The 2020 Honda Civic Type R Is Still The Hot Hatch King

[@f181234]

The reason why there’s no red in the back seats is because of tradition past Civic Types Rs have only had the red seats in the front look at The older EK9 and EP3

[@tahjo7]

2007 CTR had red rear seats. As well as the Mugen RR, also based on the 2007 CTR aka FD2R & FD2RR

[@f181234]

Single Dad Plus Too I meant the hatchback Type Rs FD2 was a sedan

[@tunedskillsz]

Thats because they used to cost cut and use reguler civic seats in the type r. Its now a 40k car and not a budget ricer like back then so it would be nice to break the budget tradition

[@TLEE1977]

Type-R was also traditionally been naturally aspirated and now this one is turbo. Watch the next generation ditch the manual and be dual clutch. My point is don't make excuses for the company. I love Honda but this series has so many contradictions. Talk about saving weight and leaving a moon roof out, but then add all the other tech bells and whistles. Red seats in the back don't add extra weight.

[@Meqanicull]

Richard Favreau lol there are so many better cars on the market for 50k, buying a civic at 50k+ is never worth it. I could care less if it’s a Type R, it will be more than 20 years before this car is worth more than 50k if it ever is for how many they are making now 🤷‍♂️ Even 40k to me is a joke, but at least it’s more justifiable than 50k for a civic. On the used market this car is pretty damn compelling, but with dealer markups can’t see a good reason to over pay for a brand new Type R you will lose money regardless

[@Nickodarius]

I hate exhaust sound through speakers. Speakers are for music.

[@setdecinmotion6719]

Its so the driver can here the exhaust note without looking at the tach.

[@willsee7452]

Doctor Zaius no. Just no.

[@Fury_BlackWolf]

People has always complained about the noise getting into the car with Hondas. Honda fixed this and now the car is too quiet so they put that speaker thing to shut people up for 1 second.

[@michaelstellitano2810]

Comfort mode there is no sound ...at least there is an off mode.. Sport mode yes, you can hear it. +r mode it's about 50% louder than sport, it does sound fake video game like at high rpm especially during rev hang, but it's not that bad. still completely livable.

[@matthoward598]

@@setdecinmotion6719 You can just feel the car though. I've never relied on the sound for know when to shift. Do people actually do that? That aside, I have a 2018. The exhaust and the fake vents on the back are the only things I hate about it. How the fuck does a veloster along with EVERY other car sound better than the Type R??

[@f181234]

This is my favorite car that has come out in the last 10 years

[@hondaftw1234]

This and the ND Miata for me.

[@f181234]

Ethan Bryan that’s a good choice too

[@typer600rr]

Richard Favreau feel your frustration, took me almost a year to find one for under MSRP, everyone wanted around $45k, but I was able to find two dealers willing to sell them a little under MSRP

[@harvardford8752]

Get ready Cause an 11th gen type R is spotted in the Nurburgring ring And it seems like it’s going to be a sedan now

[@harvardford8752]

Richard Favreau not if you’re in Canada ;D

[@michaelstellitano2810]

Picked up a white 2020... beautiful.

[@DanaMueller649]

Congratulations!!

[@bennyang8049]

Michael Stellitano , hi. Do you experience the 2nd gear grind or the 4th gear lockout 2017 2018 and 2019 owners complain about?

[@richardkoo7869]

Did you pay MSRP?

[@michaelstellitano2810]

@@richardkoo7869 yes msrp I jumped on it.

[@michaelstellitano2810]

@@bennyang8049 I have been taking an easy on so far, but so far no grinding or lock out of any type. Feels smooth.

[@swanblake]

For nearly $40k dollars, before markup, this car just isn't compelling. Especially considering it is the ugliest car in production. So fugly. Also sounds like a vaccum. I'm sure it's extremely capable, but would much rather have a Veloster N.

[@byronnasem4110]

Don’t say that too loud or else Honda fanboys will castrate you lol

[@5eliazer]

I have actually been looking for one and I don't really see any dealer markup anymore, I actually see a lot of discounts (not massive discounts, only about $1,000 or maybe $1,500) but the days of crazy markups on these are over.

[@astarnold]

Eliazer Gonzalez not true the 2 dealerships I’ve went to tried marking up $5,000. I laughed. Got one down to $3,000 and the other down to $2,000. Still didn’t buy it. I’m not paying over msrp.

