Is The 2019 Honda Civic Type R Still The King of Hot Hatches?

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For the last two years, the #CivicTypeR has ruled the hot hatch segment across the world, it rewrote your expectations on what you expect a FWD hot hatch to perform like. For 2019, #Honda is giving the #TypeR very little changes, aside from a new sonic gray pearl exterior color and a slightly updated infotainment system. With up to 306 HP driving the front wheels and a one choice only, 6-speed manual transmission, has the competition finally stepped up their game to steal the crown from Honda?

[@Stephen92506]

The design perfectly fits the personality of the car. Any car show or event I attend with my Type R, I get nothing but compliments from people. I'm glad they didn't go with typical Honda conservative styling on it!! Not to mention it's an absolute blast to drive, I've owned S2000's, and STi's and the CTR is the best of all worlds when it comes to usability and pure driving joy.

[@JDMTurbonetics]

As much as I enjoy owning and driving my c6 z06, Type R’s definitely catch my eye when cruising around! Ridiculous styling but it just somehow works, for me anyway.

[@duhdude]

i sold my torch red C6 GS for a sonic gray pearl CTR. no ragrets lol

[@JDMTurbonetics]

Cole F. Nice, GS was also on my list. Could not pass up the mighty LS7 though. Once I graduate the Type R is on my list next to add to the stable.

[@JDMTurbonetics]

Z3 VT the 3.8 are an excellent all around platform, great bang for the buck. Only thing I dislike is the massive plastic piece dead center of the front bumper.

[@duhdude]

Anthony C LS3 for the boost. LS7 for NA. I’m going to get a C8 in a couple of years if the owner experience is well received. The only thing I’m disappointed with the CTR is track performance when it’s hot outside. Even with every cooling mod besides a vented hood, these things are going into limp mode on track after a few laps.

[@JDMTurbonetics]

Cole F. I’ll let depreciation do it’s thing before purchasing any car lol. Good to know on the limp mode, enjoy your car!

[@jaylocke9574]

I've had my Type R for 2 years now. Once it shredded the OEM tires I fitted 255/35 R20 Kumo. No more spinning when launching anymore. I get a little chubby when I drive it now. What an awesome car...

[@andreasmommy7938]

People saying this car is so ugly but every time I park somewhere there is always someone who comes up to me to ask me questions or tell me how nice it looks 😍 it really makes me happy :)

[@RuggedCoyote69]

Tremendous 🌴

[@mtvideos8]

Same

[@wesleysavage444]

I love the 2019 type r. Just wish it had a k20. Best honda engine ever

[@infinityeight8705]

I drive a celica gts in red - my next car is the type r in red!!

[@andreasmommy7938]

Pure happiness when driving my Type R ♥️💕

[@towncaptain7]

Hey Sofyan, try this next time youre in a Civic to fully disengage traction/stability control. With parking brake disengaged and your foot on the brakes, push the traction control off then on. With parking brake engaged and your foot NOT on the brakes, push traction control off then on. Lastly, with parking brake engaged WITH your foot on brakes, push traction control off then on. Voila

[@evgi1052]

In Australia all Type R's come with all Honda Sensing safety features!!!

[@maxloyd9682]

Does it cost more?

[@TheBomiheko]

Same in Canada!

[@frozezone22]

I think only the us spec doesn't

[@tulahabb5572]

I would love the adaptive cruise control option. I want a manual but also acc when on the freeway.

[@evgi1052]

@@maxloyd9682 no it doesn't as this is all standard part of the car

[@alexh8932]

I love this guys reviews. Someone needs to give him a tv show. Been watching him for years and he's so composed yet still entertaining. Great stuff sir.

[@perrywlam]

Honest, I like that in-your-face boy racer design including the massive dinner table wing!

[@dlg5485]

I think it look ridiculous, but then I'm not 20 years old. Obviously, I don't speak for anyone else, but as I've gotten older, I'm far more interested in staying under the radar and less inclined to want to drive a vehicle that screams "hey officer, look at me!" I prefer cars that have a more sophisticated, grown up aesthetic AND offer great performance too.

