2023 Honda Civic Type R (FL5) Review & Test Drive!

I finally got to do a 2023 Honda Civic Type R (FL5) Review and Test Drive!
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[@BlueFL5]

Great review! Glad we were able to make this video happen man! If anyone has any questions about my experience with the car, feel free to ask!

[@schwinn04]

I got the Milltek exhaust for my FL5, Non-rez with 3 equal-sized tips. Love the sound!

[@BlueFL5]

@@schwinn04 I’ll have to check it out! I definitely prefer the 3 equal sized tips!

[@Tanner_Teves]

Nice car bro! I love that blue, that is the exact color I would go with, you made the right choice!!

[@BlueFL5]

@@Tanner_Teves Thanks man! I love it in boost blue! But hey the car looks great in any color!

[@Sayydz]

@@BlueFL5 how is the wheel hop?

[@RelearnMath]

I’ve never seen someone so happy handing out 5k to a dealership…

[@TheFK8Life]

FL5 is a classic - made in Japan, huge engine bay for monster turbo - better cooling - stiffer chassis - Ill be buying one to keep along side my Fk8

[@Camhill182]

Thats right! I forgot to mention its built in Japan

[@TheFK8Life]

@@Camhill182 much better build quality/paint

[@colinfitzpatrick9931]

@@TheFK8Life eh my fl5 interior rattles as much as my fk8 did lol

[@Camhill182]

@@TheFK8Life interesting. Is there proof of this? If this is true, I’m genuinely excited that they’re being made in Japan

[@TheFK8Life]

@Cameron Hill You can see the paint quality off the bat - the 2017 Rs have orange peel from the factory- especially the black and SGP colors. The engines are made in Ohio so both plants just plop them in the car on the line. Swindon was responsible for the hatchbacks and Type Rs so when you see the paint quality on them you'll immediately tell the difference between them and the FL5 finish.

[@tomfuller9755]

I’m a fan of the FL5. If I was in the market though, I would wait for the Integra Type S. That thing is beautiful.

[@ruben79nyc]

The way you're feeling the FL5 is how I would feel about your FK8 coming from a FA1. 😅 You both have great cars all around.

[@Andrew_FL5]

I said the same thing and now I’m driving one. I love it, to me it drives and shifts a lot smoother.

[@lorenzo.arellano]

lets go, so glad you got to review one of these

[@thepokemondentist4677]

No clue how I got here but I love how much the owner of the car is proud of his car. Brings me back to my old civic si. Nice review. Thanks

[@rickeybradley2635]

I'm happy you finally got to review the FL5. Great review! I know you're going to break down and get one.

[@IRaGe4life]

Watching this on my birthday, it was small gift I didn't expect to get! Haha banger of a video though! Keep it up my man 🔥

[@xeedflarian9748]

Awesome Vid Cam! I was waiting for you to get a chance to drive and review one of these. Brandon is awesome but I kind of expect it from the Cam gang! I remember when you first gave your opinion on it I was like "He says that now but i bet if he reviewed one he'd like it" Guess I was right lol. Keep the vids coming and stay wholesome man, much love from Cali!

[@stevenl9168]

Thanks Cam for this awesome video!

[@mikemillan7088]

This was a really cool review!! There definitely nice!! Should get the next batch 🤙🏼🔥

[@CP2Ty]

Just wanted to say that you inspired me to start doing my own car content on youtube, your dedication and passion has been inspiring for me. Just wanted to say thank you and I hope you keep doing what you are doing! 👌🏻

[@Camhill182]

Thats great to hear! Thank you and don’t give up on the channel!

[@Alex-zf7xy]

Great video bro the fl5 looks amazing in person

[@jjayguy23]

Nothing better than a couple bros vibing about Type Rs! The life!!!!!!

[@Xernive]

Fr i need more civic buddies here.

[@daschyt2225]

Great comparison/review from a true Honda fan!

