Why the Honda Civic Type R should NEVER be AWD // 2018 Type R: A Masterclass in FWD
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- Опубліковано 18 лип 2018
- This week I test the 2018 Honda Civic Type R and realize that its essentially perfect exactly as it is. There are a few very annoying quirks, but watch the video to find out why this FWD hatch is KING.
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This guy gets it. You read a lot of complaining about how FWD is inferior, despite all of the objective performance data on this car. You just need to drive one once to understand how well engineered it is. The styling is aggressive for sure, but I get a lot of interest and positive comments IRL. You shouldn’t let other people’s opinions determine your life choices. Just do you.
brandondan1 I'll bet you 2 grand that I can smoke the type r in my f150 in the snow. That's what you guys don't understand about people who like awd rally cars we want an offroad experience and fast 0-60 times becuase we like that punchy feeling you only get with awd and now you're telling us to give that up. The irony of you telling people what to do while simultaneously telling people to make their own minds up is a little rich. I want a fast 0-60 because that's what gives me joy and a car that feels at home in two feet of snow drifting. The type r can't deliver on any of that.
@@marlinwasp2551 too bad I live in Florida. Your argument is invalid. My R will smoke you any day on the straight.
@@marlinwasp2551 dumbass
@@marlinwasp2551 I'm puzzled as to where the OP "told people what to do" in his post? He made a valid point about a mass of ignorant people dismissing an engineering masterpiece due to its drivetrain layout. How many people crap on FWD just for the sake of it? He literally says "just do you" at the end of his post, so if you prefer your AWD F150 in off-road conditions...then great. You keep enjoying it in those conditions.
@REEL SIXX Why are you comparing a tuned VW to a stock car? A tuned Type R can be made to dust a VW, a stock one will smash it all day in the handling department. Maybe some people like a driver's car that they feel connected to and is a blast around corners, or better yet a series of them. Something no factory VW can deliver on the same level? The 2L in the Golf R/GTI etc is a very stout motor and can make a lot of power with just a reflash - I'll give it that. But not everyone wants a stoplight/straight-line machine. I'm not shitting on VW either, just sayin' - different strokes for different folks.
I bought one a few months ago...one of the most impressive cars I've ever driven. Some people thinks $35K for a Honda Civic is high...I think this is an incredible bargain.
Original sporty Honda 2000 Civic Si B16a was just a little $17,500 price tag 🏷
the markups were insane though!
Its 80k dolar America in Malaysia.. Damn expensive in Malaysia
What’s the monthly payment for your type R?
Depends on your down payment? Look up a calculator. They are easy to get at msrp now.
Yes this car looks silly. It's silly looks caught my attention, and its performance convinced me to buy one. I absolutely love it.
Type R-14267 you're right i bought the si bc i didn't like the look of it but that thing is bad ass compared to my si even though i like my si a lot. If they made the type r in a coupe id have bought it for sure..
Same
Just got one the other day... wow! - #14177
Good to see you owners appreciate the car. Let the haters hate, fuck them. I've driven a lot of cars and NOBODY does it better than Honda. They just have that special touch.
Type R-14267 the back just looks so funny
Actually I just bought a new Type R. Everything you say is spot on. I am an old guy who likes high performance Cars. I am an amateur driver, but tracked my 2017 ZL1 Camaro. A beast, 676 Hp 650 + ft.Lbs of torque, but maybe too much for me. Powerful, but stiff and twitchy no what matter the suspension mode you put it in.The Type R is so easy to drive at high speeds on a track or road. 3 modes nicely modulated and midrange pull that is very impressive. Now it is not a ZL1, but I bet my track times would be better driving the Type R. A great car for the price. Nicely engineered. Recommend this vehicle.
probably the best review regarding the CTR driving dynamics on youtube
The car actually looks pretty good. It's not a 0-60 machine but lemme tell you this... This is one of the best cars in terms of turning in and tuning in with the rhythm of a road, and I owned FR, MR, 4WD. It's simply just turn and you know exactly how much it will turn. Suspension setup is just spot-on in the Type R. It's FWD but so what? As long as you don't hit a pot hole or a man hole cover, you won't even notice.
