Contacted about 20 dealers in New England area, 3 would take deposits. But only 1 would honor MSRP and no dealer forced add-ons.
Think the leaked spy photos made it very obvious its coming. I would try calling again.
According to Redline reviews from this month while reviewing the A-spec:
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Hoping its a Civic Type R plus just upgraded radio, power/memory/heat/cooled seats, 40+mm profile tires, slightly more insulated, better interior materials, higher quality unique paint offerings, and no more than $47K. Please keep the weight about 3300lbs unless AWD is offered.
Previously...