Honda Civic Type R LIMITED EDITION: Track Review | Catchpole on Carfection

[@JLo1960]

Henry, you asked so I'm answering. The colour is fantastic as is the styling and everything else about it!. I'm in my 60s and I'd have one!. Who cares what other people think. Great review as always. 👍

[@Carfection]

Well said! Thank you

[@markdean3217]

I totally agree I am 57, and I have the Racing blue Type R, I have never had so many positive comments from strangers, and the drive out of this world ❗️

[@HnK_Alex]

I hate how it looks but you're 100% right. The only one who matters is the driver.

[@davemorris6747]

@@markdean3217 I’m 58 and have the same colour👍

[@ronaldcreighton3289]

I just got one two weeks ago as a 3-year-old car with only 17,000 mi, and I'll be 64 in June with prostate cancer just like being 16 again Love this car

[@miscusername]

I've had my standard one from new over three years now. Still makes me smile every time I drive it.

[@jamiljafri4841]

Other manufacturers should pay attention to the stalks and simplifying basic functions like this does

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

@Holn Kya. KZbin is Broken with Your Existence

[@aaarggh]

Well. My FK8 Type R (non limited edition) has auto high beams, and they are... not very good.

[@fn2_gr]

Totally agree with your last comment! Really wanted an FK8 but went with a GR Yaris instead. The Civic is amazingly practical but too big a car. Would love to see a new CRZ in hot hatch form or a new S2000.

[@lukeh2440]

Or a new Integra Oh wait.

[@Ovenman940]

It does irritate me that bigger is treated as a synonym of more practical. Driving a modern C-segment hatchback around a UK city is horrible - they're bigger than old saloons.

[@cuprashoe]

I'm in the process of trading in my FK2 for a GR Yaris, can't bloody wait

[@cuprashoe]

@@Ovenman940 I've got a Civic Type R and I agree in cities its abit of a nightmare, thankfully I'm a country bumpkin who lives in the middle of nowhere

[@autotempest]

@@Ovenman940 That's a good point about smaller cities. Over here in BC Canada we still have space so it works just fine as a dual purpose car.

[@StandingUpForBetter]

Brilliante and very well said! The FK8 Honda Civic Type R will go down in history as something special. I have a 2019 Honda Civic Type R and I am never selling that car even now that my car is worth more money that I paid for it. Just came back from driving it and if I did not run the gas out of it, I would still be driving it right now. The car is that good. Again, well done with this video. What a fitting tribute to a modern-day legend. Cars like this prove that pure driving bliss is reserved for the super-rich. Also, with the dawn of the electric future I am still going to be enjoying rowing my own gears.

[@HondaProJason]

Great review, i love that this is a true track review of the new Civic Type R LE

[@koolkat969]

And now, you're in the know!👍😊

[@6th.replicant577]

He sure does know - he works for Honda!

[@Kurosaki990Ichigo]

As soon as I saw the yellow I thought of you Jason. Either you have been played by the big H or you're setting the trends!

[@bossadave]

Good observation on the gearstick temp and engine. I will keep that in mind when driving my standard FK8. 👍🏻

[@Carfection]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stefanroseEP3]

if it anything like my fn2, the engine is warm way before the gearknob ever is lol

[@CorrectiveAction]

@@stefanroseEP3 I'm in Australia with an fn2 and I think I branded the shift pattern into my palm on a hot day... Love it though

[@stefanroseEP3]

@@CorrectiveAction i almost get cold burns on my hand in winter 🤣

[@bossadave]

@@Carfection just out of curiosity as you have driven them both. If you had to choose from a Type R and an Alfa Romeo Giulia QV, which would you have as a daily?

[@markeldik7057]

I absolutely love this car in the blue color Honda has available. In general I've always liked the way it looks. Sure it's mad, but it's a hot hatch it should be a bit mad. They could've toned it down a little, but I'd rather have this than a GTI that barely looks different from a regular golf.