The way it accelerate makes it feel very fast, felt faster than my M5 at lower revs.
Yea, the look is polarizing. The 0-60 maybe not that great. But it's just fun. I have an F10 M5, and used to have Subaru WRX STI (GR, hatchback); Honda S2000 (very pointy, but prone to too much oversteer); Acura NSX (NA1, still the best connection with the driver); Honda Civic SiR (EM1) and Honda Civic Si (FA5).
I bought one and really do love it. One annoyance I haven't seen mentioned is that with all the cracks, crevasses, nubs, fins, vents and such, it's really time-consuming to wash and wax.
Yeah all the dirt and mud just gets up those hard to reach cracks!
i wonder how muh a std civic bumper cover costs
Agree with that. I like to wash and wax my one and it is a time consuming job compared to other cars I have owned.
Do/have you driven yours in winter time? I'm about to pick mine up this week and wondering how to deal with it in winter time. I live in Vancouver Canada so lots of rain/snow. I'm assuming just get some 18's with winter tires?
I’ve been dreading the day i have to ceramic coat one of them
I thought I was the only person that's self conscious about my music choice at red lights.
This was a particularly embarrassing example
Muffler delete resenator delete vowala
The Veloster N should hopefully be great. I had a 2013 Veloster Turbo I leased for 3 years, then bought a 2016 Focus ST. I might consider trading it on a Veloster N depending how good it turns out to be, and the pricing. I think the Veloster N will make a better daily driver than the Type R, at least as far as infotainment goes, and Hyundai has a better warranty than Honda. One thing I love about my Focus ST is it still has manual controls on everything you want (volume, climate control, etc), but still has a touch screen with nav when you want to use it. Too many manufacturers have gone to touch screen only. I could not stand that in my daily driver.
Gibby's Garage unless you’re black XD!!!!!
lmao I feel like a mc asshole if I'm blasting stuff around some old people
Tsch, tsch, :D got me giggling all around. I've seen every video on the Type R, there's something in common, that special feeling it provides, that smile, that crazy shiver, hate it or like, this is phenomenal!
I'm in love with the Civic Type R.
Bought one a couple weeks ago, best decision I made. Drove a bunch of cars like the new Mustang GT, m240i, BMW M4 - This was extremely fun. A complete package. Coming from a G37xS coupe (and a 2001 Honda Prelude before that), I really enjoy the efficiency and the power through the gears. If you disregard 0-60 time, this car really out plays its competitors and more. I was looking for a great driving experience first and foremost, and then practicality, this does both beautifully. Tossed my bike in the back the other day, I can’t say that about any other car I’ve owned or looked at lmao. The only thing is it gets a lot of attention (I don’t mind), sometimes it’s not always good attention though (got pulled over 2x already), that’s the only downside so far. But overall, I’m happy about it!
Yousaf Jamshed 2001 prelude was really good back in the day. Even now that engine is great
Yeah, but the price though.
I'm waiting for 2019 to see if Honda offers a less flashy rear spoiler for the Type R.
@@mrjjthor agreed and i think they will eventually go awd. 0 - 60 time is 1 of the main reasons i wont buy it yet. All the other stuff is cool but it doesnt matter if its "slow"
@CrazyLegsMcGee i dont need a deag strip. Just too slow for that money. Also i prolly wouldnt buy it unless rhey go awd. The competition is just better in my opinion
I absolutely love everything about the type-R. I love the style including that rear wing. I know its not for everyone but thats what i love about it. I will definitely get one after my Si.
As I say it's an unmistakable silhouette! Some time they will understand...
You bought an Si meaning you’re a broke ass
I owned a 2018 Subaru WRX STI and I traded it in for my 2018 Honda Civicy Type R. I love them both, but the Type R is just a whole different class of car. Yeah, I miss AWD sometimes. But the Type R is not over hyped at all.
