Honda Civic Type R FK2 in-depth - Carbuyer

[@Cornwall1888]

I love the styling, most modern hot hatches look to much like the base models. Too safe.

[@danesebruno]

I think it's a good thing the TypeR looks so different and so aggressive. Seriously, my wife will look at a GolfR and say, oh it's a Golf. But when I showed her this civic she said -"wow, it's like a racing car" Come on, if you want a smoking hot hatch, why buy something as boring as the golf? This is what HOT hatches should be like. Just my two cents

[@carbuyer]

First.

[@youdruggo5326]

2ed

[@MatWatsonCars]

3rd.... damn!

[@anUntouchable]

Carbuyer your links do not work...NO links!!

[@carbuyer]

anUntouchable Sorry! Fixed it

[@CZARNYEU]

Please One 4 Me :)

[@Razor20S]

Honda has done an amazing job with the Type R, more cars in this segment need unrestrained styling. Can't wait for the Focus RS too!

[@iantownsend5480]

I agree this car is shouting Yes I Am a hot hatch, which they should

[@DethThrasher1]

Ian Townsend also shouting i am a knob to most people

[@Razor20S]

lam neth Whoever purchases a Type R would be proud to have it, doubt they would care about what "most people" think.

[@lejink]

Razor Callahan How old are you?

[@Razor20S]

20, why is that relevant?

[@jeremyhewitt2637]

One of the best type r reviews. Top notch

[@deekaysk]

When we were at the Europe press drives of the Type R in Slovakia last week, they said, that produciton Civic is going to have the magic seats, just like a normal Civic. Our press cars didn't have that, because it was a preproduction car (or so we've been told). It also said no.0000 on every single car I drove, so they're probably not lying.

[@carbuyer]

Daniel Krnáč Those will be pre-prod cars - destined for the crusher, not the road.

[@WhiteSlift]

2:44. Just gotta love that gently rising, flat A-pillar. Really beautiful on all the Civics.

[@derbigpr500]

WhiteSlift Yea, until you realize you can't see shit out of the car because it totally blinds you, when going trough sweeping corners the A pillar is exactly covering the apex of corners and doesn't allow you to see what you're supposed to see. A pillars need to be as close to you as possible, like in BMW's, so that you're basically able to touch the windshield without leaning forward, and you're not even looking at A pillar when driving. Most FWD cars have the windshield so far forward and such big and long A pillars that they cover too much of your view.

[@WhiteSlift]

derbigpr500 I drive an 8th gen and the visibility is pretty good.

[@TassieLorenzo]

derbigpr500 Each to their own. I prefer the airy cabin. The windscreen finishes over the top of the engine on a Civic.

[@zhengpepe]

Carbuyer,I can't live without you.

[@Peter-bg1ku]

The steering obstructing the speedo is a big problem on all Civics with a digital speedo. Honda should do something about it.

[@EvoBeard]

Bit late, but I'm sure they've got tilt/telescopic steering wheels. People complained the same about the 8g, I read about it after I'd already adjusted mine to suit me. Though I realise not all cars have the option, in many, people just don't realise its there as it's quite tucked away on the FK2.

[@Peter-bg1ku]

@@EvoBeard even with a telescopic wheel, I struggled with my setup because I couldn't get it in a position where I could clearly see both my tachometer and my speedo. That said, it is at the end of the day a minor anoyance that is far outweighed by the reliability of the car.

[@Mikedysonx]

The vents behind the front wheels are to let hot air escape from the engine bay not just for show.

[@TheCoBBus]

Great car! Only thing that annoys me is the rear spoiler on top of a sort of a spoiler I think it just looks stupid when you have a spoiler that is on the same line almost as the roof

[@kpkp2655]

Wow, this looks better than the FK8. I never knew this car existed.

[@heykalanargyarifqy567]

Yep I prefer this over the fk8.

[@jeebus2121]

I'm missing why it has arch extensions but the wheels don't fill them. The rear wheels in particular look as though they're an 25 - 35mm too narrow.

[@JackInDaBoxx]

If you're going to talk about a limited slip dif then at least make sure your facts are right. Limited slip difs will send more power to the inside wheel of a corner to it pulls the car around and so theres not too much power going to the outer wheel for the car to go wide (under steer).

[@gunjarblastowitz9430]

I've been patiently waiting for the release of this car, taking the bus and walking everywhere..... Went to the honda dealer yesterday to finally buy it.... and they don't have any in Trinidad

[@TheJoeMB]

[@Ben_Mayall]

This should be sold with two options, the engine in this and the more vocal, NA, high revving standard VTEC engine

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

Finally the Civic Type R!