[@Ramoono]

@@dlg5485 I feel exactly the same way, I don't even like to put stickers on my cars... But I remember liking some of things 20 years ago. With that said, the "stances" cars is the extreme of ridiculous for me. Not even when I was 20yo

[@vincent8823]

D LG I don’t think 20 year olds could afford this car lol.

[@xFlared]

@@dlg5485 If you're as mature as you say you are you wouldn't care about other's people's opinions when it comes to your joy. Compromising happiness to "fit in" is a destructive mindset.

[@dlg5485]

@@xFlared Well, that was certainly the most pointless comment I've read all day. This is an open discussion and people tend to offer their opinions in discussions like this. The OP offered theirs and I offered mine. Seem pretty simple to me.

[@slimpickering1699]

NIce. I have the same car, in Sonic Gray Pearl. It's an awesome car with an awesome paint job.

[@Native722]

I like that you've implemented the ratings system at the end.

[@dj__almaz]

I swiped at my screen when I seen the dragonflies at 3:08

[@optimusprime6436]

You're reviews are great bro thanks

[@666Metalholic]

This car is worth every penny. Got mine for 35k. With a tune you can smoke gt mustangs and keep up with m4 on the track. The handling is just amazing.

[@reynaldolopez1081]

Only smoking your gonna do is a gasket leaking . Shut up ricer

[@michaeldeww]

@@reynaldolopez1081 nice try

[@michaeldeww]

@@H0rseMac you wouldn't lol

[@jeromecooke5219]

Great vid! Your reviews are super-awesome! Keep it up!

[@cheemz69]

I want this to be my first brand new car. But starting at 37k it’s a little pricey. I wish dealerships wouldn’t mark them up so much. I’ve looked around and every single one that I’ve looked at has a markup. The worst one I saw was 10k. It’s freaking crazy I had one of the sales people at Honda call it a “supercar” I almost burst out laughing. Most places don’t even let you test drive them... Might just go for the si 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@theredline]

Cesar Estrada We don’t blame you for busting out laughing with a remark like that. The Type R is good, but it’s NO supercar 😂

[@ft9kop]

Keep looking, bro. You'll find one for sticker eventually

[@claudio_wrx]

MSRP is $36k

[@williamlevy1981]

Just buy a K20A/K20Z/K24 powered Acura/Honda and then SUPERCHARGE IT. That would likely outperform the current CTR and feel similar/more hardcore for a lot less. The exhaust on these sound WRONG. It's an impressive car though.

[@cheemz69]

WorldRallyBlue_WRX Honda bumped it up to 37k but yeh that’s around the ball park

[@dannybishop68]

Still the king even after alot of competitors were redesigned this still blows them out of the water

[@dinu6692]

Well done, review and compare with the competition.

[@tonyaw7580]

Great review as always.

[@KirkwoodImaging]

"I think the wheels need spacers." That would entirely ruin all the engineering that went into making sure this thing has near-zero torque steer. The suspension was specifically designed for exactly where the wheels are.

[@cooleye8887]

You're exactly right. I have the 2019 type r and im not touching nor replacing the wheels ever. Id rather have no torque steer with the stock set up.

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

Then engineer around it. 🤦‍♂️

[@backseatdriver8902]

I like that it comes with a table for tailgating... Not bad;)

[@Kevin-bd8ut]

Anxiously awaiting 2020 Ford Explorer review ;-) Curious to see what you have to say about it as one of my favorite reviewers.

[@tjbell88]

New subscriber, really like your reviews!

[@BFisherMKE]

Really wish this had heated seats and at least blind spot monitoring. Thankfully these are going for sicker, with some a few hundred under up here in Wisconsin.

[@fuckbeingbroke2]

i like your review thank you

[@whatevernevermind5960]

That color is fantastic!

[@SMITPGG1997]

Great Review Of 2019 Honda Civic Type R.😀

[@Yassaganni]

We in Australia get Lane Assist, Front & rear parking sensors and that collision mitigation system. So the features you get are region specific. Also we have the auto diming rear vision mirror and the rear seat can seat three. We dont have the rear cup holder in the seat.

[@michaelwilliams4759]

Where did you find a 5 seat type R?