I currently own a 19 Type R and 17 STI... I may have to sell my STI soon and will kind of miss the AWD launches and traction on all surfaces but I know the Type R is overall the better car for sure.
thanks for the insight. former sti owner here, currently have a 5.0, and planning on trading in for the 2020 type r with the updates once the prices drop to around 30k 👍
My dad has a civic type r, and I love it! It’s a work of art
This car draws too much attention lol. I own mine for about a month now. Kids about 4 y/o tell me oh your car is so cool look like a Lamborghini. Couple guys 60+ y/o come up to me oh Sir is this a civic?? It comes like this with a wing? Is this all standard? Lol. Thumbs up from other drivers all the time. A truck beep me from behind just want to give me a thumbs up lol. Teenagers screaming “Type RRRRRRRR” as I drive passing by😐😐😐
And the problem with this is? I'm 65 had "built" tuner cars for years all the way back to a totally tricked out 1978 Ford Fiesta and every attempt to tweak cars ends up with rough rides, too much power to the wheels, etc. I love my CTR as it almost perfect right out of the box. I have added a MagnaFlow exhaust system for now.
Stephen Ellis lol don’t take my comment as something negative. My point’s they were kinda confused why a “civic” look like that.
DX LIU I get that in my old fn2 m8. Everyone eyes it up. Even undertook an aventador he was so busy eying my stock fn2.
DX Liu... those things happen to me too..
All things you said are good things
I bought one about a year ago. Still as much fun to drive as the day I got it. Love the practicality as a daily driver (huge cargo area with the seats down, great mileage, rear seats comfortable for full-sized adults) and the performance is just outstanding. Looks have totally grown on me, and my kids love it. Great review!
I bought one of these 10 days ago. I had always disliked the "in your face" styling, but I mellowed & thought about how Honda's engineers spent time ensuring that the vortices created at the back of the roof created actual downforce in conjunction with the rear wing as opposed to merely mitigating lift. This led me to think that I don't see the spoiler when I'm driving so why worry about it when it's producing desirable aerodynamic effects.
I now LOVE the look of the car because I appreciate the results of the design and I am truly buzzing whenever I drive it!
Your videos are the kind of in-depth review that I've been missing. Thanks so much!
Just got it a few weeks ago. It's a typical Michigan winter. The car has been tremendous fun with all weather tires. Very comfortable. And the drive....just puts a smile on my face. The shifter is so sweet. Coming from a very powerful Mustang that I have to fight with to change gears, this was such a blessing.
Yes i would own one. Love all the cars in this class
I test drove this model of the Type R when it first came out in the UK in August 2017. I have always had Audi Quattro's and Golf 4 motion's. But was really impressed with the drive, handling and performance of the car. Yes it is a bit wild looking on the outside but I love it. Was at the dealer yesterday again and to me look so cool. Also Honda reliability and customer service is 5 star here at my local dealers. When the German dealerships are a waste of time. Good review and video.
You summed up beautifully everything I love about my FK8!!! The driving experience is truly awesome.
Totally buying one. Just wished for a few improvements like better exhaust noise, oil temp gauge, rear vented brake disc
Most accurate review I have seen of my car so far. Great work, especially if you don't own it.
Being a former gdb 04 sti owner which was the rawest model from Japan can tell you once I first tested the turn in performance it understeered badly in stock form. Fast forward to end of 2018 when I took ownership of a 2018 cbp type r I was amazed how the turn in performance was. It oversteered in a very planted controllable way but gripped the road better than an awd sti.
My Sonic Grey is in transit. I'm 62. Great video!
This is the best looking car of all times I love this Type R I'm saving $ to get this beast . thanks for the positive review you nailed it I love it people underestimate Civic, if they only knew what this little cars can do. with the Type R people will respect Civic more.
So, did you get the Type R?
