2023 Honda Civic Type R - POV First Driving Impressions (Feat. Tedward)

Engine 2.0 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder
315 horsepower @ 6500 rpm, 310 lb-ft of torque from 2600 to 4000 rpm
6-Speed Manual Transmission
MPG: 22 City / 28 Highway
MSRP: From $43,990
MPG: 22 city / 28 highway
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S P265/30R19 tires
0-60 mph: 5.1 seconds
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[@TheTopher]

This Tuesday TheTopher and Tedward test the Type R to the threshold of traction! Tedward’s take: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHfYioR4d9RjhJo

[@ARentz07]

Tophward? Tedpher?

[@issenvan1050]

Why don’t you signal?

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

That's a lot of T's

[@BryceChristopherHodge]

I love it whenever you two have the opportunity to collaborate. Great videos, you guys!

[@Masterguy635]

My favorite Winding Road Cinematic Universe crossover

[@fatheromelet6280]

WRCU, I like it lol

[@Htoo_Pyae_Aung]

This is an TheTopher's using the 2023 Honda Civic Type R. It was a many likes and views. Instead of 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV comming up year of 2023.

[@shivamarya5225]

Even better than what the mcu seems to be doing these days

[@hellatightdude]

I honestly though Tedward and TheTopher were the exact same person for the longest time

[@MrMrShobear]

@@hellatightdude I honestly believe a lot of people felt the same, because I definitely thought that as well 🤣. But I think that was because they collaborated with one another a few times in the past.

[@TimFilmsCars]

The crossover episode we all needed! I didn't really care for the last-gen Type R but this one has me raising my eyebrows. I'm into it.

[@jbm0866]

Same for me! Honda got it right with this one...so right my finances are at risk now, doh!🙈😂

[@JonHop1]

@@jbm0866 70,000 for a civic isnt getting it right...

[@jbm0866]

@@JonHop1 That detail is on unethical dealerships and idiots with more money than brains, not Honda. Yes, there are people out there who will pay a $25k markup on a super Civic, and greedy dealers know this..it wont be me.

[@CTF33]

The new R should have the drive mode buttons and rev match button on the steering wheel, a real hand brake, an adjustable loud exhaust, and a DCT with over boost option, all which the Veloster N and Elantra N have. Oh and not be marked up $25k.

[@AwesomeNiel]

Tedward is that back seat driver that we all actually want

[@natekhan4892]

I love your videos, but the back and forth conversation during this drive was next level. It brought out many more feelings and perspectives than what I think is possible on a solo drive. Great job! 10/10

[@Veyronp87]

really love this new Type R. back to the classic, clean style. its such a shame you wont be able to touch this for under $50k from a dealer. way too much for a Civic.

[@TheTopher]

Give it some time and prices will calm down, just gotta be patient and plenty of dealers will eventually sell at MSRP.

[@marcov9808]

@@TheTopher Or the days of MSRP are over and you will pay 15-20k markup forever

[@mlgsnip3rv291]

It's good but I wished it was 2 door and was louder

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@mlgsnip3rv291 type r hasn't not been a 5 door since FN2 era which was pretty lame. EP3/DC5 if you wanted something good...

[@mlgsnip3rv291]

@@ShaiyanHossain I would get EK9 Type R if I could. I just prefer 2 door because it just looks more sporty, shorter and makes for a lighter and rigid structure for cornering. FN2 is great too

[@ItzTheJP]

Always love the rawness of these videos, the immersion. Keep doing your thing man, been following for a long time. 🤘🏽

[@DekiaryCarter]

Love this duo! Amazing video. Thanks for taking us along for a ride. I had the privilege of driving one in championship white last night. This car is INCREDIBLE. It’s definitely the perfect daily driver hands down.

[@ChrisMWilson]

Agreed! 😊

[@joiryde1328]

It's FWD so I wouldn't say the perfect daily driver if it's lacking AWD .

[@khelgarironfist3301]

@@joiryde1328 You dont need AWD in daily driving unless you live in extreme conditions or something.

[@sudhanshudotel2902]

What a review, what a car, what a road. Absolutely loved it. One of the best videos by Topher!

