Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) has officially launched the all-new Honda Civic Type R 2023. Price, specs, and details of this new hot hatch inside.
Not that it really matters to most of you guys, but the all-new Type R also comes with a host of amenities. Type R badges—check. [the all-new Honda Civic Type R this week](https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/car-news/honda-civic-type-r-2023-ph-a962-20230113?ref=article_hyperlink). Honda Cars Philippines (HCPI) during its media thanksgiving party at [Karrera Showroom in Alabang](https://www.topgear.com.ph/features/feature-articles/karrera-cafe-alabang-a962-20210701?ref=article_hyperlink) surprised us all with the unveiling of the next-generation model. Red Honda emblems—check. The hot hatch lands in our market packed with a 2.0-liter K20C1 four-cylinder turbopetrol under its hood.
Hear this one out, all ye Civic faithful - the sixth iteration of Honda's high-performance hatchback is finally here. Revealed at Honda Cars Philippines ...
As with the latest Honda models in the country, the all-new Civic Type R comes equipped with the Honda Sensing driver assist system. In terms of size, the FL5 Civic Type R now measures 4595mm long, 1890mm wide, and 1405mm tall, making it 38mm longer, 13mm wider and 29mm lower than the FK8. Inside the all-new Civic Type R, occupants are greeted with the signature red upholstery on the bucket seats, carpets, and floor mats, while red contrast stitching can be seen on the leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift boot. Honda made the 2023 Civic Type R lower, wider, and more powerful than the outgoing FK8 model. But this time, Honda integrated a wider shape to the bodywork instead of adding a plastic flare to achieve a wider look, especially at the rear. This marks the first time since the third-generation FD2 that a Civic Type R is built in the Land of the Rising Sun.
On the other hand, due to the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, chronic semiconductor shortages, unstable parts arrival, and delays in ...
There will also be [the rear-wheel-drive R-GT](https://www.motor1.com/news/630948/honda-civic-type-r-gt-debut/) that will replace the NSX-GT Type S in Japan's Super GT series. [The TCR variant](https://www.motor1.com/news/626225/honda-civic-type-r-tcr-teaser/) with a more aggressive body than the road-going model will compete in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge later this year. In the U.S. The $5,350 R Performance package bundles together the forged wheels and a carbon-fiber rear wing. Type R production has been allocated in the U.S. A set of 19-inch forged wheels are available for $3,100, and they weigh 5.29 pounds less than the standard pieces. For $950, the R Interior Driver's pack adds illuminated door sill trim, a leather-wrapped shift knob, and an Alcantara-covered steering wheel. In order to ensure the delivery of Civic Type R to all customers who have already placed orders, we have temporarily stopped accepting orders. When available, the Civic Type R in Japan has "The Japan market is different in that customers there submit orders directly via Honda Motor or their dealership. Apology for temporary suspension of orders for customers considering Civic Type R. Thank you for considering our vehicle.
In 2017, however, Honda doubled down on this formula with the new Type R (FK8) seeing a power bump, reworked suspension and chassis tuning, and looks that ...
While it may not be the high-revving, VTEC kicking sleepers of old, the FK8 Honda Civic Type R holds its own amongst the greatest cars ever made. All while putting up big numbers on stat sheets and destroying track records, the Honda Civic Type R, at the end of the day, is a souped up four-door hatchback. Combined with performance that staggered the masses, the FK8 Type R needed to look the way it does to match. [enthusiasts had their pick of the litter](https://www.hotcars.com/9-reasons-why-the-10th-gen-civic-type-r-is-the-best-hot-hatch-on-the-market/) with the likes of the Ford Focus RS and ST, [Volkswagen Golf GTI](https://www.hotcars.com/things-we-love-about-the-volkswagen-golf-gti/) and [Golf R](https://www.hotcars.com/things-we-love-about-the-vw-golf-r-reasons-why-wed-rather-buy-the-audi-rs-3/), and [Hyundai Veloster N](https://www.hotcars.com/tag/2022-hyundai-veloster/). When it was first unveiled the number one topic for the Type R was styling. The looks of the Type R set the tone for what we now know as God in hatchback form. These attributes combined turned the FK8 into a precision track weapon with no harm to enjoyment and fun factor. The highest performing Civic until then was the Si, which provided sufficient fun and driving enjoyment for enthusiasts. However, the new generation is a mere update to the same essential hardware that made the FK8 generation special. [hot hatch](https://www.hotcars.com/tag/2022-hot-hatches/) segment. In 2017, however, Honda doubled down on this formula with the new Type R (FK8) seeing a power bump, reworked suspension and chassis tuning, and looks that divided the entire enthusiast community. Despite its looks, the FK8 generation made its mark on the global enthusiast stage while consistently outperforming its rivals.