[@5eliazer]

astarnold I don’t know, I’ve contacted a few dealerships in my area and some of them are not charging a dime over msrp for a brand new 2019 type r, you do have to look for the deals to be fair, but they’re definitely out there to be had. I guess you gotta keep looking, I’ve found the majority of the deals on cargurus.com if that’s of any use

[@mituljariwala9821]

Anyone waiting for the TLX Type S? Mark the date, Thursday May 28th!!!!

[@atmartens]

Can’t wait for the Type S!!!

[@toniepaiva]

Wow ... I thought it’s going to be launched in fall this year !!

[@entertained...]

it's about damn time acura is bringing acutal performance back into their sedans. they need to raise their game with the ilx too. i miss my '04 tsx; sold it to my brother in law and he loves it.

[@IdrisFashan]

entertainedbyidiots I got a 2009. Love it so much, I’m modifying the absolute hell out of it. Pistons, header, intake, chip tune, brakes and replaced valves, seals, vtc and timing chain... Matriea, the Mother of Dragons. 🐉

[@accuratein04]

YES! I slapped my left cheek 3 times when i watched that teaser the other day.

[@YasssStitch]

Did they fix the 2nd gear grind? Nope. When reality of paying $50K for a Civic hits.

[@weduhpeople8504]

You forgot the changes in the beefed up front suspension like the A arms and other parts with different part numbers. The upgraded radiator w increased denser fins actually lower coolant temps by 15 degrees. They also changed the front grill to allow more air to the radiator.

[@the5gen]

The reviewer is an amateur, he didn't even factor in these changes.

[@Mragowoifly]

He also forgot the laungh controll ?

[@SB_Garage]

@@Mragowoifly ah yes laungh control

[@La-yt1wr]

Even though people say 4 cylinders sounds the same I really like how Honda's 4 cylinders sound my uncle purchased a 2019 Accord Touring 2.0t and I like the motor.

[@allmustdie624]

Lavonte A that’s still a 4 cylinder, I went from a 2.0T to a 3.3T engine and all 4 cylinders sound the same

[@IReahpZz]

@@allmustdie624 stinger or g70😉😎😂

[@Hboogie182]

You obviously never driven the Veloster N.

[@iaretheone11]

@@Hboogie182 facts. The best sounding. I drive for kno reason just to hear the engine. A blast to drive

[@jimmypena2442]

@@allmustdie624 Not Subarus.

[@abcdLeeXY]

It's a great daily and very usable but i wouldn't want to be seen in it.

[@Ianmundo]

abcdLeeXY in the UK Honda released a spec of the Type R called “Sport Line” with a low profile rear wing, 19-inch wheels and black seats to appeal to buyers put off by the over-the-top styling

[@JamieToddBand]

I'd drive it wearing shorts and support socks (with sandals). 65 and checking one out tomorrow. As long as my bike fits with the seats folded, it's a possibility. Hate the interior too.

[@2010ngojo]

Hey, if you care about how others see you. There's no help for ya.

[@ianbradley7215]

It's interesting that you're just getting a lot of the features we have had in the UK from 2017. You mention blind spot monitors. My 2017 edition has them. I think we had two editions, the Type R and Type R GT, so I'm guessing you're getting some of the things we've had on the GT. All the best and a great video.

[@BrogeKilrain]

😆😆 you know we are all waiting for the Acura type S now and praying a 3rd pedal

[@romulas-cushmanproject3273]

Yeah a ILX type S type this same powertrain with the option of the 10 speed from the RDX it would be my dream

[@kencai6803]

@@romulas-cushmanproject3273 Get a 2.0T Accord sport then😂same power train but detuned with that 10AT seem to be a great option to you

[@kencai6803]

I don't think there is any manual option on Acura anymore, just look at their new interior, there is no space for traditional shifter but that weird touching pad😂

[@richardkoo7869]

@@kencai6803 I am with you. No manual for Acura.

[@briannaclarke1256]

Keep on praying

[@pks9037]

You mention that the lack of sunroof is to save on “un-sprung”weight. Correction, other than the wheels and related hardware attached blow the suspension, the rest of the vehicle is “sprung-weight”. Please be move accurate.

[@lt.scheisskopf3712]

Not so much not being accurate, more like not grasping the concept of unsprung weight, otherwise how do you make a mistake like that in a review.

[@blooddrunk3330]

Boring engine with no vtec on intake cam... what a huge downside.

