Honda Civic Type R FULL REVIEW GT FK8 2018/2019 Sound & Acceleration - Autogefühl

In today’s Autogefühl's episode, Thomas presents you the Honda Civic Type R. As always we cover exterior, interior, engines and driving experience.
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[@autogefuehl]

Got this idea for Performance Cars, that the performance driving part is directly shown after the introduction - the everyday driving part than later as usual. What do you think, is that better for you in performance cars reviews? Watch it full length - and then vote with the info car in the upper right and feel free to give feedback here in the comments as well :-) /Thomas

[@Gunzberg]

Makes sense, esp. for performance cars. Back seat space, trunk space etc are all secondary after drive, handling, acceleration, steering, stability at high speed etc.

[@whatevernevermind5960]

Great idea tbh.

[@KL_Stereo]

It worked great, mate

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for the feedback!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for the feedback!

[@michaelnorin]

This is what I love about Autogefühl - the depth and the professionalism of the review. Allowing the testing to take time unlike other motorjournalists that rely on short clips stuffed with pointless jokes and sound effects. Another thing that I like about Autogefühl is the non-biased view on asian cars (i.e not being blinded by the Audi-BMW-cult).

[@autogefuehl]

🙏🙏 please recommend 😉

[@zeeshanhaque]

This is my favorite Type R Review on KZbin. I am a proud owner of this car, and watching this review never gets old.

[@autogefuehl]

cool man =) enjoy ur car!

[@zeeshanhaque]

@@autogefuehl Keep up the great reviews Thomas!

[@greymark420]

I feel exactly the same. Mine is in Sporty Blue, which colour is yours ? I also keep watching the reviews and yes it never gets old. 👍

[@adambeaver1749]

Yep me too...only mine is Championship White 😁 Love it.... Just traded in my Audi TTS for one about 6 weeks ago! The Type R is the best car I've ever driven!! ❤

[@jdmguy44]

I have seen this car on the road and I have to say that it looks superb in the flesh. Unashamedly aggressive and purposeful I love it. To many cars today are boring and generic but this thing is truly eye catching. It scooping a fair few awards here in the UK so it obviously has the ability to back up the racy looks. Well done Honda.

[@aaronsun1659]

This generation of Civic looks strange in photos but on the street its so damn futuristic and aggressive! have seen so many, and still want to give it another look when i see one drive by

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Honda really made an instant classic with this car and it is a classic that will last well into the future thanks to that Honda engineering. This is also a very important point because with cars going electric, drivers cars that look, sound and feel like this are going to be more and more rare. Great job with the review!

[@aaronjaggan]

I give Honda props for making a totally unique looking car

[@xiangfan3169]

the best-looking type R in 25 years,

[@NtGism]

I found this channel recently and I love that this guy is an unapologetic petrolhead. More power to you sir.

[@autogefuehl]

glad u found us!

[@Kaiser333333]

agree strongly, Thomas is my favorite car reviewer by far. My other favorite being Chris Harris for his epic hooligan drifting videos :)

[@malcolmar]

The FK8 is a modern-day legend and looks amazing!

[@legion1630]

As a car enthusiast myself..i can appreciate your car review..Jesus this guy knows how to present

[@autogefuehl]

thanks m8 !

[@manjbains1977]

Fantastic car and fantastic review. Well done Thomas. I test drove one in October 2017 at my local Honda dealer. Really impressed with the power & handling even in the wet. My daily driver is a Audi S4 so was impressed with the front wheel drive system. I was also surprised of the build quality of the interior, only thing that let's it down is the entertainment system. Honda was offering 5 year warranty, 5 years servicing for free and aa cover too.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks pal !

[@dragospahontu]

Honda is so much better than Audi

[@l.h2511]

I think it’s ridiculous looks make it special. It’s made for the drivers who want to stand out amongst all the Audi’s, BMWs and Mercedes. Great review! 🙂

[@autogefuehl]

thanks 4 tuning in!

[@ghossain2070]

Thomas's review have become such quality, previously his tests were very limited, but now he is putting the cars under pertinent stress tests to see what lies under the surface of these cars. Not only fun, but very intelligent and purposeful review. I am back at this channel probably after one and a half years, and i am glad, how high quality his video quality and test parameters have become. Subscribed.

[@autogefuehl]

Welcome back!

[@DiveshRSA]

Great review Tomas. I feel like you get the thinking behind why it looks the way it does. If they had toned down the looks, then those that complain about how it looks, would still end up buying a GTi or R. This is aimed at a sub segment of hot hatch buyer who wants something completely different to the norm. It’s unapologetic, and creates the “look at me” effect that it’s owners are after.