[@heithwatkins]

I love this car. Excellent review as always. Do modern turbos last as long as a naturally aspirated engine?

[@dlg5485]

No. Forced induction engines wear faster, unless they are designed and built to be much stronger. I'm sure Honda made some changes in material thicknesses etc, but I don't believe turbos will ever be as reliable as na engines over the long term.

[@jamesbrooks7683]

I like this car a lot, but I'm a sucker for all the extra features. Heated and cooled seats, sunroof, all the tech, etc.

[@imrankhokhar9431]

James Brooks which is why the 2018 accord 2.0 6 speed is the perfect car

[@earnedmystripes2382]

Go for the Golf R

[@MilindSabarad]

@sofian, how is the road noise in the car over concrete roads? The regular Civic in my family has a lot of road noise. Does the type r sound better insulated I wonder?

[@YasumotoUS]

The Type-R, if it sells at retail, is roughly the equivalent of the base WRX STI at the recommended price to offer dealers even with the recaro seat package included. But the buyer doesn't get the utility of the hatch, unfortunately. It is that hatch v. AWD conundrum. I wish that Acura would take the hatch and gave it the moon roof, safety package, a DSG option and scrape off the extra aero surfaces for a really fun, useful commuter.

[@stevornrichards1380]

stop asking for options. make the car more expensive. I thought sunroof interferes with the rigidity of the car and added weight that hinders performance. Honda made a touring model for the civic with those options. this performs the way it does because those beautiful engineers knows exactly what they're doing and the performance results shown and proven.

[@Joe_Friday]

Yeah. A sunroof for this thing would be terrible. There is a dealership that is selling a used one with a sunroof. I think the original owner installed an aftermarket sunroof and sold it to the dealership.

[@derrongee]

Stevorn Richards agreed, I have a sunroof on my civic Si and I rarely use it. The type R doesn’t need it. It’s perfect the way it is.

[@bucknebd]

Great review as always. I wouldn't say this is significantly less than an STI, you can get a base STI for 37K, which is what this Type R is at now. Only the limited STIs are getting into the 40s.

[@theriseagainstfan01]

You can get most base STIs out the door in the low to mid 30s.. nobodies getting a type R under sticker

[@roselove9386]

So excited to get my type r 😭❤️

[@limpunsing224]

Agree Nice review

[@Comeswoopfam]

This car is badass in person

[@PyroMotteFullHD]

Great car. In the next 1,5 year I will buy one in blue or matallic grey colour

[@michaeldillon9080]

I paid 37k and it was so worth it, Rally Armor mud flaps definitely put those on the day I picked it up still shopping for a exhaust definitely a fun vehicle to daily drive the looks really grew on me.

[@Mc88Flyy]

You still have it? I’m thinking of trading my Tesla in on a ‘19 CTR…but the prices have skyrocketed. $35k for a 4yr old type r. Sadly Tesla prices have dropped.

[@ldawson103]

I need to bite the bullet and go ahead and buy it. Atlanta traffic has been the biggest deterrent. I’ve been debating it and I think I’ll regret it if I miss out on it.

[@thejaredmyers]

That's the face I get to make everyday driving mine lol #26306, love my R

[@zachf355]

You should do a smell test like flossy carter lol

[@SeparatedForJesus]

The infotainment system was so dusty 😭 OCD

[@ryanwhisenant2150]

I love my '19 Type R. The exhaust may be quiet, but i like it. Im not into the fart can. I have many pros but only a few cons of the car. I have the sonic gray and I think it would be better with a green accent instead of red.

[@suppressorbaffled5243]

No sunroof!, I just can’t see it! I did the 2.0 sport with a Katskin leather seats

[@gladdy02]

I wonder how well are these selling? I'f the could either tone this done a little bit in terms of styling, i'd seriously consider this. Or, the should bring up civiv Si and make it a real Si!

[@gryaris.......5648]

Good job 👏 friend

[@njwell2885]

When are you doing the 2020 ford escape?

[@aaronlamarr2370]

Surprisingly had a chance to test drive one what's the big hipe? However fun car buying one this year what color I don't know blue,sonic grey?

