Yes, the 2023 Civic Type R is a fantastic sport compact car. This Honda is a great value, and you get quite a bit for your money. The Civic Type R is an athlete thanks in part to its responsive steering, strong engine and comfortable ride. Staying in control is all about understanding and adapting to different driving scenarios. That’s why the Civic Type R features four driver-selectable modes: Individual, Comfort, Sport, and +R. Each mode adjusts settings such as steering and throttle response, the Adaptive Damper System (ADS), and transmission rev-matching. In our first test of the Civic Sport, this power plant was good for a 0-60-mph run of 9.2 seconds. That's slower than the previous-generation Sport and most most of the current-generation Civic's Mazda’s pretty 2.5-liter manual hatchback 3 does a fine job battling the Civic Sport hatch, but the company from Hiroshima has nothing to go up against the Si or the Type R. Subaru’s WRX and Most importantly, the Limited Edition is intended to increase the Type R's performance by shedding 38 pounds and adopting stickier Michelin Sport Cup 2 tires. Honda also says it has retuned A more adult-like Touring model is in higher demand as opposed to the in-your-face "boy racer" that so many have coined the Civic Type R. For the amount of Civic Type Rs Honda is building and Both have enough power and punchy engines. The VW's sounds better, brighter and more eager versus the Honda’s dull drone that at the top end blends perfectly with the build-up of tyre roar. But Learn more about the cars PREV. 2023 Honda Civic Type R. 3.63. out of 5. MSRP $50,050. Add to Compare Remove Vehicle . NEXT. Advertisement 2. Car Review: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring. The 2018 Honda Civic Type R is the best driver’s car Honda has built since the S2000. key fob and the aluminum shifter are signature Type R touches. The unique manually adjusted sport seats The highly anticipated Civic Type R will be wearing a special camouflage designed exclusively for Type R. In addition, the Civic Type R will serve as the presenting sponsor of the Honda Indy 200 race. The car will make several demonstration hot laps during the weekend, and serve as the lead vehicle as the start of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on Hb7pWY.