HOTTER THAN EVER? 2020 Honda Civic Type R

[@dommopa4464]

Just got my 2021 in boost blue pearl. Love it. Best car ever for me. Honda did it again.

[@BrianMakse]

Congrats! Enjoy the drive!

[@pbolo8759]

Got mine last week Boost Blue FREAKING AMAZING MACHINE!

[@timmay6713]

Picked up the 2020 couple months ago... I love the body color trim pieces on the fake vents... it looks like a gundam

[@BrianMakse]

Nice! Which colour did you choose?

[@timmay6713]

@@BrianMakse i went with championship white ;)

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@BrianMakse mines Red 🚗

[@Jorge_Magallon]

About the polarizing looks; I think this exact platform would be an amazingly easy icon to add to the Acura lineup who is rebuilding their sporting credibility. It’s a great opportunity, in my opinion, to badge engineer a less radical aesthetic to the current Acura design cues inside and out. Just charge $10,000 or whatever would be competitive with a Audi S3 for this “Type R” hiding in a TSX A-Spec wrapper.

[@BrianMakse]

That’s actually an excellent idea, Jorge. It would complement the NSX quite nicely and those would bookend the lineup perfectly.

[@calvinn6095]

I called Honda main branch in California and told me that they don't know when to release the limited edition and asked me if I want to get a notification. I was waiting for the 2021 limited edition Type R and instead got the 2020 Rallye Red Type R. I love the LogR for the 2020edition.

[@BrianMakse]

Have you tried LogR on track yet?

[@calvinn6095]

@@BrianMakse I only tried and sampled LogR once on the street. I previously had an accident with my SRT Challenger when drag racing, license suspended and medical leave for 6 months.

[@BrianMakse]

Oof. Hope you’re doing better. Street racing is never a good idea.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@BrianMakse no it’s not - putting yourself and other’s at Risk

[@paulm6481]

This is the Integra type R of our generation. In 20-30 years, these will have appreciated and be so hard to find. Really best front wheel drive sports car in the world. I also think may be wheels could be a bit smaller but otherwise so fine. And that color 😍 love that blue.

[@BrianMakse]

I used to think they were exclusive, but I’m not so sure about rarity any longer. This one is #36,XXX. Wheels definitely need to be 18s!

[@Joe_Friday]

@@BrianMakse Yeah. I was looking forward to them being quite rare. Mine is 00137 and iirc the first year there was only 6k made worldwide. Well they have really ramped up production. I see them all the time in the Huntsville, AL area.

[@RelaxAndSmokeMeth]

20-21s in certain colors I'd assume.

[@evilflowx]

You can spec your CTR in black, but the iconic color, of course, is championship white. It’s going to be the color that will fetch the most money 20 years down the line if you care for that sort of stuff. Championship white is actually already fetching more money in the current resale market.

[@BrianMakse]

Interesting.

[@1blu3eee]

Great review, probably the first one I have seen that just didn't regurgitate the same spiel.

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks for noticing. That’s what we do on this channel.

[@scalefreakgaming]

Can confirm. He really can make the Type R scream around the track

[@BrianMakse]

Legend in his own mind, that guy.

[@rsxking2004]

Nice video. I personally don't agree with that comment about the color. This boost blue catches a lot of people attention, including girls they love it. So to me that's a win 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BrianMakse]

If that’s what it takes to get girls, carry on.

[@rsxking2004]

@@BrianMakse haha keep up the great work. Subscribed

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks, Luis! We do our best here.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Great pickup line !!!

[@Live.drones]

Still not convinced this is not a fastback with a spoiler. Doesn’t really look like a hatch

[@BrianMakse]

Did you watch the video in its entirety?

[@jimmysapien9961]

Nice Video / but nothing about the Spare Tire ! Or What to do about it ? Suggestion’s Wheel and Tire size too ????

