Honda Civic Type R

Meet the new Civic Type R.

Designed to be the fastest front-wheel-drive car in the world, get ready for the most exhilarating drive of your life.

Ready to put the 'R' in racing? Let's get started.

Engineered for power: the new Civic Type R is sleeker, lighter and faster.​

Powerful new design: engineered for performance

Side facing Honda Civic Type R in a tunnel.

Every fraction of a second matters

The Type R’s muscular shape is dramatic yet functional. It's been designed to optimise airflow and boost down-force with a new under spoiler diffuser, resulting in sharper handling and high-speed stability.​

Front facing three quarter Honda Civic Type R parked in a tunnel

Inspired by racing

The Civic Type R is designed to deliver an exhilarating driving experience while standing out from the crowd with its unique Type R badging, triple exhausts and a distinctive front grille.​

Close up of the Honda Civic Type R red suede upholstery.

High performance interior design

New racing seats in red suede upholstery, the sport alloy gear shift and stainless steel sport pedals – the Type R’s cabin is designed to energise your drive.

Close up of the Honda Civic Type R cabin interior.

Immersive cabin experience

With its dynamic fascia design, 10.2” multi-info display and the 9” Honda CONNECT infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, the interior of the new Type R enhances the exhilaration of the drive.​

State-of-the-art new features

Close up of the Honda Civic Type R multi information display.Honda LogR 

LogR is the Type R's exclusive real-time performance tracking app. Track performance easily with LogR, thanks to a new multi-information display, dedicated tachometer and performance function. ​

Close up of the Honda Civic Type R 9 inch touchscreen display.​Honda CONNECT 

Connect your smartphone to your Type R via Android Auto and wireless Apple Carplay and access all your apps on the 9" touchscreen.

Close up of a driver in the Honda Civic Type r drivers seat.​Heightened ergonomics

The Type R's new lightweight racing seats are mounted lower than before for a more visceral drive and are designed to give greater back support. 

Close up of the Honda Civic Type R aerodynamic spoiler.New aerodynamic spoiler

The Type R boasts a new floating design of the rear spoiler that improves the aerodynamic downforce. ​

Rear farcing three quarter Honda Civic Type R leaving a hanger. Razor-sharp handling

The latest Type R model features an all- new suspension system, motion adaptive electric power steering and bespoke265/30/ZR19 tyres providing excellent grip and contributing to the enhanced driving feel. ​

Close up of the Honda Civic Type R driving modes panel. ​Driving modes

Set the throttle response, the adaptive dampers, the steering force and the feeling of gear shift to match your driving style: the Type R's customisable driving modes allow you to make it your own. 

Close up of the Honda Civic Type R boot space. ​Loads of luggage space

The Type R is the performance car that can also be practical with its 1,212 litres of boot space. 

Advanced safety with
Honda SENSING

The new Type R boasts the latest Honda SENSING features, such as a Lane Keep Assist System and a Collison Mitigation Brake System, to keep you safe and secure.

Safety for everyone

Our dream is of a collision-free world that’s not just for drivers, but for all road users – a world where car safety technology can go hand-in-hand with the thrill of driving.

Altogether safer

Honda SENSING has been created to keep you, your passengers and everyone safe. It’s an intelligent suite of advanced safety features that will assist you as you drive and underlines our commitment to road safety.


See how Honda SENSING provide a greater sense of awareness

Showing warning signs when a Honda car is reversing

Cross Traffic Monitor 

When reversing, it can detect approaching vehicles from either side and warns you of imminent danger. ​

Speedometer showing traffic sign recognition feature

​Traffic Sign Recognition

Can detect the speed limit by identifying traffic signs, relaying it to you visually on the Driver Information Interface or Head-Up Display.

Honda Car driving through and detecting the traffic sign speed limit

​Intelligent Speed Limiter

The maximum speed of the vehicle is determined by the speed limit detected by the Traffic Sign Recognition System. 

Honda car driving behind another car showing detection signal in Collision management

Collision Mitigation System

Applies the brakes if there's a possibility of a frontal collision, minimising the severity of any impact.  ​

Front three-quarter facing Honda CR-V with high beam headlights on

Auto High-Beam Headlights 

Automatically switches from high beam to low beam when an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle in front of you is detected. ​

Front facing Honda CR-V driving through and showing road departure mitigation

Road Departure Mitigation 

If your car veers off the road, it will apply subtle corrections to keep you safe. In certain conditions it will apply the brakes. ​