The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is the Hottest Hatch You Can Buy Right Now | MotorWeek Road Test

Most folks are familiar with the practical, reliable, family-oriented side of Honda. So, they might be surprised to know that performance models, of all types, have been a part of their DNA since day one. So, what better way to get everyone up to speed than with the latest hot-rod Honda, the new Civic Type R. #Honda #Civic #HondaCivicTypeR #TypeR
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[@j_mars_cars]

John Davis roasting stance boys is my favorite thing

[@8bit_bryan]

"...if it has more inches of negative camber than inches of ground clearance" Now thats a sick burn yo.🤣

[@STORM3SHADOW]

I've been watching John Davis since my teens back in the late 80s. Still going strong! We just bought a Type R a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely love it. This is a future classic.

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

Congrats! 😎

[@snail415]

Look for the TSB for the wiring problems these cars have. You don’t want that problem when you’re out of warranty; I learned a lot about splicing, soldering and crimping in the last month…

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

I won’t pay over MSRP so I found an Acura Integra Type S for flat MSRP and bought that instead. Awesome car.

[@ChadHargis]

I can't afford the CTR or ITS but I did the same thing on my Integra. I wanted a Civic Hatchback, but Honda dealers were trying to rip me off with "dealer installed" options that I didn't want. The Civic I wanted stickered for $33k and by the time the Honda dealer added on $5000 of crap and nearly $1000 "doc fee", it was the same price that I could get an Integra A-Spec Tech. I'm not paying Acura money for a Honda.

[@kikomanster8188]

Same thing I did when I was looking to buy a 2023 Civic Si. The mark-up and accessories installed makes the selling price the same as msrp of Integra Aspec Tech 6 speed manual. I went with the Integra as well😊

[@kikoclva4570]

Imo thats a better daily car anyways and looks better.

[@albertofigueroa2461]

The title of the video is The 2023 CTR is the hottest HATCH you can buy right now. Hatch eyyy the title say Hatch. Not what car you can buy or not Or what car you want more.

[@kikomanster8188]

@@albertofigueroa2461 nobody forced you to read our comments but thank you for taking the time and replying here 😂. We don’t need to get stuck in one topic just because the video was titled with that but hey, I guess we made you noticed and read our comments

[@impic2135]

My automotive maintenance teacher would always play motor week for us in the beginning of class before we got started. He just recently passed away and I decided to check it back out for old times sake. Thank you for this great series and thank you for covering a personal favorite. RIP Mr. Robinson

[@manbatmiso]

Nice looking civic. But you look even better John. Glad to see you thriving

[@Tokey_The_Bear]

John Davis, you are an absolute timeless gem. You could never imagine the passion and love for everything automotive you've instilled in generations. I remember watching you with my grandpa when i was young in the early 90's. You always reviewed cars my grandpa loved and wed go test drive them.

[@DMCarReviews]

He is definitely the best speaker in the automotive review industry. He has that old school vibe from the 80s, which still make these reviews feel retro😎

[@Tokey_The_Bear]

Right? You'd think it would feel dated in a bad way but that goes to show how good he is! @@DMCarReviews

[@Defy_Convention]

The hottest hatch you can't really afford

[@mortezamohammadi505]

😂 It's not even available in my country

[@xxCablexx]

I hope they never stop making these and don't stray too far from the recipe, fun and joy of driving forever

[@kyleklintok7730]

Looks MUCH better than the Teenboy rocket motif they had before. Not that it matters much but MW neglected fuel mileage. I always like to know though.

[@stevemcgowen]

It still looks like something someone who has watched fast and furious too many times would buy..

[@JamieToddBand]

When driven gently, my 2019 Type R gets an average of 32-33 mpg. Entrance ramp attacks don't cut into MPG much. I'm a gentle daily driver. It's a practical beast.

