2018 Honda Civic Type R – Review and Track Test

You cannot buy a faster, more powerful Honda than the 2018 Civic Type R. Born from the sensible Civic hatchback, the Type R adds a mighty 2-liter turbocharged engine, a thoroughly reworked suspension, 3-mode adaptive dampers, Continental Summer Performance tires, and robust 4-piston Brembo brake calipers to the mix. The Honda Civic Type R may be a quick, sophisticated, reasonably-priced, and outrageously-styled compact performance car but can it live up to the lofty expectations of American Honda fanatics? Ex-S2000 owner and KBB Managing Editor of Video Micah Muzio hit the streets and the track to find out.

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[nicklarson]

I love the Type R all the way around and if you are worried about being judged by what "someone else thinks" of you. Then you have more to worry about in your life than the type of car you want to drive. Vehicles aren't defined by age to drive them. If you love something, can afford it, and its a dream car. Own it!

[ericjackson]

Seeing a one of these in person is much different than pictures or video. They are absolutely amazing, not overdone, just a really nice looking car...it works, its balanced visually and functional. Honda definitely created an excellent car!

[nc]

maybe I've played way too much Mario Kart on the Switch, but this new Type R is, hands down, the best looking car on the road. If you pride yourself on being normal, it's probably best you get a more boring looking car.

[bishoygebrael]

I owned several cars and this by far is my favorite I really enjoy driving this car. It’s a very good daily driver. I have been changing cars every year but I feel like this is it, that’s how much I like it.

[athemocracy]

I hate when people say "The Type R looks ridiculous." WELL THERE ARE NO OTHER SPORTY LOOKING CARS IN HONDA'S LINEUP. Do you want them to bore this design too?

[dawsonjohannes]

What a phenomenal driver. Brilliant to watch someone harness a FWD platform like that and really take advantage of rear end motion.

[ryanlittleton]

Too bad Doug Demuro hates this car for no reason.

[alexanderwademd]

My first car was a honda with a 2cyl 600 cc motor, made a few hp. Well, maybe a couple, tbh. To think this car has more hp than my 300zx twin turbo did is really pretty wild.

[Accrd]

Honestly, if Honda realized how fast these things are selling on their lots and brought an Accord Type R version to the states in the next few years I probably would throw money down on one right away. Why does Europe and Japan get them, we would love an Accord Type R here as well!

[jaylocke]

It looks and drives absolutely Wicked and is the best car I've ever owned. I'm 43 and don't care what others think. I love, love, love everything. Never gets boring. Haters are jealous, great job Honda, your vehicle surprises, it's phenomenal! Thank you..

[MrTravisjl]

Made it designed to appeal to the younger ppl. However, they priced it(dealers upmark) in a range that most old ppl can only afford, and they as a majority think it looks ridiculous myself included. Honda nailed it on performance, totally blew it in design and price.

[botsokskelion]

That Type-R branding is a somewhat pricey specially that only made 100 of them available here in the PH.

Hope I can get that one day. I don't care if it is secondhand. It's my dreamcar! 🇯🇵

[abhiinair]

I don't get it. Why doesn't this channel have like a Million subscribers and even the awesome video reviews don't get many views. Weird. 😕

[mattkrych]

Micah is a great presenter! Keep him around!

[abhiinair]

This is an absolute beauty!!! What a car!!!! Wish it was available in more markets. 🙂😁

[brandonyu]

This is the car i wanted in high school and now i can afford it. So no we are never too old to buy something like this.

[steng]

Great review. Hit the nail on the head.

[jordanyang]

Motor trend did a test and the type r beat the golf r and sti in 0-60 and 1/4 mile.

[brandyag]

Micah, your funny! I always enjoy all of your reviews!

[jamiesue]

You didn’t mention how the shift knob turns into molten lava in the summer