[@BrianMakse]

I’ve never driven with a spare tire on a Type R, so why would I review it? I’m sure it would handle terribly.

[@gravityhammer25]

With upgraded heads/valve springs the K20C1 could probably support 9000rpm reliably. I'm not sure there is any reason to do that though, 7000rpm feels very good. The Type R is much more rev happy and much smoother powerband compared to the WRX STI.

[@eddiegray793]

Brought a base volester N $28500 out the door...Very happy

[@BrianMakse]

It really needs the Performance Pack so that you get the e-diff.

[@eddiegray793]

@@BrianMakse no data that lad is better than torque vectoring. Pls do a head to head test...Plus albert says base more fun to drive..More oversteer

[@BrianMakse]

Eddie, limited slip diffs are always better than open diffs, particularly in fwd applications. The N’s e diff is legit, not some crappy wheel spin mitigation. Oversteer is a function of how a road car is driven, not its set up. I don’t know anyone named Albert.

[@eddiegray793]

@@BrianMakse albert designed the N and what I am saying no data to prove lad is better

[@BrianMakse]

Bring me your base car, I’ll arrange one with the e diff, and we’ll do a track day. Still, the e diff will be quicker and more satisfying to drive.

[@comeconcon569]

Brian, I'm a huge fan of Honda. I have owned a CRX,CIVIC and now an RSX.

[@BrianMakse]

Same here! But I've never owned an RSX...

[@RealBearFace]

Really disliking the big wheel trend, especially on sports cars. That blue looks good though

[@BrianMakse]

It’s clearly a marketing decision.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@BrianMakse what do you RECREMEND ON WHEEL & tire size ?

[@richiebtime489]

Looks amazing in boost blue, yet to see one in UK

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks for watching. Can you buy this colour over there? I’m assuming you get every colour because it’s made there.

[@drew3018]

@@BrianMakse my girlfriend lives in the UK and has one there. Different markets different levels of gadgets. Hers is the 2017 and it came with Hondasight and lane watch and adaptive cruise control which couldn't be found on cars in North America. She chose smoke charcoal Grey as colour which is not available here until this year I believe??

[@richiebtime489]

@@BrianMakse No problem, enjoyed your review. Ive looked on honda UK website and it appears that the 2019 model year is still shown, not 2020 with the revisions you listed. Although it's it made here, it appears we don't have the updates yet, including the colour.

[@BrianMakse]

@@richiebtime489 car companies can be funny, can't they? I've already seen multiple Boost Blue Type Rs on Toronto roads, never mind my tester.

[@robinbennett6853]

Hey Brian, how does this car compare on track with an S2000?

[@BrianMakse]

Great question. Type R is quicker and easier to drive for pretty much anyone at any skill level.

[@jimmysapien9961]

🤔 interesting

[@violetaanghel5214]

Are you sure the Brembo calipers only have two pistons ? I knew they have four pistons. Thanks.

[@BrianMakse]

Occasionally I make mistakes in the presentation. I’m sure you’re right.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@BrianMakse oh nooo

[@vomErsten]

I love the boy racer looks, I just want them on the coupé body style. :(

[@BrianMakse]

Gimme a three door any day.

[@Joe_Friday]

Yeah. One of the main reasons I got the Type R was because it was also functional for loading stuff in the hatch. Plus I've always liked Hondas. But had they released a coupe Type R I probably would have jumped on it.

[@hevpops]

I live in Canada and been debating for a long time between getting a Type R or Sti! I only test drove the Sti before and loved the way it drive and how raw it felt. I was wondering if the Type R has the same raw engaging feeling? Which car would you pick between the two? Please let me know

[@BrianMakse]

Type R. (Did you watch the entire review?)

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@BrianMakse exactly

[@BrianMakse]

As a reasonably successful racer of Civics, the quick ones always come under extra scrutiny for me. What do you think of this 2020 Honda Civic Type R refresh?