[@RuggedCoyote69]

only weak people say that about the fk8

[@jackz4149]

@@stevemcgowenGerman all the way

[@TxMx214]

@@RuggedCoyote69completely agree. With how much fun this car is and the looks who worries about gas mileage on a car like this

[@mr2cqql]

If only you can buy it at MSRP. Honda are you listening? Don't let the dealerships screws the customer who really wants to buy it without paying tons of non-sense markups.

[@MrRicardobach]

Very true. If Honda does not stop dealer gouging, it will hurt them

[@justinhale2160]

If it was at msrp there wouldn't be enough to go around. Less the 3k made it to the US for 2023. Expect the same amount a year for the 3 year run. I'd expect 7500-10k total for it. Same people complaining about the price fail to realize the fk8 with 40k miles is still selling for more then its sticker price new.

[@JJ-tr8cu]

"more inches of negative camber than inches of ground clearance"

[@growingup4487]

facepalm

[@eddieg6436]

…..I’m surprised those seats weren’t stolen before the test was over!!

[@oreally8605]

Or the catalytic convertor. 😊

[@fikes73]

A 90s joke. Nice

[@manbatmiso]

Are you like, joking

[@eddieg6436]

@@manbatmiso …..Bring that car to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, or L.A. and those seats will be stolen out of that car so fast, it’ll make your head spin!!

[@HiFiInsider]

if they made a 2-dr, I would buy.

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

3-door, it was Hatchback

[@jsz2619]

Learn how to weld.

[@tedschmitt178]

@@MoskusMoskiferus16112-door hatchback is the proper term

[@AGuyJustDriving]

Would be nice to be able buy one at MSRP.

[@goldentrucker7921]

Bought mine yesterday for msrp no ad ons. Posted a 4 min video how to do it. Love the car

[@XxCrazedEvolutionXx]

Thank you for your service John, Davis

[@AbronHawkins]

John Davis: The man. The legend. Never a myth

[@Ludeboi420]

Definitely better than the last Gen in almost every way included looks

[@robconrad1600]

100% agree & I've owned both. Absolutely love the FL5

[@belikedj-Insta]

@@robconrad1600what color is your fl5?

[@Baconbeater]

Fk8 looks better, imo. CTR was always supposed to be ‘in your face’ and ‘over the top’.

[@CalvinHikes]

Its slower

[@daison96]

Great car! My only gripes are the rear brakes not also being Brembo (frugal move, Honda), the pop-up infotainment screen, and the exposed rear-seat cup holders. Other than that, very hard to beat for the price.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Nothing wrong with this

[@Pukefroth666]

60k is pretty steep for a car that was supposed to be 35k when it launched in 2017

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Agree

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Well, it's not the best choice if you drive in the snow and wet climate of the PNW. The GR Corolla with AWD will out perform it easily in much of the weather we deal with. I test drove one but it wasn't as fun to drive for me. It also felt really big, too big. I'm not sure why cars keep getting bigger. And that red carpet and seats? After just a short time it looks pretty bad in cars I've seen. And I wish people would stop saying it's a hatchback, it's not, it's a lift back with then angle of the rear opening.

[@masterkinglee]

Not dropping $58k for this!

[@beegchunguz7425]

Man hes still reviewing cars I love it! THE LEGEND!

[@marloon88]

John Davis is a legend

[@dohc1067]

High-priced, powerful, and mature styling.

[@MaseratiMC12R]

"You Can Buy Right Now" - technically yes, if you are willing to pay $10k markup.

[@user-qe4pl6wf5l]

I went Crazy trying to purchase a New 2023 Type R Every Dealer wanted 15k to 20k over MSRP ended up finding one at 4k over what a Great Car! Also purchased a 2023 Civic SI at MSRP lots of work just happen to get lucky!

[@belikedj-Insta]

I know that type r turns heads! What colour did you get her in?

[@jonasbaine3538]

Cool car. Really expensive though for a Honda.

[@TinHatRanch]

I️ recently watched a buddy’s completely stock Golf R run a 12.52 @110. This is NOT the hottest hatch.

[@fikes73]

This is a track car

[@TinHatRanch]

@@fikes73 the Golf R? What’s the Civic R supposed to be? A codpiece?

