2024 Honda Civic Type R review // This or Integra Type S?

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the 2024 Honda Civic Type R high-performance compact car. The 2024 Honda Civic Type R has a 2L turbocharged 4-cylinder matched to a 6-speed manual transmission with rev match control, 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. This is a FWD model and premium fuel is recommended.
There is just one 2024 Honda Civic Type R trim, it starts at $53,293 CAD/$44,795 USD. The interior is racetrack inspired, with red sport fabric seats, Type R badging, a 10.2” digital driver display, 9” touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a wireless charger, a multi-angle rearview camera, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, a 6-way manual driver’s seat and a 4-way manual passenger seat. The Type R does not offer heated seats or a heated steering wheel.
The 2024 Honda Civic Type R exterior is just as sporty as the interior with a rear wing spoiler, triple centre exhaust with chrome finisher, 19” black wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer performance tires and a tire repair kit. You also get a Type R serial number plate, you are in a special club.
The 2024 Honda Civic Type R has an independent strut front suspension, an independent multi-link rear suspension, limited slip differential, an adaptive damper system, power assisted ventilated front disc brakes and Brembo 4 piston aluminum front calipers. There are four drive modes, individual, comfort, sport and +R.
2024 Honda Civic Type R fuel economy, the Type R gets 10.8L/100 km, 22 MPG city and 8.3L/100 km, 28 MPG highway.
Red on Red! Would you choose a Type R with a red exterior and interior, it’s bold?

0:00 Intro
0:22 The Power
0:45 Key standard features
1:44 Ride/handling
4:49 Exterior
7:21 Interior
9:04 Back seat and storage
9:49 Questions, Coffee & cars
14:46 Hot topic
15:53 Vital stats
16:27 Competition
17:12 Final thoughts

[devynm]

Andrea is alway so HAPPY accelerating!! I love it! Haha

[BarnabeeJones]

Spend 15 minutes on the Golf 8 forums reading about error messages, warning lights, etc. Civic and Integra all day long…

[pardiwala]

the most awaited Video! I was literally waiting on edge of my seat to drop this TYPE R review. I am such a huge fan of this bad boy from Honda. The ultimate "practical-everyday Track Beast". hands down!!!! Love from Halifax, NS. <3

[beyondcleon]

Hey, might be the only one, but I like that there are cheap black seats in the back. Makes it easier for me to use and toss things back there without having to worry about staining or damaging the red fabric.

[Xchax]

Great review! I have to mention from the FL5 Nurburgring record judgment by many others: I don't understand the animosity of the few people who say it's cheating. And here's why: For reference, the record set before the FL5 was by the "Renault Megane RS Trophy R" and no one cared when that one “wasn’t stock” and released in limited numbers (about 500) for homologation purposes (If you could call it that). Basically to say: "We released this version to the public, so the record stands". Meanwhile, Honda comes out with the FL5 Type R “S” (also releases it in limited quantities to the public) and everyone calls it cheating… As far as I’m concerned, Renault started with the “not stock” record. And making the Type R "S" version the stock Type R (as in: the one sold as the ONLY Civic Type R available) would be too bare bones for most buyers to bare with no comfort for the normal road. As it is a race car version with many items/functions of comfort stripped and a different gearing that is not suitable for street driving. It's kind of like a double-edged sword: damned if you do, damned if you don't. Not to mention, lots of FL5 owners are switching to the Integra Type S's ADS because they find the ride to be too stiff. So the FL5 broke the record. But I still see people calling it cheating. It makes no sense.

[donwarrington]

Watching with the sound off, Andrea having a blast and Zack lookin like he soiled himself ...😆

[sizzlacalunji]

Andrea you always dress to impress. I love how you color coordinate with the car being tested and that colour match is 🔥. It’s something I look out for in each review.

[christophercheek]

Great show! Congrats on the 350K Subs. Well deserved🎉

[acanuck]

I really like the reviews offered to us by Andrea and Zach--they have a lovely chemistry going here (it really is nice to watch). Thank you -- and thank you for your review of this lovely car.