[@malcolmar]

I LOVE the Type R. For me, a hot hatch needs to look like a hot hatch, and with the Type R, you will not get this confused with the $10,000 less Civic Si. Don't much care for the Active Sound and I don't understand why you can't turn it off. I also question the long term reliability of the adaptive radar with this manual but I just love this generation Type R anyways so it's all good to me. This car still does a great job of holding its value. Thanks for the review.

[@BrianMakse]

Glad you enjoyed it. I love seeing the fakey fake fake Type Rs based on the Civic hatch...not!

[@nowayout3913]

I have a 2019 CTR ,is so much difference between 19&20? Thanks!

[@BrianMakse]

Covered that in the review.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@BrianMakse tru

[@project.dfilms423]

Fun car for sure

[@BrianMakse]

Indeed.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Power on CONTACT

[@malkionx]

First thing to be done is replace those wheels, especially if you live in a city with the road quality level as Toronto. The dealer my bodyshop worked for had done so many wheel and tire replacements. P.S. That blue is awesome. #cigartime Malkionx

[@BrianMakse]

Not surprised about the 20s. I'm surprised I haven't wrecked any with my two local tests over the years. Black is the only paint colour for the Type R for anyone who's not a teenager! (It's definitely cigar time!)

[@malkionx]

Brian Makse lmao I’m turning 27 Wednesday pfft teenager :p though I’m the only person who would replace the rear spoiler with the spoon swan neck. Would look great street parked covered in snow.

[@BrianMakse]

That’s close enough to being a teenager!

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@BrianMakse or Red 👍🏻

[@cyberneticxylem9614]

ITS A GUNDAM!

[@BrianMakse]

I don't follow this at all. You'll have to clue me in.

[@cyberneticxylem9614]

@@BrianMakse Ok so Gundams are giant robots from an anime series called Mobile Suit Gundam that's been running since the 70s. I was pointing out that the Type R has the same design or similar design to these robots. duckduckgo.com/?q=gundam+head&atb=v234-4__&t=cros&iax=images&ia=images

[@limpunsing224]

Type R Limited Edition is sold out ?

[@BrianMakse]

A long time ago.

[@Joe_Friday]

@@BrianMakse What were they selling for? I'd like to know what the msrp and markups were like.

[@johnthor4999]

The 2020 Type R is added honda sensing and....other things you can do yourself probably for less.

[@ronkol28]

on a run watching a few of your reviews. 2 things 1-you will only go so far with shooting with a phone as far as upping your footage quality. same wide angle shots on everything. 2-when panning, decide where youre going to stop. with the pan shot of the rims, you slowed down on the rear and said, eh fuck, lets se the fronts as well. also, when you do pans youre doing too much time of the pan and less of what youre focusing on at the end. and youre shooting from too far out of the scene. less pan time and just a second more on the item youre focusing on. also, try a slow zoom effect. and that jitter needs fixing in post. invest in a dslr and an 85mm for some tele shots for the pass by. that phone wide angle shot does not convey speed or nimbleness of a car because its too long in a frame. , get a winding round and shoot that. youll need another person down the line. but you have good narration and it flows it well.

[@BrianMakse]

I appreciate your technical feedback, Ron. Feel free to come on by to shoot and cut an episode. I wouldn't mind a different take.

[@jimmysapien9961]

@@BrianMakse 🤔interesting

[@nixodian]

Exhaust noise is still impotent, for a car thats mechanically ace. thing that really puts me and family off is the CTR only seats 4 , why oh why not Honda just add 1 extra seatbelt in rear??! Adds massive convenience at minimum cost. It’s make or break for ppl who sometimes have to carry 5 ppl. what is there to lose by adding an extra seatbelt to rear.? Nothing, but everything to gain. l for one won’t choose one because of it, l often have 5 in car. Practicalities are essential for hot hatch. Like if feel the same

[@BrianMakse]

I hear ya. I'm maximum three, rarely four, so it works for me. Love the hatch. Still horrified by the design.

