New Type R advert - Max Verstappen

[dobly]

Just seen an advert for the new Civic Type R starring Max Verstappen on the TV here in NZ. He drives a white car out of a garage onto a track with typical Max gusto, hanging the tail out with a big smile on his face!
Is it airing in other markets too?

[bern]

God I hope not, I really like the new Type R. Any reminder of the association with that bellend puts me right off.

[Zero7]

bern said:

God I hope not, I really like the new Type R. Any reminder of the association with that bellend puts me right off.

Afraid it's true, I got a deposit down on one but he's putting me off it big time. Video bene out for over a month

[havoc]

bern said:

God I hope not, I really like the new Type R. Any reminder of the association with that bellend puts me right off.

I'm no real fan of Hamilton, but Verstappen's behaviour/attitude is proper spoilt-brat territory and puts the likes of Hamilton/Vettel/Alonso into some proper context. Marko's influence, perhaps? Or just being the son of Jos-the-wife-beater?

[abzmike]

Adverts in the UK aren’t allowed to show cars being fast, so any potential offence shouldn’t be required here.

[randytusk]

I noticed the new type-r was teased on the preview section of top gear tonight - roll on episode 3.........

[jimneeds]

I have a deposit down at my local dealership - so looking forward to the Top Gear review!!

Anyone know when UK prices / specs etc. will become available....?

My dealership 'knows nothing' and I get more from YouTube than from them...

[randytusk]

I checked the schedule - nov 20th ia the Air date for the new type-r

It is going to help me decide between keeping the GR Yaris or not......

[Zero7]

randytusk said:

I checked the schedule - nov 20th ia the Air date for the new type-r

It is going to help me decide between keeping the GR Yaris or not......

Very different segments right? The new FL5 is a very big car, well beyond a hot hatch size it's more a saloon, even though it has an opening hatch. Yaris GR is tiny in comparison...

[randytusk]

I’m trying to justify keeping the GR and getting the civic. Problem is the Aston might have to go 😰

Having said that, the GR and most likely the forthcoming type-r will drive far better the the Vantage. It’s been a proper eye opener with the GR - it’s so much better!

[grumpynuts]

We have a GR Yaris and FK8, massively different cars, both great but go about their business differently.Yaris is like a very naughty jack russell, always up for anything and encourages you to be a hooligan every time you drive it.The R is much more sophisticated and precise and feels a lot more expensive than it was. Sold a 911 to buy the R so that says it all.
The Yaris feels like a rally car,the R fells like a circuit car.