[@michaelgaynor3497]

The Honda dealership I work for sold one of these for $75k last year Always found them a blast to drive, so much grip!

[@nicoletaparis8737]

In what country

[@michaelgaynor3497]

@@nicoletaparis8737 u.s.a

[@JurisKankalis]

Weird how stuff that's been the INDUSTRY NORM (edited: and that has worked PERFECTLY WELL) for four, five decades (high beam headlights you can switch on with a switch/normal button) becomes talking points and something car manufacturers COULD STILL MISS after being in business for more than a century (ukhum, Volkswagen).

[@sodazman]

Best FK8 LE review I've seen

[@omairtheman1]

Great review Henry and Carfection team. Just sold my LE FK8 last week. After 7350 miles and putting 18's on it to soften the ride, it was completely bareable. Excellent car and will go down in history as one of the best Civic Type R's/hot hatches with resale value to boot. Only reason I sold it was because of this GR Corolla that Toyota keeps hinting. Although I am confident that it won't handle like the LE did, something about a Toyota that's AWD and is based on a Yaris GR which is a homologation special has me very excited!

[@limericklad2000]

Why would you sell a car to buy another car for which you don't even have a release date?

[@omairtheman1]

@@limericklad2000 great question. I got great $$$ for it and I have other cars!

[@eugenux]

why don't you buy a gr yaris, why a corolla.. which has no purpose.. it is a borring car made to be faster, nothing much, nothing special.

[@omairtheman1]

@@eugenux I'm I'm the US

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Bro, be real. You sold it because you were most likely able to sell it for more than it was worth a year and a half ago. Market is extremely high right now for every vehicle. You wanted to get the most money out of it, we get it. Just be real. Don't be a Honda guy trying to be real, but isn't...

[@simonfellows2158]

Mr Catchpole is such a quality presenter, I like Chris Harris etc but you are so much better. You appreciate any car and the way you communicate is superb , great work

[@deet4895]

For me the best Civic Type-R is the FD2 Mugen RR, it was the last Civic Type-R to embody the original hesus of Honda's idea of a light weight, naturally aspirated, high raving, track fouced street car.

[@Lukeywoodsey]

They could of made all these changes and kept AC and a touch screen. 40kg isn't a lot. The whole point of a hot hatch is a usable, practical, fun car.

[@markokozic]

we will take the ac and the screen but we will leave the rear seats and not give u a role cage....i dont get that but ok

[@aswinsadasivan1059]

its just 500 units worldwide, so it doesn't matter that much

[@harrisr1018]

Yeah tbh this is a stupid cash grab. Would choose the normal fk8 over this any day

[@Carfection]

The regular Type R is still available with all these things

[@aaa84gt]

Bet you comment on GT3 RS videos and complain about the 911 losing daily drivability 👌

[@itspronouncedjello]

I keep watching this video again and again, by far my favorite video of the FK8

[@williambellisIII]

Well said, as usual. Love my FK8!

[@baggszilla]

Very nice! I've always loved my Civic/Integra Type R's!

[@priyag6806]

I do think that they could have Removed the rear seats and added AC to it and I do think that no infotainment system is more than okay

[@markrhoden68]

My thoughts exactly although im of the opinion that they could have left all the interior functionality and this car with its improved mechanicals would be just as good

[@tinglydingle]

@@markrhoden68 Yeah I think it makes sense as an "ultimate" version of the car to make it everything it could be at the expense of comfort and practicality. That said, I would definitely get the regular type R

[@markrhoden68]

@@tinglydingle im not even a type r buyer but for me unless the ultimate version of a car is faster because of cutting the comforts then really whats the point. Example the BMW M2 competition nice capable car, the M2cs cut out the unessarary stuff give it more power, make it even more focused that i get

[@autotempest]

Agreed. I own a standard 17 FK8 and I don't use the stereo very often.