[@skifree0]

Why do you even need an intake vtec cam.. You get a much bigger effect on changing turbo parameters rather than cam parameters during the intake stroke. And it's not like the turbo is overworked either, if you need more air, it's far easier to turn up the boost rather than additional mechanics on a multi-cam setup.

[@theredline]

People who call the engine in the Type R boring, simply have never driven one or any modern turbocharged Honda engine.

[@mistamaog]

The Acura TLX Type S has a new teaser 😏

[@kencai6803]

Dang can't wait for the reveal on 28th this month

[@Republic1ders]

@@kencai6803 definitely more excited for that than the 2021 type R

[@MiamiPepe]

Its a shame is not going to have 6 speed

[@matthoward598]

@@kencai6803 Is it close to the concept??

[@accuratein04]

@@kencai6803 Same!

[@KuyaArbee]

Meh seen these irl and they aren’t anything to gloat over..... no offense 💁🏼‍♀️ the GOLF R to me does everything better than a TYPE R for a daily driver......also to many that say oh you don’t need awd.... you haven’t truly experience awd..... fwd has so many downsides to anything performance imo

[@f181234]

I have friends with Golf Rs there pretty boring there fast and launch really well but that’s it I find a Golf GTI more fun to drive in the corners

[@weduhpeople8504]

1-2 gear grind 😡 Honda fix that 💩 already! I had it from day one driving home after taking delivery and has been happening intermittently. It’s the delay valve on the slave cylinder which I just had removed. All years have this issue albeit hit or miss and the luck of the draw if you get it on yours.

[@tahjo7]

What's been your detailed experience since you removed the delay valve?

[@MrAuhue]

How and where can i find a video to remove this thing

[@Jtbg80]

Fr shit is annoying and embarrassing.

[@demi5007]

Changing the steering wheel from leather is such a bad mistake. They just turn to trash as the oils from your hands ruin it over time. Those kinds of steering wheels are great with gloves on a race track but this is a street car. Aside from that I do like the Type R.

[@JJ-ls7fq]

Agreed. Honda should go back to a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

[@romulas-cushmanproject3273]

Yea hopefully you could purchase from Honda parts a 2019 wheel and swap it out or something

[@RKO859]

You're not going to devour a whopper extra sauce and then go to drive.

[@ryanhartley8540]

Jack Liu lmao

[@wilfk8664]

Feel the same

[@satchels6451]

called my local honda dealer and they said 10 percent over MSRP and non-negotiable... lol. as much as i love this car i'm not willing to pay that much.. considering a used one, 2019 model

[@14percent]

A sunroof would not add unsprung weight. It would add sprung weight. Unsprung weight is basically suspension, wheels and tires. Sunroof would add extra weight up high which is bad for handling.

[@CanadianMax]

Spot on, sunroof actually raises a cars center of gravity.

[@fpsColton]

It depends, if they mounted the sunroof to the suspension knuckles then it would be unsprung weight like sofan said.

[@gigatron2008]

Still a fugly looking hot hatch masterpiece.

[@jmbc1068]

Too much fake vents and the 3 exhaust tips looks like it has a stage 3 autism upgrade

[@Mohapi_Tau]

@@jmbc1068 no the three exhaust look is & we want it, because its different.

[@chrisdavis8399]

A blast to drive but still ridiculously over-designed...

[@MyShawn82]

It’s apart of its character, this car wouldn’t have the same appeal without the design

[@jdmguy44]

A Type R Honda should look exactly like this. Big spoilers skirts and exhausts. If the looks are not for you look elsewhere....

[@paladin3116]

It’s because it’s marketed to the ricer young adults who are buying their first new car that can’t afford a sports car right away

[@jdmguy44]

@@paladin3116 LOL Your comment must be very America centric. At just over £40k in the UK its way out of reach as a 'first car' for 'kids'. Nor would they be able to insure it!

[@paladin3116]

@@jdmguy44 yeah, any model of civics and accords are starter cars in the US. Theres a decent amount of them at my college

[@vkoptchev]

Dude, I'd love to get a vacuum cleaner that sounds like that Type-R. Also sunroof is not unsprung weight. Unsprung is suspension and wheels.

[@heithwatkins]

The Civic Type R is still my favorite car in this segment. Excellent review as always brother. God bless you. 🎯🎯🎯

[@deanmarr785]

GTI the hot hatch king. Type R hot hatch king of the track. But do you really wanna be seen in the ugly type R?