@@christianspear6322 I did after saving for 4 months
@@minhtikeaung7778 congrats on you mate
This is easily going to be a 300k plus channel. I was surprised to see only 30k subscribers. Keep up the great content!
Thanks! I’ll get there eventually I hope. Share the videos!
@@ThrottleHouse 1 million subs later...congrats!
This review is freaking perfect even to date. This review explains it very well. He says everything I was thinking or believe.
I'm getting mine next month from the dealer. Can't wait. Great review! Thanks!!
I got my Type R 3 days ago. I have never driven anything so fun and responsive in my life! I am excited to drive again. This car is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!!
People that aren't Mechanical Engineers , wont get this car . Awd adds weight it will kill power to weight with 9kw less per tonne
I love my fk8 best handling car ive ever driven and thats coming from an e46 m3 coupe
Also love the zero fucks given gundam functional look
gundam lmao spot on my man
Bruh it does look like a gundam
It looks like a hot wheels car! I love it
Test drove this, Si, STI, ST, GTI and R. I ended up falling in love with the ST for the price and everything it gave me. Love it no regrets!
I love my Championship White Honda Civic Type R. Just bought it a month ago and am totally in love.
Well, I love the boldness of the body. Everything that I would have added (since I love the big wings, aero and ground effects of the STI), the Type R comes with it. I’ve built American muscle cars and have had my share of drag racing with an old English gasser (Austin A40). I have to say, this is hands down my favorite. I don’t have to trailer it to the track, just drive in beat it up a bit and drive home. It’s my family car since my four year old says “Daddy, let’s go in the fast car!” I use it. I bought it in October and currently have 22,000 miles on it. I also have gotten some time best of 45mpg. Average is 34-35 mpg. To say I love the car is an understatement. I hope everyone is enjoying theirs as much as I am!!
My Brother bought this Type R and let me tell ya this thing Moves FAST !! It gets up and Goes. Turns a lot of Heads too. Everywhere we went in it people were staring and some people wanted to Race. Nobody could Beat us.
I just bought a civic sport my first non American made car. I think my car is insanely fun. I would love to have a type R. By the way I'm 55 years old my 2018 sport hatch is the first Honda I've ever drove. I love my sport and yes I would buy a type R if I could afford one.
Todd Howell hey bro I’m 46 and just buy a Type r 2018 last December and to be honest it’s an amazing piece of art!!!
I went from a Prius to a Civic Sport Touring....it's a whole another world lmao. I don't think I'd be responsible enough for a Type R and I like my heated seats too much.
I'm 47 and last September I bought my first Honda, a 2018 Civic Si, and I totally agree with your assessment.
I’m 51 and just picked up a Type R yesterday.
Such a practical car! And fun! Over 4,500rpm and thing pulls like crazy!
The looks can be a little over the top but if it were toned down it wouldn’t be as fun a car imo. I saw spy shots of a 2020 with a smaller wing and it looks like a regular civic which is nice but it doesn’t befit the personality of the Type R imo.
Yes it’s more expensive but if you look at an article to just make your regular civic look like a Type R that’s just $11,000. That’s the difference in price of a $26,000 Civic to a $37,000 Type R. That’s without any of the performance differences. Imo it’s a great bang for your buck and there are so many great reviews of this car.
When I think about selling my Type R I come back to this video and it brings me back to my senses :)
Don't sell that gem, new cars only go backwards nowadays
Great review!! This pretty much says all that needs to be said about the Type R and all of it is on point.
great review ! I love this car and it is on my short list of my future car, once my lease had ended with my Mini Cooper
Glad they made some changes for the fl5. The infotainment has analogue dials for the stereo as well as climate control. And the pedals are closer for easier heel toeing. I'm also glad they toned down the aggressive styling as well, over all very happy with the car.
Love my 2018 CTR. Best daily driver slash weekend track car. This car is truly impressive in its stock form on track.
