Honda Civic Type R - Review, Specs, Pricing, Features, Videos and More
The Honda Civic Type R is a seriously impressive performance vehicle. The fact it is front-wheel drive only adds to the wonder of just how seriously quick it is on the track and the street. Honda’s engineers have really created a monster of a sporty compact with the latest Type R.
Does it ride stiff and cost a lot of money? Yes, yes it does. But as soon as we start driving it, we forget all about those things.
Pros | Communicative chassis, superhero engine/transmission combo, incredible seats |
Cons | Expensive, still only front-drive, stiffly sprung for daily use |
Bottom Line | Honda might've dialled back the looks for this latest Type R, but it worked even more magic under the skin. One of the finest transmissions the world has ever seen, paired with a ridiculously fun chassis. If Porsche built a hot hatch. |
Table of contents
- Video: 2023 Honda Civic Type R vs 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Comparison
- 2023 Honda Civic Type R vs 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Comparison
- VIDEO: Best Performance Car: Civic Type R vs Elantra N vs Golf R vs GR Corolla
- Best Performance Car: Civic Type R vs Elantra N vs Golf R vs GR Corolla
- Competitors
- Detailed Specs
- Our Final Verdict
Video: 2023 Honda Civic Type R vs 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Comparison
2023 Honda Civic Type R vs 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Comparison
Remember the 1990s?
Performance cars were everywhere, especially in Japan, where seemingly every model had some sort of sporty special. Two of the main brands leading this charge back then where Toyota and Honda. Cars like the MR2, NSX, Supra, Prelude, and Celica were some of the most in demand performance vehicles on the planet.
Read the Full Comparison Here.

VIDEO: Best Performance Car: Civic Type R vs Elantra N vs Golf R vs GR Corolla
Best Performance Car: Civic Type R vs Elantra N vs Golf R vs GR Corolla
Spoiled. That’s what we are. Flat-out spoiled. Just look at what we’ve gathered together for the latest Best Performance Car AutoGuide shootout brought to you by WeatherTech.
At our disposal is a Honda Civic Type R, Toyota GR Corolla, Volkswagen Golf R, and Hyundai Elantra N. All four vehicle are based on sensible compact commuters, but have incredible levels of power, performance, and thrills behind the wheel. Although they may all target the same mission, they’re actually quite different.
Body style, cylinder count, and drivetrains differ from car to car. But more importantly, each car feels different to drive. Each has its own character and charm. We honestly could see ourselves owning any one of the following four cars. But this is an AutoGuide Shootout and a winner must be chosen. So we spent a week driving these high performance compacts back to back on city streets, the highway, and the track at Toronto Motorsports Park.
Read the full comparison here!
Competitors
Detailed Specs
| Price | $42,895 |
| Engine | 2.0-liter turbo 4-cylinder |
| Power | 315 hp |
| Torque | 310 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Transmission | 6MT |
| Fuel Economy (city/hwy) | 22 mpg / 28 mpg |
| Cargo Capacity | 24.5 cu ft |
Our Final Verdict
Honda Civic Type R
Overall | 4.0 |
| Performance | 10.0 |
| Features | 8.0 |
| Comfort | 7.0 |
| Quality and Styling | 8.0 |
| Value | 7.0 |
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