[@jmac1121]

Great review Keep the FK8 and Get the FL5. Garage goals. That’s what I’m doing soon as the mark up isn’t crazy. Til then I’m happy with my FK8!!

[@DerekNewyen]

The boost blue is beautiful and one of my favorite colors next to Sonic Grey Pearl

[@BriManFL5CTR820]

Glad your thoughts changed Cam! I’m looking to buy a FK8 in the future to be my daily. My 2000 Integra GSR needs to be replaced lol.

[@Shono731]

Awesome video Cam!! Love it brother!! I agree with you I think the FL5 is more premium feeling for sure! I loved my fk8 but I think I like my FL5 quite a bit more! The car feels more solid and more quality! Both amazing cars but the FL5 is my favorite for sure! I was fortunate to get mine at msrp so it made it possible for me!! Keep up the phenomenal content Cam!! I have been enjoying the videos for years and you are one of my favorite channels for sure!! I hope you can make it work to get one!! But if you don’t get one at this point the fk8 is an absolutely amazing car for sure! I look forward to the next video!! 🚙👍🏼😀

[@Camhill182]

Thanks Shaun! Have you done anything to your FL5 yet?

[@bt9765]

This was awesome. Loved the format.

[@Camhill182]

Thank you

[@CPMUNSEY]

The vents on the front fender are to keep the air from staying in that pocket around the tire at higher speeds. The Boost Blue or the Nardo-ish gray color are my two favorite colors on the FL5. Beautiful cars!👌🏽🔥🔥

[@NvSrAgE679]

Great Video Cam. Loved to hear your take on the FL5.

[@Camhill182]

Thank you 😊

[@stevewallace1387]

I had the FK2 and one thing it had which was better than the two later versions was the quad exhaust system it looked much better than the triple exhaust on the newer models

[@schwinn04]

As an FL5 owner, I agree. Great Car!

[@SGP_TypeR]

Just bought my SGP fl5 3 days ago here in San Diego, paid 46,165 with 5 miles on it after some time haggling. I absolutely love this car, only gripe is that hideous back up camera but otherwise it’s gold. Great video Cam

[@cmortensen74]

Loved the video

[@FL5_OGryan405]

I miss my 9th gen Too. But I drove My friends fk8 the other day with acuity shifter and it was extremely tight and nice feeling. Not that I dislike the shifter in the fl5 but that acuity sure was a nice upgrade. But I actually liked the way the clutch pedal felt and the way it shifts in the fk8 over my fl5. Not sure why that is, I figured that aspect would be very similar. My pedal feels lighter and and long travel and it’s hard to time the shifts into second but in the fk8 it was effortless.

[@Xchax3]

Crystal Black Pearl #00711 here! It’s a lot of fun and it’s definitely a mix of FD2 and EK9 in terms of looks. The FK8 was an evolution of the the FK2 and FN2. I can guarantee that it is a very rigid ride on rougher roads. These roads you guys are on are beautiful for the FL5 in comparison. Enjoy it! This is as close to a 90s JDM feel with modern tech we’ll get!

[@ArmaganDemiral]

Feels good to see Cam in a FL5!

[@Camhill182]

It felt good to drive it!

[@BStudd1182]

I personally wouldn’t buy a type R over MSRP with 500 miles on it especially knowing those are some hard pressed miles on the car without properly being broken in yet but that’s just how I feel. I’ll be more interested in seeing the Integra Type S this summer. As a former STi owner, I just can’t do those big wings anymore so the Type S will be more my style.

[@allrc8737]

Yeah bro I don't know what people is paying over msrp for those car's I'm a car entusiast I have a 2021 wrx sti and a 2023 Hyundai elantra N and I don't buy the type R just for that all those dealers want a lot money over sticker that's crazy

[@GetaLifeMan1234]

This car is really enticing. I have the funds and I'm starting a new job that will force me to drive to different job sites from time to time. But those markups really kill the mood and remind me that it's still just a fast civic.