[@entertained...]

i'm glad the ctr looks the way it does; you can spot one from a mile away and that's a good thing in a sea of sameness. glad the veloster n also stands out.

[@deanmarr785]

@@entertained... Only seen them from my rear view mirror

[@pilotvanquish3886]

Honda did wrong with the nonsense enhanced sound from the civic si... and why in the world did they have to add Honda sensing package, I thought this was their enthusiast car

[@opadilla123]

The add ons that arent needed in this car are poeple bitching abought it , so honda added it just like the volume button

[@genetung8590]

2019 best year

[@wrzl1675]

It’s a shame they didn’t fix that serious second gear issue.

[@yfryt69]

Not many youtubers even mention that this sport car can destroy its own gearbox just by normal driving thru overheating...

[@HiMyNameIsJonathan]

YFRYT what do you mean?

[@OscarBatucan]

Is that just an issue with the US model?

[@MrAuhue]

No im from germany and i have the gear grinding problem too from 1 to 2... and im drivin 20 years manual gerarboxes... its not me... its the gearbox/ clutch is to slow

[@jaygarcia6388]

Lol people just love to make up stuff about hondas? Destroying gearboxes daily driving lmao this car is MADE for daily driving in the most dangerous course in the world

[@billyhughes9776]

Man,..I wish the did a more subtly styled version of this -- it's just too over done for my taste.

[@msmoniz]

Agreed! At least offer a whale tail-less option. Considering that 95% of these cars will never see a track, no street driving will ever need that much down force!

[@joescivic]

There is another version with 19binch wheels, and small wing. And there are actually a lot of Type R owners on the track with theirs.

[@Xdev1lG00D]

in other markets, there’s the sportline type r. I wish they had it here

[@bfielder9097]

@@Xdev1lG00D It looks better for sure, but it's still ugly. The current Civic just isn't a good looking car.

[@TheFK8Life]

@@msmoniz lmfao The people who Honda aimed this car at will certainly make use of the wing on the street and add an even bigger wing This car makes 600hp easily, brembo makes a 6 piston setup for it and JRZ makes an amazing set of coilovers for it. Absolute beast of a plaform for those who will extract the most from the factory parts....car makes damn near 500hp on the stock turbo lol If you arent going to see the highside of 120+ on the street in this - just buy an Si and save yourself the money

[@yuker830]

We will apologize for the exhaust sound. There is a strict restriction on the exhaust sound by law. (under 92db at 3500rpm) So many OEM in Japan will set the exhaust sound around 83-86db at 3500rmp to pass the inspection test (every 2 years), and keep it under 90db even if the glass wool wears out over time. That is the reason for the exhaust sound being so crappy.

[@minivanmaster]

"Fake noise" shouldn't exist in a sporty car. I love the sound of my 2.0 turbo engine. (mine's a Ford). I prefer to drive with the windows down so I can actually hear it. And the exhaust is pretty cool on this car. They really shouldn't try so hard

[@estradadavid702]

The Fault in Our Cutie Marks you have FORScan which means you have fake noise too lol

[@Lumiobyte]

People complained, honda put noise, people complained still. Sometimes you just cant win

[@00_UU]

Honda keeps badly outdated infotainment systems in their cars. Big problem in current generation Civic is very low seats. When you are tall you almost feel like sitting on the ground. Dashboard is very high, you feel like sitting inside a bucket. Previous gen Civic was way more comfortable to sit in.

[@Jeff_Klein]

It’s preference. For me the lower the better. Bmw 3 series has it perfect. Old civics were too high.

[@smpro_]

Love your content Redline Reviews, you inspired me to start my own youtube channel. Thank you for motivation.

[@atheist4life229]

Over 2 years dailying my 2018, some of my complaints are the ride quality is great on smooth roads, but I live in PA, and more often than not, our roads are definitely not smooth. Also, build quality. I've gotten a number of rattles in the interior, and the exterior paint is VERY prone to chipping. Another thing about the power delivery - you want to keep the revs up on this thing because otherwise, at low revs, there's a bit of delay before the turbo boost actually built to rocket the car forward. Will say this though - an aftermarket exhaust (which I have on mine) helps with the car's fairly terrible stock exhaust note.

[@chrisrobles2012]

That turbo is too small to not be in boost. You may be able to tune it but expect to lose a lot of gas mileage getting into boost at lower rpm.

