Honda Civic Type-R car review

[MaddDogg81]

I still love the K20. I have a turbo RSX-S

[FreestylerAlbert]

the FD2 mugen RR rips it...

[ikechukwu101]

@tosongok tbh I think Tiff likes cars to much to be on Top Gear!

[adcstmh]

is honda chinese or japanese?

[caspermayne]

@adcstmh JAPANESE MAN, and don't forget :)

[adcstmh]

@caspermayne lol k

[frenchcalc]

SILLY WOMAN YOU CAN'T DRIVE

[AndyDHall1]

No way, the old one is alot nicer looking and performs alot better too!!!!! i have one and it is by no means boring, its more fun thatn the new more weighty one!! ask jeremy clarkson, he agrees with me!!

[SauceCaptain]

If you want a car that's too heavy, vastly underpowered, overpriced and uglier than any other car in it's segment step up folks! That must be why this civic placed dead last in every comparison test between sport compacts of the same model year. I like how even here the announcer gives glowing praise about features and options that are Japan only. Lol.

[semochu123]

This one looks ugly. FD CTRs and EK CTRs ftw.

[UpstateEG51]

I take back my statement about the R having more power up top. Only 201Bhp? It's 2010 and it's the "R". That's pretty shitty if you ask me. The GTI puts 200 down to the ground as well as 210 ft lb.. much more than the R, so the GTI will launch and pull harder in the lower rpms. Can't really deny that. You're not making shit for power unless you're in vtec. Stage 1 ecu reflash($500) brings the GTI to roughly 250hp and 285ft lbs of torque depending on which software you run. APR, REVO, GIAC, etc.

[wrzosik01]

EK9 is the best !

[RogueBrit]

Good review

[hvtecfreak]

honda is back with the mugen rr .... and for "nemesis3001" we dont like to see an s2000 with a big 3.0 v6 .... !

[craigzetecs]

Drive a CTR champ white edition and then be quiet geeky fan boys and for those who whinge that its not as good as blah blah blah on the track. This car is a ROAD CAR. Whatever you say is better on track i bet its not as good on the public road which 99% of CTRs never go on the track so whats the point in making a car that only 1% of your target market will like?

[EVLGTR]

Ive test drove this car at a track and it SUX, seriously. The handling, especially the rear suspension system arent very good. Previous Civic Type R's such as EP3, EK9 and even the EG6 SiR are way better than this when it comes to handling. The gearing performance is above average which is good but thats about it.

Honda shouldve just called thisthe "new SiR Civic" instead of putting it in a Type-R category

[realdevlin]

@EVLGTR I drive this car and you are right in every aspect.

[RAGElols]

Honeycooome lol, fuckin yank

[itsrfj]

@RAGElols LMFAO Honeycooooooooooome

[brandonlacavera]

what they need is a new motor and a replacement for the civic altogether

[doesithurt09]

Shame the nice people at Honda have been building Fuck All.

[nemesis3001]

True, and such a shame it is too. I'd love to see a replacement for the aging S2000. Perhaps even a 3.0L V6 model.

[darpachief]

ugly girly ass car...this is one for the girls imo

[jtho518]

Looks good. At least it looks different. Makes the old EP3 look dated. Oh I got an Evo X. Any of you chavvy EP3 boys want a race? Thought not!! Look at the bs you EP3 kids are writing!!

[EVLGTR]

remove your turbocharger, yaw control and whatever helps you drive and push special buttons etc..then race =)

[garryinblack]

Got an EP3 and my mates got an FN2 (he used to have an EP3) and we have raced them both on the track & drag, we have swapped cars and raced them some more and the EP3 is defo quicker than the FN2....

[GUNIT1234M]

this shit is ugly 93-00 are soo mutch hotter

[Laofse]

Agreed. The new one looks awful.

[tosongok]

i think the new one looks much better than the old boring ones, i never looked at honda but with new face and body this car is just a masterpiece i meen look at the agresive sharp lines ! but i gues your more of a soft car design

[dominoc5]

the older model is much better. faster, and better handling

[rcmodder]

There's only one TRUE type R and that's the Integra Type R

[dela909]

then what is the nsx-r? fanboy...

[rcmodder]

No doubt the NSX is THE car in terms of Type R's but I'm speaking about cars that were built for the average citizen not rich billionare.

There's nothing like an Integra Type R.

The NSX is a supercar which ALL supercars should base their standards from but comparing the Nsx to Civics or Integras is like Apples and Oranges.

