We can't stop driving the 2021 Honda Civic Type R (Limited Edition) - Two Topher Takes

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In this video Substitute Topher gets his first drive behind the wheel of a Honda Civic Type R, you see my face once or twice, we discuss.
MSRP: From $43,995
Warranty: 3 yr/36,000 mi basic, 5 yr/60,000 mi powertrain
Horsepower: 306 hp
Curb weight: 3,071 lbs
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
MPG: 22 city / 28 highway
Transmission: 6-speed manual
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[@vangrabner7826]

The substitute Topher is definitely a clone of the real Topher.

[@jackmcinnis4510]

Your pfp is god tier btw

[@vanopaniashvili]

Seeing Topher's appearance for the first time, that's what i imagined he looked like... It matches with his voice!

[@jesusb9562]

Yeah he doesn't show his face often but he has appeared in previous videos

[@user-yy4ux9zf4r]

Ikr me as well

[@GamingRobot13]

Right? He’s like the first person I’ve seen where the face matches the voice lol usually it’s a shocker

[@anonynony4410]

This is kinda like when you play a video game and you get a glimpse of the player character for the first time in a mirror.

[@SidersRemixed]

I watch Topher's videos to help me sleep. It's like falling asleep in your parent's car during a long drive home vibes.

[@joelcampos8795]

Me too! They're very soothing lol

[@miyukishirogane-zr2so]

same …. it’s awesome!

[@curtfox91]

Lamo bro i did this this Morning i fell right to sleep to

[@blkpearl4754]

And i can't stop watching all the honda civic type r pov's

[@AJd1996]

I own one, and I still watch POVs lol

[@dre32pitt]

@@AJd1996 Same, lol.

[@Mekaeshi]

Yes and we can't stop and we won't stop.

[@christaylor5154]

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[@blkpearl4754]

@@AJd1996 glad to know wish i can own one some day ;)

[@EctoPlasmic]

2021 CTR with TWIN Tophers.

[@jakesmith233]

Lmao 🤣

[@mpa1931]

Even after 4+ years this car is still one of the best in the market. The new gen Type R has a very tough act to follow.

[@shinybaldy]

Great car and love the POV drive. I may be the only one - but it is also kind of a reminder why something like the underpowered older Miata or something small and cheap like a Honda Fit can be so much more fun than... a track machine. You simply can't push the track machine in daily driving without ending up in the slammer.

[@GregsTurtleHaven]

Love my fit and it’s practicality, and if I push it, it responds ready for whatever I put it into. The pedals also are much better for heel toe than my previous VW’s.

[@GiantDefy777]

You're definitely not the only one! I feel the exact same way about my '11 Mazda3 (non-speed, and the 2.0 MZR engine from before SkyActiv was a thing). It's a blast rowing through the gears, then you look down and see you're going... 40 lol. Very approachable fun.

[@timw2083]

The more Type R videos that I watch, the more I like it. Topher looks exactly as I expected

[@zienbryers5736]

Outstanding video you guys, the Type R is my dream car so this was wonderful to watch, keep up the good content.

[@startrader9503]

Should be more ride along videos like this, keep killing it Topher your stuff never gets old for me!

[@thegreatgabe5980]

I watched one of your reviews on the type r and now I own one! Your video helped me in my decision making lol!

[@DekiaryCarter]

Yes!! Keep this format up with both of you. He is so much like you lol

[@navidn7633]

Nice to see that face bruh. Love ya channel🙏🏻

[@TTGamingTrinh]

This is like tophception here. So weird 😂

[@meryuk]

It's ok. But the real Topher is the reason why I watch the channel. 🤷🏾💯

[@sidz0001]

nothing can substitute thetopher's amazing drives

[@markdean3217]

Two very classyKZbin testers, love both channels, and great you are testing my favourite car, keep up the good work guys 👍🏻😊

[@JustinLee993]

who is this sub topher?

[@RealNaomiMizushima]

The Type R Is A Very Fun Hatchback Since With Those HP is very Fun To Drive That Car on a manual Transmission

[@adamblomberg]

can't get enough of this car!

[@tr1ckster726]

Omg I'm finally picking my type R up tomorrow! I can't freakin wait. 2019 in Black with 11K miles 😍

[@thehondafoo]

Recently picked a 2019 white Type R with only 190 miles!

