Honda Civic fans are now getting their wishes granted as Honda has finally decided to bring the Type R version of their latest sports hatchback, the 2018 Honda Civic Type R, into the United States. The company also finally lifted the veils off its latest model at the recently held 2017 Geneva Motor Show, revealing to fans the official specs and features of the hotly-anticipated new sporty five-door hatchback.

The Type R versions of Honda's sedan and hatchback offerings were previously only available in select markets in Asia and Europe, which means that customers in the United States were really only able to see the car in magazines and in video games such as "Gran Turismo." Now, customers in the country no longer have to go through the hassle and cost of importing the car as Honda will be making it available this year.

The new 2018 Honda Civic Type R will be equipped with a 2.0-liter four cylinder turbocharged i-VTEC engine that churns out a healthy 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle still retains its front-wheel drive system, despite the popularity of all-wheel drive systems being offered by the company's main competitors, including Subaru and Ford.

A report from Jalopnik reveals that the new 2018 Honda Civic Type R will be coming with a 40 percent more rigid chassis than the outgoing model. It will also be equipped with substantial upgrades to its body, chassis, braking, and suspension system that will make it perform well beyond its limits. The upgrades include an all new adaptive suspension setup, a new adaptive electric steering system, a helical limited slip differential, Continental ContiSportContact 6 tires, and full Brembo brakes.

The 2018 Honda Civic Type R will only come with a manual transmission and will include three different drive modes, namely Sport, Comfort, and a Plus R setting. The vehicle will be made available in dealers nationwide in late spring and will have a mid-$30,000 price tag.