Things I hate (and love) about my Honda Civic Type R | Top10s

Over the course of these videos the Honda Civic Type R has been our trusted companion, and as such we’ve put it to the test in all manner of strange experiments! We’ve tested its speed, comfort, reliability, and most importantly, boot capacity, so I feel well equipped to give you the low down on all the things that really grinds (and oils) my gears about this car!
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[@theinsideguy4076]

I remember watching this video last year when I was obsessed with buying one. I've now been a proud owner of this car for nearly a year now and I absolutely love it!

[@JeanV1986]

There is just one thing I hate about the Civic Type R: I don't have one.

[@TuanLe-sv4fc]

True

[@VictorGabrielRS]

I don't have too 😭

[@haiderrizvi614]

Just bought one in 2021

[@statementleaver8095]

Just got hold of a 2017 final edition 👍

[@campanmarius5241]

This review is on the next level of fun.

[@Maurice_Moss]

so let's forget about the weird s&m bit at the start

[@livc444111]

The funniest CarWow video to be fair 😅 The crappy horn sound is because of Japanese noise regulations

[@carwow]

Good knowledge, thanks! Glad you liked it

[@lucky889s9]

But this isn't for JDM. So why they follow that rule in Swindon? Even only 750 were imported into Japan, then importer can modify the horns

[@The369Souljaman]

I'm glad he gave it a hug at the end, u can tell he really loves this car. Me and him both

[@philipscott1128]

6:42 Is that rice?

[@AdamLeask]

Pretty sure that was the "easter egg" in this video.

[@emjayay]

You're right! Good call - I missed it. Thanks.

[@AlienNinjaPuppy]

Philip Scott lmao. no. if this is rice than i can name other cars that are not japanese rice too

[@philipscott1128]

AlienNinjaPuppy No, there's actual physical rice in the boot at 6:42

[@kendelion]

actually ive been seeing lots of rice in cars here! Literal fucking rice at the trunk! I work in a car disassembling company btw

[@rootsmanuva82]

The rice in the boot when he lifted up the false floor was absolutely priceless!!!! Lol.

[@d0718]

You shouldn't use teeth when opening a condom, Mat! Might end up with tiny Mat-gearknobs running around

[@carwow]

Apparently that's how Asimo was conceived

[@d0718]

carwow oh god

[@SimonJArthur]

I test drove the Type-R and I have to say that I loved the engine note. It has a nice growl to it and then those awesome turbo sounds makes shifting gears epic!

[@carwow]

It made us feel like BTCC drivers. That's a good thing we think.

[@manciuis]

This is the best review so far, entertaining and informative at the same time, good job carwow.

[@Zerofightervi]

How can people not like Turbo sounds & all that it brings with it?

[@TassieLorenzo]

Because lots of revs and instant throttle response is more fun than a turbo. It depends, but for the most part turbo four cylinders are biased to low to mid-range torque and most of them fall flat at high rpm, whereas in my opinion the higher the revs, the harder is should go... more natural. :)

[@Zerofightervi]

I beg to differ, on boost performance & those dump valve & wastegate sounds are pure motorsport theatre. Also you can get revs galore with the right kind of tuning. There is no way the VTEC of old could compete with the the current turbocharged competition, never mind pass emission tests.

[@kristiaan1]

I can understand that, but don't tell me having about double the torque of a naturally aspirated engine under your right foot, even with slight delay, isn't intoxicating. otherwise nobody would buy an Evo or a WRX STi. If you're in a proper gear you can absolutely FLY and it makes funny noises on lift-off.

[@TassieLorenzo]

Re: Kristian Kopacik.. STis and Evos just aren't as fun as you might think (you can't go flat out everywhere on the road in them, it's excessive and there is no incentive to). Lots of people go from Evos and WRX/STis to Honda Type Rs, S2000s and Toyota 86s (or from Type Rs to STis and back to Type Rs). The whooshy turbo noises are nice, but after 5 minutes driving you don't even notice them anymore, so that's not a big game changer IMO. It's a question of quality vs quantity. You're going flat out every drive in a lower powered car and it's more fun.