[@van_der_lindeDA]

This comment is golden, it's scary that people in today's world measure how good a car is by its 0 to 60 numbers...😂 nothing else

[@prm5798]

By this analogy, a toaster model 3 would be a hotter hatch

[@kangill2411]

That rear spoiler has Ebay written all over it.

[@tyhyhh]

Just like your taste in cars

[@ryanloveshonda]

Just got my 23 type r white as well what an absolute beast!

[@belikedj-Insta]

Congrats man!

[@ChadHartman-wn6ri]

Just bought ours yesterday. Can’t wait to drive it.

[@belikedj-Insta]

@@ChadHartman-wn6ri congrats!

[@SportsMusicCars]

265 square stance is W I D E

[@HowToGoSupernova]

Thanks for screaming this review at me

[@TinyTim-wp6jn]

Love you like a brother John!

[@docmartin6348]

You STILL CANNOT get one for MSRP.

[@bobb.7899]

yes you can just have to find the right dealer

[@docmartin6348]

@@bobb.7899 Most of the dealers that aren’t pieces of shit only receive

[@justinhale2160]

And you won't. Less then 3k came in 2023. 2 more years of production. Expect 7500-10k total. Fk8s with 40k miles still selling for over their sticker price. Gotta pay to play.

[@tom-vx1lp]

how cools that guage cluster

[@tamtrily]

Both the type r and type s are amazing achievements in the automotive industry. Thank god Honda listened to the customers and got rid of the polarizing looks of the previous gen type R. Plus the kept the manual!

[@d15z1sux]

Wow the presentation style is so nostalgic. Weird seeing a new car in this video.

[@phillyphil1513]

Honda Civic Type R (FL5) new Nurburgring FWD lap record... 7 minutes 44.881 seconds. so much for the desire for RWD or AWD.

[@ShermanMR2]

Lots of these cars are being passed up because of the lofty and criminal mark ups that are being put on these cars. It’s too bad Honda won’t do something about it.

[@belikedj-Insta]

It’s crazy that people are paying 10-15k in markups, absolute insanity!

[@justinhale2160]

Why would they. Less then 3k made it to the US for 23. Expect 7500-10k total cars for the 3 year run. Gotta pay to play if you want one. If you want sticker go buy a type s. Pleanty to go around.

[@vicp8772]

Which the integra s had a sunroof andctear wiper

[@Eduardoflagg]

I have one. Only complaint is no heated seats. Has GPS and the Acura integra tpye S doesn't? Hmmm. Tires are expensive but are great. Third Honda, love the brand.

[@v8713]

Too bad all the dealerships in my area are charging over MSRP for them. Otherwise, they're great in the performance/practicality department for the money.

[@pokerfred68]

MSRP is good for what it offers, if one can get it for that. Acura Integra Type S would be my choice. What’s with no heated seats or steering wheel?

[@justinhale2160]

Track cars don't get amenities. Adds weight. There will be plenty of type s to go around. Reason why thy sell for sticker. Gotta pay to play.

[@philochristos]

I wish they'd put a leather cover on that shifter. They clearly weren't thinking of Texans when they decided to make it bare metal.

[@drunkenemulatorgamer]

But has the overheating issues be resolved?

[@Baconbeater]

No. However, it’s better than with the fk8

[@alpaljl]

This is one of those cars that I would love to drive for an hour only to be grateful to get back in my 20 year-old grandpa Buick afterwards.

[@TheKingkingg]

This is an amazing car and showcase the engineering company that Honda has been with Mr Honda philosophy defeating many odds. I don't understand many reviewers on Honda products as they don't seem to understand the philosophy and why things like loud sounds from exhaust, engine turned down to have reliability rather than like some manufacturers cranking up and unrealistic and unreliable, also built quality in comparison to even luxury brands exceed them. Another is why Honda type R and type S are so expensive, first is type R made in Japan with higher standards, and shipping as well as what governments and Elites did with covid, another especially for type S is America's standards are lower and cost much more due to everyone wants to get rich and unions costs unlike Japan employees have more of a passion for their jobs. No reviewers talk about these things when they review and most people don't think for themselves only listen to regurgitating garbage(like stuck on Honda volume nob....bunch of nobs).

