Honda Civic Type R Full Review: Is this the Ultimate Hot Hatch?

Join us on DriverReviews for our latest car review! Step into the thrilling world of the Honda Civic Type R, a hot hatch icon that has been evolving for nearly 30 years, blending everyday practicality with pulse-raising performance.

In this episode, Vicki Butler-Henderson takes the wheel of the latest Civic Type R, powered by a 2.0-litre VTEC turbocharged engine delivering 329 horsepower. With a 0-62 mph time of just 5.4 seconds, this front-wheel-drive machine offers exhilarating acceleration, precise handling, and a six-speed manual gearbox that makes every drive engaging.

Explore its aggressive styling, bold triple-exhaust system, and the striking red cabin that adds to its sporty feel. Could this be the ultimate balance between power, practicality, and pure driving pleasure?

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-- Chapters --
00:00 - Introduction
01:01 - Design & Exterior
01:41 - Boot Space
02:17 - Wheels & Tyre Talk
02:41 - Interior & Features
03:46 - Driving Modes & LogR
04:10 - Back Seats
04:44 - DriverReviews
05:26 - What Are The Problems?
06:04 - VTEC Engine
06:55 - Power & Torque
07:26 - Gearbox & Revs
08:11 - Road Driving & Braking
09:07 - Vicki's Verdict

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[DriverReviews]

Is the Honda Civic Type R the perfect hot hatch for you, or do you think there’s a better option out there? 🚗

Whether you're all about the performance or prefer something a bit more practical, we want to know! 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇

[BitcoinKal]

VBH is still one of the best car reviewer. Go girl 👊🏽

[petertran]

I own a FL5 Honda Civic Type R and I love it. It's quick, confident and fun to drive.

[aaron_]

Really missed watching Vicki review cars since Fifth Gear with Tiff!

[ryanyu]

Nice to see Vicky still presenting. The nostalgia from watching Fifth gear is real. Makes me want to own a FL5 when I have the budget to do so.

[cookie_boi]

great to see you back Vicki....Type R weighs 1429kg not over 1500 as you stated have owned one now for nearly a yr and love it to previously owned a GR Yaris and yeah its a bit quicker to 100kph but the Type R is just nicer package....the seats....gear boot....can fit 4 people in comfort....and eats up the miles with ease and very decent on have 6300km on the clock and haven't reset the fuel economy and it sits on 9.4L/100km with a mix of city and highway driving....looking forward to the next one....cheers from Syd Aus
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[Professor-Jack]

You are looking well, Miss Henderson 👍

[fkhothatchi]

Man I'm not used to Vicki driving so civilized I grew up in her Fifth gear ERA she hasn't aged at all!

[thefactor]

Love mine and the Sonic Grey Pearl really shows off the wide hips and body lines . What a phenomenal car !
Subscribed great walk around and review .

[joepup]

I still remember her original NSX review from back in the day. Boy, did she love that VTEC. She positively swooned over it.

[Chewygsxr]

I so remember you from Top Gear Vicky, you haven't aged one bit, your as Beautiful as ever. Great review, but to expensive for my blood, I'm so happy with my 2014 Fiesta ST, it has 117, 000 miles on it and still runs great, as it's on a Cobb stage two Tune, 3' MBPR exhaust, short shift kit and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport tires, at 110, 000 I put my 7th set of tires on it, at 76 years young it's the most Fun car I've had. Keep up the amazing videos. The Fiesta Flash.❤

[genericallyaccepted]

Yo! VBH!!! One of the OG crushes still being absolute class :) We all love you Vicky ❤️

[fr]

nice to still see Vicky around after all these years. been watching her present since a kid!

[michaeldinh-]

The parking brake will turn off automatically upon acceleration once your seatbelt is buckled, you don’t actually have to use your fingers turn it off manually every time

[dobie_bellaruby]

50k with all options included. Definitely worth it.
Best gearbox out there, seats are amazing and the handling top notch. What's not to like!

[phucnguyen]

Absolutely delighted to see Vicky reviewing cars again!

[davidtkl]

Correction. The VTEC engine first came out in the NSX not the Integra. But if you are talking about mass produced cars, yes, then its the Integra.

[cromemcos]

Just found your channel and dear VBH lovely to see you back in action :-) As an X type R owner, this one is not just too expensive but rather too big, I'm sure it\s a fantastic bit of kit and in this gen (the last gen right?), they pulled back on the bling which is also nice.

[gpierre]

Hi Vicks, Love your reviews and OMG. If I lived in the UK, the Honda Civic Type R would be perfect for me. I so so so so ❤❤❤❤ it. I'm a tall 6 ft person so yeah, comfy seating position for me. And I do love a fun to drive machine. I own a Honda Fit 2016 currently and I know it is a very reliable car, so in saying that, this car is right up my alley.

[carlosdwyer]

VBH is still one of best car presenter’s out there and I love the type R so that was a great video 😊