8.8
2024 Honda Civic Type R review
Honda's hottest hatchback – the Civic Type R – is a weapon on track. We tried out the brand's technology designed to help you go faster.
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Scott Collie
2022 Honda Civic VTi-LX vs 2022 Honda Civic TYPE R Comparison
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2022 Honda Civic
VTi-LX
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2022 Honda Civic
TYPE R
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Honda Civic TYPE R
Based on the Honda Civic TYPE R
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
47L
296 km
47L
414 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$54,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Approachable on track
- Incredibly capable
- Wait lists are shrinking
Misses
- Only has four seats
- Expensive for a FWD hot hatch
- I'm still slow
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Approachable on track
- Incredibly capable
- Wait lists are shrinking
Misses
- Only has four seats
- Expensive for a FWD hot hatch
- I'm still slow
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$650)
- Premium Paint (+$650)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 | 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 131kW | 228kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 240Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1700 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.3 | 9.8 | |