[@TassieLorenzo]

"That interior is shocking! So cheap!" How so? It's got alcantara seats; it's got an aluminium gear knob, it's got racing shift lights - so that's the type r stuff; it's got (some) soft-touch materials, felt-lined glove box, woven headlining, touchscreen infotainment system, leather steering wheel etc so that's the VW Golf style stuff -- it has everything it's supposed to have. :) The interior isn't like a BMW, because it's NOT a Bmw. Besides BMW M135is don't have real leather or suede headlinings or real wood veneer etc anyway.

[@abdul_7477]

Thank you so much carbuyer for listening to your fans and bringing back the single video instead of several ones. Much appreciated!

[@chrisgreen4150]

Mat Watson for Top Gear!!

[@utubecomment21]

What's that silver round thing in the centre console that he keeps on moving about? Where's the auto, flappy paddle?

[@davidoflazarus4601]

I think it's stunning I want one but it's pointless where I live to much traffic to put my foot down I don't understand why people think it's ugly I've got a semi just looking at it in the show room last week.

[@DerultimateKeks]

What about the A class amg? i thought it has more horsepower

[@airforcemanigga]

Now would be more like that turbo kicked in YO!! Btw that carpet at 3:02... fail

[@thefullthrottlemovement5844]

Fell in love with this car when I reviewed it recently for my Channel - Such available performance and a special feeling on each drive.

[@rquino4210k]

hopefully they do just a SI version too. i can do without that turbo...NA all day

[@jason9111]

I always like a car to rev high quickly, even turbocharger is the current trend. Nice Type R!

[@value2127]

A review on the Jaguar XE is what I want!

[@eoinmaher455]

I love the way it looks! It's appears bonkers to drive, so I think it's apt that is bonkers to look at. If you spend that much money on a hot hatch, you'll wanna get noticed, and you'll have to try PRETTY hard to be missed in this one! Think about it... Hot hatches themselves are a bonkers concept, so it's good that this one looks suitably crazy (: I love it! Although to be honest, I'm quite looking forward to the Focus RS...

[@dr-gb3tq]

Superb description of the engine noise

[@thesilentgametestr]

Every time I see one of these on the road in white or I suppose black, i just think it’s a spaceship because of the styling which is what I like the look, but only from that preference, I prefer the subtle sort of sports look of the pre-facelift version, curved back rather than pointy lights, same applies to the standard cars, all these pointy bits look bloody awful.

[@jeamelagger]

This actually is an up from honda after their last desings. I say that but I prefer a suttle design with !ad performance as they did before, and of course all in an affordable price range.

[@heykalanargyarifqy567]

*my favourite civic* 😍

[@ahmedarnab954]

I love how these guys interact with their audience. Good channel.

[@ljakrtsh1]

wow i didn't expect this review so fast but great job carbuyer and amazing car honda (Y)

[@RealtimeReviews613]

I can't wait until this comes to CANADA and the USA! Wish it came with a dual clutch or regular automatic though.

[@kirbyswarp]

DoubleD 613 Wtf is wrong with you dave.

[@shonygozer94]

hahahaha exactly

[@brutalplanet23]

DoubleD 613 "Wish it came with a dual clutch or regular automatic though.", never thought I would see that in car culture

[@felixgijon8621]

DoubleD 613 this is why we can't have nice things...if you want an automatic just get a regular civic.

[@lkjdude]

DoubleD 613 you don't deserve a type r

[@Awayze]

At £30k, if you look around you could get a E63 AMG the 2011 model or just get a E60 M5.

[@gogutzy]

1:02 - the car is japanese, it was built with tuning in mind - like the new supra. more power needs more cooling. the tuners will now be able to open up more cooling channels without having to slaughter the bodywork.

[@rrplanb4030]

After market exhaust will fix the engine sound problem

[@adriannippy]

Stunning car to look at . Wow. And the substance to boot . Wow.

[@wezzman1]

Mat, I know your excited about the car as we all are but sinc when turbo lag was a character?...lol

[@expanddong3176]

The fk2 is a great hot hatchback but... I don't know. Not a huge fan of the exterior and this never felt like as much of a Honda if you get me. Good car but my favourite type r is probably either the ep3 or ek9.

[@HesteBremse]

Good Review, Really like the Honda Cabin and especially the dashboard layout. Never the less they somehow ruined the exterior from what was show on the concept. Something is simply not sexy, neither really powerful looking - My best guess it that it has to do with the Wheels - They sit to deep in the arches and thereby simply do not appear aggressive enough to "carry" all those wild spoilers and creases. And as nearly every tuner fan would know the stance has to be right before anything else - You can have the worst looking rusty car wreck - Put the right wheels on it and there you go, suddenly it has some appeal. The only thing you do not do is to start with the spoilers, creases, splitters while your car sits on small wheel and standard rubber - that is a no go. - Sadly this is how the new R-Type appears in my eyes. Luckily one can change the wheels and there will for sure be version of this Car that counters this issue. Never the less it should be better from the start imo.