[@dogshmog]

This is why the CTR will eclipse the ITS as a classic. It will always be the more exotic version of this car, with Japanese manufacture, simple performance Honda ethos without seat heaters and fake burble tune. I see far more ITS than CTR, and look forward to keeping R-14560 into the distant future.

[@Bruce.-Wayne]

Just let me imagine if this well made machine was also RWD...❤

[@revelare_xvii6269]

If only we could convince Honda to bring back the S2K with a combustion engine.

[@tidaltidaltidal]

FWD won in terms of agility, weight, and power delivery. In FWD you don't need a long and complicated driveshaft to the rear that robs your wheel horsepower. Engine hp will be delivered to the front wheels with no power loss

[@roberthoyt7921]

Better in red than white. Plus the previous-gen Civic Type R was and looked more like a beast than this. Yet, both look rad nevertheless.

[@belikedj-Insta]

Red looks great, yellow is also an underrated color.

[@justgoofingoff]

44K+ for a 5.2 0-60 and 13.8 1/4???? Those are disappointing times now a days..

[@drmvp21]

It’s not a drag car. It will spank cars with 150 more horsepower around corners and tracks easily. It’s about as fast as the 65k 240i around the track. If you want a heavy muscle car that can’t do squat besides quarter mile get a mustang, challenger or camero and call it a day along with their 14 mpg.

[@justinhale2160]

Faster around a track then a hellcat. This isn't a straight line car.

[@eddieg6436]

Bring back a new CRXsi!!

[@HondAcura111]

No they'll make it twice the original size and F it up

[@eddieg6436]

@@HondAcura111 You’re probably right, but if I want an apple, don’t give me a watermelon. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤔

[@iLupi]

People didn’t buy the CR-Z when it was here 😂 it’d be astounding to see either a modern CRX/CRZ/Civic 3-door produced again; unlikely but amusing. But hey, the Prelude appears to be making a return! I have to wonder though if the CRZ would have sold a little better had they made an Si version with the HPD supercharger installed from factory.

[@eddieg6436]

@@iLupi …..People LOVED the CRXsi, but when the CRZ came out, it was viewed as overweight, slow, and not as exciting (which is true).

[@milfordcivic6755]

There's barely a market for them. They wouldn't sell but a couple thousand.

[@TheRealKendrick]

Nice looking Accord but 25.2psi of boost should yield more than 315hp.

[@tyhyhh]

Why lol do you even know how turbos and boost work

[@justinhale2160]

The car makes all its torque below 2200 rpm. Just a tune alone with jump you up 50hp and 80tq. Full bolt on tuned should make around 400 hp,400tq or a little more at the wheels. Any more then that and it's not usable on the street anyways. With downpipe, intercooler, full exhaust on stock tune you can really only get into it for 5 secs in 2nd and 3rd before your out of room on a backroad anyways.

[@mannyrosado9887]

Beautiful, powerful, special and overprice due to the unrealistic mark ups. Honda has something good on their hands, but dealers are destroying it.

[@BlueRice]

The problem car dealerships over charge for these cars

[@islanddon865]

But at 5.0 sec not many enthusiasts would think that is FAST anymore. The new benchmark is 4.0 secs and moving down quickly.

[@Thankyou_3]

😂 oil dilution issues are a very common problem on Civics but Honda fails to address it.

[@Baconbeater]

Not with the K20c motors

[@tempestsquall5882]

Rear end styling looks soooo fugly but everything else looks so good.

[@otterpossum9128]

We need to figure out a way to go "the island" with John and clone him so we never lose this man. He is as impactful as Jay Leno, possible more so to sharing Automotive knowledge.

