Honda Civic Type R

The Civic Type R is a high-performance variant of Honda’s popular compact model, the Civic. It belongs to the hot hatch segment and comes exclusively as a 5-door hatchback with room for up to five passengers. The Type R made its debut in the United States in 2017 and is expected to undergo a major generational update in 2023.

The Civic Type R comes primarily in a single trim level, known as the Touring. Over the years, there have been some limited edition models with unique color schemes and minor performance enhancements, but its core features and performance have remained consistent. The Touring trim comes well-equipped with numerous standard features, such as sport bucket seats, Brembo brakes, and a sport-tuned suspension.

The Civic Type R is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is the only option, and power is sent to the front wheels (only).

The Civic Type R comes standard with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The Honda Sensing suite of advanced safety features, which includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and forward-collision warning, is also standard.

The Civic Type R is an excellent choice for used car buyers seeking a hot hatch with a strong reputation for reliability. Since its 2017 introduction, it has remained largely unchanged, so any model year should be a solid choice.