[@V3LOCI8]

Am I the only one that thought Topher and Tedward were the same person until this crossover 😂

[@Roivee]

I had the exact same thing !!

[@warrenlawson950]

bro i thought i was the only one been watching them both forever thinking it was one person on 2 different channels

[@V3LOCI8]

@@warrenlawson950 That’s exactly what I thought!

[@madddvillain]

They sound very different to me lol

[@SerPurple51]

They sound nothing alike to me lol

[@bunkev8906]

The best crossover ever!!! We need more video features with Tropher and Tedward

[@XR4turbo]

People who complain about the aesthetic of the tablet on the dash don't realize that integrating the screen into the dash, no matter how well you do it, makes the dash feel MASSIVE. The new Honda dashboards are fantastic - visually quiet and classy - and they couldn't have done it without the tablet form factor.

[@LucefieD]

right I'd rather have a tacked on looking ipad then some massive dash to try to incorporate it

[@Paynos]

The perfect combination of lairy, sporty design, and they've got the handling SPOT on by the look of it. 10/10

[@Chandroth]

Incredible automobile incredible driving. I'm pretty sure you would've pushed more if the conditions were better and you were solo. I still rewatch the Civic Si canyon drive. Tedward is wise and awesome as always.

[@ryanb8736]

It’s good to see you and Ted doing a video. Great job guys!

[@thomashemphill227]

Sideview mirrors are one of my favorite things about this car, from a visual perspective. Awesome to look at during the POV and seem like they provide ample sight without sacrificing front visibility, since there is a small gap between them and the A-pilar. Awesome content with Tedward riding along!

[@Castleromeo14]

this is such a niche comment that i find it hilarious

[@thomashemphill227]

@@Castleromeo14 a bit geeky 🤓, but honest comment 😄

[@misterhat6395]

With dealer markups I’ll be cross-shopping this with a 1st gen NSX.

[@BlueFL5]

Hey man go for it!

[@skinnyflea2628]

This was such a fun video! Its so fun when you and tedward are together too lmao. Also im really liking this type R. So many good things about it.

[@nicoboshoff8398]

Seeing you two together just makes my day.

[@joerobinson4844]

So cool seeing the roads I've been driving for years in this video. Awesome views, awesome car, and now I wait for dealerships to cool off haha

[@NorthyyCoDGames]

The interior looks super cosy. Love it!!

[@TedwardDrives]

Best. Day. Ever.

[@keepfloatingg]

🐐

[@lwcontrast]

These are literally my local canyons its so cool to see you actually driving them and mobbing in the type r! Hope you enjoyed the roads!

[@daylonsmith5283]

where is this? I NEED to drive here

[@vishnuhalikere2151]

Yessss more tedward and Topher my two favorite people here!

[@streamingeagle1]

Its so great that you guys are so passionate about the car

[@z3yr0xsyn1x7]

Topher and Tedward are ultimate combo

[@NCLme]

That’s Freaking amazing two of my favourite Creators together 🙌🏿 and going from Si to FL5 yeppi 🎉🎉🎉 can’t wait to See what’s in Store 😊❤😎

[@Comfy_Snorlax]

I wasn't expecting tedward to left hand shift for Topher, but I'm here for it

[@petemolnar6073]

My 2 favorite Motorsport gents doing what they do best. I wish there was more new awd options for under 50k & 350hp+

[@e_yiizy]

If only dealerships weren't charging absurd markups and people weren't actually buying them...

[@rightminddrive]

Awesome duo, guys. Great watch!

[@zacharybaker8562]

Didn’t know you guys you knew each other !! Best crossover ever

[@georgesteffey8375]

that looks like a ton of fun!

[@KyngShadow]

Thank you! I been trying to figure out if you can turn off the pump in audio and you did it so casually. I like how easy it is to use vs the horrendous new golf r.

[@John.Christopher]

Love the collab!!!!

[@jamnitrix]

awesome that you did a video together!

[@OnlyGio7]

Always a joy to see my two fav car guys

[@paulguy2545]

🇬🇧 I love it when two of my favourite Car Reviewers on KZbin get together!!

[@TheTopher]

So much fun, expect more of this in the future!

[@aus53may]

Awesome video, great driving!