[@sher854]

I kinda like it, better to wait a year or so when it drops in value

[@carbuyer]

sher854 But be careful of cars that've been hooned!

[@markusfinski3715]

+Carbuyer No, they be under warranty anyway if there are any problems.

[@user-jh4rl2yt3z]

Looks very nice!!!

[@alexduhlion]

Looks fantastic, but £30,000 for a Type R? No thanks. Better off with the new Focus RS or VW's GTI's

[@carbuyer]

alexduhlion Or an Audi S1... lovely bit of all-wheel-drive Quattro action!

[@AristotelisMitsiou]

alexduhlion Or even a BMW M135i

[@3503986]

Do you know when the TypeR is coming to the USA? Some Honda dealers here say 2016... Others say 2017

[@pg88corfu]

Nice review! How much this car pulls in accelerations in comparison with leon cupra 280 and audi s3 ?

[@Qai94]

Metal Gear Knob. Nice one

[@amper1245]

Well for sure it is not a car for someone who is looking for a "subtle"look. On the other hand, old Focus RS (5 pot) sales was not that bad i think.

[@jackliu6600]

pretty sure those side vents are not for the wheels.. they are to vent out heat from under the hood.

[@PwnageJ]

loving the rims!!

[@MrSadiqakbar]

I'm pretty sure this is awesome piece of engineering after all Mat bought it for himself!!

[@l2etranger]

3:00 I thought the delay was from regular type when flooring it.

[@alomec559]

I wish we had this in America😫

[@batulaut]

Trying so hard to keep your cool while driving the new Type R, eh Mat? Hahaha! Must be very addictive, that car.

[@egehancelik1216]

Why do you need a spoiler in the back of a car that is FWD? Can someone explain

[@TassieLorenzo]

Do you really not get a false floor or parcel shelf!? *Surely not!?* That seems outrageous to me, as an Fn2 driver :), the flat load bay is quite handy. Anyhow those parts would be what less than 50 pounds from the Honda parts desk, surely. If you asked the salesperson I'm sure they could source them for you. The fold-up mechanism of the seats is also "disabled" on the FN2 too... Though you can disable the pin that holds the seat support bar to the floor, if attacked with suitable force ;)

[@iantownsend5480]

Top gear mag did a test of one 5.3 seconds to 0-62

[@chrisjohnson181]

Fastest Front wheel drive car on sale? I don't understand.. Sorry if it's me just being thick! But isn't the Ford Focus Rs500 0-60 5.4?. I know the Civics top speed is just a little higher but that doesn't mean it's faster does it? I suppose it depends on what track. No hate though I love the new looks and specs :)

[@Kiret123]

is it me or did he get the function of the LSD wrong by saying the diff locks both wheels up to send torque to both wheel at same time. That wouldnt help turn in would it?

[@joehesketh9370]

K Singh I'm glad someone else picked up on that. He essential explained the opposite of what it does.

[@Kiret123]

lol well what can you expect. after all this is 'carbuyer' not engineering explained. general public is audience so they wont bat an eyelid

[@potentialise]

It does help turning cause when turning, the inside wheel loses grip faster than the outside wheel and the inner wants to spins away all the torque. The LSD keeps the inside wheel from spinning away the torque and sends that extra torque to the outside wheel which still has grip. Now you have two wheels pulling you in the direction they are pointed.

[@joehesketh9370]

Kinetis We already knew that mate but that isn't what he said. Our point was he explained how LSD's work incorrectly.

[@TassieLorenzo]

Joe Hesketh Well it's not really an LSD... It's a Torsen differential which is technically not an LSD, it's a torque-biasing differential that can can bias more torque to the wheel with more grip, using a complicated arrangement of gears, if the other wheel is slipping. A "real" LSD would use clutch plates. A real LSD would approximate a spool, locked differential in some circumstances. :)

[@vecernicek2]

Why it sound as though as if you did a voiceover over the original video?

[@srbmckenzie]

Golf R link appears to take you to a 2013 MkVII GTi..... not quite the same!

[@Joe-eg7ml]

whats the seating capacity?

[@gunmenow]

nice heel and toe downshift Mat!

[@FrightfulAccountant]

It's great but it's also very over engineered for the type (VW Golf GTI like) buyers that just want a top of the range hatchback. I hope there will also come a 200 hp like Types S with the sport red and black interior, but without the massive spoiler and with the normal magic rear seats and the shelf in the boot :p

[@FrightfulAccountant]

I have nothing against how VW makes their cars, but it's very true they make the most overrated cars in the entire world. And the new ones are by no meaning as good as the ones vw made in the early 80s ;)

[@DK-sm1gn]

Are these coming to America? In America we don't have the R we have the Honda Civic Si, the Si is not fast enough for me... I hope they are coming to America.