[ryanmahoney182]

all the original type r's are the true type r's

DC2

EK9

NSX-R

[Soob4ME]

The last time I heard that sound I was being attacked by a swarm of Africanized bees while I was underwater.

[fatritto94]

i love the way it sounds

[marketingontheweb]

Great car.Very nice looking and a terrific engine.Just love it!

[Ge0vone]

I really wish that Honda brought at least this Type-R to the states. At this point, I could care less which CTR, either the Japan or UK one. Just bring one over, Honda!!!

[allstarhs]

HAHAHAH UGLY

[coandcaiv]

whoaaa calm down..are u 10?

[peachie636]

No im 21..this car is for ten year olds

[Flykami]

looks similar to what the old CRX was doing at the end. Just really tall...

[simpsondan]

WHAT AN UGLY CAR!!!GTI all the way!!

[TangoR34]

when u've seen a real one you won't say that.

[HenryS1986]

UGLY SHIT. i'm a honda owner and this is almost as ugly as the element

[Rexars]

dont they only sell this in japan and over there? cuz i know alot of them are JDM

[budakemo1113]

it a totally different type r in japan and its way better. engines better, handling and just better at everything than this model.

[Rexars]

oh ok... I am sorry that was my mistake but thanks for clearing that up

[NTRSANDMAN]

In America its called the Civic Si coupe.

[AndyRoddick969]

so they dont sell these in america.

can anyone prove me wrong?

[NTRSANDMAN]

In America its called the Civic Si coupe.

[vasfi5123]

its not what we've expected but hey, i can learn to get used to it...

[nabatron21]

this car is fuuuuuuuuglly dont know why they went this way! the interior looks good but the exterior wow looks like shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit...

[troxymyfoxy]

this car sucks big dick. Honda ruined the hatch with this car. I have the EP3 and I am very happy this model did not come out in the states. the FN2 was a mistake. WHY HONDA.

[AndyRoddick969]

so this isnt comming out in america? i went to a dealership and they said they dont even have that car.

[NTRSANDMAN]

In America its called the Civic Si coupe.

[AndyRoddick969]

yea, but the si coupe is totally different from this thing, the type R has the digital tachometer but the si doesnt.

[isratox2]

i wish honda could bring the hatchback back to america i love hondas hatches but is a dream that will never come true =,(

[shabstheturk]

I'm considering trading in my ST for a Type-R, I hate waiting for my oil temp to warm up, but I'm afraid that I'll miss out on the low down power of the ST even though it'll be compensated by getting to rev the bollucks off the Type-R ?:(

[h1coupe]

fn2 is around 30kg heavier then ep3, fn2 has 201hp@7800rpm ep3 has 200hp@7400rpm, and ep3 does not have an lsd just like the fn2. only the jdm models do. and the fn2 has a lower final drive so performance is about the same.

both cars are awesome to drive.

[Barnz87]

EP3 > 07 TYPE R (excluding JDM!)

Revs to 8000 (EP3 at 8600)

Power EP3 is 158kw , 07 is 148kw

Weight EP3 is 1200kg, 07 is 1300kg

[intertr0ns]

Totally agree

EP3 has LSD, FN2 has none

EP3 has IRS, FN2 has a live rear axel ffs

[h1coupe]

only ep3 that has lsd is the jdm one.

[h1coupe]

the ep3 has 147kw and the fn2 has 148kw(only the jdm ep3 had 158kw). and the fn2 makes up for the weight difference with better gearing!

[08201185]

Type-R best hot hatch ever!!! GTI can go home!

[UpstateEG51]

@08201185 Definitely not the best hot hatch ever in terms of performance. I'm going to go out on a limb and say the GTI will hold it's own against the R as far as handling goes. Then take a look at the price gap..and a GTI with just a stage 1 reflash(about $500) will walk all over an R. In a straight line and on the nurburgring. Do I also need to mention that the GTI has practically double the torque than a R? R will make more power past 6500rpm sure, but below that? No chance. Sorry.

[hoholla4494]

yeeehh... Honda rulez

[darzrav]

Not bad Honda.....But still European Cars for life!

[ElNino11922]

actually the FN2 (this one) was designed and built in the UK..... and guess what its SHITTER then the FD2!!!!!! (which is the japanese Type R)

[darzrav]

well then let me refrase what i said :)

When i said european...i did not mean the english at all....sorryy haha.

[argyle41]

fantastic car

[buzzzqu33n]

beautiful car!!!!!!!!!!!!!