[@jacksonpaul1648]

Excited to see how these thing’s perform around M1🤩

[@erickatterheinrich8416]

It's great that Honda put the infotainment screen on top of the dash in the line of sight (like Mazda). Now they need control and volume knobs next to the shifter and directly underneath your right hand (like Mazda) so you don't have to reach up to the screen, hit the wrong button when there's a bump, and put fingerprint smudges all over the screen.

[@gmoto2380]

I love the shift Alarm ! It engages the driver I feel . Makes you fall in love with driving again

[@cherrysunburst1959]

It seems to be a redline indicator.

[@nightman922]

@@cherrysunburst1959 It defaults to redline, but you can change a setting which lets you set the RPM that the alarm triggers off of

[@ahmedmazen6022]

thank you so much for making these honda civic videos❤️ I am following you from egypt and I wish if I could afford this car one day or any version of the type r actually 😂

[@tuaregosss]

superb this long... POV , more like this !!!

[@alexevans0430]

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Tedward’s face before. Worlds are colliding!

[@abdullaharif6455]

The new Type-R is an amazing car! Looks sooo good!

[@Watspoppingo]

My two favorite reviewers!

[@kamistake]

2 GOATS !!!! great vid

[@alexandrefauchon7755]

My favorite driving channel

[@heidinova6883]

Thank you for this review. I still drive my 2010 Honda Si and the paint may be chipping off and I'm encouraged constantly by people who don't know to "get a new car". They have no idea how much fun it is to drive. Someone at prompto last week said, " let me know when you want sell that car [to him]" even in it's old, bashed up state I thought, "they'd have to pry it out of my cold, dead hands". So ya. I like Honda!

[@Cr5pt0Puzzl3B0x]

Oh my god that scenery is beautiful

[@RyanRoadReaper]

My two favorite automotive media personalities in one video!

[@loranger6447]

Love the new Type R. Here in the UK the Type R comes with the alcantara steering wheel as standard. However the Type R is the only petrol model sold in the UK market. The Civic, Jazz, CRV and HRV only comes as a hybrid and also the Honda E which is electric.

[@abdullaharif6455]

You don't need to disconnect the module. The piped in sound is already off in Comfort. For sport mode, use Individual mode with Sport settings in everything except for engine sound, which you should leave in Comfort. Problem solved.

[@Rishidriftwood]

Love honda❤ love to topher❤

[@AG-yv8yb]

Man this thing is a beauty. Great video. I'm undecided if I should trade my 21 2.0 sport in for a type R or just spend the extra money to build my 2 liter.

[@hitrevin]

This the collab the people needed

[@Darx97]

looks so much better

[@geraldsanon3493]

I want to drive this vehicle so bad I just drove the Elantra N Manual last week and I thought that was the best manual car I’ve ever driven but every reviewer is saying this is one of the best I can’t wait to get one on my hands

[@whatskrakin37]

I love to see this, a nice sports car like this driven hard the way it was built to drive.

[@hue6169]

I was thinking, could Tedward be around there as his Tophers competitor, little did I know. My both favourite youtubers are in one video, amazing.

[@TheTopher]

My favorite saying of 2022 - "It's not competition, it's collaboration!"

[@JsGarage]

I appreciate the overall look of this car better than the last.

[@rilagin1]

You and tedward are the best together. So funny when he called you a nut.

[@TechnoRaptor89]

Topher and the tedward wooooooohoooo 😊

[@AdsmanJays]

I live up the road from Sonoma Raceway. Hope you got some good beers while you were here.

[@olivergrano9765]

Love it. This my dream car

[@likeaboss-zl3bt]

I’ve always respected honda for being the safest sport car fr. Good shit👍

[@alexp6409]

Very nice of Honda to promote this car...too bad those of us not willing to pay $10k+ (conservative estimate) over sticker won't have a chance of buying one. Love the vids either way!

[@Nick-fj7jf]

Bro I literally live in Napa where you’re driving those😂 I think I would have lost my mind if I saw u guys in the type R lmao

[@shauryarana4315]

Excited to see how the FL5 will stack up against the competition! Most likely will trump the rest. Just have to wait and see 👀

[@daytonglitch]

What a beautiful location!

