Honda Civic Type-R

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Honda Civic Type R (FK8): review, specs and buying guide
Honda Civic Type R GT MY21 – front
In-depth reviews

Honda Civic Type R (FK8): review, specs and buying guide

The FK8 Honda Civic Type R is one of the greatest hot hatches of recent times, and a sure-fire future icon
11 Oct 2023
Honda Civic Type R v Volkswagen Golf R v Hyundai i30 N v Audi RS3
Honda Civic Type R v Volkswagen Golf R v Hyundai i30 N v Audi RS3
Group tests

Honda Civic Type R v Volkswagen Golf R v Hyundai i30 N v Audi RS3

The all-new FL5-gen Civic Type R is here, and expectations are sky-high. Waiting for it are the rapid and capable Golf R and Audi RS3 and the brillian…
30 Apr 2023
Honda Civic Type R sets FWD Nürburgring record (again)
Honda Civic Type R FL5 Nurburgring record
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Honda Civic Type R sets FWD Nürburgring record (again)

Not only is the FL5 Civic Type R the most engaging hot hatch on the market, it’s also now the fastest in its class around the Green Hell
21 Apr 2023
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review
Honda Civic Type R AP – front action
In-depth reviews

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review

It’s the most exciting, capable and well engineered hot hatchback we’ve ever driven, but has lost some of the fluency that made the last Type R truly …
8 Feb 2023
2022 FL5 Honda Civic Type R – prices and specs to be revealed Nov 30
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2022 FL5 Honda Civic Type R – prices and specs to be revealed Nov 30

Finalised UK specs including power, availability and price to be confirmed November 30
18 Nov 2022

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Honda Civic Type R EP3 – review, history and specs
Honda Civic Type R icon – tracking
In-depth reviews

Honda Civic Type R EP3 – review, history and specs

The early noughties Civic overcame opinion-dividing looks and flawed dynamics to become a legend in its own lifetime. To rev it is to love it
27 Oct 2022
Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – performance and 0-60
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Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – performance and 0-60

Acceleration times are about as fast as manual front-wheel drive cars get at 5.7sec, top speed a ridiculous 169mph.
9 May 2022
Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – ride and handling
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Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – ride and handling

The Civic Type R makes full use of its stiffer, lower chassis and multi-link rear suspension.
9 May 2022
Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – engine, gearbox and technical highlights
Honda Civic Type R GT MY21 – front
In-depth reviews

Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – engine, gearbox and technical highlights

The 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder is both incredibly linear and yet still happy to rev. Gearbox is beyond brilliant.
9 May 2022
Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – design
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Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – design

Unlikely to be lost in a car park, the Civic Type R is one of those mad designs that either will or won’t work for you
9 May 2022
Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – MPG and running costs
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Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – MPG and running costs

The new WLTP 33.2mpg combined figure is achievable in normal driving, but like any turbo car the Civic can be thirsty when pushed.
9 May 2022
Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – interior and tech
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Honda Civic Type R (2017-2022) review – interior and tech

Longer, wider and of much better quality, the new Type R benefits from the same ergonomic and technological upgrades as the standard Civic
9 May 2022
Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition 2022 review – the greatest hot hatchback of all time?
Honda Civic Type R LE – splash
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Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition 2022 review – the greatest hot hatchback of all time?

The ultimate turbocharged front-wheel drive hot hatch, and arguably one of the greatest cars to ever wear the ‘hot hatch’ tag full stop
5 Jan 2022
Get it while (if) you can – is the Fk8 Honda Civic Type R the new 911 GT3?
Best hot hatchbacks 2021 - Civic Type R nose
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Get it while (if) you can – is the Fk8 Honda Civic Type R the new 911 GT3?

Swindon’s closure has meant the Honda Civic Type R has become hot property with pre-reg cars hitting £10k over asking
4 Aug 2021
Honda Civic Type R Sport Line 2021 review – to wing or not to wing
Honda Civic Type R Sport Line – rear
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Honda Civic Type R Sport Line 2021 review – to wing or not to wing

Another cracking Honda Civic Type R, and its extra civility doesn’t come at the expense of capability
17 Jul 2021
Honda Civic Type R GT 2020 review – still king of the hot hatch crop?
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Honda Civic Type R GT 2020 review – still king of the hot hatch crop?