[@autogefuehl]

+Divesh Nair thx 4 the feedback!

[@johnvenable5638]

I just bought one. It's incredible. Thank you for reviewing this car. I like your style.

[@SuperDigitalMe]

Technically its the best hothatch, best engine, gearbox, dampers, brakes... But the looks, you have to love it....

[@cindysue5474]

No the gear box is known for grinding when shifting plus there is a over heating problem with some.

[@issealo7990]

@@cindysue5474 The grinding part isn't entirely true. I have own this car for almost a year now, and it the beginning I had this grinding problem. But as I began to "feel the car", this problem disappeared entirely. You just have to "feel your car". As for the overheating problem; haven't encountered that yet. But I live in cold Denmark, so maybe this helps.

[@ghossain2070]

Also his latest reviews are imbued with a lot more passion, they were created with a heart, guided by intelligence. Superb.

[@Christos9633]

Another excellent review my German friend!

[@kl0br1ll3]

This car looks so good. I love the design, perfect

[@Joeyjoe6900]

What an awesome car! Love the looks, sharp styling and excellent performance. Wait until you see one in the metal before you comment. These cars have a real presence. In black it looks mean.

[@A.hdh.]

That special R-badge really adds price to this perfection

[@pbranham3508]

As an owner of a Type R, everybody will ask you what it is and talk to you about it. Coming from an M3 and an S5 this tripled the attention those got.

[@gmax876]

This car will be priceless in the future with that production number R-00000 plate.

[@dragospahontu]

Time stamp?

[@gmax876]

@@dragospahontu 15:37

[@BaraDun.-]

Another impeccable review Thomas! I like the fact that you don't just present the car but expressing your opinion. Please drive more cars at "up the mountain" road test!

[@klackon1]

Great review, Thomas. I have to say that if I were in the market for a hot hatch I would buy a Type R. It looks the biz in white and certainly stands out from the crowd.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks pete!

[@aaroncheok4316]

Had the pleasure to drive this car around my workplace. Honestly, the looks is up to the individual. I grew to like it with time, but hands down this car is so freakin' good to drive. It makes you think back what driving is all about and not just sitting in the car being driven.

[@nc2988]

it's such a dramatic work of art from any angle, I totally love the styling. Probably not for neurotic, civilized folks who pride themselves on being Normal. You can bet most folks were scandalized when Beethoven's 5th came out, as well.

[@keino111689]

You know what would be incredible. Is if Honda dropped the link between the name Type-r and Civic and since they don’t make the Integra or S2000 anymore, they should make a new car that will combine the Integra, S2000 and Civic Type-r and just name that car....the Honda Type-r. It would be a stand-alone name. Kinda of like how Nissan dropped skyline and made GR-R a stand-alone name. The “Honda Type-R” would be a hit.

[@greymark420]

Ordered mine, getting it this Wednesday on blue. Had a test drive, what a machine. The handling, performance and grip was amazing, going to be fun.

[@autogefuehl]

Cool enjoy!

[@wysskevin-tt4vx]

It's maybe not the most beautiful looking car out there, but my God, this thing drives so good 😮

[@wildchilde69]

Such a detailed review, the pure enjoyment of driving is conveyed through to the viewer as well. Great segment, I look forward to more content. :)

[@autogefuehl]

welcome! :)

[@Fazzino_Tattoo]

as a car guy who wants to move to germany in the near future, this channel comes as a blessing

[@autogefuehl]

Welcome!

[@parasbhardwaj5675]

Thomas you make best in deep debts car reviews. Added bonus it can help one get sleep in between.👍keep up the good work. Joke apart I trust your reviews over any other reviewer. Totally unbiased.

[@autogefuehl]

=) cheers m8 !

[@mariobanovic8378]

The best in his class...bravo Honda

[@telios13]

the best car interviewer ever..greetings from Greece

[@autogefuehl]

+Stelios Gerochristodoulou thanks pal!

[@arnifix]

"Pump it up, yo" or "pump it up, y'all". Love that acceleration test! Love your work!

[@autogefuehl]

appreciated! =)

[@reyhanonart1059]

Perfect review for a Perfect car.

[@autogefuehl]

appreciated!

[@TheKingkingg]

Awesome review and awesome car

[@ghossain2070]

holy cow thomas, your acceleration runs are almost risky, but edgy and fun to watch.