[@Camhill182]

I was going to say look into getting an FK8, but the prices of those have gone up too

[@GamerPastHisPrime]

I have always been a muscle car guy, I have only owned Camaros (I leased a Cobalt SS while I waited for the 5th gen Camaros to come out), but I have always liked the Civic Si/SiR etc. When they showed this car off before (the base model), I was pretty disappointed with the styling... But I CAN'T stress this enough. This car looks FAR better in person than in any of the media when they revealed it. You did a great job showing this car at great angles, and I think this car looks outstanding. As soon as I saw these cars on the road (even the base models) I was just like... oh, ok this thing actually looks really great. I'm really impressed with this Type R, and I hope they do something with the Integra to get it on par with this, because... I'm a bit disappointed in that... however, I have yet to see one on the street, so that may change. And to be fair, my first car was a 95 Camaro Z28, and I always felt like that car didn't look great in photos, but when you were next to it, it was gorgeous. I think it's the headlights. They look like they kind of don't match the car somehow, but it looks great in real life. It's hard to explain, so hopefully you understand what I mean, lol. Great video, really enjoyed it.

[@gerardsmith-baptiste9328]

Just searched for civic type-r and find this video of you driving in my area. Big up Riverview/Gibsonton area. Driving down Symmes.

[@erichumbert5562]

With the running car/door lock situation, it may be like my wife’s pilot lift gate, if it’s running you have to have the doors unlocked to get the life gate to open, tell the guy to unlock his doors and see if the hatch will open while it’s running

[@splice247]

I think there are three key differences to switch from Fk8. 1: more premium interior 2: more conservative stylying 3: improved cooling. I think if you track your car its definitely worth the upgrade. But the other two reasons are subjective

[@franko8572]

In other words improved interior, improved exterior, improved cooling. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@brett4345]

I hated the FL5 at first,now I love mine. Took seeing it in person when it arrrived for me to fall for it. Had it since Nov 4th,2022 one of the first.

[@jeremyhale303]

If you're interested in grabbing one, I've called around to basically every dealer in northern Florida and Crown Honda in Tampa has been the most reasonable at 7k over (6k for protection package, 1k doc fee). I'm still holding out for 5k or less over MSRP, but Crown has been by far the closest

[@Fitzsanchez]

Been watching your vids for awhile, I just found out you're in the Tampa Bay Area 👍👍👍

[@Motolympics]

So happy you like the audio. I work for Bose and was apart of the team that developed the system.

[@Camhill182]

bro WHAT?? I would love to talk to you more about this!

[@porschegt2346]

Audio is finally “acceptable” to me, which is saying a lot for a civic. 😊

[@TheoRhoades]

Best looking Civic to date!!! Haters goin to hate! (as with every gen)

[@PaulyVic]

The FL5 in black is so nice. Love the review

[@warwid5419]

For real!!! So slept on!!! Id rather a black one before White. I only saw 1 review with a black one.

[@HagueD22]

​@Warwid it's the upkeep of a black vehicle that people don't want to deal with.

[@warwid5419]

@@HagueD22 true 😖

[@jrod0515]

got a new regular sport being a younger buyer be wrong to try and put my self through thoses payments but one day FL5 or Fk8 will be mines y’all’s are a beauty ! 👌🏾

[@BigBear--]

Ok so the side vents are there to relieve the normally high air pressure that gets built up in the front wheel well area which creates lift on the front end of the vehicle. Particularly important in this application as there are front air dams in the bumper which channels air from the front to cool the front brakes (it channels it behind the front wheels/brakes). So the side vents help maintain a steady flow of air into the front wheel well for cooling then expel it back out through the side vents. Interestingly what some people call "fake vents" on the sides of the front bumper, which the front black splitter flows into, are actually aero-kick-outs. The kick-outs send air around the front wheels/wheel wells in a smooth laminal flow, so that air doesn't get sucked into the wheel wells and interrupt the brake cooling flow from the front air dams, or increase air pressure in the wheel wells. So all the aero is designed to work together in tandem to keep the car stable, keep it cool, and keep the nose down. Also the front hood scoop is an air extractor, air that flows in through the front grill and goes through the radiator is then expelled out of the heat extractor, lowering the overall temperature in the engine bay by expelling hot air, and also not allowing high pressure build up which increases lift on the front end. So it helps cool the engine, and lowers pressure in the engine bay which decreases lift of the front end.