[@elvisongoya3738]

I love the color actually

[@irishuwould5185]

How does it compare to the focus RS

[@pakyip9267]

Looks nice 😎

[@SeyoYanura]

I just hate how it's difficult to find a dealer that holds the car on their lot.

[@luizs_9372]

“Honda knows a thing or two because they seen a thing or too”

[@b-dollasign6826]

I feel like you could’ve just summed it up by showing the new volume knob.

[@kanseiblu6512]

Do the Acura RSX, and the Lancer EVO X!!

[@normt5463]

Pods on the front bumper...pods on the back bumper.

[@unfussylobster]

You didnt fully disable traction control. You need to do the "pedal dance". It will default to sport with traction control fully turned off....the dash light will flash when fully disabled.

[@PicoFromTX]

1:17 for the business

[@bobbybooshay5854]

Please tell me how you would convert that black panel on the rear bumper into a "real vent"? In my opinion, they were never intended to be vents, they're just part of the bumper. Honda went for a different colour and style to break up the bumper.

[@chrispeck9941]

Still iffy about the super aggressive look as a hatchback but incredible car - probably best you can get in the class

[@Michael_Dolences.]

Just like wagons hot hatches are shamefully neglected in the states. So for the lack of competition Type R is the king of hot hatches in the US.

[@henlolneh]

I think i'd take the new R in 6mt versus this. But if I were 20years old and not 30 it might be the other way around.

[@MercilessMrBrooks]

I will never understand the appeal of wagons. No matter the car, it is ALWAYS ugly.

[@jasonlee3327]

@@MercilessMrBrooks RS6?

[@_Mario_PL_]

@@jasonlee3327 I would love to have that car!

[@captainjack6890]

It’s basically the king of the hot hatches everywhere. Nothing in its price range can touch it for an all around package. Honda really hit hard on this one.

[@TheJupiteL]

I know It's fast because it has 3 exhaust pipes.

[@jdb1478]

Strygger I know it’s fast because of the fake vents

[@JailBr3ak3r77]

Spoken like a true pleb

[@GMAN5664]

Wing means extra 50 hp

[@stepzyt3889]

I know it’s fast because it’s not white and a woman.

[@caglioso]

The accord infotainment is nicer but with the added hard buttons I genuinely like the civic infotainment. Am I crazy?

[@rene9ade559]

Nurburgring beast good luck catching up hatches

[@t.k.morris]

Can you put wheel spacers on it? How thick would you suggest?

[@Alxx..03]

Omg this car 😍😍

[@ianbradley7215]

The honda sense safety stuff is on the UK GT model. It's quite good.

[@windjunky]

I love my CTR

[@subvet3668]

I just wish they would give us an Si Hatchback. Love the Type R but just a bit pricey and these don’t seem to depreciate hardly at all.

[@caglioso]

Jesse James you can pretty much create the Si as a hatch with a few easy mods to the sport hatch. They both use the exact same 1.5T engine which you can easily tune to the same power output as the Si with a simple ktuner or hondata unit.

[@caglioso]

Devo N I get what you mean, it can’t be truly identical, though I was speaking from a purely mechanical/drivetrain capacity. You can get the exact same power output and manual transmission pretty easily.

[@paulm6481]

This is a classic, Yukon it if you can, it’s old school Honda magic

[@academiaengineering5136]

Civic type r is the king of the hot hatch. PERIOD.

[@seng628]

honda civic type R 👍👍💜 my dream car 💜

[@andrewmartinez1669]

Weng sheng mines too, what color is yours?

[@omenhp3061]

@@andrewmartinez1669 mine is obviously red 😍. Hope I'll buy it someday

[@gustavopaulette3496]

You must have low standards sir

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

They could make a "RX" model for all the heavy comfort crap you want.

[@CvmmanderCvdy]

Personally, I think Honda and Toyota tested the water with CVTs, but it appears Honda will transition back to ivtec engines for all cars. Feels like Honda and Toyota will develop a futuristic engine system that is naturally aspirated with technologies of the cvt but very minimal.

[@Windows7Pro2009]

VTEC kicked in YO!