[@gravityhammer25]

3 people in the back adds too much weight :)

[@nixodian]

Totally agree when it comes to racing, but hatchback also needs to be practical on non racing days or family trips so why Honda just add extra set of seatbelts?! Cost? Weight? Please! I love to buy it but doesn’t seat5,so going for rival which is still fun but seats family

[@gravityhammer25]

@@nixodian Even if it can't sit 3 in the back, I think the Type R is the most practical sports car you can buy. Can fit 4 full size wheels and tires... i'm going to test it out next season... I will have 4 full size wheels/tires, floor jack, tools, cooler, helmet, etc. Can't do that with a coupe or even a WRX STI... my STI was no able to even fit one full size tire/wheel in the trunk. Theoritically if someone is small they can just put a low cushion in the middle and try to share the seatbelt, but thats probably not that safe.

[@nixodian]

@@gravityhammer25 just don’t understand why they can’t do rear like si which seats 3in rear. Lose nothing

[@alexpeguero38]

Civic type R or Veloster N?

[@BrianMakse]

Can't go wrong with either. Pick you poison, as they say!

[@Dannybird1]

Don’t listen to him, get the KING OF FWD!!!!

[@jimmysapien9961]

Type R - Race proven

[@idrissmovahedzadeh2718]

nice video.

[@BrianMakse]

Thanks! Tell your friends!

[@sasomdhamma]

Cool

[@EchoSigma6]

After all these years the design has still not grown on me and that exhaust note is underwhelming. Couldn’t they come close to the sound of a Fiat Abarth? I know, you buy to drive it.

[@BrianMakse]

Yeah, it’s pretty quiet.

[@jimmysapien9961]

Wing is Functional

[@sylvain65]

Being 55 years old I love everything about it except the boy ricer looks. I will probably get a GTI more befitting my age.

[@BrianMakse]

Heh. I hear you.

[@sylvain65]

Brian Makse Maybe Honda could build a Type-R Touring? Like a GT3 Touring? 😁

[@BrianMakse]

Or perhaps an Acura (something) Type R?

[@sylvain65]

@@BrianMakse That's a great idea if Honda is listening.

[@Itr-tv7kt]

lol GTI is just as ugly or uglier than a CTR.. its like trying to pick out which piece of poop looks better in your toilet :P if you're 55 you should be in a grand grand marquis :P

[@zacharyparis]

Every time someone says “hot hatch” I puke in my mouth a little.

[@cesarespinozaspain]

You may want to get that checked out by a doctor ...Hot hatches have been a thing for decades...

[@BrianMakse]

I feel bad because you really must be hurting if that’s your trigger. A lot of people are hurting during the pandemic, I get it.

[@zacharyparis]

Brian Makse haha... what the fuck are even talking about?! Going to some dark places there, bud.

[@BrianMakse]

@@zacharyparis I think you're living there, mate. You're the one walking the earth puking in your mouth. A doctor may be in order.

[@zacharyparis]

Brian Makse the vomit only arises when you say “hot hatch.” No diagnosis needed. Otherwise life is great. Although, banging your Mom in the back of her Type R is getting a little boring.

[@Itr-tv7kt]

Huge fan of honda/acura but its still ugly AF.. maybe im a fan of older civics with k swaps and s2000 and nsx.. and of course.. the INTEGRA TYPE R :D honestly i would pick up a kia stinger over the CTR right now..

[@BrianMakse]

Stinger is such a different kind of car than CTR, but I am looking forward to the refresh.

[@Itr-tv7kt]

@@BrianMakse yes they're different kind of cars. civic is a small hatch and stinger is a big hatch lol i think they're similar in a way..because they are both 4 doors, both "hatchback" ,both turbo charged, both are asian car makers . they both have 4 wheels and they are very closely priced too. but the stinger looks better and it is alot faster than a CTR