[@so7o3o4]

Look like a jazz. Love it.

[@207Richy]

Is there a JDM version?

[@jamie123b]

Link in description is for Golf GTI not R

[@HONDATA24]

In the UK has 306hp.The US always get the watered down version Type R 202hp??

[@fuknames2123]

they aren't going to take off 100hp for the US version. Only thing is that with the Focus RS coming out, why would even consider this car. It's worse in every possible way.

[@SpiderMen84]

why you need to look at the rear mirror when you are fast enough to stand on the front position....

[@LiamS94]

I still don't know why they have this horrible divide in the rear windscreen. How are you supposed to properly see what's behind?

[@TassieLorenzo]

Liam S Why? For aerodynamics, like a Prius. :)

[@fuknames2123]

that's why they give you a back up camera. Another fault of modern laziness in car design. That spoiler is in the wrong place as well, need all that downforce to my rear wheels in my FWD car.

[@hectorrivera9703]

No competition Honda #1! Can't wait to see how they will modify it on the streets if thy ever make it to the usa.

[@ralentinovossi8081]

Why do manufacturers try to make a FWD more tolerable instead of a simply solution...not make it a FWD?

[@lordzevallos]

I actually really like this car but for 29k british pounds = around $45,000 USD (if they even sell it in the US) You could get the new Focus RS, STI or Evo X fully loaded for that price. And those have AWD

[@fuknames2123]

not to mention that the RS will have 350hp drift mode, and visibility out of the rear window, if you need that. Obviously Honda messed up with this one.

[@Glukosekoenig]

Alex Zevallos but they dont have FWD ;-) You think that FWD makes less fun than 4WD? Sorry dude, but you're wrong.

[@A4ANT]

look at the FL5 prices now 😮

[@albboy96]

3 words.. I want it!

[@bassicuk1986]

Funny to hear a brummie review a car lol. This is coming from a neighbouring yam yam from Wolverhampton lol

[@Killswitch1991]

I promote extreme styling and appreciate Honda's effort to make the car look as far as possible from the base model but they did mess up the rear end with the spoiler sitting on those horrible looking tail lights

[@andreaskingbo3039]

I'd like to see a review of the new BMW X1 next. Or at least in the near future :)

[@pretzel0898]

Could i ask how is the gas milage on this car like?? And great review by the way, hoping to get this car sometime. :)

[@Mladjasmilic]

I think that it would be better of it had oversized bike engine that revs up to 15.000 rpm . It would not have low down torque , but imagine driving 60km/h in 4th , shift into second gear , and than get to 120km/h in seocnd gear .

[@cory2146]

Why can't car makers make functional vents? I'm really tired of this fake crap.

[@RaphaelYC]

Cant wait for the Japan version of the Type R

[@mattmcp1448]

bring on the Mugen version!!!!!

[@VaneNaumovski]

Fastest FWD to get to 60 mph? What about Seat Leon Cupra? I think thats faster??

[@rafalbiernacki4390]

***** Top Gear managed to get 0-62 mph time of 5.3 secs in new Type R

[@Glukosekoenig]

***** nope

[@SuperDanman1234]

looks really cool

[@nerofilmproductions380]

It just looks a bit like it was designed like a 9 yr old. If I'm paying 30k for a car I don't want that. On the flipside I think Golf R is a little too conservative for me. If I was gonna buy a car in this class then I'd just wait until the new Focus RS came out and buy that instead. Best looking imo and it's awd.

[@wirelessmantis22]

why they didn't put supercharger???

[@altern8ive]

so Mat, i know most reviewers only quote specs off a crib sheet rather than attempt them but 5.7 to 62 does not make it the "fastest accelerating fwd currently on sale." are you oblivious to the Cupra 280? with a DSG it equals the same (manufacturer's) time. lazy journalism mate.

[@DragythGuitar]

5:19 I like this music, but what is it? Is there a song?

[@brandonparks4030]

when is the type r coming to the United States?

[@DJLEPASH]

Brilliant review

[@iAMChrisCC]

saw one of these on the road yesterday - its a mess. what were they thinking???

[@behaeddin275]

I wish this car was a rear wheel drive it would be amazing with type r engine

[@theharlekin]

Haha, nice ending, Mat! :D

[@sebastienroberts6563]

Could you at carbuyer review the Hyundai i30 turbo

[@christopherdaniel6142]

how much to you intend to be looking back and i bet people will be taking them off any way

[@DimachkaS]

We dont have in the states ! Tragedy ...