[@fkporsche1]

Another Great review, Thomas! 🦅🦅☝🏻

[@CT37BN]

Honda done a supreme job with this car! That's how you build a hot hatch in basic FWD form and with a manual transmission. Thomas is impressed eh?!! Even in it's extreme anime look the car looks fantastic, naughty ( raunchy even ) and purposeful. Golf, RS3 and the like who prefer a more subdued looking vehicle would not be a fan of this car. Not a lot to complain about with the interior, think it's well presented, spacious and the controls are intuitive enough to get your focus more on the drive/dynamics than with aesthetics. R-00000 in time would fetch a good amount in return. Very well detailed review as always with Mr. Thomas! -- Hyundai i30 N-Series ( or new Veloster ) next? --

[@autogefuehl]

thanks ! Yeah trying to get the i30N for comparison

[@mr.tuckers2848]

Very nice driving, so smooth and controlled- Thank you for the review and POV. It would be fun to drive one of these in Europe and also on the streets where you are because it's like driving in the US.

[@autogefuehl]

cheers m8 !

[@Danificationization]

I love this guy, he does the best videos his voice is so engaging

[@autogefuehl]

Stay tuned we ll keep u updated :)

[@gmoney9961]

Great review as usual, Thomas. I'm sure that vehicle is as much fun to drive as it is hard to look at. It looks like something straight out of a Transformers movie...and that is NOT a compliment!

[@autogefuehl]

cheers pal!

[@willyb3463]

Really enjoyed that, honest and to the point, very useful thank you.

[@kevinn1158]

OMG, the look on your face at 1:28, and then the comment, "wah, that's a front wheel driven car....that happened" eyebrow raise... awesome!! Classic. Reminds me of your reaction to Godzilla.... That wing is way over the top but I suppose a lot of people love that..

[@autogefuehl]

+kevin n 😎

[@neohideo]

great car! and for this test we need Thomas Type-R ;)

[@autogefuehl]

haha =)

[@vallasjo8003]

Love your review sir, very honest!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks, feel free to recommend!

[@saulespino2510]

The front air intakes on the sides are fake though.

[@antoniogarciagomez2326]

Hello,Thomas! WOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAOOOOOOWWWW! Ohhhhh,I am from Spain,sooooo....MY DEAREST DREAM OF A SPORT CAR ! And....ME TENGO QUE CONFORMAR CON MI HYUNDAI I 40 ! CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOURS VIDEOS....ALL OF THEM ! Saludos Cordiales desde Móstoles,Madrid,España! Antonio.

[@autogefuehl]

gracias ! =)

[@timkozak1380]

I just purchased a new 2018 (2 mile on it)Type R although the 2019’s are here. Everything this gentleman said is spot on. A mix of daily drivability and serious racing credos .Plus I payed what I feel was a reasonable price. $32,500. Not cheap, but way less than were priced here in Michigan. Dealers were upping the price $40,00 plus!. Give me a break. I have a 2017 ZL1 Camaro that was dynoed at 676 HP with the only mod being a Robo Fab cold air intake developed for the Camaro. I love the ZL1, but I love the Type are more for half the price. It really is something! Not a zero to sixty car, but the handling and mid range pull is wonderful. A roller skate in the apexes. What a balanced vehicle. I’m an old guy so the Zl1 is a-bit much. Great. But a bit much. I feel like Mario Andretti when driving the TypeR. Highly recommend it . Fun!

[@autogefuehl]

Thank you very much for the report!

[@bnastali]

Wonderfully balanced review. Love the in-depth work you do.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏 keep joining

[@tupaei01]

I think it's intended to be like midsize because Honda cancelled the Accord in Germany and in Finland for example. They had to "grow" the Civic. Great review Thomas, thanks!

[@autogefuehl]

yeah indeed!

[@DAVID1SCHO]

Great review, love the car.

[@enriquejardon1044]

AMAZING car and WONDERFUL video... you are THE BEST THOMAS !!!

[@Freclair]

Aww you just stoped your autobahn ride before the part without speedlimit^^ I'll take it as destiny that the review for the car I'm interested in buying was shot just in the area I live xD Just have to decide between the GT and the SportLine for 2020. I do like me some soundproofing in the latter. Thanks for your review (:

[@NorfolkN]

Another excellent review thank you Thomas. I drive past a Honda dealership everyday and see an FK8 parked in the lot. Hmm

[@autogefuehl]

thanks !!

[@jaylocke9574]

Best reviews from Thomas.. Very honest exactly true. I have one in white.. Loving it. Will not modify it 💕

[@autogefuehl]

thanks and enjoy =)

[@icreate5529]

Thomas...it's "Pump it up yo.' C'mon..you knew that.