[@FilthyFauci]

The 19's still suffer from the 2nd gear grind as well. It's really a hit or miss when it comes to that issue. Doesn't matter if its a 17, 18, or 19. Some have the issue and some don't.

[@FunFactsAboutTech]

I remember Type-Rs all the way back to 2003 with this issue (EP3). Honda just have massive brain failure when building 2nd gear in manual trannies.

[@gooondie]

The Civic is the king? Doug Demuro is gonna put on a third t-shirt for this one.

[@imtheonehero9305]

Doug doesnt know shit. He didnt even know what the vortex fins were lmao

[@t.k.morris]

What color looks best on this car in your opinion? My daughter likes the Sonic Gray Pearl or the Polished Metal Metallic?

[@alexgrazie93]

1:21 I wonder if in 2099 we will still have that stick that holds the hood?

[@misnomerl6329]

37? For TypeR?? Its impossible all the dealers ramp up the prices with so called “dealership accessories”

[@robertalicea5585]

This car would look so much better with a different rear spoiler and without out the lunch tray looking accents on the back bumper

[@thegamerbrotherman2399]

Robert Alicea I agree. A bunch of cheap plastic on an over priced Civic. I went with a 2018 Accord Exl2.0 and got it for $27k plus tax and license through Costco. So much more room. Forget this over priced plastic looking toy. I had Civics in High School and my early 20s. The Accord is quick and if I want to flash tune it to get 0 to 60 in the upper 4 seconds I can for $600.

[@joeeverett364]

This guy is a dope. Anyone serious about owning a Type R would not consider the things he talks about.

[@SrchangwaytogoC]

Masterpiece

[@yourmanzach2307]

Not a question that its the top dog. 168mph to speed?! Crazy!

[@argen809]

zackychan finacial it’s very hard to get there unless you are going on a real flat long road I have one I’ve gotten to 150

[@efrainsZ71]

Never been a Honda enthusiast but this has changed my view about the brand...beautiful car

[@RobDTom]

"Expense" should get at least an 8. It's a great value at MSRP.

[@tsenif]

short answer: yes long answer: yes

[@Hurtlock5010]

2017’s are coming down in price. How ugh do you wanna pay for a volume knob?

[@kariahlukemacchan2230]

Just pity only seats 2 legally on back, where can we get 3rd pair of seat belts installed? Matt black would be best color

[@liudxdx]

I would do 1-100 instead of 1-10 for the scoring, that way you have more room to play with the score if not all the cars will end up getting a pretty much same score. Let’s say the real world usage you could’ve given a 78 instead of 7 because I felt you wanted you give it a 8 but you had to give a 7 because the golf R has more space.

[@Mushroomancer]

I was set on my next car being a BRZ but I’m seriously considering this car now. Ugh...

[@astralartist4]

Mushroomancer I was wanting a BRZ, but ended up getting a beautiful 2019 civic coupe ex for a lot less and love all the features I wouldn’t have gotten with brz. Also the need to change to snow tires every winter convinced me!

[@Madraxoo]

The caption literally is the answer

[@nikbau7642]

Is the grinding in the gears fixed ?

[@t.k.morris]

I can buy one of these for $35k or a SI for 23K. Which one would you choose for your only car to drive? plus tag title and taxes on both....

[@josephgreen7054]

What is that vacuum sound while you flooring it? Is that VTEC?

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

After all, it kicked in, yo!

[@Windows7Pro2009]

@@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947 hey dude, is the 2019 Toyota Avalon Limited better than the Skoda Superb L&K?

[@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947]

@@Windows7Pro2009 I can't really tell that much, but so far, yes based on my tastes.

[@Windows7Pro2009]

@@thecriticalthinkeroutsidet4947 thanks 😊

[@SeyoYanura]

I'm pretty sure that's the middle exhaust port. I know the middle one is supposed to suck in air.

[@ak4939]

No "crackles and pops" please......the Type-R sounds just fine. They should focus on plugging other gaps in the car. Just my take.

[@t.k.morris]

Does this have rev hang like the SI?

[@AB-hi6ru]

Ty

[@lamlangthien3882]

since when you start giving out DOUG SCORE ?