[@caglioso]

Ugh the thin paint kills me! I love my blue color but it chips at the drop of a hat!

[@ormand3000]

Ric3r

[@alexpeguero38]

I’ve owned 2 civics (13 Si, 17 1.5t manual) before owning an 18 wrx. They all had issues with paint chips

[@alexpeguero38]

Planet Earth when I drove it stock for 20,000 miles, I enjoyed/liked it. After I modified it and I’m at 27,000 miles, love it. Stock for stock, type R hands down is a hell of a car. But you rarely use 300+ whp as a daily, so it’s really up to your preference/needs when choosing the vehicle. Given my lifestyle, that is nothing special than being a regular person, I just wanted a daily capable of some fun pulls, use for occasional track days, awd, sun roof, heated front seats, reliable and the wrx was perfect for me. Plus there was no stupid mark up on price. Yes type r is track monster and capable daily, but I live in NYC, doubt it lll be capable of handling snow with all season tires. My wrx pulled through a driveway with an incline in 6+ inches of snow with all season tires when I was vacationing in lake placid in February.

[@frumpd63]

I think it's pretty crap that Honda didn't give us the option for the stealthy Euro wing or more practical smaller wheels. Alcantara touch points and black wheels are the worst industry trends.

[@aoclive6710]

New age Honda is shit

[@chakas880]

Am i the only one that loves the big wing ??? 🤣

[@NOORYOUNIS]

I love mine haha

[@scottbrawley407]

Another Honda Civic Type-R!

[@CrazyMammaJamma]

The list of things you want added or changed makes it sound like you want a $40,000+ Civic type R. As if the dealer mark-ups I've heard about aren't bad enough! If I could have it my way I'd be fine without a sunroof (for the exact reason Honda gave you), get rid of the amplified engine sound (I expect Hondas to have a subdued sound... like it's a ninja haha), I'd nix the fabric on the steering wheel, and the "nanny" systems would be axed.

[@darrelldeguzman]

A type r MSRP plus tax in cali will run you above 40. This is like when people all got excited for the model 3 Sr+ feeling it it's only 35 reading the website.... Nope... It's not just 35. Just like this car is not just an MSRP price (despite the markups). This car does have a price tag that can be expensive with fees and taxes and reg. Which is why I always thought of just getting a sport an then running a hondata....and then I drove the r and was like damn... Let me just throw myself in more debt... Stupid Honda driving experience... Trust me don't drive this car if your on the fence and don't want to throw away money.

[@tahjo7]

Wish the Black 2017 CTR was driven as comparison, as I saw that it had mods. Would've loved to have heard the aftermarket intake, which in itself enhances the driving experience tenfold, as the pronounced blow off sound is intoxicating. No need for fake, digital audio sounds...🤦‍♂️ What's the point of bringing older models (especially one with mods) as comparison, when you only did an exterior comparison. Opportunity missed.

[@ranthony2714]

Not a big fan of the spoiler, wish the sport line was sold in North America. Maybe the Next gen Acura Ilx will see a type s version with the same motor and this can be our more grown up version of the type r. One can only hope.

[@stevethomas760]

I agree, plus sport came with 19" wheels. A R for grown ups, at least this grown up

[@keyou1228]

Can the fake exhaust system be turned off?

[@theredline]

It can be put in a reduced setting when you have the car in comfort mode, but its never really turned off.

[@keyou1228]

Redline Reviews yeah saw that later in the video. I think it’s a shame you can’t customize it as some people would prefer quieter ride in a hot hatch

[@lastminutesolutions]

Looks like shit, makes mediocre sound, engine not high revving anymore.. But still my top choice for a weekend car.

[@charterd]

Everyone in the industry is liking civic si except this guy

[@TLEE1977]

Edit your comment....

[@artnirvana]

He has to understand that is an R car you won’t see full luxury on this bad boys.