[@ruthlessracing973]

Love my CTR even more than my SS camaro it's really a fun car to drive and it'll handle just as good or better than cars 2and even 3 times it's price with mods and a tune you'll find yourself in a FWD civic that reminds you of a 911 turbo for way less money the handling is really that good

[@DavidGarcia-vh3ul]

Something ain't right. Only make 315hp with 25psi boost? My old 1992 Dodge Spirit RT almost stock ran 13.97 et. and it was rated at only 224hp at 11psi. boost. I installed a Holset HE351 turbo with a custom tune with bigger injectors making about 21-22psi boost and that was a beast. Whole different car with that turbo.

[@justinhale2160]

Fl5 weights 3100 lbs. The car your taking about is what. 2200. Power to weight is a big thing.

[@DavidGarcia-vh3ul]

@@justinhale2160 it weighed 3,100 lbs plus me. I'm 175lbs.

[@RobertEdits]

When we drove these off the ship at work, the civic redlined 1st 2nd and 3rd in the R mode. by time you get to 3rd gear torque steer gets scary haha

[@MrHmongrice]

I'll get one once by b18c civic coupe falls apart.

[@aconfusedazn]

Inches of camber?

[@tand9854]

The price is right. Cmon down!!! 😂

[@jakefong6938]

its literally 2024 and I feel like I am watching a car review in 2010 lol

[@captiantim1]

Should be one in every driveway

[@milfordcivic6755]

In a New England winter, that's where it will sit until the snow melts.

[@dstylez1171]

Considering there is only like 5 to choose from

[@theofficialpeterkim]

Good looking rice rocket.

[@Butchcub75]

ook, I can park my 1981 Honda Civic 1500 DL INSIDE this Civic, cars are just getting bigger and bigger.

[@TheBikemaster94]

Safety regulations

[@hassyg4083]

FWD sucks especially at that price , they couldn't even get a good laptime at the Nurburgring without mods

[@growingup4487]

it set a lap record

[@thetechlibrarian]

You know it's probably one of the best front wheel drive cars there is

[@jaydee9086]

3 exhaust tips is so lit! - 14yo boy

[@cjsnylons]

@@jaydee9086 Lexus LFA enters the chat.

[@stevemcgowen]

More of a lift back, though…

[@g0d182]

44k + 15k markup

[@Highlander1432]

Seriously. It's making being a car guy not fun anymore...

[@your_alter_ego]

MSRP has increased for 2024, so more like $46k + $3k markup these days 😂

[@bjbg6838]

I’m just too grown for the wing the rest of the car I like.

[@stevemcgowen]

But it adds 50 hp…

[@bjbg6838]

@@stevemcgowen 😂 ok

[@Defy_Convention]

Get the more boring looking, wingless Integra Type S

[@hussali8838]

John Davis protect him at all cost

[@youtoobe169]

The GR Corolla would beg to differ with you....

[@alanlee5223]

Great numbers but it’s too big. The 2030 Civic will be the size of an F250 at this rate

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Will sell like hotcakes

[@bryanjames5256]

This car will be mine.

[@znismo1]

No it won't. You'll be poor for your entire life. All Honda fangirls are lol

[@windwalker121]

That's pumping a lot of boost. Wouldn't want to own one of these out of warranty.

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

Honda reliability

[@stevemcgowen]

@@TheCarCrazyGuyyou haven’t kept up with recalls recently, have you?

[@waterloo123100]

@@stevemcgowenrecalls are a normal thing for manufacturers. It has nothing to do with how reliable they are 😂

[@stevemcgowen]

High recalls = poor quality...@@waterloo123100

[@tyhyhh]

25psi is not a lot of boost on a tiny turbo

[@DustinTavo]

Everyone keeps saying Dodge Charger wrong. It’s kinda okayer than the old one almost I guess.

[@schmo7777]

Ya. Dealers still greedy. Won't ever pay a dime more and hard sell at current price over a used cla amg

[@brightenupcc]

I still believe the same guy narrates these videos after all these years, is John Davis like 109 yrs old? Lol

[@theeric]

Build an AWD Type R & I'll buy it.