[@mosasa1307]

goodluck, inshallah its good.

[@NorthernLaw_]

Just here waiting for the next generation Type-R, reveal should be very soon, before the summer for sure

[@collinherold8047]

And i get to daily my type R. Truly blessed 🙌

[@JamieToddBand]

Made for the M5/275/696 ramps, maybe next time...such a tame drive. 19" BBS on the LE? Always great to watch a Type R drive, thanks. (20,000 miles on my 2019 , loving every mile).

[@DefineScrib]

Only real ones know topher did his face reveal years ago😏

[@Exoracing]

These look beautiful in yellow!

[@JustHavingFun_]

Thanks to your recent videos, my wife and I are new owners of a LX 570 and a Type R. You definitely helped make our decision a lot easier. Keep up the great reviews!!

[@TheTopher]

Awesome, that’s a great garage!

[@jameswillard1]

Surprised about the rattles, I drove one of these a few years ago when it already had several thousand miles and it was granite solid which really shocked me because of it being a 5 door hatchback body structure. It honestly felt about on par with rigidity of the Cayman GT4 I had at the time, which impressed the hell out of me

[@TheFK8Life]

The LE has sound deadening material removed and allows for more road noise/cabin noise Chassis is stiff - panels are soft/flexible My dash wobbles now that i run upgraded engine mounts - car is a blast Have my eye on a GT4 RS but not at 80k over msrp lol

[@fxxk3664]

Shift up and down on a windy back road .. steering hard and fun.

[@theejoeylee]

I'm over 40 & my 8th gen auto isnt cutting it. If I bought DOGE last year, I would have one.. & a Ridgeline for winter, and a Lake house in the northwoods!

[@tavo.simracing]

thanks to these vids, i might be buying one later this month lol

[@Bwillev]

Looking over and seeing the real Topher but also hearing the off-brand Topher is making my mind go wild.

[@DSeN7]

First time seeing the Topher and like Damn, he handsome.

[@rockpakistanigamer]

Hey Topher i am a big fan of your channel from karachi pakistan you are doing awesome

[@z3yr0xsyn1x7]

saw the mach 1 review yesterday didn't know you had a twin

[@TommyAngelo1337]

That looks beautiful in purple😉

[@Freclair]

Thanks for reminding me that just as I started working to be able to afford a civic type R, it went out of production early...

[@bustysubwaysandy9644]

i’m pretty sure there’s gonna be an 11th gen type r that will be announced with or after the 11th gen si is announced

[@RickyJnum1FAN]

Or I can sell you mine in a year when you’ve saved up a good amount of money 😉

[@RaY_77W]

Might as well buy one

[@valterreboredo]

Amazing car! 👌💙

[@TheFK8Life]

The 20s were a design choice for scrub radius (eliminating torque steer) and steering response at high speeds/ring times I bought insurance on wheels and tires for my R - already replaced 2 tires and about to get a new wheel (slight bend on outer lip from massive pothole) Bought 18x9.5 +45 offset for daily use - 18lb wheel chops alot of rotational mass off car. gonna run 275s on them For track use alot of guys are running 18x10 and 305s upfront 275s in the rear

[@jaboticaba4005]

Honda for Life ❤❤❤❤👏🏽👏🏽

[@1bojanbojan]

Volume is a bit off. Love the video amazing

[@jadendaniel2379]

resale value on these are crazy

[@frumpd63]

Next version will be epic, though hope they ditch alcantara wheel.

[@timhean]

Oh wow Topher’s face

[@Iamvictor_fk8]

Where does he have the GoPro mounted ? Lol Man’s got like the perfect POV angle !

[@ajunta2270]

Love the 10th gen Civic.

[@tapouttwinz4988]

The Topher (The king of car reviews) looking like a million bucks. They should use his voice for navigations

[@ZX6R1449_]

I finally seen topher face reveal😮

[@aceofspades6667]

The CTR is such a wonderful driving experience. Too bad that when I step out the styling makes me vomit. I wish they could take this exact vehicle and make it's styling suitable for an adult.

[@mskiller]

Did you not get to drive the IS500? Was really hoping for your impressions.. :(

[@lowliifer]

AAAA I've promised myself by next year I'll own some form of FK8.

