The VW Golf GTI offers everyday smarts, while the Honda Civic Type R turns every drive into an event — here’s how they stack ...

Honda announced Wednesday night it's claimed the front-wheel-drive Nürburgring record with the FL5-generation Civic Type R, setting a 7:44.881 around the famous Nordschleife.

Still, it can't hurt for the Prelude to borrow its handling from the Civic Type R, and Honda is also now legally required to deliver a car that matches the press release's claim that "the new 6th ...

Honda launched its first Civic Type R in 1997, leaning into the hot hatch genre with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that provided the compact three-door hatchback with 182 horsepower.

Though the NSX-R remains one of the most elusive Hondas in history, the Type R badge would be expanded in the late 90s, when Honda decided to apply it to the Integra, and then the Civic.

Photo: Ron Sessions The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is a high-performance version of the Civic Hatchback. From a performance and driving-engagement perspective, it's the ultimate Civic, bringing a ...

The 2025 Honda Civic Type R is a beast in its own right, but a competitor or two could give you more bang for your buck. The Honda Civic Type R officially hit American shores for the 2017 model ...