SummaryThe Honda Civic Type R is a high-performance version of the regular Honda Civic five-door family hatchback. This tenth-generation model was launched in 2017 and ended production in 2021. Show The Civic Type R was given a light update in early 2020, when a new Sport Line model was added to the range. Its performance is same the as the regular Type R, but the bodywork has been toned down somewhat. A Limited Edition model was also released, although it sold out almost immediately. The Honda Civic Type R received unanimously positive reviews from across the UK motoring media, as well as many awards. It was highly praised for its driving dynamics, both in terms of performance as well as comfort, which are almost universally regarded as best-in-class. The main criticisms related to its extroverted styling and poor-quality infotainment system. This generation ended production along with the rest of the Civic range in 2021. An all-new Type R will accompany the next-generation Civic, which is due in 2022. Unlike this model, which was built in Swindon, England, the new model will be built in Japan.
Key specificationsBody style: Mid-size five-door hatchback Launched: Summer 2017 Image galleryReviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view. The Car Expert+ Score: 8.6 / 10 Auto Express+ Model reviewed: Limited Edition Score: 9 / 10 Auto Trader+ Model
reviewed: Score: 9 / 10 Score: 9 / 10 Model reviewed: Limited Edition Score: 10 / 10 Score: 10 / 10 Model reviewed: Range overview Model reviewed: Range overview Company Car Today+ “Honda has something of a hot hatch and performance car pedigree, and the new Civic Type R offers more extreme looks than any that has come before. To drive, the Type R mixes racing car lunacy with almost complete
civility.” Daily Mail+ Score: 10 / 10 “It’s a powerful and high performing car, but thanks perhaps to its British and Japanese pedigree, it
also has impeccable good manners.” Daily Mirror+ Score: 8 / 10 Model reviewed:
Range review Model reviewed: Honest John+ Score: 10 / 10 The Intercooler+ Model reviewed: Range overview “The Honda Civic Type R is a boy racer’s wet
dream” The Sunday Times+ Score: 6 / 10 The Telegraph+ Model reviewed: 2.0-litre petrol manual GT Score: 8 / 10 “It works, too. For all the brilliance
of the Civic’s chassis and the punch of its performance – both of which deserve a lot of praise – it’s the refinement that’s most stark about this new car. It may look like a motorsport refugee, but it’ll require no change in lifestyle if it’s your only car.” What Car?+ Model reviewed: Range review “The cartoonish styling may divide opinion, but there’s no doubting the Honda Civic Type R is a full-blooded hot hatchback that can hold its head high among its more upmarket competition.” Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP Adult protection: 92% Eco ratingNo eco rating The Honda Civic Type R has not been lab-tested by Green NCAP. As this tenth-generation range is now off sale, it is unlikely to have its emissions tested in the future. Reliability ratingAs of July 2022, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Honda Civic Type R to generate a reliability rating. The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusive from extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Civic Type R, we’ll publish the score here. AwardsTrophies, prizes and awards that the Honda Civic Type R has received 2021
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Is Honda Civic Type R fast?The fastest Honda Civic Type R is the 2021 Limited Edition, which has a top speed of 180 mph. In fact, this top speed makes the Limited Edition Type R the fastest hatchback available on the market. The 2021 Type R Limited Edition has an MSRP of $43,995.
What is the Honda Civic Type R good for?Highs Transformative driving experience, volcanic acceleration, totally practical for daily use. Lows Uninspired exhaust note, noisy at highway speeds, styling only kids can love. Verdict The Civic Type R might hurt the eyes and disappoint the ears, but its terrific driving behavior will still enchant the senses.
Are Honda Civic reliable?Is the Honda Civic Reliable ? The 2022 Civic has a predicted reliability score of 82 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
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