[@UHAVE2ADDmeNOW]

What a gorgeous road

[@VegaVenturing]

You can practically hear Tedward's butt puckering this entire drive with Topher at the wheel. haha. Amazing car. Thanks for sharing!

[@jbm0866]

If he's anything like me, no big deal if I'm behind the wheel, but I'm the worlds worst passenger...constantly ghost braking and leaning into corners before they arrive lol😂

[@giovannymelendez8004]

@@jbm0866 same its stressful being a passenger

[@jbm0866]

@@giovannymelendez8004 Ironic the people who love driving and cars the most often make the worst passengers😂

[@ShifterDrifter]

6:36 - Yeahh, thx😅 Anyway, cool collab with such a great car!

[@TheGreatestDaneEver]

Watching you drive around the roads I do everyday is wild 😂

[@TheTopher]

You're lucky to have them!

[@afiq4944]

bro is living the moment.

[@alexandrospetroggonas8051]

being a driver of an EP3 i got really used to the shifter that is very close to the wheel...the next generations of civics made the distance significantly longer, but as cars in general they get better and better despite the fact that they left the hot hatch category and they got... into the hatch-coupe :/

[@CrispyGFX]

Wild crossover

[@riheli4678]

I didn't know Honda make such a wonderful car❤❤❤😍 I would love to have one someday

[@Htoo_Pyae_Aung]

I saw the Heavy Duty Trucks driving in 2023 Honda Civic Type R. Meets TheTopher & Tedward

[@redecho9669]

Having fun at 22:00 Awesome

[@winexprt]

I actually thought you two were the same person until about a year ago.! LOL Your styles are so similar.

[@HiddenWen]

Always enjoy seeing you two together!

[@schunkelperser1794]

RRRRRRRRgghhhh thanks for showing it. 🤘

[@bkhavityoway23]

Man I am sold on this car, I wish it was possible to even get one for an average joe like me. It's funny that this car is even listed at 43k MSRP and I see other cars like a Nissan Maxima listed at 45k

[@mrniceguy7168]

“Heated seats” re: Integra Type S is a hilarious and probably spot on comment

[@Teromi]

I drove an 8th gen Civic Si for 11 years . Honda is dear to my heart.

[@DOOMLORDHOKAGE]

Still have mine. Can’t bring myself to sell it for a gr86 or type r and idk why

[@lonewolfsim6837]

My 10 gen will always be my favorite

[@fhowland]

Incredible roads! Makes me want to move to California.

[@EulogizingSleep]

Least car mod friendly state in the country

[@dutchy5406]

Love this car but all the dealers near me are charging insane markups...lowest is 10k highest is 25k. What a joke....great video as always.

[@brianhall23]

Looks like a car that loves a curvy road!

[@macron-hs4jh]

6:28 finally vtec kicked in !

[@SerPurple51]

What a car! It's honesty mesmerizing that is a Civic! And I think you scared Tedward a little bit when really chucking into some of those corners 😅 And I seriously think we will see Topher in a new Type R sooner than you can say "hey guys, today we're driving my Civic Type R..."

[@TheTopher]

There's a delicate balance between scaring and making him sick hahah

[@SerPurple51]

@@TheTopher I think you nailed it haha! Excellent driving as always!

[@saucyp123]

Oh we’re in for a treat now boys!

[@metalmystic6214]

Would love to get your thoughts on this vs your BRZ. I’m highly tempted to trade my 23 BRZ in for one next year. Got an MSRP dealer nearby, but not sure if I’ll miss the coupe chassis and RWD. Useable back seats would be a nice change.

[@KTH96]

You literally just got a new BRZ and you're already bored with it?

[@metalmystic6214]

@@KTH96 Not bored at all. I am slightly considering upsizing. Never owned a coupe before and it’s a bit tight. Just keeping my options open. I love to daily my BRZ though.

[@monkey.moments8272]

take it on a test drive

[@CrimsonSlayer7]

look at all those type r lined up. If only i could have 1!

[@_Snapper]

looks fun a rare thing in cars these days

[@FalloutXmaster]

My 3rd dream car

[@daniellanzotti2391]

The only two that will be able to afford these marked up boys

[@pizzamukbang9280]

Yes!