[@Hat65]

I want one!

[@youtoobe169]

2:15 Wow, can't believe that Honda still hasn't figured out how to make a 6 speed. This 1-2 gear grinding issue dates back to the 2006 Si.

[@fhowland]

Yep my 08 SI does it if I’m not careful into third

[@jaydenwhatswong]

Dates back to the 2002 RSX Type S too lol. They can’t make a good synchro sadly

[@TheFK8Life]

Its not the trans its the clutch delay valve Any Honda guy worth his salt deletes it, adjusts the clutch throw and never has an issue again lol

[@ram00sa00]

out of all cars u drove, which one would you daily and which you would drive to a canyon road and have fun ?

[@bkhavityoway23]

I have '21 Accord with 17" wheels. Thinking about upgrading to the 19" cus they look amazing, but will I notice a difference in comfort/bumps??

[@jonchapman8344]

Own a 21 sgp type r. Best drivers car

[@miguelpatino1443]

I know they're complete different cars but how does it compare to the new supra? Love to see old cars coming back .

[@MissingLinkGTRS]

I love the Civic Type-R and weirdly enough have been cross shopping trying to figure out if I should buy it, an STi or a GS350 F-sport/ GSF

[@jrizzyjoe]

I have a fbo e85 built suspension 17 Si sedan and I’m ditching it for a Lexus ISF.

[@jrizzyjoe]

I also have an 04 rsx type s that is my manual monster. K24 turbo baby.

[@KronosX3T]

I'm torn between a Type R and an Elantra N (when it comes out). Really looking forward to seeing the new CTR on this channel and the Elantra N.

[@jacobdicicco2044]

Elantra n will be cheaper and imo is much better looking so that would be my choice

[@OrionMcFozzle]

10th gen CTR vs Elantra N, I'd probably go Elantra, at least for my one daily driver. More easily accessible fun on the street, and much more optioned out. I'd wait until they show specs off for the 11th gen CTR before I would make a decision though.

[@entertained...]

pre-pandemic, i had seen some CTRs in my area for near msrp; if i could still find one at that price, i'd get one in a heartbeat. well, that and if i didn't live in a city with such terrible roads. the n is a great value, but if you actually want to track or push your car to the limits, it's not even remotely close to what the CTR can do. short version: the n is a great car, but the CTR is special.

[@TheFK8Life]

Elantra is a joke Theres a reason a 2001 Integra R just sold for over 100k The Civic R will hold its value as an icon and have the potential the Elantra could only dream of

[@haileygg6]

Face Reveal 🔥

[@WhatsThePoint01]

Ayyyyeeeee 🤙

[@sertyuhg]

Is that a speedmaster pro on your co-pilot wrist?

[@Blazerghost]

I can’t believe people complain about the RS being stiff. Why don’t you just drive a Buick lesabre then.

[@eddieh9857]

i dont think there is any big differences in performace other then weigh reduction and just the color lol

[@SilverScarletSpider]

TheTopher should buy a Honda Civic Type R 😂🙏😭

[@vryecvw4112]

Will you review the 2022 Toyota Tundra when it comes out?

[@TheTopher]

Just had a kid so I’m sending Charlie to the first drive in a couple weeks! I will get another chance to do my own review here soon too.

[@hamkhat]

You should probably use the middle pedal to stop driving. Just a hint

[@MrTLX]

Who’s that guy in the passenger he sounds just like topher

[@macula_]

Name your band... The Tophers

[@nozzerjuice]

I rented a type R on Turo and now I want a type R!

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Godspeed 🙏🔥

[@user-vp8gh2wm4j]

type rはハンドリングが素晴らしいです

[@ericiidx]

That knob is BRUTAL in the heat! It looks to be the same gig they've been putting in Type Rs for the past decade or so. I bought a pair of wool gloves (that I would never need where I live) to put one on top of the knob if I had to park in the sun all day.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Just replace the shift knob with a plastic one 😂

[@Kingjay814]

Why I can't drive a Civic Type-R Limited: insane dealer mark ups that are STILL happening.

[@TheTopher]

That's been the worst part about this car by far.

[@Nnexxxx]

@@TheTopher Remarkable 🤔

[@ImpactIke916]

At this point, you should buy one.

