its got all new body panels, all new dash, door cards... only thing it shares is the gauge cluster and switches and screen. No where near 95% They've always been the sportier twin.
might as well buy a GR86 or Miata over a GRC. GRC is so tiny inside, might as well not even have back seats. If you need a do everything car, GRC fails.
because they have completely different sheet metal. only thing CTR and regular civic shares is the roof, front door and hatch. Rear doors and rear fenders are bespoke. It costs signifcantly more to make new sheet metal.
i'm also buying it ether way but you're dreaming if you think they created whole new stamping for a limited production car for north america. Just look at the rear door fender, clearly a addon.