Subtle tweaks have made the Type R an even more formidable hot hatch, but we’re keen to try one again soon to understand fully the changes to the susp…
22 Sep 2020
2020 Honda Civic Type R UK prices revealed
Honda Civic Type-R

2020 Honda Civic Type R UK prices revealed

All four derivatives of the mildly updated Civic Type R have been priced for local markets
7 Sep 2020
FK8 Honda Civic Type R fettled by Mugen
Honda Civic Type-R

FK8 Honda Civic Type R fettled by Mugen

Japanese Honda tuner Mugen has released a handful of parts for the latest Civic Type R 
29 Jun 2020
Honda Civic Type R FN2 – review, history, prices and specs
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Honda Civic Type R FN2 – review, history, prices and specs

Earlier Type Rs are more beloved and later ones faster, but the last naturally aspirated Type R can still entertain
11 Jun 2020
165mph Honda Civic Type R pickup concept revealed
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

165mph Honda Civic Type R pickup concept revealed

No production plans, but "Project P" shows the potential of Swindon's skunkworks
24 May 2018
2017 Honda Civic Type R review
Honda Civic Type R - front tracking
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

2017 Honda Civic Type R review

The new Civic Type R is a huge step on from the previous car, mixing surprising refinement with genuine interaction and scintillating pace
11 Mar 2018
Honda Civic Type R BTCC race car revealed for 2018 season
2018 Civic Type R BTCC - nose
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Honda Civic Type R BTCC race car revealed for 2018 season

One of the BTCC’s most successful modern racers has been reimagined for 2018
27 Feb 2018
Honda Civic Type R review
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Honda Civic Type R review

Honda's new super-hatch outguns rivals on paper, but edgy +R damping means UK drivers can't exploit its most extreme settings
7 Aug 2017
New Honda Civic Type R revealed in TCR race trim
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

New Honda Civic Type R revealed in TCR race trim

Dramatic production Civic Type R gets even more crazy in TCR touring car form
12 Jul 2017
New Honda Civic Type R track drive review
Honda Civic Type R  - Geneva front
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New Honda Civic Type R track drive review

We’ve been for a short drive in the new Honda Civic Type R hot hatch. Here’s everything you need to know
8 Jun 2017
Honda Civic Type-R Black Edition
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Honda Civic Type-R Black Edition

As production of one of our favourite hot hatches ends Honda releases a final edition
10 Jan 2017
Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy-R vs Honda Civic Type R
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy-R vs Honda Civic Type R

Which is the fastest of the hottest hatches?
20 Oct 2015
Road to Type-R: on the Nürburgring
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Road to Type-R: on the Nürburgring

We catch a lift with Europe's Civic Type-R owners for a very special lap of the 'ring
17 May 2015
Road to Type R – evo meets owners at Honda HQ
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Road to Type R – evo meets owners at Honda HQ

evo and Honda UK host a meeting for Type R owners - and bring every generation of Civic Type R together
7 May 2015
Road to Type R - Honda Civic Type R (FN2) driven
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Road to Type R - Honda Civic Type R (FN2) driven

The FN2-generation Civic R is the black sheep of the Type R family. 8 years on from its launch, is it worth a second look?
6 May 2015
Road to Type R – Honda Civic Type R (EP3) driven
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Road to Type R – Honda Civic Type R (EP3) driven

evo revisits one of Honda's all-time classics - the 197bhp Civic Type R
5 May 2015
New Honda Civic Type R to compete in 2015 BTCC
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

New Honda Civic Type R to compete in 2015 BTCC

Civic Tourer unceremoniously dumped in favour of Honda's latest hot hatchback
25 Mar 2015
Should you buy a Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)?
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Should you buy a Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)?

The first UK-sanctioned Civic Type-R is now a used bargain - but is it worth the modest outlay?
10 Mar 2015
Type-R concept breaks cover
Honda Civic Type-R hatchback

Type-R concept breaks cover

Just like the Renaultsport Clio, Honda's hot Civic, the Type-R, sells better in Britain than anywhere else in the world. And just as Renault did in th…
1 Mar 2006