[@Camhill182]

Well said!

[@lupemartha6310]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@lupemartha6310]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@Dan_the_car_man]

The looks definitely grew on me too I really like them

[@blsecco]

Might be getting the FL5 thursday. the mark up does suck, i'm coping by them buying my trade for well over what I owe so its mostly a wash net positive situation. Great video.

[@ericjohn1908]

The fit and finish of a premium Japan build vs a FK8 built in England is the difference. Japan just builds everything with crazy precision. 🔥

[@hotdognobun]

I like the FK8 Type R because it actually looks like a Type R. The new one looks like the original at first glance.

[@Pinozcyclezandridez]

Great review…I’m looking for an fk8 for now. Lol those new R’s are beautiful tho🎉🎉

[@bbfk8power]

same chasis, same engine, different turbo and final drive. Only thing i like is the space in the engine bay, and he got it in the best color. Brandon is a great dude! Im up there with marco now 547hp.

[@Camhill182]

Damn dude. You need to take me for a ride in your car!

[@BrzBoyz831]

I think boost blue is a bit too bright for my liking but it’s sexy for sure. CPW and Black would be my #1 picks

[@justwingingit1]

You can put those same size tires on your FK8 Cameron. I had that size along with some Titan 7s thanks to Michael Baxi’s recommendation. No rubbing issues at all!

[@hirpmvtec]

You can even do 275/35/18 since you have the same specs as me. 18x9.5 +45. No rubbing. 255 is too narrow imo

[@danielgrist5830]

I miss my fk8, I'm hoping to get an fl5 within a couple of years, it's so good looking, currently have an a5 3.0 tdi quattro as a family car, even tho that thing is quick its no fun like a type r, I cannot wait till I get my hands on an fl5, ultimate car!

[@DustinKeller81]

Awesome video bro.

[@Stormtrooper-oc4vn]

This man did the impossible and flew to California for a car that's nuts😅😅 also this car is growing on me!!!!

[@probablytherealpaul]

I really think you should get one if you can let yourself give up the FK8. There’s not a lot of parts out for the FL5 yet but they are on their way and, selfishly, we need those CamH install videos for inspiration. 😅

[@nicojavier6649]

I was an ‘18 Si owner and I loved that car. I wanted to get the FL5 so badly but the prices were crazy (and I wanted to stay a Honda boy). Ended up going to the dark side and getting an ‘18 Golf R. Honda will always be my first love, but my God I love my Golf R. 😅

[@bjornsama9649]

I've driven an fl5 myself. I'll stick to my fk8. Same platform. Feels the same.

[@GSTRification]

I believe a lot of the upgrades you’re experiencing are not from fk8 r to fl5 r but from one generation standard civic to another. This platform has been a major push to up the premium feel from the last gen. Of course adding type r upgrades not to mention every single exterior panels excluding front doors and roof adds up to price increase from the fk8. I am waiting on mine at msrp. Took me 60+ emails and calls to every dealerships around me but it is doable. Most likely I would get one after fl5 refresh

[@alexsuckz859]

at msrp??? where are you getting it from?

[@goldentrucker7921]

​@alexsuckz859 he never got 1. Just a msrp troll. I'm going to check 1 out for $2k over msrp today

[@SIIKAP1]

This car does have a longer final drive, which would explain the lower RPMs than you’re used to. It’s also why the car is a tenth slower in the quarter.

[@Pangito]

My CVT belt snapped at 150k on the nose on 2016 EXT Civic. As a Honda guy my whole life, I’m starting to reconsider Hondas going forward. Unfortunately, I don’t think it’s just a Honda quality decision. It’s everything anymore. Nothing is built to last. Only reason I bought Honda to begin with.