[@arashk1849]

Zerofightervi i personality want the loud exhaust of non-turbo cars when i put my foot on the pedal but i prefer the turbo sound psssssss when i take it off

[@m2db772]

Carwow happy 2017 cant wait for this years reviews that are to come !

[@Kaisuke971]

Lmao you killed me with the Mike Tyson

[@DamianSupra]

Honda has always made the best shifters, the best fwd track suited cars and pity that the new age requries turbos cause the vtec would've been the most exciting engine in its class. FACTS

[@niksarass]

Iceman7 Megane RS

[@Neuroguitarist]

Mat, you nailed it! Perfect review!

[@Cameronvial]

I adore this car . It is the best Japanese hot hatch you can possibly get.

[@SparksLegend]

Love my Civic Type R, so I know exactly what you talking about mate. Also, the random waves and thumbs up you get from strangers as you drive along the freeway is a nice touch

[@pjmaginn]

I will have this car by springtime thanks for the review it was informative + entertaining

[@roblombardi7099]

Really good video, always entertaining and amusing.

[@MrFdfdffdf]

Wasn't on this channel for a while. Forgot how entertaining it is. Keep up the good work :)

[@derekfinnegan734]

Really enjoying the vlogs. They are great fun.

[@TomaszSkwarek83]

that was awesome !! keep up the good work! !

[@antonwullum1171]

mat you are so funny and i really like to seen your videos well keep going the go work

[@taggerung890]

Love the review and love the car! thanks!

[@QuranFinder]

The horn!!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@anderskaljas7830]

The lengths you go to to prove a point, truly exemplary :D

[@meryuk]

Thanks very much, Mat! A joy to watch

[@TheJoeMB]

I'd seriously consider this. To drive, even Pistonheads placed it ahead of the Focus RS for fun. Then because it's a Honda, it will not go wrong. And i love it's insane and crazy looks. Plus the insane engineering behind the scenes.

[@carwow]

You're spot on. People who haven't driven it will say FWD = understeer = boring. We've had a lot more fun in this on track than some supposedly driftier cars. But the Type R is a proper laugh

[@TheJoeMB]

Awesome!

[@galaxy5801]

My realistic dream car 😍

[@RaymondLo84]

4:30 LOL that explained all Honda sounds so far :D also the fart can noise?:D

[@rarindam]

Both the car and your review brought smiles...

[@matthew5364]

Great humor here 😂good review

[@rocketman4315]

Haha that mimicked turbo sound killed me! :D

[@B58J]

Him hitting himself is really disturbing

[@galaxy5801]

RB26 But funny 😂

[@jcse16]

I thought I was the only one who uses their car to grate cheese!

[@carwow]

Have you got a Nissan Brie-TR? Or a Hyundai Parmesanta Fe?

[@dontmindme4466]

@@carwow oh. my. gosh. never have I EVER seen these extraordinary play on words! Marvelous.

[@UTubeSL]

Really didn't expect to laugh at the horn.... but that is classic!

[@sensiblezoomer]

You have properly good cars! 911 and a Type R! Not to mention the fact these videos are so brilliant, and funny and amazing!

[@BelmsterBoy]

All that rice in the boot at 6:42 - a nod to the civics predecessors

[@Zero_Ninety]

And also the rear wing..

[@alirzauslu07]

Zero Ninety Im not a honda guy and I love a wingles clean car but that wing is really functional in high speeds and track use

[@M0N33R]

LMAO Matt! Great acting and comparisons :D keep it up!

[@menger88p]

I wish i had that much experience with condoms. Anyway great review.

