Thoughts/Opinions on the new Civic Type R

by "66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
Published 08/16/2017 at 17:23

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A few weeks ago I saw a new Civic Type R parked on the street and figured I might as well post what I think. Yes, I still love the cleaner lines of the earlier Type Rs and I don’t like the fake vents and what not...

BUT,

After seeing it irl I have to say it has very nice proportions, the overall shape of the car is quite aggressive for a hatchback (?) and I think it actually works, aside from some details like the vents and maybe the wing (saw it in passing and didn’t quite soak in the details). If you think it looks ugly on a screen, I would recommend to reserve judgement until seeing it irl.

Replies (38)

"Doge_Supreme drives a BRZ" (doge-supreme)
08/16/2017 at 17:31, STARS: 1

I’ve seen one IRL on a car hauler, still looks a little too riced out for my taste, but I respect that the performance is there.

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
08/16/2017 at 17:33, STARS: 1

If you are going to buy a fast small car that has the letter R affixed to the end of it’s name I can think of a better one.

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 17:36, STARS: 1

I don’t really disagree, the wing, exhaust tips, etc. are pretty ricey. I think a few things could be removed/simplified/cleaned up, and with some more subtle details instead of IN YOUR FACE FAST BITS it would be a really good looking car. The base of the design and profile are already looking good, is all I’m trying to say.

"xyzabc" (stackofoldwood)
08/16/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 3

Looks like Batman’s Driver’s Ed car.

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 1

I’m not really sure which car you’re specifically talking about lol, and there’s no way I put that money down for a FWD car. I’d take a RWD for the handling dynamics instead, regardless if it’s actually faster or not.

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
08/16/2017 at 17:39, STARS: 3

If I was in the market, here would be my list in that group:

1. Focus RS

2. Golf R

3. Camoflauged Type-R

4. STI

I think it’s Juke levels of unfortunate looking.

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 17:40, STARS: 1

You know what?

Yes.

"Tripper" (tripe46)
08/16/2017 at 17:41, STARS: 0

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 17:43, STARS: 0

The Golf R is AWD right? Barring price (which I’m too lazy to find and compare especially in CAD), I’d take a Golf R or Focus RS too.

"xyzabc" (stackofoldwood)
08/16/2017 at 17:44, STARS: 1

(Photo: Automobile Magazine)

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
08/16/2017 at 17:44, STARS: 0

Both cost a bit more, but as of right now you can get an RS for less than the Civic if you know where to look.

"Bytemite" (bytemite)
08/16/2017 at 17:45, STARS: 0

Look at that stupid chrome bar over its face. Ew.

And the way the hood is so high that it needs to abruptly and awkwardly slope back down after the A pillar just so the car has a side window? Disgusting.

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 17:46, STARS: 1

(My fault): I meant between the two (RS and Golf R), I’d compare prices, but regardless of price of the two I’d take them over the Type R.

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 17:49, STARS: 0

Let me correct myself, that is entirely correct.

Is that really Championship Black? Looks kinda like matte/wrap.

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 17:51, STARS: 1

Let’s try to keep this within the same tax bracket lol.

"Tripper" (tripe46)
08/16/2017 at 17:56, STARS: 2

Ok,

"RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire" (ricerocketeer2)
08/16/2017 at 18:07, STARS: 0

It is beyond fugly, but a hot Honda with a red H badge and wing is like catnip to me. I’m torn.

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 18:09, STARS: 0

B... But.. the proportions!

"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
08/16/2017 at 18:14, STARS: 1

It’s totally insane and I love it.

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 18:17, STARS: 3

Just please be careful if you ever apply that rationality to women.

"RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire" (ricerocketeer2)
08/16/2017 at 18:20, STARS: 0

With all sincerity .... what proportions?

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 18:24, STARS: 0

I’m not really sure if there’s much of a difference here, and in pictures it doesn’t really do the overall shape justice, but we might have to just agree to disagree.

"interstate366, now In The Industry" (interstate366)
08/16/2017 at 18:27, STARS: 1

Been there, done that. (Pun intended.)

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
08/16/2017 at 18:39, STARS: 0

Yes

"My citroen won't start" (lucasboechat)
08/16/2017 at 18:40, STARS: 0

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
08/16/2017 at 20:04, STARS: 0

Pre rice from factory

FWD sucks

So a big nope from me

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/16/2017 at 20:10, STARS: 0

*copied and pasted from another response*

Idon’t really disagree, the wing, exhaust tips, etc. are pretty ricey. I think a few things could be removed/simplified/cleaned up, and with some more subtle details instead of IN YOUR FACE FAST BITS it would be a really good looking car. The base of the design and profile are already looking good, is all I’m trying to say.

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
08/16/2017 at 20:31, STARS: 0

Yea its just too much.

But i just hate all FWD...

"Dusty Ventures" (dustyventures)
08/17/2017 at 00:03, STARS: 0

I gotta get you in a FWD rally car

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
08/17/2017 at 03:08, STARS: 0

i might say yes to that. I have hooned plenty of FWD cars in MI winters but AWD and 4x4 is soooo fun

"Dave the car guy , still here" (a3dave)
08/17/2017 at 08:25, STARS: 0

I like a more subtle car that is quick but doesn’t draw attention. So no for me too. Saw one last week, even with the performance I’m not impressed. Not into the F&F look. It will sell well to parents who have too much money to spend on their kids.

"66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash" (66671)
08/17/2017 at 08:36, STARS: 1

*copied and pasted from another response*

I don’t really disagree, the wing, exhaust tips, etc. are pretty ricey. I think a few things could be removed/simplified/cleaned up, and with some more subtle details instead of IN YOUR FACE FAST BITS it would be a really good looking car. The base of the design and profile are already looking good (I didn’t like any of it before seeing it IRL), is all I’m trying to say.

"Dusty Ventures" (dustyventures)
08/17/2017 at 15:16, STARS: 1

No doubt, I love AWD, but some of the most batshit, sideways rides I’ve had were in FWD cars.

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
08/17/2017 at 21:24, STARS: 0

Handbrake turns? Lol

"Dusty Ventures" (dustyventures)
08/17/2017 at 21:53, STARS: 1

Nope. Weight transfer and balls of steel. The wide angle lens straightens it out so it doesn’t look as dramatic, but check out his hands.

"chaozbandit" (chaozbandit)
08/17/2017 at 23:02, STARS: 1

20" wheels feel out of place on a performance hatch and I wish they kept the designed it more aligned with the spirit of the EK Type-R, but I can’t fault them for their achievements on the new one - mechanical and aesthetics.

"TheD0k_2many toys 2little time" (thed0ck)
08/18/2017 at 02:56, STARS: 0

rally drivers. balls of titanium

"RT" (rt-p)
01/20/2018 at 16:29, STARS: 0

It probably drives better than any car in its class, Honda know how to do this.

Shame though, I still think it looks like it’s been in an accident.