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

Get a TLX Type S

[@timstevens5769]

"Tourque steer, that we are not complaining about"... This is the phrase which could only come from reviewers who rely on the advertising of the vehicles for which they review. Pull out your big boy pants and honestly tell everyone how annoying it is to drive a front wheel drive vehicle with lots of power and how limiting it is trying to apply that power in corners or for hard take offs. Be honest and say that until Honda makes another S2000 or NSX sports car, they are solely transportation.

[@justinhale2160]

I own a almost full bolt on fl5 still wating on intakes and charge pipes to drop, then ill tune. I'll tell you this. There is no toqure steer. It's gone. Add a rmm and the wheel hop is gone too.

[@justinhale2160]

BTW. I own a full bolt on tuned ap1, with about 20 grand in mods into it. I've driven my s2000 1 time in the entire last year.

[@kikoclva4570]

Interior better than Audi!!

[@mikep.5517]

It just looks so big in profile tho. Blech.

[@oreally8605]

Liking one yes. Affordable? Meh? No.

[@milfordcivic6755]

For the price, nope. You can get a pretty nice TLX or ES300 for around the same price.

[@Highlander1432]

Are u serious? CTR is a completely different car than those appliances

[@ArnoldsDesign]

A $49,000 economy car. Hmmm

[@planetfabulous5833]

FK8 is better and has a nicer interior.

[@BlackShadow03]

It should have 2 doors....

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Can't afford, can only dream. Retired lineman diyer on fixed income

[@maxrx7]

what is this 1:00 Mr. Davis? You are like 70 years old, act like it

[@stevemcgowen]

Too boy racer for me…

[@van_der_lindeDA]

Pathetic, get a 1.8 corolla cross

[@sil80d]

Whatever you do DO NOT pay over msrp for this. Let the stealerships sit on these for a while and just wait for a bit if you want this car.

[@justinhale2160]

Supply and demand, gotta pay to play. There won't be enough to go around less then 3k made it to the US for 23.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Except that won't happen, supply is low and demand far higher. The price of these are super cheap for those who can afford such toys.

[@kevinc2332]

I have this car. The older Hondas are better. Not a fan of turbo engines.

[@leviefrauim1425]

$44g's for turbocharged Civic? No thanks, John.

[@webguy943]

Wish they made an AT version. Hate driving MT.

[@FATmenDRIVEtrucks]

Get a TLX Type S

[@thedevilsadvocate3710]

You mean can't buy right now.

[@rabihdeeb111]

I will love maybe the new type r if someday come with allwheel drive and more power that is my dreams of type r for me til now is failed fail car sorry

[@clint1041]

buy a wrx you wont be sorry

[@daison96]

Despite it being fwd, it is an absolute monster on the track. Stock vs stock, it destroys the wrx in many ways..... Without the head gasket issues.

[@clint1041]

@@daison96 New Wrx doesn't have any Head-gasket issues on the new 2.4 boxer engine. I own (2) 2023 Wrx premiums and I can tell you I saved 16-18 grand over the Civic type R which starts around 50 grand here in Illinois.

[@rabihdeeb111]

@daison96 hi I know that dear is a monster on the track I love honda to much my favorite car I live in Lebanon I have civic r18 2007 American sistem manual is realy monster car on track only one in Lebanon with turbo charge 300 hp exactly stock engine 295 Nm Torque is light car I destroyed the golf r stage 1 and gti 5 ,6 and 7 and nissan 370 z and bmw 335i and evolution mitsubishi stock and last car I destroyed is mini cooper work shop jhon my advice dear hope someday the type car come with two options front wheel and allwheel drive have a good time❤️

[@daison96]

@@clint1041 No doubt you saved money, but rest assured, imo, if the STI was still available it would cost about the same as the current Type R Civics. A lot of people sh*t on the fwd set-up, meanwhile in Japan pro-drivers are still tracking fwd Honda cars regularly.