[@CruiseControl1]

I love that color!!!!!!!

[@kmanghexpert]

I’m FL5 840. How do you like the ring dash cam? Any issues with installing, power or visibility due to the head unit?

[@BigBear--]

The brake calipers and rotors are the same as the refreshed FK8, however I believe they went with a different setup for the brake master cylinder. So they'll feel a bit different in application. They bite a bit sooner and quicker.

[@DynamiteDB]

The FL5 brakes bite super quick. You could stop on a dime.

[@BigBear--]

@@DynamiteDB Yeah...I remember when I first got in at the dealer to drive mine home, my foot wasn't used to the setup yet, and there were definitely more than a couple of brake check style starts and fits on the way home. 😅 Now that I've gotten used to it, I love how quick, responsive, and strong the brakes are.

[@jeremyjackson8643]

Is that AWE Exhaust on your FK8 Cam? Sounds good.

[@ReevesTop]

Hey Cameron, so question, are you thinking of trading for the FL5? I had an 18' FK8 Type R with some mods. It was pushing about 380 whp. it was a very fun car but i sold it and got a 21' ZL1 1LE Camaro. Im looking into the new Integra Type S. My buddy works at my local Acura dealer and i can grab one at MSRP! What are your thoughts on the Integra versus the new FL5? Im kinda liking the look of the Integra a little more myself.

[@lucbegin7334]

Nice video and I have a 2025 reserved in Canada. As far as I and the dealer knows, there is no mid-cycle refresh, as it is only a three year run (2023-2025) and extra tooling costs would not make sense as all cars are pretty much already sold (to dealers or assigned to customers) worldwide.

[@loudclouds6783]

10th gen still my fav

[@mystictrunks5508]

I have an Elantra N and ngl i think im going for the type s that thing looks insane

[@camaro3gen]

The new Type R just looks grown up. Everything about it is nicer!

[@mitchfortson8413]

Nice also heard the transmission is upgraded

[@cbrloverr]

Coming from a 10th gen si, which would you recommend going to an fk8 or an fl5

[@eutanasio31]

I already upgrade to this from a 2021 fk8 this car is better on gas and is smooth at 80 miles an hour my fk8 had a prl intake and the turbo noise thing but the fl5 is a better car is assemble in Japan thats a huge difference if you know Honda you know im right

[@Nathanmarz66]

I’ve to drive the FK8 mainly because I don’t know anyone personally that owns one I’ve only driven my SI but same that the new FL5 grew on me hope to one day test drive one

[@Xdev1lG00D]

I would rather have the FL5 ! Both are amazing

[@arrowblackzero4467]

Either way both are nice cars!!

[@crazypandarag3]

boost blue looks ohhhkay but I would get it in champion white or red..🔥🔥👌

[@FK_H8r]

If I wasn’t like 30k worth of mods in I’d already have one. Wife said I’m keeping the FK8…and I’m okay with that.

[@Illuminatisevil]

Well, typical FK8 owner, obey his wife’s rules😂

[@scottallison4615]

That's a beautiful civic I'm saving for one rn lol

[@grizzlycity8215]

I don’t know why most people like the loud noise from the exhaust but I love it quiet. Just my opinion

[@RollyToesJoe]

NICE! Man I go back and forth all the time between trading my 2021 fk8 for the new type r or keeping it. My friend hit a bump on the highway with his new fl5 and that stock tire blew 😬

[@justwingingit1]

I actually had two flat tires at once on my FK8 with the stock 20 inch wheels.

[@justwingingit1]

Posted before I was done…Ran over a football sized rock. Couldn’t wait to mount my 18 Titan 7 TS-5s…a lot more rubber padding and less weight. Buying the 20 inch donut spare from Honda is also a must!

