Honda Civic Type R (FK8) Review | Good Enough To Make Up For Its Terrible Styling?

This week on Buckle Up, Rob reviews the Honda Civic Type-R. Is the FK8 the ultimate daily driver for the motoring enthusiast who still wants to carry 4 people and their stuff in relative comfort?
From a full walk-around to driving dynamics, Rob brings you a detailed review of the Type-R and shares his thoughts on whether or not YOU should buy one...
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[@piczoo]

Brilliant review! I've had mine for about a month now, certainly one of the best cars I've ever owned

[@BuckleUpShow]

Cheers James! Thanks for watching!

[@kobi2002]

I second that.

[@Highlander1518]

Excellent review. It’s also nice to see that you took the time to explain how all the vents work. That should shut up the haters who seem to think they’re fake, lol. I’ve got a black fk8 and absolutely love it.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Thanks for watching and glad to hear you’re enjoying yours!

[@PekoAnimePage]

Better than Doug

[@nicolathonathan770]

I daily exactly the same vehicle. The amount of stupid attention makes you tired. Everything wants to race you.

[@BuckleUpShow]

I can imagine it does get tiring after a while. Still an outstanding car though!

[@Chappers.Gaming]

Well the new 2023 civic is more subtle so maybe that won't get so many 100/200bhp cars want to race you.. as well as all the big boys to.. Im just thinking about what colour to get

[@hartmutthomas989]

Ja das stimmt wirklich ,oder versuchen dich waghalsig zu überholen . Träumen die ganze Zeit vor sich hin und sind urplötzlich hellwach ,wenn ich mit dem Auto auftauche .

[@arifazar786]

I really like your review very informative.. well done.. I'd like to see what you think about the FK2..

[@BuckleUpShow]

Thanks Arif! Would love to get my hands on one some day!

[@Dav1072]

Good review having just watched your FL5 one. Had my fk8 for over 3 years now and i absolutely love it, such an awesome machine and indont get anyone wanting to race lol. Prob due to staying away from town centres and built up areas. Got mine mapped to 400bhp and with added exhaust, intake and short shifter it really does transform the car and driving experience.

[@BuckleUpShow]

That sounds monstrous! I thought the FK8 was plenty fast enough thanks 😅

[@darkpurpleshadow3240]

After I get my house ima getta one of these.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Forget the house 😂

[@darkpurpleshadow3240]

@@BuckleUpShow Fuck renting in the UK its basically slavery.

[@Xnolan19x]

theres vents between the splitter and bottom of the front bumper that also feed into the wheel well

[@BuckleUpShow]

Much ventage

[@supafance92]

The vent isn't for cooling it's for aerodynamics mostly and the air is actually piped into the wheel wells

[@BuckleUpShow]

I’m not sure which of the many vents you are referring to, but I did do extensive research on the car before filming the review and made careful note of the function of each vent. Apologies if I made any mistakes.

[@baileysmith5088]

@@BuckleUpShow the hood vent I think he is referring to, it has a metal plate that pipes the air down to the vents behind the front wheels for aerodynamics

[@Rob1337]

Hello I’m Rob too and daily mine, had type r since the EK9 :)

[@BuckleUpShow]

Hi Rob, great name btw, thanks for watching! I was very impressed with just how capable the car is and how much of a difference the damping settings made!

[@Chappers.Gaming]

Dose this car have rear back seat cup holders? The American ones do? If it doesn't do you know if you can fit them?

[@BuckleUpShow]

It’s 2 and a half years since I drove this car and I’ll be honest, I can’t remember

[@Chappers.Gaming]

@@BuckleUpShow haha that's fair enough :)

[@rezz5570]

Best review ever! Other reviews only complain about it and avoid the important shit

[@BuckleUpShow]

Well that’s very kind of you, Rezz! Thanks for watching!

[@bigboost2641]

Good review, had my FK8 for a year now and a FK2 previously. Has anyone said you sound like professor Brian Cox? 🤭

[@BuckleUpShow]

Thanks for watching! I can honestly say I’ve never had that one before! Not offended but will now be forever conscious of it 😂

[@Chappers.Gaming]

What colour do I go for arhhhh I can't chose what do people recommend

[@BuckleUpShow]

Custom wrap, Tiger print

[@Chappers.Gaming]

@@BuckleUpShow custom wraps sounds good

[@hayyoujimmy8560]

Black I'm going for new one out in January

[@phillipbonalde1859]

mucho bueno

[@BuckleUpShow]

Thanks for watching Phillip!

[@JacesOwnWorld]

The ultimate daily isn’t a CTR lol. More like AMG, M5, etc...

[@BuckleUpShow]

And they cost twice as much? Civic seems like pretty good value to me…

[@ISOLATICN1]

But you drive a golf 😂

[@supafance92]

The amg and m5 is unreliable crap that will fall apart after 3-5 years costing you thousands regularly, a perfect daily has to be reliable.

[@hartmutthomas989]

ja , das Auto ist in seiner Klasse unantastbar . Einzig der Comfortmodus steht nur auf dem Papier .

[@BuckleUpShow]

It’s a cracking car

[@piotr2951]

Dude is blind, missed all the fake vents

[@BuckleUpShow]

Not sure the driving section would have gone terribly well if this were true

[@calvinspiff4348]

What's a bonnet

[@BuckleUpShow]

The correct way of saying ‘hood’