[@autogefuehl]

others say y'all :D

[@DuntoiRab]

This is the car I want, but will get a 3 year old Jazz when my pension pays out in 5 months! I love how it looks.

[@Gunzberg]

Jedes Mal wenn Du am Schild nach Essen-Werden vorbeifährst werde ich an meinen vorletzten Wohnort wieder erinnert xD

[@ianbradley7215]

It's so accomplished as a car.

[@susnjarante1]

Review is awesome as usual and i like the change to have the performance feature at the beginning. The car has amazing performance but Honda was drunk designing this Civic. Sometimes too dramatic doesnt work. I think its too much on the exterior. Interior is nice. Golf R would be my preference in this class.

[@xxhummerxx3]

great review, thanks

[@arenas5196]

Very very very detailed review again,thank you so much Thomas,you are like a Wikipedia👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽

[@autogefuehl]

now thats a great compliment=)

[@Hiker_41]

The back is a little busy (Wing) but over all a good looking car inside and out.

[@larsholm79]

Great review again Thomas!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks pal !

[@hughmcneillie1032]

Another good review for this car. Picking up my new Type R GT within the next week and getting pretty excited. Have just sold my AP1 S2000 so this looks like it will be an adequate replacement.

[@dragospahontu]

Noooo, why'd you sell the s2000?

[@hughmcneillie1032]

@@dragospahontu had my fun in the S2K and the Scottish weather is not so kind to convertible cars when you don't have a garage. Added a Jag XKR to the Type R so all good here.

[@dragospahontu]

@@hughmcneillie1032 understandable but that S2000 is gonna go up in value...

[@wilshirewarrior2783]

Drives me crazy to see hands crossed over on the wheel..shuffle the wheel thru your hands holding at 10&2 for control safety. Good review..excellent

[@theguvnorjasonwareham]

Got this on order im so excited love the type r and in 4 weeks itll be mine!!!!!!!!

[@MrAuhue]

Wrong dessision the facelift will come this year :(

[@christophthomson]

Bought the normal civic hatch. Thanks for your great review on that one as well. Keep it up. All the best from Mainz.

[@autogefuehl]

Danke! =)

[@SkyLinMegas]

Best attention to detail .. awesome review

[@autogefuehl]

appreciated !

[@christill]

I love the look of it. So much better than the previous version. I think the crazy Type R wings and stuff suit this car a lot better than the old car. Even if they did the unthinkable and made an EV Type R, it would probably be slightly too attention grabbing for me. I’d have the imaginary e-Golf R instead.

[@Neadlemeyer]

Excellent review. Thank you. I love the car - just ordered one

[@autogefuehl]

enjoy!

[@blackflagpirate3444]

I think Honda has done a great job.Race car for the road.Great review my friend 🍺

[@autogefuehl]

cheers pal !

[@j.mmachage831]

thomas facial expressions @ 1:27 very funny....cant wait for the suzuki swiftsport 2018 reviews:)

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@mfmf100]

Nice review. I think the stylings a bit much, but at least it goes with the personality and capabilities of the car. If you get darker colors it tones it down, at least a bit.

[@Steve-ob2zg]

I love you Thomas

[@autogefuehl]

🤗

[@TheRorymcloughlin]

Great review as always, the issue I have with this car is the looks, it’s dreadful but of course my opinion is subjective

[@autogefuehl]

cheers! Are you Ronnie Mac? :D

[@marco1173]

I agree. The design is atrocious. Looks as if a WiFi router and a Gundam had a baby.

[@jdmguy44]

R Mac Looks fantastic in my opinion. If you want a tedious looking box on wheels buy something like a Golf.

[@poolplexer]

you need to see it in person and drive one

[@ztog]

Thorough review. Thank you.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks, feel free to share :-)

[@n0rpp4]

1:25 "not bad" expression

[@bossadave]

Good review

[@erespl5830]

Echt super das es heute rauskam, morgen kommt der CTR in Grand Tour und heute endlich im Autogefühl .Hab so lange auf ein test von dir gewartet, meiner meinung bist du einer der besten im geschäft. Bekomme meinen type R in 2 monate. Wie immer gute arbeit gruss Thomas

[@autogefuehl]

vielen Dank und viel Spaß =)

[@erespl5830]

Dr. John Dorian genau 39.360 für GT mit garantie verlängerung, einstiegsleisten, und kofferraum wanne

[@erespl5830]