Just bought a new one in championship white. Can't wait until next week. Good honest review. 👍
I own a 04 Subaru STI that I had the motor built with a closed deck block, Manley Turbo Tuff rods, JE FSR postons, BC 272 cams, AEM standalone setup for flex fuel running 100% E85, Full Race Borg Warner 8374 EFR twinscroll turbo kit. 612awhp 597 ft lbs of torque with an insanely quick accelerating spool up. It had been lightened with a full JIC titanium cat back, battery relocated in the trunk, removed spare tire, Whiteline sway bars, removed front metal bumper. Recaro driver’s seat. Until a valve head broke off in normal street speed which took out the whole motor. That was my 4th build and now done with Subaru. It has been on stands with no motor but 6MT is still in the car for over a year and a half. I just picked up a 2018 CTR and quite happy. Already planning on a flex fuel setup with larger injectors, larger fmic, Full Race turbo kit with a one step smaller Borg Warner EFR turbo and a cat back titanium exhaust. I’m thinking of selling the rolling chassis still with the 6MT to fund the CTR’s planned upgrade.
I just recently bought a Type R and everything he says in this video is the absolute truth. I attack corners with reckless abandon and the front diff just figures it all out. I have never once heard the tires squeal in protest. This cars is an absolute marvel and if you enjoy driving, you need to test drive one before you buy anything else.
the type r carries speed so well through corners and in general that it gets you into impound land. such a FUN ride!
I went out and bought one. Worth every god damn dime. Very practical, very fun to drive, and its track ready with just some new wheels and tires.
I have the Sport Hatch trim. Love it. Wish I had the Type R drivetrain in my Sport.
I drove one of these last night. My friend just bought one. I know nothing about what a good car is like to drive but knew almost instantly after getting in this that it was special. Beyond just being fast as hell, it's so easy to drive. Whenever I get in a manual I haven't driven before it takes me ten mins or so to start to get the hang of what's going on and get the shifting smooth. But this was telepathic, I just knew what to do right away. The way it just freight trains in the wet is crazy too. Literally no torque steer or jerking around the road on wet leaves and asphalt. Spun tires in 3rd gear with a roll on no problem.
Seriously an amazing car and I wish I had one. But I'd definitely take the switch gear, infotainment, climate control system out of my base model ford focus any day, lol. Also the looks are a bit Optimus Prime meets Ryobi cordless drill. These are petty complaints after driving it though.
Good point about not needing to modify these. Yet still many have been tinkered and tuned with a resulting turbo torque lump that ruins the driveability, all for the sake of some bigger Dyno numbers.
Love the Type R absolute weapon of a car makes me smile , I’m one lucky man 👍👍👍
The trans in the Type R, is upgraded from what's in the regular, and SI trims of the Civic. That might explain why the shifts feel more positive.
I genuinely love the look of this car. I know car manufacturers have to chnage the look every so often, but man, this is one look I seriously hope they keep around. Absolutely stunning look. Just needs a better stock intercooler & a little bit of a louder exhaust, optional AWD, & this car is the best hot hatch. Still is, but it'd make it that much better.
it's not type r if it's not fwd
@@rodneymacli-ing6123 that's a terrible argument to make. there are plenty of cars that have converted to an AWD system, an AWD system may be heavier, but an efficient track-focused one would be substantially better than understeering.
@@tsenif to each their own i guess.. but its gonna be always type r = fwd for me!!
get a subaru or an evo if you want awd
The Steering wheel control for the volume is also touch control! (use your thumb) Slide up to turn the volume up, and slide down to lower the volume. Very easy and quick way to adjust the volume!
Well done! I absolutely LOVE the Type R!
Great video again! It does have a different shifter setup than the SI.
Rev hang is desirable in the lower end cars I believe. It keep the engine delivery smoother especially in gear changes where people aren't great with a clutch. That was how it was before electronics. It's still my favourite thing. I sort of hate having to defend its looks sometimes because it's the way it drives that makes me happy, but honestly I love the looks. I had one on order without a test drive a few hours of seeing the first pictures :)
But as a driver's car? Insanely good. And I can carry 2.5m lengths of timber in it when I'm not interested in apexes. That's a lie, you're always interested in apexes.