[@PaddyMcMe]

Back in the mid 00's I had a group of friends that were big into cars, specifically Japanese cars since we're Australians and they're plentiful and cheap here. So among them had Nissan 300ZX, S13 Silvia, 180SX, R32 Skyline, S15 Silvia, Honda Legend, Toyota AE86, S2 RX7 FC, Mazda 929, etc. I had a new friend who was interested in cars and wanted to get into it and every single person tried to convince him to get an S15 with an SR20 and then spend $10k on upgrades to make a monster. Instead he bought a Honda Integra Type-R DC2. Everyone told him not to because it was FWD and only had a 1.8L engine. It was without a doubt the best purchase out of them all. Whilst they all spent years and thousands of dollars cobbling together upgrades he instead got a car he use an everyday, that revved to 9k, was reliable and could be taken to a track on weekends and actually survive and perform there with all of it's engine, suspension, etc upgrades already made by highly skilled Honda engineers in factory...

[@80six30]

An absolutely outstanding hot hatch, I actually have 2 here in Australia unfortunately not the limited edition as infuriatingly these only went to people in Australia who will never actually drive it. I attend a lot of car meetings cruises, track day’s etc and I’ve never seen one. But I wasn’t eligible to get one despite buying 2 brand new fk8 ‘s in 2 years! Awesome video Henry , it truly is the GT3 of hot hatches 👍

[@Bro-tr2xq]

The GT3 RS of Hot Hatches

[@80six30]

Your right. Shame on me for leaving out those two most important letters . And it really would be sensational with a half cage, come on Honda

[@Bro-tr2xq]

Just imagine it with a roll cage and without those two extra doors like the previous generations. End game

[@80six30]

Yeah the Renault megane trophy r ain’t got nothin 👍

[@autotempest]

I really enjoy my FK8. Haul kids and go fast? What a combo. Ring times between FK8 and 16 GT4 and 997 GT3 are very close.

[@Dav1072]

Fantastic review! Owned my FK8 for a year now and absolutely love it. Any excuse to go for a drive

[@nathanb2100]

Awesome car :D. I just hope the new one is just as great to drive (especially if the rumours about a hybrid option alongside the petrol one is true). Awesome video Henry :)

[@Carfection]

I hope so too!

[@nathanb2100]

@@Carfection From what I have seen from the new standard Civic, it should look a lot better as well 😃👍

[@mr_jons8390]

Any possibility for automatic one?

[@crespo72285]

@@mr_jons8390 the fk8 manual is the easiest manual to drive

[@williamcricket7931]

@@mr_jons8390 Just learn to drive stick, don't be lazy ffs

[@Fastvoice]

Don't underestimate the benefits of A/C on a hot trackday. Even racecars have it nowadays for reasons. And if you care for a possible lack of engine power: Most modern A/C compressors are decoupled (or declutched - I don't know the correct english expression) at full engine load.

[@arekb5951]

Exactly, driver comfort is just as important as the performance of the car.

[@silv3rArrow]

A championship white version would be great as well. The yellow sort of grows on you, like a red or yellow 911. First no, but then...

[@Kelveron]

Superb dynamics, performance and controls. I really like the Type R. It's just that the styling is a bit too shouty for a boring person like me!

[@Alby911]

Fingers crossed that the next generation is toned down, even if only slightly

[@Rooksnowz]

@@Alby911 it was toned down so much it looks like a Jetta with a spoiler I’m happy I got the 10th gen.

[@Alby911]

@@Rooksnowz Haha true. I wish I'd see more on the road in my area, definitely a car that I like to look at in person; despite the polarizing design imo

[@bbq8282]

Loved my USA-037. Excellent out of the box track car

[@timmietz]

US LE models retained AC and Stereo/NAV. Still selling $10K+ over sticker here too.

[@cchan9186]

Great review, catchpole! There’s really no shot finding this or a regular type r at msrp currently.

[@limericklad2000]

Sounds to me like they could have left the amenities (weight) in and still succeeded in what they were trying to do with just the suspension and tyres.