Dr. John Dorian wollte eigentlich einen focus rs, aber weil ich einen hund habe hätte ich wenig platz wegen der hunde box, also kofferraum im RS ist kleiner als der in meiner fiesta ST, dann wollte Ich den leon cupra habe einen manuelen 290 und einen st mit dsg probegefahren beide echt super besonders im alten Performance pack mit den alten seitenschwellern, war aber doch zu "erwachsen und ernst" guck mein profilbild an ich bin halt noch nicht soweit 😂 vielleicht sogar nie 😉... spater kamm der type R raus, mir persönlich gefällt das styling, war echt happy das er fast identisch mit dem prototyp ist, und der wagen past zu mir, auserdem sitze, schaltgetriebe und der preis hat einfach gepasst. Fur einen so ausgestateten RS müsste ich fast 8000 mehr zahlen, ich weiss der hat allrad aber der type r kann auch sehr gut ohne. Das einzige was mir fehlt ist sound. Sorry fur mein deutsch falls da grammatisch was in die augen sticht 😉

[@erespl5830]

Dr. John Dorian im comfort modus ist der TypeR "weicher" als mein ST, und Ich glaube der hund mag Ihn

[@erespl5830]

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[@labradorretriever2230]

I like Hothatches market, and great review of this fantastic car

[@michaelbarrett3214]

If you were looking to buy a car then what would be better then to watch this guy review it before you buy it!! Please review a bmw m140i!!!

[@autogefuehl]

thx michael! I have a M2 for u: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGOXooyvaZiKgKc

[@SosukeAizenDaKid]

I wish the U.S had the GT version

[@mannyechaluce3814]

Thomas going Gangsta' Y'all ( pronounced in Murica "Yoooel' ) :D outstanding review sir, not a fan of spaceship looking car style but very good detailed review once again...

[@autogefuehl]

in da hood!

[@edjohnson1788]

Es würde gut am Naß Nordschleife zu probieren, nicht wahr, Thomas? Für ein Porsche Boxster GTS Man kann Type R und Golf R mit Sommer und Winter Reifen/Rad kaufen. Boxster GTS ist viel Spaß, aber, für mich, Type R und Golf R geben besser Preiswert. Fröehliches Weihnachten und Alles Gute für 2020, Thomas! Ihre Auto Nachrichten sind ganz Super! Besten Dank!

[@autogefuehl]

Alles Gute =)

[@yexind.4088]

It is sad that those North American Type Rs don't have the Honda sensing, blind spot monitoring and headlamp washer… :-(

[@marius6279]

Great review Thomas! But... I really wanted to see a standing still start with full throttle and no hands on the wheel - if what the guy from Engeneering Explained was saying and testing is true - that you have almost no torque steer in this car.

[@AltarenGalil]

Daring music for a daring car :)

[@Champsterz]

Things I would change with this car: Make the wheels smaller and tires a bit thicker, change the radio volume to a knob and add oil temp gauge.

[@zatharos6427]

I’d say the only down side is the lack of an exhaust note. Or that could be a positive to other people

[@deadstreet1675]

I prefer the outside of the fk2 but the inside of the fk8!!.... Can't they have a baby and just make the perfect match!

[@dtasca3366]

Thx Thomas I like the car but I have two pet peeves; 1) Should have volume and tuning knobs for the radio and, 2) Should have a factory delete option for the spoiler for those who are not tracking this car. Otherwise the car is amazing and practical. P.S. I have heard that some owners are experiencing problems with the gears when shifting. Anyone else know of this?

[@autogefuehl]

Happened to me once when I was shifting into 2nd gear, some crashing sound. That seems to be an imminent problem

[@dtasca3366]

Autogefühl Thx!

[@bondisteve3617]

Thanks Thomas.

[@autogefuehl]

appreciated !

[@abmbarry]

Thanks again for a comprehensive report. I think the styling especially the rear is very cluttered. Seemed to be designed a comity that were never introduced to each other? By comparison, the Megan RS has beautiful integrated styling, ... and superb suspension dynamics. ... and a beautiful engine!

[@nc2988]

so far I've put 225 miles on my new type r,..and still haven't used 6th gear. Or comfort mode. Or R mode. Or the stereo. Why do I feel a Death Valley trip coming on this weekend? Yeah, I think the wife could use a loaf of date bread. I'll go get it honey,..see you on Sunday. (hmm, wonder how much Premium gas costs at Furnace Creek these days?)

[@mfmf100]

It’s cheaper in the US btw, if you can get one for stick it’s equivalent to about 30k euro.

[@MrBrasilMexico]

Excellent review as always. Nice car but very expensive to meeeee 😱🤑😫

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for the support!

[@DroneKing2K]

Wow thx bud might get it!