focus on torque and real-world usability, even with its motorsport branding.
Externally, the WTCC Edition stands out with a full WTCC race livery, referencing Honda’s touring car entries. The car sits on 17-inch powder-coated OZ Racing Superturismo wheels, a detail drawn directly from competition. The package is aimed at buyers who want a car that visually connects to Honda’s racing activities, though it remains fully road legal and does not require any special licence.
Position in the Civic range
With a list price of 31,900 Swiss Francs, the Civic WTCC Edition is positioned above the standard diesel Civic in Switzerland. The extra cost covers the bespoke wheels, livery and motorsport branding, but the car retains the standard interior and equipment of the regular five-door model. Honda is targeting enthusiasts familiar with the WTCC, as well as buyers looking for an exclusive variant with a direct link to the company’s racing programme.
Context: Honda’s motorsport and special editions
Honda has a long history in touring car racing, with the Civic competing in the World Touring Car Championship and national series. The WTCC Edition follows a tradition of special models for specific markets that reference the company’s motorsport involvement. For buyers in Switzerland, the car offers a way to own a Civic with visual cues from Honda’s racing activities, without the cost or impracticality of a full track car.
The Civic WTCC Edition joins a series of limited-run models from manufacturers seeking to capitalise on their motorsport image. It will compete for attention with other special editions, such as the Nissan Qashqai Premier Limited Edition and the Jeep Wrangler Arctic Edition, both of which have also targeted European buyers with unique styling and equipment packages.
No information has been released about production numbers or whether similar editions will be offered in other European markets. For now, the Civic WTCC Edition remains a Swiss exclusive, aimed at buyers seeking a connection to Honda’s racing heritage.