[@keirnofear1692]

Agree and could have remapped etc for extra power.

[@evanneiswanger]

100 lbs weight savings isn’t worth not having a/c or radio IMO

[@franzgrosser]

" On...off high beam, low beam. It just...works. It's simple. And I like that" Brilliant Henry.

[@nastystew6942]

Cool! I'm your 1000th viewer!

[@Carfection]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ivbeentrollxd1298]

GREAT REVIEW XCAR! KEEP THEM COMING

[@abc162]

I have had the updated standard FK8 for over a year now, loving it.

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

it's an amazing car.

[@grahamhaynes7658]

Quite a few people have sold these to get into a GRYaris, and seem happy with the decision.

[@eugenux]

this is still a jumped up civic while the gr is a homologation special. I cannot believe how much money Honda is charging for one. I drove the FK2 and, while I loved the looks(both inside and outside), the whole car as a proposition was terribly.. bad!, R mode should have never been used/touched. Ok, this is softer but, uglier and much more common.. over 45k produced(while the fk2 was around 8k); if I'd ever want a type-r, it wouldn't be this one.. and for sure not at this price. One more aspect, Henry said he likes this... but he said the liked the A45 as well and the gti clubsport; in reality, neither of the 3 cars isn't that special.. ok, maybe the A45 but it is too heavy and too firm. On the other hand, he does not like a gr, which is so so much more special.. and special to drive.. but he likes the above 3 cars alot... yeah.. right.. nothing weird about that. FFS, the gr is like the second coming for small performance hatchbacks. Such a great little car.. and, if it wins in WRC this year, it will become a legend. This civic will become a 7k car in 10 years and a 3k car in 20. It is just a civic.

[@nightnomad635]

I don't even care about this car much, i just came here to watch Carfection's cinematography and Catchpole's review. Wasn't disappointed at all

[@thecertifiedjordan]

Hello from SA. I'd hate to admit, I also though that that shape of Type-R is a bit much. But, I am the Biggest Honda fan I know. Honda lolol, it just works, and that is why I've owned so many Hondas and will still own a lot of them. Having said that I thought it is a bit much.......I am looking for an available one to buy as I am typing this... Oh, the colour. Call me bonkers, but I fell in love with it the moment I laid eyes on it.... Thank you for your awesome videos CF!! I sure hope you're not planning on seizing uploads through 2022. May it be a good one for you too!!

[@BanzaiYaris]

Thats all well and good but the few people I know who have tracked them say the standard brakes would last longer if they were made from chocolate on track and they have overheating issues too along with all sorts of other issues. All up a whole lot of expensive kit needs replacing if you want it to be able to do a trackday and not break down. Keen to hear if other owners have had the same issues on track.

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

The FK8 was the first new car i ever bought. the fact that 3 years later its worth almost the same as what i paid for it means i can get a nice .997 carrera when i sell it. so happy :)

[@PeakPerformanceReviews]

Great video! I’m the same, although the GR Yaris is a phenomenal hot hatch this still is on another level to it.

[@leobuckey]

Henry is the Honda Type R Limited Edition of car reviewers. Love you Henry ❤️

[@jeffabbott463]

I was very close to buying an FK8 back in September but ended up in a Manual OG M2. As good as it is (sound is amazing), it's not the best car to daily! FK8 is more practical and better suited to everyday driving. What stopped me buying the FK8, my mate told me Halfords called and wanted their parts back! Wife was keen either. I was swayed by those comments if I'm being honest. But the FK8 is one of those, if you know, you know! Still tempted!

[@lemmykoopah]

The Type R looks hyper agressive... But then sounds like a bloody lawnmower. Terrible.

