Is this the pinnacle of hot hatches? 2023 Honda Civic Type R review (FK2 and FK8 comparison)

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  • Опубліковано 21 жов 2024

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  • @EliteGi
    @EliteGi Рік тому +3

    Hahaha never seen a reviewer mention the horn before! I have an FK8, and it's the best thing about the car, even above the steering and gearbox! Someone hearing the horn and then seeing the car is a thing of beauty. I was so tempted to jump to this model but couldn't justify the huge jump in price even though I like everything about it (though I happen to be childish enough to love the looks of the FK8). I have a similar history with the Type R to you, great review!

  • @pigeonpoo1823
    @pigeonpoo1823 Рік тому +6

    There are so many superb cars out there at the moment. I'm glad Honda bothered. And I'm glad you've spent time with it. Cheers!

  • @jamiljafri4841
    @jamiljafri4841 Рік тому +4

    I love it when a car tempts you to redline. Can't wait to get to try one of these

  • @newbwheeler9777
    @newbwheeler9777 Рік тому +6

    Well done. I’ve never seen your channel before but your very watchable.

    • @TimRodieDrivesStuff
      @TimRodieDrivesStuff  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! I’m getting better all the time (apart from the times I’m worse than before)

  • @markscars1069
    @markscars1069 Рік тому +2

    A superb set of wheels shown off by a brilliant presenter. Good stuff.

  • @alechopkins6545
    @alechopkins6545 Рік тому +3

    The FL5 Type R looks great, haven't experienced a type R but definitely want to one day

  • @evertonthompson4760
    @evertonthompson4760 4 місяці тому

    Nice review... Im trying to buy 1 here in Jamaica 🇯🇲... just 1 Honda dealer here with crazy markups. Take it or leave it!

  • @DontPanicDear
    @DontPanicDear Рік тому +1

    You look like you really enjoyed that Tim!
    A type R one can drive in daylight 😀

  • @alsayedfakhri4597
    @alsayedfakhri4597 Рік тому +1

    Actually really enjoyed this review, thanks!

  • @johnhaynes9910
    @johnhaynes9910 Рік тому +1

    Fun video Tim, very enjoyable :)

  • @shaunm9928
    @shaunm9928 Рік тому +1

    Great video Tim and I love it - just feel fun motoring is dying, due to the incedible costs of owning new cars of any merit generally - always changed my cars every 3 years and financially managed it - there is no way nowadays makes me sad cos I love me motors 😪

    • @eugenux
      @eugenux Рік тому

      100% this. this fl5 maybe is worth it...maybe not. I can't find out since is so out of my price range. I also have a problem with the fact that, while technically similar, this one is 50k(with some options) while the fk8 was less than 39k...and this price difference appeared from the mid-to-late 2021 to autumn 2022. Honestly is too much...too much for me to be able to afford the hike...and, as a fan, that bothers me severely.

  • @alichaudhry12
    @alichaudhry12 Рік тому +4

    some reviewers have called it a fwd Porsche

  • @damienhowell3727
    @damienhowell3727 Рік тому

    Honda played the long game, now they have destroyed all competition smh they really are another level of engineering full credit to em well deserved

  • @josemanuelreuss9604
    @josemanuelreuss9604 Рік тому

    Tim, you are AWESOME. How does it compare to the GR Yaris??

  • @abcdLeeXY
    @abcdLeeXY Рік тому +2

    FL5 will be the last ICE civic type R. That alone for me it’s worth the $45k USD

    • @EliteGi
      @EliteGi Рік тому

      No way, the next one is hybrid with a little motor at the rears powered by KERS batteries, a little nod if anything to the future but it's still going to be 90% this!

  • @simbo52bn22
    @simbo52bn22 Рік тому

    Great review Tim - I'm not surprised you are 'still shaking' - first 5 mins of the video you are bouncing around all over the place in that driver's seat...

    • @DontPanicDear
      @DontPanicDear Рік тому +1

      You’re not wrong! My moobs would be all over the place 😮

  • @ChrisMisMYhandle
    @ChrisMisMYhandle Рік тому

    I have the final payment on my FK08 at the end of may and im massively in the green in terms of equity, but there's no way i can bring myself to spend 47 grand on this version. I'm sure its amazing to drive, maybe like mine +10 or 15%, but the value just isnt there. There are some REALLY good used buys for that money.

  • @xout1990
    @xout1990 Рік тому +1

    The old saying it's just a civic is not true lol

  • @genetung8590
    @genetung8590 Рік тому

    Type R is the Swiss Army knife of sport sedans. Reliable, utilitarian, quick, inexpensive, efficient, feelsome.
    If you want to make a statement….FK8. If you want the clean look…..FL5

    • @genetung8590
      @genetung8590 Рік тому

      Porsche is great but reliability is still imperfect.

    • @johnguidetti5839
      @johnguidetti5839 Рік тому

      @@genetung8590 Honda is not the best in reliability either.

