2023 Honda Civic Type R After 12,000 Miles - FL5 Ownership Update (POV Binaural Audio)

I've driven my 2023 Honda Civic Type R over 12,000 miles since December 2022. This is what I've learned about the car. There's a lot to love but it's not all perfect. There are some frustrations with the FWD King of the Ring.

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[SLOKC]

Hey man, Honda service advisor here. I know this is going to sound stupid as hell haha, but some coworkers and I have somewhat found a fix for the crazy Apple CarPlay communication issue. I have a hatch sport touring 6spd myself so we have the same system and it worked for mine too.. so, if you have an apple phone, that’s usually where the issues lie, bc it’s an android unit in the car. If you have a friend or family member that has an android phone, have them connect their phone to android auto in your vehicle, then disconnect it and connect yours. Somehow this causes the communication issue to stop. I’ve seen it work multiple times now, makes zero sense, but it works. Worked for my personal car too. Had a 24 accord come in this week with the exact same issue, and it solved it. Let me know if this works for you!

[shalevhaham]

20:00 unless it’s an emergency, EVERYONE should commit to a mistake like that

[SteveBlancoMusicianWarrior]

It's not "just a Civic", it's a Type R. A beautiful and special car.

[gambit_toys]

Type R you can drive it the ground, rebuild the engine and replace everything later, still holds its value 20 years later.

[itslinken]

Great video as always Tedward! You're the reason I bought my 11th gen Civic a few months back, (got the CVT as the only manual variant available here in my country is the Type R itself) and now you're making me want to trade it in for the FL5! Hoping for more Therapy Drive videos 💯

[danielstewart]

It was your ownership update video for your Si that convinced me to go and pick one up myself this year. It was the first vehicle I've ever purchased and I can't begin to tell you just how satisfied I am. From a '03 Ranger w/ an MT to this, feels akin to stepping into an S-class lol. Great video as always, looks like the Type-R is the next endeavor!

[dawsonjohannes]

Yo!! Buffalonian here. I’ve dailied a 1st and 2nd gen 86 here for the last few years through some real gnarly snow, couldn’t do it without snow tires. Genuinely some of the most fun driving in my GR86 happens during the winter, though. Happy to hear you’ll be coming by my wonderful city, hit up Bar Bill for incredible wings, and hope you enjoy your time here.

[AronBell]

As much as I love the variety of cars on the channel, my favourite videos are always of your own cars! They just feel homely!

[n-power-automotive]

Love the honest review! Truthfully one of the main reasons I got rid of my Accord Sport 2.0T was because of the glitchy infotainment system. I would get the black screen all the time and CarPlay would disconnect daily. The engine was the absolute best part of that car, which is even more entertaining in the CTR. I now have an Elantra N and although it too has some quirks, it’s been a fantastic daily and has less issues than the Accord did. The CTR is such an amazing car though — maybe some day I’ll get the opportunity to drive one.

[chrissimmons]

My FL5 Type R ownership is very parallel to yours right down to the color and miles driven. (I’m at 11 k). I have not had any issues with my seats or infotainment screen. I totally agree that the ride quality in comfort mode is very livable. It is a great daily driver and so much fun to drive.

[miketennis]

Fantastic video. First, I'm from Boston originally and living in NJ now. Really enjoyed your drive along the roads I used to travel so much in the many new cars I bought and went broke. over Lol. I totally agree with your thinking about driving a Lexus during the winter in the harsh driving conditions. Having a sports car and then having something like a Lexus to drive in bad conditions or just completely relax in is the ultimate. Thanks for this great drive through the Boston area.

[Mr-wdjh]

Idk what binaural audio is but it made me click on my first couple of tedward videos and I haven’t looked back! I love hearing this man yap about cars I can’t afford😭 keep it up Ted

[mikez]

Looks great! Don't worry about the minor scratches etc. I was going to grab a type r but I settled with the 23 wrx limited. Needed the heated seats and 4 wheel. Surprised they didn't give the type r powered seats for the driver atleast. Either way it's beautiful love it

[Zygrene]

29 mpg?! I'm averaging 19 in my Integra Type S. Do more track days!

[thedaylearn]

Pretty spot on review. I am 7k miles into my 23 Type R (purchased in June). I will say the road noise gets very annoying on longer road trips, apart from that, its a Honda like you said. Its worry-free at least for me, def not a car thats supposed to be a garage queen

[theanthonyv]

Thanks for not making your lane-choice mistake the other drivers’ problem!! It takes little additional time to correct a mistake like that than to cut in, block traffic, disrupt flow, etc..

[oak_lef]

Tedward: the only automative YouTube channel that I get to see POV drives past my house

[ARentz]

I definitely feel you on the scratched trim. Yeah it's just a car, but if it is a car you love, it can sting to have something like that happen, even if it's not your fault. I had my IS 500 in the shop for a minor dent repair on the rear fender, and they scuffed the heck out of my driver's side interior rear door panel as well, not to mention the inside of the C-pillar. It looks bad. But luckily, I won't have to look at that while driving. :D It still sucks to know it is there, but oh well. I didn't buy it to make it a museum piece.

[jeffstecklare]

I've got an FL5 Type R and my wife owns a GX 460, you've got great taste, my guy!

[keepingonsunnyside]

Nice, informative review. My 2023 CTR is domiciled here in rural New Mexico above 6, 600 feet elevation. Has 1, 700 miles on it and 18” all seasons for the winter, including a spare tire. For road trips to metro area (200 miles) and driving in very remote areas I drive my 2022 GX460 which I recommend highly for its reliability and performance. The CTR and the Gx460 are the best combo for my situation, the CTR a joy for local drives to county seat and the Lexus for when the going gets tough. I too, prefer to not subject the Type R to wintry conditions especially when I have the best alternative tool available. Thanks again for fun video.