2020 Honda Civic Type R drivers can see performance data with new LogR app (w/VIDEO)

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2020 Honda Civic Type R drivers can see performance data with new LogR app (w/VIDEO)

Today’s sophisticated electronic systems and connectivity are making it possible to a driver to access and view a considerable amount of information about a car’s performance. The latest example is an all-new datalogging app for the updated 2020 Honda Civic Type R. With the data and scoring information available, Honda says that a driver can improve his or her skills when racing around a track.

First of its kind from Honda, the new LogR app, as it is known, is designed for both iPhone and Android devices and will be available for download sometime during this quarter.

Drivers interact with Honda LogR, as the app is known, through three main functions: A Performance Monitor provides vehicle information to the driver on the Display Audio screen, while Log Mode records lap times on the track. Finally, the Auto Score function encourages smooth driving by monitoring braking, acceleration and steering, and generating a ‘driving smoothness’ score using proprietary algorithms developed by Honda with the help of professional Honda drivers.

While driving, all interaction with Honda LogR is through the car’s Display Audio screen. Both Log Mode and Auto Score also offer more in-depth analysis when the phone is unplugged from the car, including previous drives, performance traces and replays using GPS mapping and detailed vehicle information.

Unlike third-party datalogging apps, LogR features exclusive access to the Type R’s onboard computer, delivering more in-depth detail on the vehicle’s performance than aftermarket systems that’s only available through the factory onboard computer.

What’s new in 2020 Civic Type R
The 2020 Civic Type R has improvements that include new 2-piece brake rotors and brake pads which are designed to reduce fade and improve high-speed braking efficiency; suspension revisions with updated dampers for improved ride comfort; stiffer rear bushings for better grip, and revisions to the front suspension and steering for even better steering feel.

Additionally, the grille has been redesigned to allow better engine cooling under high demand. New for 2020 is Active Sound Control, which modifies interior sound in concert with the chosen drive mode while safety is taken to a higher level with standard Honda Sensing safety and driver-assist technologies.