[@cjt150]

😆 the looks are certainly dividing. It’s the reason I won’t buy one, and I’ve had a EP3 and own a FN2 I’m a Honda fan for sure. I prefer understated rather than shouty Halfords spares bin. Understated like a RS4 Avant or a M3, no huge wings etc… maybe I’m getting old 😀

[@jeffabbott463]

Love it or hate it, people still stare at them! I'm 45 so would be classed as having a midlife crisis if I got one! The M2 doesn't attract those comments (well there not said to my face anyway!). Looking back, maybe I should have stayed in my M140i (B58, 5dr, hatch, auto, but then so twitchy to drive with no LSD!).

[@lemmykoopah]

@@jeffabbott463 what color is the m2. Blue m2 definitely gets looks and comments

[@jeffabbott463]

Long Beach Blue! It comes up very nice after some TLC!

[@HQBProductions]

A masterful review Henry..as always. It is not the car for me as I cannot bear the look of it and it would be hard work as a daily driver but I respect the precision and expertise that has gone into its creation. Yes…the LE is too focussed to use often and no doubt most of the twenty U.K. cars will end up unused and traded like artwork….but I’m not a fan of Banksy and this is a car I guess he would love! Good work Henry!!😎😎😎😎😎

[@keith6360]

Finally a car we can afford, if we can get our honds on the limited edition. When are you guys reviewing the new GT86 / BRZ? Very keen to know your thoughts.

[@zayyaanwaja7914]

Henry deserves his own show❤️

[@psewgobind]

I don't have a lot of cash, but having a surprising amount of fun with 10th base Sedan 6MT (K20C2 engine). The rear is so forgiving, you can snap-out the rear end, before the apex and immediately plant the accelerator. Since the nose-end is already facing the right direction before the apex, it makes the need for rear drive or slip-differential redundant. What's crazy, it's easy to do (after EBC yellow stuff brake upgrade in the rear) on an otherwise all stock setup.

[@sivasankar3349]

Thank you so much. Waiting for this one.

[@thatonebeone]

i just got mine i love it.. been a long time i had a honda.. this my FWD car and with my brz ts 2020/sti 2019

[@kyletelfer1453]

I'm guessing that this is a must-drive. But even years in from the original launch I can't get to grips with its styling. And it drones. Maybe when I finally get a drive that might sway my view. All that being said, great content as usual.

[@Orcawhale1]

Agreed, there's way to much boy racer over this.

[@psalmco2425]

Drone? Not in my experience and also the looks become tame after a while, and you'll forget abt the exterior once ur out and about driving it.

[@kyletelfer1453]

@@psalmco2425 Only heard it from the outside. In traffic, in passing. Dunno how it sounds on the inside. But yeah, drones. That's not to say I know many other 4cyl that sound much better...

[@psalmco2425]

@@kyletelfer1453 the exhaust note is understandable when you considsr all the regulations they have to think about and the fact that they intentionally made the center part to help make it quiet in city driving. Nothing a little exhaust upgrade fixes though.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

That's the Honda way. A lot more rice than anything else...

[@okokoprivica7885]

We need more cars like this.

[@Mostlycars888]

Still waiting for Honda to officially retake the 'Ring FWD record with this beast....great review😉

[@cuprashoe]

Agreed, probably waiting for the new one

[@baggszilla]

Who has the record now for FWD?

[@aaarggh]

@@baggszilla Renault with their Megane Trophy R - which costs a couple ten thousand more and needs full carbon wheels to get the record.

[@baggszilla]

@@aaarggh that's unfortunate 😕

[@Carfection]

Thank you

[@maximumattackrallying]

Also, nice thought on the rallying Henry. Wouldn't a class for FWD hot hatches like the Civic Type-R, Golf GTI, Focus ST etc be great?!

[@michaelallen2501]

The Camaro SS and Mustang GT350 and now the Mach 1 have the best feeling shifter of any cars on sale today. Nothing beats the little to zero linkage of a RWD manual transmission shifter assembly. Especially when it's attached to a Tremec. The Honda is easily the best FWD transmission shifter assembly out there though. I'll give it that.

[@lukebenson7488]

Great video as always! Any plans on a Carfection review of the I20N?

