Honda Civic Type R 2017 review
- Price From $50,990
- Seats4
- Fuel cons.8.8L/100km (combined)
What we like
- Amazing chassis
- Loads of grip and grunt
- Wild looks
What we don't
- Can be caught off boost
- Multimedia system a disaster
- Wild looks...
If you know your performance machinery, you know that Honda’s Type R badge is deservedly held in high esteem. Sure, the NSX is the pinnacle of Honda, but the Type R has long shown the company can also bring performance to the people.
After a prolonged gestation period, the Type R badge has resurfaced in Australia, affixed to the rear end of the 10th-generation Civic. Does it hold true to the values of the Type R philosophy of a ‘well engineered but exciting driving experience’, or has it morphed into something different?
Verdict
It’s taken a while to get here, and its wild looks may put some people off, but make no mistake, the Type R fits in perfectly with the current crop of high-performancehot hatches you can buy now, and those that are coming our way.
It’s not perfect, but what is most striking after our first try is just how well Honda has balanced performance against real-world requirements. It’s a real Type R, all right.
Can you look past the Honda Civic Type R's wild looks? Or is it too much?
Specifications
- PriceFrom $50,990
- Fuel consumption8.8L/100km (combined) Tank 47L
- Seats4
- Warranty5 years/unlimited
- Engine1.996L turbo 4-cyl premium unleaded, 228kW/400Nm
- TransmissionManual, FWD
- Turning circle10.6m diameter
- Dimensions4557mm (L), 1877mm (W), 1421mm (H)
Honda Civic Type R 2017 review
What we like
- Amazing chassis
- Loads of grip and grunt
- Wild looks
What we don't
- Can be caught off boost
- Multimedia system a disaster
- Wild looks...
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