Rev hang is for emissions.
Awesome review! Love the channel. And YES I love the Type R. I’m buying it ASAP when I can afford it. Just a little longer lol
At sticker price without dealer markup its perfectly priced, when these things hit dealers were marking up 5-6k minimum. Working at a Honda Dealer I've had the chance to really drive one and its like you said an amazing experience, the only practicality issue being those DOT legal R compound tires which will not make it through a season of daily driving. Great review, the car rips when it is commanded to and drives like a civic otherwise
I was gonna buy the white CTR but dealer wanted $10,000 over msrp i thought it was ridiculous. Saw the SI sitting in the corner went to look at it and sat in it and that's all she wrote left with it the same day. It's not fast or slow but its FUN asf!
LOVE THE SI.
I have one and this is the exact review i wanted to share with lots of people who say many things without even step in this car. man oh man this car is so unbelievable! I always keep silent when someone ask things because i cnt even believe what i'm saying. I think we all should appreciate Honda for their awesome engineering. This is my first Honda i'm actually not a fan of any other hondas but i must say with this i'm speechless.
I have buy one in Spain with 3 years because this video. THANKS!
Love it or hate it it really is a great car I love driving it and I'm 60.
I watch most of your videos, and I've owned a Type R (#02019) for nearly 3 years - BUT - somehow I've never seen this video until now!? Weird. Great video Thomas. I agree with your points. The other day, after doing a full day of AutoX beating every BMW product, C6's, 997 C2S, Exige S, etc, I put my family in it (with big clunky kids seats!) AND my [Honda] lawnmower in the trunk at the same time to bring it home from a repair. This is a great, great car for an enthusiast with some practical needs.
I have one in black. It definitely blends in much more than the white or the Red. So far, great car!
Got mine a few days ago #26306, Totally in love with it. Yes, the inner 12 year old in me who likes transformers could have designed it but this car isn't for everyone. This is a FUN car, its drives fun and it looks fun. If you don't like FUN this isn't the car for you.
Awesome review. Subscribed!
I agree. It don't need anything else. The si is actually excellent as well although the type r I'm sure is a whole different world. Honda really did well with their 10th gen.
I was looking for yalls vid on the type r. I guess it’s time to subscribe now.
We will have more coming!
"as usual, after you drive one of these, nothing else matters", that was perfectly well said :)
Yap. Totally agree!
I think it should be AWD as an option!
, ala nsx, 2 small electric motors in the rear, batteries under the rear seats, maybe 150lbs more, better weight balance, better 0-60, 1//4 mile-top speed-laptimes-mpg.
If done right, ala nsx in reverse handling would dramatically increase, as each rear wheel could be over driven, along with rear wheel steering ALS, this would become not only the worlds best handling front driver, but the worlds best handling car, only needing a proper boost in power to make it perfect, maybe a 100-200 engine horsepower boost + electric power for say $5000 more.
Watchout Nurburgring!
Sounds good! I'll be owning a 2019 Type R in a few days😅. This give me motivations. Great UA-cam channel!!
Same here! Budgeted out everything, got a fair-ish price. Just gotta get my butt to the dealer and sign my wallet away. Super stoked for both of us (:
@@TheHolyTomato oh nice, what color are you getting?
@@stilmotionpicture I'm getting it in blue. Considering a satin grey wrap down the line though. You?
@@TheHolyTomato I got the new Sonic Grey Pearl. At first I was gonna get championship white, then the Sonic grey grew fast and started to really like it and so I finally decided to take that color instead.
@@stilmotionpicture LOL y'all are talking about the expensive car you're getting, like if it's a new toy 😂😂 "I'm getting blue, what about you? Yeah I'm getting white" lol
Got mine on order will be here in a week or so gt version polished metal metallic ❤️❤️❤️
The volume slider is called a slider because of how it's used. Beside of the screen where the "button" is printed, you can just slide your finger down and it mimics a wheel/knob.
