Overview
- The new figure combines a $46,895 MSRP and a $1,195 destination charge, marking a $1,000 increase from 2025.
- It is $4,100 higher than the 2023 model’s debut price, pushing the hot hatch close to the $50,000 threshold.
- Reporting indicates no visual or mechanical changes have been confirmed for the 2026 model year as Honda has yet to detail full specs.
- Options can drive the total toward roughly $60,000, while rivals now range from the $41,115 Toyota GR Corolla to the $50,730-plus Volkswagen Golf R, with the Hyundai Elantra N at $36,345 highlighted as a value play.
- Honda continues U.S. sales and certification as European availability winds down due to emissions rules, and the model remains manual-only.