The Type R did its best work at the track, with judges calling out the car's almost supernatural ability to stick to the tarmac.
Sometimes, the thinnest of margins separate winning and losing, and despite the Type R's incredible Performance Vehicle of the Year showing, the judges ultimately leaned ever so slightly in a different direction. (The seat itself was called out as one of the best performance-oriented thrones in existence.) Another gripe involved the ridiculous amount of hoops you have to jump through to turn off the Type R's rev-matching feature. Similarly, no one mentioned that the Type R's front-drive setup isn't ideal for a performance car, or that the majority of its weight sits over the front axle. [has been reinforced and built upon for the redesigned 2023 version](https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-honda-civic-type-r-first-drive-review/). "The amount of grip it has and the way it puts the power down is outstanding," he said. The new car is boosted in the horsepower and torque departments, but not dramatically so.
Honda's sixth generation Civic Type R offers a more elegant take on wild hot hatch performance. Jonathan Crouch takes a look. Ten Second Review. Honda has re- ...
If you choose a Civic Type R, it'll be because you've remembered why just why it was you wanted a hot hatch in the first place. Civic Type R loyalists will also note the bigger, lower front grille and the added front bumper vents. This can be transferred to a new owner if you sell the car before the service plan has expired. As Honda intended, this is indeed the most complete Civic Type R yet. After the extreme look of the previous 'FK8' Type R model, this one seems almost understated at first glance. This is basically a next-generation voice control system in that it can respond to multiple commands: for instance "OK Honda, find me an Indian restaurant with WiFi and free parking". And it wants to reward itself with the quickest, the most focused and the most thrilling car ever to bear this famous badge. This is officially the sixth generation version of this design. The triple-pipe rear exhaust is different too, two smaller pipes now sitting either side of a larger one, with all of them packed into a re-designed rear diffuser. This Type R should offer richer aural fireworks too, thanks to a sound synthesiser which activates with the fieriest 'R+' drive mode. Honda reckons the biggest gains over the previous model lie with chassis rigidity and handling performance - namely the updates made to steering and suspension. Yes it's still the very fastest front-driven production car you can choose, but this time round, the extreme looks of the old 'FK8' model have been dialled back a little.
The only thing that would make this story better if there hadn't been a reserve.
Just because you have the money to overpay for a desirable car doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to be able to sell it for a profit. But hopefully, this auction serves as a swift kick in the dick for any flippers looking to make a quick buck on cars that are already heavily marked up. So good on the bidders for not making what might have been the stupidest automotive financial decision they could have possibly made just because they were desperate for a new-ish Civic Type R. But since that didn’t meet the reserve, the car didn’t sell. Thankfully, no one did pay that $70,000 or more for a Civic. The GR Corolla seller was too much of a coward to even admit how much they overpaid.
Demand for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R is exceeding supply in Japan, where the brand has paused orders for the hot hatch until further notice.
Locally, the Honda Civic Type R is priced from $72,600 drive-away, powered by a 235kW/420Nm 2.0-litre We deeply apologise for causing great inconvenience to customers who are considering it.” Demand for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R is exceeding supply in Japan, where the brand has paused orders for the hot hatch until further notice.
Honda apologized to Japanese customers and blamed semiconductor shortages for the decision.
The 2023 Civic Type R was introduced in July, promising many minor improvements over the model it replaces. Honda Australia sold a year’s worth of Civic Type Rs within 24 hours of opening order books, and dealers have been able to charge “On the other hand, due to the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, chronic semiconductor shortages, unstable parts arrival and delays in logistics, it is difficult to forecast future production.” [Honda said](https://www.carscoops.com/tag/honda/) in the message that it is now focusing on completing the orders that it has already taken to get those customers their cars. “Type R production has been allocated in the U.S. In the U.S. [Civic Type R](https://www.carscoops.com/tag/honda-civic-type-r/) has been well received by customers, and we have received a large number of orders,” the automaker wrote on its website.
Orders for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R in Japan have been suspended. Details inside.