[@joakimhjelm-svennesen8984]

I would’ve liked to see a more subtle looking CTR like the the Euro spec Sportline, go Stateside for those of us that would like a more mature looking car with a smaller spoiler and not that massive wing and a darker interior with black or grayish front seats without compromising the performance. Although granted maybe the CTR look more naked without that massive rear spoiler. I would like to see the two stand side by side before making a decision to which I actually like and maybe someday buy

[@romulas-cushmanproject3273]

I still would love it if they made this same platform but less boy racer, like maybe the next gen ILX’s type S version maybe I drove a type R when I worked at a Nissan, Kia, Honda Acura dealer and it was SOO GOOD but I think it’s SOO over started for me, I like my 04 TL 6spd and how fun it is but looks professional when it needs to be

[@matthewfuller1129]

Still too over-styled for this mid-40 year old dad, even though it is probably the best front-driver on sale at this time. Hate the alcantara steering wheel; should have stayed with leather. But hey - race car; excuse to buy driving gloves. I do have to give Honda credit for ditching the cross-drilled front rotors, but I question the switch to 2-piece rotors. It appears that the hats (or bells) are anodized aluminum, which generally does not react well to road salt for those of us in the Rust Belt. The floating rotors are great for track work though.

[@xFlared]

Don't be limited by what you think others think you should be. Life is too short to be living in a box.

[@vr6gls]

Admiral Ackbar It’s still a very ugly car. I’m in my early 30’s and wouldn’t want to be seen in one. 🤷‍♂️

[@2010ngojo]

Either you think the car looks bad, which is fine. Or care about what others think of you. Which sulcs for you, because it limits yourself. I don't give a damn why others think, so long as I enjoy driving the car.

[@shane864]

@@vr6gls I don't see it when I'm driving it and don't give a single f what you think about it, all I know is I'm driving the best dd ever built. It's a stupidly good car

[@vr6gls]

Shane Carr The benchmark of the hot hatch class is and has always been the Golf GTI. You seem like the type of person who buys a car based on lap times in a magazine. 🤣

[@jamiemillman]

Really dont like the fake exhaust noise I wish they'd just make a good sounding exhaust for the car even if it was an optional extra it would be worth it. I want to wind the window down and listen to the engine and exhaust roar away.

[@aceofspades6667]

Yeah pretty silly for Honda to not send over their new color for press reviews... Just like last year with that gray that was everywhere the blue should be on every YT channel as well. Maybe they sent it to Doug?

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Question: Why does every person who drives a Civic Si or Type-R, bounce the rev-limiter in first gear? It doesn’t make your car faster! Why why why????

[@FidelF]

Is not only them, I see a lot of people that own manual do that. Still don't know why...

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

I love this generation of Honda Civic. It has been around for half a decade and still considered to be top of the compact car class. i also love how even my old fashioned K20 still averages 34 MPG. Even the startup noise sounds cool lol. Very happy with my car.

[@stevethomas760]

With you on the steering wheel. Personally give me a leather wrap.

[@PiroFyre]

28:12 I just don't get it with the Golf R prestige. People put this car on par with the CTR but from going out to autox/HPDE events, their performance hasn't impressed me at all. The Golf GTI TCR is a faster car than the Golf R but yet, that car could barely keep up with a Hyundai i30N on track, let alone a CTR. I just have to ask WHY people put the Golf R in the same performance league as a CTR when it really isn't.

[@howlbridges3677]

Also totally different experience driving a Golf R and Type R. I test drove both before buying my Type R. Golf R is okay but doesnt feel that special or fun. The Type R actually has personality. I love this thing.

[@entertained...]

that interior bruh...ha ha, i agree with you; sure the golf r is great in a straight line and can be tuned aggressively too, but stock? no thanks; CTR all day every day.

[@RomaneMaticaliseGordon]

Only haters think this is an ugly car. Is it over styled? Yes, but weren’t all type r kinda crazy?

[@Pharaoh_The_Great]

If only it was a coupe with the hatch... everything is a sedan nowadays

[@jonthecowboy]

I'm about to go pickup my boost blue 2021. I do plan to daily it most days(I have a beater 91 accord for other times). I think the car looks awesome. Maybe that is me being a honda fanboy from birth, but I think the looks are crazy but so is the car. I'm excited for the practicality and the quick fun side of the car as well.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

three honda type r's featured in one video! where's yours Sofyan? 😂

[@omgitsme435]

All this extra crap but they couldn't upgrade the infotainment screen?

[@alexandrefauchon7755]

I prefer Aegean blue to boost blue

[@Agudar1]

That's why I dont buy Japanese. Their exhausts are just terrible. Even acura and lexus

[@Mohapi_Tau]

Which stock exhaust doesn't sound "terrible" in this segment, & dude have you ever heard the MK5 Supra sound?