[@rainsmith92]

Owned mine for 5 months now. Agree with everything except the turbo noises, I love hearing it spool and blow off! You're especially right about the scuffing the rims too, mine are a right mess! Also the turning radius absolutely sucks, it's hard to drive in multi story car parks. But apart from that, incredible car I'll be happy to own for the next 10 years!

[@jimded]

the most funny review ever, he is one of the few presenters who he is getting better n better by time greetings from Greece

[@carwow]

Thanks! Greetings from London

[@MegaTechGuy]

"Top 10 thing you like about Type R" Time for the adidas top! haha

[@AlfaAddict]

Got to be the only car video ever with reference to Opus Dei. Great!

[@chelseafc8126]

9:57 I knew he'd run back to it xD

[@sachinthnandabal6503]

this guy should be on top gear

[@kobrien4121]

Sachinth Nair Matt, Chris and this guy. Rory could have his job then.

[@endoneezer]

i never will be able to look at a type r gear stick normally ever again

[@pUgeciPe]

tracksuit... nicely done Matt

[@TheJoeMB]

I LOLed when he took the condom out.

[@carwow]

That's what she said?

[@_mikyoner_7234]

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[@AmamMcMam]

4:40 SHOTS FIRED TO THE RICER OMG NOT THE STEEL CHAIR!

[@iot1452]

Loved the JC bit. 😂

[@skyboy123454321]

Those seats looks gorgeous

[@Beyonder1987]

Yo Matt, i think i saw u in my local brothels. I think u took the dungeon service. Miss Bella is supposed to be very mean, ive been told.

[@carwow]

So *that's* what that was on his expenses form

[@martinallenuk]

Never again attempt humour

[@ernodios]

Seriously, the horn is VERY important. It definitely should be a MUST in every car review

[@DanTTUDOR]

these are quite special reasons for loving and hating a car. Good job!

[@dylanw9412]

Still waiting for the Honda Odyssey Type R.

[@mimicka9034]

That would be so wild

[@bou212]

plz do more videos like this.

[@ArnoldsKtm]

Ahh, the old one looks so weird looking back at this. The front hood is so... straight slope like and it's overall not as aggressive as the new one.

[@ahlapski]

Hey, Mat, what is your next long term car then ??

[@InteriorDesignAnderson]

The Golf R is the one I'd go for or an Audi S3

[@giroud9977]

David Anderson focus RS beats them all

[@p1eased0nteatme]

Giroud And he'd probably still go for the Golf or Audi.

[@AlienNinjaPuppy]

David Anderson if there was a s3 hatch in usa, i would get it. golf r is nice but doesnt look different from regular golf. the type r in usa will be a hatch, and stand out. too bad it wont be awd. so hard to choose lol.

[@taufiqsuhamin3220]

+david anderson they r just so unreliable

[@apex9525]

jamiecivic until the first corner when your rs3 plows off the road with understeer

[@kalan91]

The infotainment system is actually amazing. It's based on Android and in fact you can install ANY Android app on it (after some digging). It's the only car with in fact limitless possibilities on multimedia system.

[@carwow]

Yeah… but it's still awful. We'd rather have something that works when we want to drive and listen to music than play Candy Crush in traffic. Soz.

[@richardfellows8525]

How do you install any app on it?!

[@MCSMIK]

I have a normal 1.6 civic and it's great. And comes with a parcel shelf. Same problem in the wet funnily enough and it's not as powerful as R

[@stephanieboyce1678]

Decat the beast to give it that Ep3 exhaust sound please!

[@MrPoppyplants]

Tracksuit on mention of trackday LOL!

[@andersbisgaard1943]

Love the test.. your right in some comments ;) You love it :)

[@tblsg7435]

😂😂😂😂the horn sounds like my brothers transport car😂😂😂

[@clivesmith211]

very funny review!

[@robwightman6357]

Jonny on the gearstick 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@roadreg1820]

Did Matt just put a condom on the Type R's Gear Knob, or did I imagine that? Bloody hilarious!