Do you think this news will have any impact on the vehicle’s supply situation here in the Philippines? A moment of silence for all the eager Type R fanboys left out in the cold over in Japan. If the hot hatch’s supply situation in Japan is any indication, though, it might not be for much longer.
What's different are the many functional exterior bits (e.g. wing) and cosmetic enhancements, as well as the outright performance: instead of a 1.5L VTEC Turbo, ...
We spoke to Honda Cars Philippines president Masahiko Nakamura last night during the launch, and he said they were already in talks for a second batch of units from Japan. Of course, we don’t think that’ll put a big dent in the order books for the Civic Type R FL5. As it stands, Honda already has over 100 orders for the vehicle even prior to the launch of the Civic Type R.
Next-gen Ford Focus ST rival arrives in the UK this month but prospective owners told to sign up to waiting lists.
As Honda's 'mainstream' models have already gone hybrid-only in Europe, this is likely to be the last pure-ICE car the brand ever launches here. The first orders are due to arrive with UK owners this month. “Within the UK, we can confirm the demand for it is exceeding the volume.
With the annoucement of the Civic Type R, Honda UAE marks its return to the highly competitive hot hatch market which it left an eternity ago.
Now, with the return of the Honda Civic Type R, car aficionados could be all set for a treat. However, some nifty add-ons, such as red sport seats with provisions for 5 point seat-belts and a limited slip differential, will be on offer. The price tag is estimated to fall in the range of 175,000 AED to 190,000 AED. There will be no automatic option available on launch, given that even the international spec car doesn’t get one. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is expected to be mechanically similar to the USA-spec model that was revealed in the latter half of 2022. With the announcement of the Civic Type R across different platforms, Honda UAE would soon mark its return to the highly competitive hot hatch market which it left donkeys years ago ago.
However, the brand doesn't publish official specs for the model's acceleration. This video at least offers an idea of what the new CTR can do. It's not perfect, ...
[ stop taking orders in Japan](https://www.motor1.com/news/632191/honda-civic-type-r-order-stop-japan/) to make sure it had the components to supply vehicles for the folks who already bought one. In comparison, the previous-gen model produced 316.75 hp (236.2 kW) and 334.10 lb-ft (453 Nm) on the dyno. It found the latest CTR making 327.3 hp (244.07 kW) and 359.53 lb-ft (487.5 Nm) at the wheels. That works out to gains of just shy of 11 hp (8.2 kW) and around 25 lb-ft (33.9 Nm) between the two vehicles. For example, the 19-inch forged alloy wheels at $3,100, and a few of the colors are an extra $395. [showed Hondata evaluating the new Civic Type R](https://www.motor1.com/news/621222/2023-civic-typer-fl5-dyno-run/). There are a few options available. Also, the course looks slightly damp in the brief view we get of the asphalt. Then, 124 mph (200 kph) comes up in 20.6 seconds. The car covers 3,381 feet (0.6214 miles or 1,000 meters) in 24.8 seconds. This video at least offers an idea of what the new CTR can do. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is now on sale.
Honda took the last Civic Type R and distilled the formula down to its essence with the new 2023 model. It outshines the old car in nearly every way and ...
The FL5 Civic Type R is a car that's been loved, dreamt about, and obsessed over in the quest for something that is truly world-class. That is where the biggest difference between the FK8 and the FL5 lies. If the FK8 was a talented apprentice, the FL5 is the master of its craft. It's been said before and it's no exaggeration, the gear shift in the Type R is one of the cleanest and most precise on sale right now. The last car could be coerced into accidental oversteer midcorner with a tap of the brakes, but the new car is so planted that you won't get the tail out unless you're out on track being a real hooligan. There is a Porsche-like relationship between the throttle, brakes, steering, clutch and gear lever. The only limit is how quickly you dare toss the new CTR into the corner because, as far as the car is concerned, any corner is liable to be taken at any speed. There's very little that, on paper, proves unequivocally that the new Type R is better than the old one, and that will come as a disappointment to some. That's all gone in the new Type R — it's all about composure now. The clutch action is linear and direct, as are the throws from the snickety gear lever. The engine, which is largely the same KC201 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder as found in the last Type R, makes 9 more horsepower and 15 more lb-ft of torque than before and features a more robust cooling package. The FK8 (2017-2021) was the first time Americans got their hands on a Civic Type R, and it was so good it saddled the 2023 FL5-generation car with more expectation than its cargo hold can cope with.