[@jasondelarosa5457]

I think this is one of those cars that add engine car noise through the speakers.

[@absenthurdle5666]

My 21 pilots dashboard also rattle’s/clicks soooo I know exactly where it is

[@OVMAYOR]

When is he gonna drive the thing. Let me get behind the wheel. I have 3 1972 Datsun 510s. Promise you wouldn't fall asleep.

[@larrylampshade1734]

Holy shit man you look just like Ben McCleod from All them Witches

[@MigzAztig21]

There are 2 tophers?

[@thugis07]

i like u guys both but substitute topher voice is jus more pleasing and jus make the channel. idk but i can hear his voice n be this topher.

[@tomowens7499]

i always think that car looks like a basketball sneaker

[@RoadRunneR69]

Is your description still up to date? Are you still using a GoPro Hero 8?

[@kermit1]

It freaked me out watching you talk on camera

[@TheTopher]

I grew a face specifically for this video!

[@vq37zu]

now get Mark from SG and it'll be The Topher Triplets

[@RealNameNeverUsed]

Who is this Mark?

[@mightbesherwood1313]

Never liked the looks, but would give up all sense of financial well being if the next Integra had this engine.

[@93455Driver]

Great chat, more Two Topher videos please. Please do get an extra microphone 🎙 though!

[@TheTopher]

Yeah that’s a good point, wasn’t sure what to do to retain binaural audio for the videos but I should mic him up with something

[@93455Driver]

@@TheTopher Could definitely hear the conversation but had to turn up the volume a little. This made for some loud ads! A first world issue for sure. It was great to hear the back and forth views. Here we are in 2021 with some of the most amazing materials science ever, you would think there is a way to have a metal like shifter that does not burn your hand :). That said, do not annoy Honda too much, they will threaten to fit a CVT.

[@souledoutlife9024]

If eggs in one basket was a thing

[@timhean]

Also, bad substitute Topher, doesn’t use turn signals

[@luizm]

The super bee

[@poolplexer]

I got a 2019 model. So thankful i didn't receive the 2020 plus steering wheel. Seems like a downgrade! Anyone who claims its better than the original leather wrap is fooling them selves!

[@JacesOwnWorld]

Great car, but I just appreciate RWD more. Even if the CTR is faster around a track, let’s be honest and realistic guys. Nobody here is driving a CTR as fast as it’s track numbers that were produced by professional drivers, of which they made many many attempts to get those numbers. So for everyday Joe Schmo car enthusiasts like you and me, realistically, you’re not going to be pulling away from other Joe Schmo enthusiasts in their non-CTR cars. Since this a fact, RWD is just funner. Getting sideways at slow speeds is super fun. You can’t do that in the CTR or any other FWD car. You would have to be going pretty quick to even enjoy the CTR’s handling capabilities to say it’s “so much funner” than any other FWD hatch, of which is only really done 5-10% of the owners time driving it. So to me, I’m getting RWD, especially when this CTR is over $45k!!

[@fhowland]

As an SI and an S2000 owner, I agree.

[@robz1471]

You sound just like CM PUNK

[@averagebro413]

This is one of my dream car and i don't even like FWDs

[@davidbillingslea2720]

Hope you get one bro 🤘🏾:)

[@averagebro413]

@@davidbillingslea2720 thanks man

[@Nnexxxx]

My brain hurts right now.. Clones?

[@FranzSarmiento17]

Title should be "FACE REVEAL"

[@dremarcos]

👀 👌🏾👏🏾

[@dogchainsaw3923]

I don’t like how they added red accents in the interior like that. Seems so out of place and something a teenager would do with a autozone parts.

[@srinivasaniyer407]

I'm confused. Can someone tell me who the "other topher" is? His brother?

[@TheTopher]

We’ve known each other for a while through the local car scene, just a coincidence he also goes by Topher!

[@srinivasaniyer407]

@@TheTopher Gotchaa

[@josephmitchell5349]

Just buy one already bro 😭

[@TheTopher]

If I didn’t have the 850 R I’d have one.

[@josephmitchell5349]

@@TheTopher mannnnn, you got more videos with this thing! 🤣

[@averageguitarist3631]

If Gundam was a car...