[@SoCalFreelance]

They SHOULD have made the limited edition AWD with a bit of added power -- i.e. Honda's version of a Lancer EVO or WRX STI

[@sutats]

Lovely send off!

[@tem0079]

I'll be 47 in a few months & a CTR is still a dream car.

[@UnitedCreationFilms]

Personally I think its one of the best looking cars ever made and perfectly fits my personal style. Also the Sunlight yellow paint code is the same as the old Phoenix yellow.

[@martinaston1715]

Wolverine is presenting Carfection brilliant!

[@Theoriginalramjammer]

Type R, on a track, with Henry driving. What’s not to like 🥇🏁

[@maximumattackrallying]

Nice to see a journo saying that the styling is ok. While I'm not totally into it, I like that Honda went their own way and didn't make another anonymous box. Buying cars because you're worried what other people think is a strange thing to do.

[@markhall6026]

Gear stick Perfection

[@Carfection]

You know it!

[@antburman]

Delightful and insightful as always thank you. Howling Yellow but no, not mellow yellow.

[@kdpwt]

For me the main thing isn’t actually the looks but the sound. I really like the scream of older na vtec engines with the right exhaust (not a boy racer one) and the newer type rs just sound a bit muffled imo. The ek9 is still the best looking imo and I think that it’s timeless enough to be given a modern version with thicker a pillars and more crumplezone etc. The newest one honda is testing at suzuka looks great though. Overall, these cars are some of, if not, the best dailys for a car guy

[@TS-wp3wt]

Cool car but couldn’t see paying the crazy markups the dealers are charging.

[@Bmontepeque11]

I never really liked the back of the 10th Gen Civic overall, but for whatever reason I really, really like the Type R's styling 😅💕

[@jerryreid813]

I went almost a year without AC/heat in my daily driver without much of a problem since I usually drive with my windows open. It became a safety issue during the winter due to condensation on the windows.

[@kenmason9354]

Is it really a hot hatch , its got 5 doors....?

[@tameracingdriver]

Quite surprised you prefer this to the GR Yaris! I can't quite get past the fact its just another FWD hot hatch, though admit, I've not driven an FK8.

[@AndyQuinton]

Holy shit, the stereo blanking plate is exactly the same design as the old DC2 and EK9s...

[@RichAbe23]

The complaints about its looks is contrary to its high demand. I have one (non-LE) and I get compliments all the time. The next one might be a bit subdued from the look of things.

[@haviiithelegogunner907]

Compliments from whome? 11 year old?

[@RichAbe23]

@@haviiithelegogunner907 aren’t you witty. Funny coming from a ‘Lego gunner’.

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Compliments from Honda owners aren't compliments bud. They're Honda fanboys that wish they had the car, but eh reality is the majority of people don't look twice at this car as something of any incredible design treatment. They look at why it has such insanely over-sketched designs. I personally like they way it looks, but I do have gripes about the rear. But I also am not blind to the fact that most people don't agree with it looks...

[@eugenux]

@@JacesOwnWorld from the rear is at one step of being absolutely horrible. The new one looks so much better.

[@JorgeFrancoVilla]

Come on, people! Let’s help this channel get to 1 million subscribers.

[@timmason5230]

Thanks Henry!

[@yiweno13]

Why would you remove infotainment and AC but keep the rear seats and still have 20" wheels. Even factory racecars now have AC like the 911 GT3R

[@neilcobden1458]

Nice film Has your heating broke

[@kdpwt]

As for the colour name, I believe that’s a tribute to later model ek9 type rs which came in sunlight yellow. Looks great imo, maybe slightly better on the original cars lol Last comment I promise

[@Carfection]

Thanks for the info!

[@markdean3217]

Motoring journalist megastar, tests a cult car. I have the racing blue and I love the looks, but how many cars of any price after you have stopped and got out, you just smile and think - I genuinely love this car ❗️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mozebulbulia]

''A design that works, I like it''. I think in the near future car companies will be like, let's make a car interior like those days when it wasn't like being in front of a PC all the time.