[@RageForm]

I want one but dont know how to drive manual

[@iHadWaterForDinner]

you have a mangina

[@caglioso]

Def still the best hot hatch, and front license plates are still the worst.

[@bennyang8049]

Sofyan, did you encounter the 2nd gear grind and the 4th gear lockout owners from MY 2017, 2018 & 2019 complained to honda?

[@luiscruz-if1sg]

Now is a good time to buy a civic type R due to the pandemic that's going on in the world right now they're still 2019 sitting in a parking lot at dealerships for at lease more than 6 months

[@Agent77X]

Performance wise, great hot hatch. Looks wise, ugh, at the bottom!

[@stephenschan]

To appeal to Millennials, Honda made the Civic Type R’s look like full size Hot Wheels

[@StorytellingHeadshots]

Lol! True! ☝️

[@asifalimirza]

Forced induction is always going to sacrifice sound. If you want the cool engine sound, that's where NA engines shine

[@theredline]

Go drive the Veloster N or a Focus RS and you'll see how Honda could make this car sound even better.

[@asifalimirza]

@@theredline You are right there. I've never driven a Veloster N or a Focus RS, but both cars (from what I understand) sacrifice comfort, and I've heard from owners that at highway speeds they can be annoyingly loud. I drove my friends Type R in January, and I was surprised how comfortable and quiet it was (I drive an IS350), even road noise was to a minimum. I could definitely live with a Type R as a daily, I don't think I could live with a Veloster N or Focus RS once the novelty wears off...

[@pgehaanchoo4206]

I prefer this method of editing better it keeps you more drawn to the video throughout

[@deepncsu]

V detailed and informative review as always. One small correction, the shift knob is 90 grams heavier, not lighter. A properly weighted knob lends to that balanced and smooth shift feel.

[@liviocosta2781]

The best FK8 review I've seen on youtube. Very complete. Awesome

[@savancleveland7756]

"at 7 inches, it's starting to look a little bit small" HAHA sorry boys

[@RKO859]

Kinda disappointed they dont make it in Championship White

[@Breyeun]

They do. That’s the flagship color and most commonly purchased.

[@erickelly4107]

Heated seats and a sunroof? Nah Honda should continue leaving those type of gimmicks off the equipment list to keep cost down. AWD would just add A LOT of cost, weight and a loss of efficiency and Honda has obviously PROVEN that it can produce a FWD car that can easily outperform AWD performance cars.

[@MichaelFlare]

The "R" has lost so much meaning in modern day. It used to be: No power steering No sunroof No sound deadening No cruise control No AC No radio No power windows No power seats No air bags No collision bars No sensors. They should've called it the "Type X" or "Type L" for luxury or something. "R" makes no sense anymore.

[@theredline]

Michael Flare We live in the year 2020... Nobody will buy a car without the modern tech and convenience people demand and expect. It makes driving the car more pleasant and forgiving. A lot of performance cars show you can have both tech and a raw performance feel.

[@danielsongomes8367]

I added a K&N filter to my Type R and it really does boost up the sound of the engine and the blow off valve. Don't need much to make the car sound louder. If you want it even louder, just add an intake.

[@Hboogie182]

People who pay $38k for a Civic and then spending even more money just to make it sound good. Veloster N owners are laughing.

[@acezhou8]

H Boogie used car dealer and 17 car owner here will laughing at your veloster resale value

[@yoink7806]

also this generation civic offers blind spot monitoring all over the world it's like literally just not in America it's crazy

[@opadilla123]

Honda doesn't put a sounding exhuast because the trueth is these DI engines with the new manifolds that are one piece do not have a nice sound to them , you can here vids of diferent exhuast , its sounds awkward not like the old K20

[@res0zsfa]

Just got the 2020 model... upgraded from 07 g35 coupe with 260k miles. Love it so far.. but the only complaint I have is that the front grill is not mesh but just a flat black plastic piece. Just knit picking here

[@desmondobrien68]

Man i wouldn't lend my Type R to this dude the way he shifts gears! Car has rev match ffs

[@SaulRideEnduroMTB]

I just wish the Honda Civic type R had a normal duel exhaust or quad like the WRX and sound a little bit more aggressive to match the looks. Plus I think the duel or quad exhaust will settle down the looks of the type R. Because rn it looks a tad bit to much. But still a great car and I bet it perform well on the track.

[@numetal4058]

Why this guy keep asking for sunroof. It's a race car dude.

