I previously owned a 1.8 VTEC Honda Civic and I am so glad I upgraded to the Type-R. The car feels extremely well made and the engine is pure masterclass. The car feels quick up to 6000rpm but when the cam kicks in it's a little frightening how the speed loads on! The engine sounds fantastic too - I love what they have done to the engine note. The steering is extremely quick, sometimes too quick to guide you around the corners! I drove the Seat FR, Focus ST, and Astra VXR but nothing rivals the Type-R.
Excellent all-round car. I have had one now for nearly 12 months and it attracts lots of admiring attention from onlookers. Only complaints are that the driver's seat has no memory so when it is moved you have to set to your position again, and the rear view is poor due to spoiler (but this is worth the sacrifice). Other than that I am sure I will keep this car for a few years as it gives me a thrill each time I drive it. Some other hot hatches are faster but not as exciting as the Type R - you feel more connected. What a car.
This one is heavier than the last model but the hp is the same. It should have been given 10-20hp more to make up for the weight increase. Why not have the better grip on the front wheels? Lighting is not enough - the headlights are quite poor. And they should put duel zone climate control on the simple edition - if someone wants to race, then they can turn it off. A big bravo to Honda... well done!