[@jfishel]

As a content creator I think you pretty much have to buy one Cam (go where the clicks are), but for everyone else if you already own an FK8 it's a tough call. Between ADM, low volume and high APR's you really got to WANT this car to purchase one right now. I love both cars, but I can wait for a couple years to upgrade and see what the refresh brings.

[@Camhill182]

I’d rather wait until we move back to California before I make a huge purchase like a sports car

[@PMorales666]

i had an frs the new brz is sweet but u should sell it an get an honda S2k just imo love the vids bro !

[@2ZH]

My hot take, the new type R looks like a Japanese Charger. I really liked the 10th gen R but the new one I'm having a hard time liking it. Plus mark ups I can't get behind it .....

[@tkmwong020480]

You should know the side Vents behind the wheels on the FK8 were Fake Vents same as the front ones on the Bumper. FL5 ones were Real Vents.

[@type-r2021]

Before consider or decide to buy FL5. You should check also the Acura Integra Type-S as well. Maybe it also an upgrade car...

[@lorenzojrfavela6449]

When he was doing a pull behinf the house in your FK8, was the sneezing your BOV? Bc that thing is loud dang! Sounds super good

[@Camhill182]

Thats just from the PRL Intake

[@awm0202]

@Cameron....When are you getting an FL5? I think you should trade in your FK8 for an FL5 and keep it stock! There is just something beautiful about stock.

[@riickyworld1]

7:21 that unused button is for the auto turn off and on when stopping and going in the UK model. Lol it’s a button that turns on or off that system. I see a lot of type r owners want a REV match button somewhere in the car, I don’t understand why because I keep the rev matching on and I love it. Boost Blue growing on me a lot but I love my Championship White FL5 ^.^

[@Camhill182]

I love the rev matching too. I don’t know how to heel-toe, so the rev matching is a blast

[@tarosrt]

Such an Awesome Car!!!!

[@ashleyalvarado7128]

I live in Puerto Rico and this is my dream car but here they sell it in 55k to 65k the only way that you can find a 40k type R car is if it's already used and the owner is sailing them, beside that is hard to buy a car like this when the minimum wage here is $8.50 the hr (in August it will go up to $9.50) but I'm determined to one they buy my dream car. 💖

[@angelesqueda2008]

Respect for not going with him on the test drive when you took yours 👍

[@Camhill182]

of course. I felt like I had to return the favor

[@jiffinukranraphy3678]

Love it

[@purp6137]

I'm looking to get a Type R myself sometime in the future I just don't know if I want the FK8 or the FL5 yet, all depends on the market in the future.

[@poker_18rs92]

12:22 to 12:50 I 100% agree with you…. It’s a great car, but 50k+ for a little over 300hp is a tough sell for many of us….

[@cryptonator1988]

Just get a camaro ss and with full bolt ons on e85 tune you getting 580-650whp and faster then a zl1 camaro for the same price as a type r. Also i really do like the corrola gr but yeah 50k for a corrola is way overpriced but im sure its super reliable and fun too drive.. i live in the south so i can sure use an awd car cause it rains a lot i need some traction...

[@cryptonator1988]

I was thinking the new kia ev gt6 or whatever its called but idk if i can buy an electric car yet especially since it cant even go 200 miles on a single charge.. if i drive too Atlanta ga and back thats 120 miles from my house so am i gunna lose charge before i make it back.. it is a bad ass car though not gunna lie but just not practical the range is garbage on the battery and not enough charging stations for that vehicle to be a daily driver..

[@adim00lah]

The fl5 is awesome, I got a sonic grey one brand new for 6250 over msrp, so I paid a lil over 50k before ttl. I gapped a nismo 370z a few days ago on the freeway.

[@MikeKonkle]

You’re a fool

[@OnlyToaey]

I have a 22 si, should I trade it for the type r or should I just keep it and wait for a refresh?

[@alfredosantiago2662]

FL5 is pretty nice but bro your FK8 is looking sick and mean!

[@shenal9999]

Are you guys in Florida? Just bought mine with no MSRP. White.