[dextersmithbsee]

'Steely Dan'. Not many here will truly get that reference.🤭😛

[MichaelBridde]

Type R all day every day. Dedicated drivers car.
Japanese reliability and longevity.Outstanding 6 speed manual transmission. The best seats in the business. Huge cargo carrying capacity which becomes enormous when rear seats are folded down.
Menacing wide stance.
Ridiculous cornering capability and grip levels.
This car will destroy all its competition in the same price bracket including the awd competitors. The fact that it is so fast from point to point with only front wheel drive is a testament to the phenomenal engineering. Once that golf R is out of warranty and starts costing you a fortune the civic will only be just broken in.
I have watched and read hundreds of reviews on the type r and it’s competition and nearly every single reviewer with any credibility gives the win to the type R

[Ransack]

FL5 owner here, best Honda made. Also a previous FK8 owner. Just know if you are in the market for the car it is not a luxury sport hatch. Its a drivers car that is focused on the connection between the car and the driver. This is the last ICE powered Type R and Type S. Dying breed, so enjoy it while you can.

[GregStrysky]

Funny thing: when the first Integra model came out, I bought an '89 because they advertised it as a sports car, had the engine born of racing and a sports tuned suspension. It was slower and softer than the Honda accord hatchback! I guess the Hondas are still sportier to this day. Just bought a Corolla Cross hybrid for the gas mileage and comfort but now you have me wanting a 6 speed with a hard ride! Thanks again for another great video

[Erin-btre]

If you’re having fun “age appropriate” is out the window.

[dachta]

Looks Zack obsessed with the shifter 😂😂😂 good video as always

[gipsyavenger]

Shopped the entire segment and happy to say I am the proud owner of a Championship White FL5 (purchased under MSRP). The Type R was simply head and shoulders above all the others you mentioned from a driving experience perspective. The steering, suspension, driving position, seats, as well as the most gloriously silky 6 speed transmissions available on any car at any price made my decision pretty simple. Nevertheless, all of these cars have their own personality, quirks and some even offer more utility and creature comforts (Golf R comes to mind). All represent solid bang for the buck. The FL5 will never be the fastest car on the planet but it handled the best out of all of these options. Golf R is a nice car but I felt it was busy trying to be everything to everyone being a good all 'rounder . I simply found that it didn't really do anything "special" in my eyes that made it stick out. Great car if you need AWD and want heated seats. Hyundai to me is another car that punches above its weight class but really isn't a hot-hatch IMO. It is a def a car worth driving but still needs more work in the driving experience department(and is not the best looking car either). Acura is an up-market FL5 with ugly tacked on rear fender flares and a better exhaust note. Didn't think it was worth the premium for my application. The GR Corolla was a no almost immediately given the after-thought tacked on rear fenders and awful driving position. The cheapest looking interior out of all of these cars. I understand just like music, cars and the experiences they elicit are subjective but there is something special about the JDM built Type R. Time for some more coffee !

[Tonga]

This video was so much fun to watch, love all your videos! Love my 23 BRZ with 6 speed manual. Can’t get my head around FWD.

[isimonsez]

Glad my experience with VW AG has not been what others yap about on car reviews. My oldest VW had 120k and I had 0 reliability issues, the other had 98k and was also problem free. Brakes tires oil etc… that’s it

[MTater_]

The only thing I miss on my Integra Type S that this Civic Type R has is the bucket seats, the integrated navigation for travelling outside of Canada, the chassis badge number and the large wing since I'm still young and into the boy racer look. Everything else though I definitely appreciate the softer suspension, heated seats and steering wheel, exterior I personally like the sharper looks and the slightly better interior materials and features including the HUD.

Awesome Video guys and love hearing your opinions! Sorry Zac but I'm with Andrea on the car choice, I want my buttery smooth Honda manual and I don't need AWD!

[chriscowan]

Motormouth, Zach, Andrea and a TYPE R!!! Who's not clicking on that!!