"Just Shhhh!" and watch TH testdrive the housefly type R. 🤣
Great video. Other than the looks, the car seems like a blast to drive.
Best Type R review so far
Thank you for your excellent, informative review. If you were to choose new tires and wheels for best performance combo street & track....what would that be?
Thanks
just jim
I'd LOVE a garish white Type-R! I can only afford one car, and I'm in stop and go for 75% of my driving. So, I'm in a garish white 17 Civic Touring. Completely agree about touch-nearly-everything! They could have skipped touch climate and added a volume knob, and ergonomics would be far more livable.
Very good review.
Just got a type r last month so fun daily driver
this car is amazing more fun than anything i have ever driven
I would definitely buy!
Traded my 2015 STI for a 17 GTI SE and after 18 months of ownership, I went out and traded the GTI for the Type R. It’s definitely more fun to drive than my STI and the GTI. It doesn’t feel like a FWD when cornering; and it’s really exciting to drive!
20 years ago the first civic type-R, came to the north of America, I was so regretted, I didn't own one, but today the new type-R
even better, I have been searching one for myself, so went to a few big Honda dealers nearby, they had all kinds 0f civic except
type-R, sales like hot cake, dealer have to wait, I also have to wait too.
Like you have said it's almost perfect fella . Am in UK and have went an buy one last week 🤗
At 9:19, "It changes directions like a house fly...tsst tsst tsst tsst." ROFL, I love that part...Tom, your name is Thomas yea? Dude, you had me rolling bro. Keep your videos coming brother.
Yes the car is over the top, but it is truly an example of outrageous JDM styling. Since the first time seeing the white Integra typr r in college, I wanted one. So yes I bought an Ageion blue ctr last year and don't have any regerets. I test drove a 2017 STI after I had purchased the car and it didn't change my mind about the Type R.
Drove this car upon the recommendation of friends who know a lot more about enthusiast cars than I. Did a 40 min test drive on windy roads because of a connection I have. Wow! Feeling completely petty that I couldn’t get past the styling. #PrayingItGetsTheAcura Treatment.
Ok love this and so true everything you say... Hate when people think its only a civic with boosted engine ... And all those people talk about it and never track or drive one
AWESOME REVIEW BUT ALSO LOVE MY S2K
Thank you throttle house!
I agree with everything he said! The Type R is by FAR the most impressive FWD EVER MADE BY HONDA! I think its the king of fwd. Id by this over a STI any day.
I raced a alpha Romeo suv the 500 hp one in my CTR. Let’s just say both of us were impressed with each other’s cars. I was half a car ahead.
Just purchased one and it is unbelievable. Dont comment unless you have spent a day in one
One quick flick over the volume touch slider mutes the volume.
At least on Android auto the volume for the assistant is different than the music volume.
I would also like a volume knob like the Accord.
The look of the infotainment system can be changed. It's deep in the menu though.
I can understand these works can be annoying at start but usually ppl who but these cars don't buy them to drive them once to never drive them again. That said they would get use to the features and how to activate them over time.
Love the review.
well done Honda with the new engine!
About time you got out of the K20C naturally aspirated VTEC which was well over due to keep up with the Type R class of cars.
Honda is trying to make front wheel drive car drives excellent like Porsche made a rear engine car drives really good.
Keep going Honda, you may have a future after all.
Really helping to push me to not modding my 18 Si and getting a Type-R and dedicated winter car instead. :)
Great review 👌
Next time talk about the new 2019 CTR ...hell's YES #iLovetheCTR
Great vid!
I love drifting my FWD Mazda Atenza (Mazda 6).
When it's wet just need about 30 kmph turn the wheel let the car start to turn, lift the hand brake and let the back slide out haha so much fun =D
My dream car is an Accord R
I don't have one… yet. But it's by far and away the best car I've ever driven. And that includes my best friend's 2018 Audi RS3 with the performance pack. Can't wait to get one in white
I would buy one! Great vid!