[@theredline]

Nu Metal It’s also going to be a daily driver for people who buy these things and some buyers want a sunroof. We have the same complaint on the Golf R.

[@tonychau1983]

F the extra weight

[@puravida5683]

And, don't forget to open a separate savings account for replacement of the wheels and tires. Wear and damage are serious concerns! Also, the spare tire is optional!!

[@laxislife143]

I think the r has aged great and looks amazing in 2020 I think they were ahead of their time with the styling. Yes it’s a bit gaudy but i think that’s where design is going on the car industry

[@deanmarr785]

No

[@swift3414]

@@deanmarr785 🤣

[@oldsklteg]

why would you want a sunroof on a type r?? this is why North America never get nice JDM cars..

[@erickelly4107]

I think I'll be getting one of these next May / June to replaced my 2018' VW GTI Autobahn. This Type R I'm sure will be a blast to own.

[@Tjtjboy]

I would buy it for sure if it was a 5 seater.

[@ntxhuavlis6757]

I love the power, seat, room, quietness. I prefer the quietness then noise. I am very surprise how well takes the bumps with such low profile tires. I just wish the tires have more rubber for protection of the rims. I wonder if I can disable the exhaust sound though the speakers?

[@mze7101]

Please stop bashing on Si. Yes, we now have a much faster type r. Yes, si has no vtec. But its the fastest, most efficient and best handling si ever made. No need to hit 6000rpm to get it moving.

[@andrefrbk]

I dont understand why the type R's sound so horrible, tons of 4 bangers coming out with some nice sounds. BMW/MINI for example the 3 series sound great. When you hear cars like the Veloster N, BRZ with aftermarket, makes me think Honda is just focusing on efficiency.

[@tonyren.tr5]

Sofyan, our canadian Type R actually has the lane watch camera for even the pre refreshed model, as well as standard wireless charging. But blind spot monitoring would be nice.

[@Xdev1lG00D]

Lol you said Brembo wheel . You mean BBS wheels

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

He’s pretty sloppy sometimes.

[@FPS-Drew]

Make it a 2 door hatch, under 2800 lb, and keep the 300 hp. Then I'll buy one. Oh and if you play engine/exhaust noise through the speakers you kiss my ass.

[@DarrenButzTV]

Just an FYI, the Waze issue is NOT the car's fault. It was a Waze bug affecting tons of people in tons of different cars. An update has fixed this now.

[@FidAmic]

Please upgrade your production to 4k, it'd look so much better 🙂

[@georgefeliz7875]

If you really want the best. Honda is the way to go!

[@fcg243]

What about Custom Drive modes?Something I didn’t like about my 2019, I wanted +R Mode acceleration with Comfort mode suspension for highway driving. I just hated the soft acceleration with comfort mode with no way to get around it. I also hated the insane brake dust and clunky shifting, hopefully they addressed all of that now.

[@Scypher0th]

ehhhhhh that is highly debatable.....as most ppl say the focus st or equivalent is...personally i would take the focus just because AWD. that n i dont really like how busy the civic is....too much going on the front end and rear end.

[@joethebet7177]

heated seats?

[@yoink7806]

just realized that the Type R has an electronic e-brake... surprised to say the least

[@ardijanuar2036]

Because the normal civic its based on has them.

[@iggymoyanojr7145]

No it's not!. The hot hatch King is the Audi RS3 Sportback; That's the real hot hatch King! 😈👍

[@intrinsicimagery]

When will they do a wing delete?

[@entertained...]

but why? the giant wing is actually functional.

[@thenoblez7749]

For U.S. models there will be no wing delete. Euro models there will be a model with the wing delete for sure

[@thenoblez7749]

JJ Westgate sorry not sing delete but with a smaller wing

[@TheStuffle69]

If you don't like the wing take i t off !!

[@cybercityoedo808]

The wing makes this car dude!

[@MrAuhue]

Im happy own a old 2019 model. Wtf... is this facelift... A loud peep on rev match??? Wtf! Haha... im so happy the old model dont have this crapp... Peep hahaha

[@cybercityoedo808]

Me too plus I don't want that Honda sense stuff.

[@MrAuhue]

@@cybercityoedo808 the old non facelift in europe have sense since first relase. Its the same as the facelift sense... no benefit for me... but sense is very helpfull... its cool. Like tesla... you have jzst put your finger on the sterling whel.. the car will drive by its self