  • @carolusdero6663
    @carolusdero6663 Рік тому +3

    I have an fk2 and have literally been thinking of installing another horn. I just feel ridiculous when honking at someone. 😂

    • @TimRodieDrivesStuff
      @TimRodieDrivesStuff  Рік тому +4

      I was always too embarrassed to use it! People would be looking around for a kei car or something while I’m there with my big wing

    • @carolusdero6663
      @carolusdero6663 Рік тому

      @@TimRodieDrivesStuff exactly. It's sometimes better to use the blow off valve rather than the horn. 🤣

    • @EliteGi
      @EliteGi Рік тому +1

      Ah man it's my favourite thing about my Type R. Nothing better than seeing someone double take to make sure that's the car who beeped :D

  • @paulwardzynski3265
    @paulwardzynski3265 Рік тому +1

    I bet it's not often a car can make your bits tingle - result!

  • @garytheobald9538
    @garytheobald9538 Рік тому

    Has the golf gti ceased production?

    • @TimRodieDrivesStuff
      @TimRodieDrivesStuff  Рік тому +2

      I forgot about it because it isn’t great in the Mk8 version… my mistake though

  • @jonathanparkes1603
    @jonathanparkes1603 Рік тому +1

    GT86 rear wheel drive , more fun , keep license and half the price😉

    • @TimRodieDrivesStuff
      @TimRodieDrivesStuff  Рік тому +4

      No back seats, small boot, not a hot hatch… but apart from that you’re spot on

    • @lanekrarup
      @lanekrarup Рік тому

      The type R will end up costing less to own when you sell it due to the higher resale value. If you can get it close to msrp.

  • @leeengland1748
    @leeengland1748 Рік тому +1

    Have you driven a gr yaris? £13k less!

    • @TimRodieDrivesStuff
      @TimRodieDrivesStuff  Рік тому +1

      I have! I love the Yaris, but it’s as practical as a flip flop, 4wd and a different kettle of badgers

    • @leeengland1748
      @leeengland1748 Рік тому +1

      @@TimRodieDrivesStuff i use mine with both kids in the back its great. Traction all year round!

    • @TimRodieDrivesStuff
      @TimRodieDrivesStuff  Рік тому

      Interesting! How old are your kids? Mine are both in big old car seats (one with a base) and not sure I could manage it!

    • @leeengland1748
      @leeengland1748 Рік тому

      @@TimRodieDrivesStuff 5 and 7 and have been trained to get in and out themselves which makes it alot easier 😆

  • @michaeleaton5053
    @michaeleaton5053 Рік тому

    Good nonsense. I wonder if the GR Yaris influenced Honda at all with the development of this car? I say that because compared to the previous model, nothing on the exterior is superfluous, it just concentrates on being a great driver's car. I love it! I choked on my low fat soya latte at the price though! In other news, I've sold my GR Yaris as I had 3 'incidents' in one weekend, took it straight to the local honda dealer and handed it over. If anyone comes into contact with my old car, steer clear, it's possessed by the ghost of Tiff Needell!

  • @christopherbassit2757
    @christopherbassit2757 Рік тому

    Gr corolla is 🎉

  • @fale892
    @fale892 Рік тому +3

    Disrespecting the Japanese there buddy. Stop with comparisons with the Germans. Give full credit to the Japanese 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @Mexxx65
    @Mexxx65 Рік тому

    Thrashing about = Bad Torque steer

  • @simbo52bn22
    @simbo52bn22 Рік тому

    First in!

  • @nathanclose3911
    @nathanclose3911 Рік тому

    Good car, but it's still as weak as piss.
    It should be 0-100km in well under 5 seconds, but sadly, it is not even close.

    • @TimRodieDrivesStuff
      @TimRodieDrivesStuff  Рік тому +4

      It’s front-wheel-drive, what did you expect? Not sure anyone who’s driven it would call it weak 😂

  • @mharro88
    @mharro88 Рік тому

    No it's not. The rs3 is.
    Even in comfort mode the suspension is too stiff in the type r

    • @alsayedfakhri4597
      @alsayedfakhri4597 Рік тому +4

      Car Magazine said the opposite in their comparison and concluded the Honda was better...
      The RS3 is a straight line monster, not particularly engaging to drive.

    • @mharro88
      @mharro88 Рік тому

      @@alsayedfakhri4597 less engaging sure. It's not a manual. would split it in half on track though

    • @alsayedfakhri4597
      @alsayedfakhri4597 Рік тому +2

      @@mharro88 the new RS3 was only like 3 seconds quicker around the 'Ring than the FK8.
      I reckon it'd be super close.

    • @mharro88
      @mharro88 Рік тому

      @@alsayedfakhri4597 what ring? 3 seconds is massive lol

    • @alsayedfakhri4597
      @alsayedfakhri4597 Рік тому +1

      @@mharro88 Nurburgring - 3 seconds across 7mins 40 isn't massive, and that's the FK8 time, not the latest FL5.
      You would expect a 400hp auto 4wd car to be better tbh.