[@henryM22x]

Type R to Rs4 avant. Well done💪

[@cikopelo9186]

Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X is my absolute Dream Car. Civic Type R is nice too👍

[@baileypate9460]

Such a nice car I have always liked them

[@scaredypicker]

It just looks far better than the Focus or the Golf as well. Absolutely love the look of this car...

[@Monkiimagic]

Why haven't you updated the Infotainment system? It'a really easy to do and massively improves the GUI and it's usability.... First thing I did in my CR-V.

[@martinallenuk]

Nice attempt to relate to a completely different car.

[@toyota420xp]

the sat nav is crazy easy to use

[@yakyoutuby]

Hooked on Civic, hardly surprising :)

[@onesandzeroes]

This car is epic, despite any shortcomings

[@euroschlucker]

how comfortable is this car on long jorneys (on the highway)?

[@bongofury3176]

been taking my EP3 out for the fun of it for the last 15 years...

[@AmanJandu]

ive changed the horns on my Type R 😂

[@TheBaldMiddleAgedMetalHead]

I love mine, the only issues i'd say are the front tyre wear is unreal, and the +R mode is way too stiff. Other than that it's epic.

[@A4ANT]

James Healey these are the only things that put me off getting one in the future.. and the fact that it's a 4 seater...

[@carwow]

We got through a set of fronts in 4500 miles, but some of that was down to the carwow olym… summer games.

[@TheBaldMiddleAgedMetalHead]

Did you find the Michelin Cup 2 tyres lasted longer?

[@person2186]

James Healey yes Im on cup2 they last more. conti6 or 4s are way too soft tyres for the grip this car generates in the front. and grip=wear

[@wimctrfk2]

Lovely car, i own mine now for 2 years and it's the best decission i ever made. I do agree with most of these statements haha.

[@automotivemaster1972]

I wonder if this FK2 Civic Type R compare to the last Japanese Domestic Market Civic Type R FD2. Which one that you guys prefer?

[@rolieg81]

omg that condom "gag" was a riot

[@ldv-washwoodheathconvoy-ma6280]

7:42 that nylon hair ting ay de gills fi de breathable west country motor engine type ohhh rrr.

[@redriver15262]

it looks like a prius thats been to the "Ebay modifications" section alot

[@fastlane2914]

I still love this car even though it’s getting a bit old.

[@tiagobernardo6807]

this type R looks like a minivan, but it looks so much better and cooler than the current one

[@andreasmoller9798]

I bought the fk2 type r Today and its amazing

[@TheDiger32]

I have the same car, same color and I love my Honda

[@ldv-washwoodheathconvoy-ma6280]

7:45 boii you know that's permenant right.😂

[@JoeBlo2]

I like your reviewing style. Please don't ruin it with unnecessary crassness.

[@kchabangu]

Who knows the song that is playing at the beginning and end of the video? it keeps playing through the video but it's too short for Shazam to pick it up. Thanks

[@hondacivicfk2typer135]

Look, I would like you to make a comparison with Honda type R fk2 and type R fk8 🤔?

[@fix-and-drive-diy-repairs]

05:54 that cough means "ford focus RS"

[@kgothatjomagolego2617]

Hahahahaha that condom gag was A1!!!

[@themrmarkprior]

Fond memories of those wheels. They look gorgeous but made of super soft cheese.

[@Josh-nr6pl]

Hi Matt, I have had my type r now for 3 months in gun metal grey and love it. what type of fuel did you put in it?

[@p1eased0nteatme]

Josh Horrill I'm guessing 97, turbo engines like these tend to need higher octane fuels to show full potential

[@Josh-nr6pl]

Cheers, I think it's hard though to notice any real difference

[@carwow]

Petrol (mostly). Usually 95 with 97 for special treats.

[@Josh-nr6pl]

carwow Hi, do you notice any less performance with 95? or impact??

[@nikosgroumpas5725]

Why didn't you go with the focus rs?