[@thomaselliott573]

This guy is a self professed raving fool. Not many people can do it so obviously. He loves it. Well done.

[@kdpwt]

I feel like people don’t realise this is $200k now lol

[@MrKayzeemoschino]

He said 39k

[@seanm.collins9888]

The new actor playing Wolverine in the MCU reviewing the Type R, nice.

[@Johnmcs1]

I wish they made the seats in yellow to go with the yellow exterior, like the old phoenix yellow DC2 Type R had.

[@cjdoan]

Dang! I'm jealous....going to miss the aggressive look of Type R or other 10th gen Honda Civic.

[@vasekvi]

The color we know it as stateside is Phoenix yellow. And the new blue is Boost Blue, not Racing Blue.

[@amyjeffs3269]

harrys hair looks like hes being driving down the road at 100mph, with his head out the window!

[@mikuelable]

Notice he mention the lance evolution after it has been killed off .....that's how great the handling was

[@championxxlNL]

I love the looks, it's a big fat middle finger to all the golfs in the world that all look the same

[@vwgti3414]

Golf with capital G...

[@championxxlNL]

@@vwgti3414 okay Karen

[@vwgti3414]

@@championxxlNL thx Kees...

[@Alby911]

The price and performance of the Type-R takes a dump on the A45s. Honda’s offering nails it on the head with what a hot hatch is meant to be imo

[@davebegbie362]

It’s time for Top Gear for Henry I think. Simply no better car reviewer out there.

[@johnsim3722]

I knew someone who ordered a new Audi RS4 in yellow. Normally the garage would take a £2,000 deposit off someone buying a car like that off them. Because it was yellow they demanded £8,000 apparently. And the garage still managed to mess up the extras he ordered with the car.

[@ChrisMisMYhandle]

how do you change the vehichle settings; tyre pressure monitors, auto blip, etc without the screen? its annoying enough to do with it!

[@typerfk8]

I do wish that Honda made it smaller sometimes... but it gets the job done :) . On mine, I have Spoon Springs, Whiteline Antilift Kit, Spoon Rigid Collars and 18 inch tires with 275 width tires all around... the grip is ridiculous. I would love to drive the Type R LE someday and compare it to mine on the track... unfortunate that the markups on the LE are completely insane.... I have seen some posts with dealers in the US that are asking over 83K USD for theirs... the nerve of them.

[@DwainDwight]

Better than a Golf R? I just drove a 2021 Golf R & it was insane.

[@keithjackson4985]

Good review. I would be driving one, but the looks are to much for me. I feel the Huracan STO, looks cartoonish as well. Great performing cars though.

[@darrenprior6339]

Great car...until you try to launch out a sharp bend, uphill in the rain. Then I'll stick with my Yaris thanks.

[@54M0HT]

You mention that demand exceeds supply of these - that wouldn't be hard, given the only factory building them for the UK market, Swindon, has closed down, so supply has been zero since last summer. I don't think it's hard for Honda to follow up the FK8 - all they need do is repeat the exact same superlative dynamics, but in a less ugly wrapper, and they'll attract plenty of buyers I'm sure. On the colour, I'd love them to have done a deal with Eddie Jordan and called it Jordan Team Yellow or similar, to recall the old EK special edition.

[@ianadams4057]

Thanks for another great review. The pointy bits combined with the colour are still a bit much for me, but i suppose you can dress like a Wizard if you are one.

[@samjanko8946]

Styled for 19teen year olds, drives great. Summary.

[@oliverlowe7137]

Hi Henry, the next one is going to be even better :)

[@SmallBlogV8]

Looking at spy shots of the next Civic-R, it seems to be closely related to the FK8 but they've ironed the bodywork smooth. So if it is just tidied-up on the outside and iterated thoughtfully underneath then it should be another winner. Oh, and a solid-metal gearknob is all very purposeful and romantic but have you forgotten how untouchably hot they get in the summer?!