2026 Honda Civic Type R review
The Honda Civic Type R is as close to perfection as new performance cars get, this side of a $500,000 Porsche. Here’s why the $85,500 price tag makes sense. Skip ahead: Introduction Running costs Price and specification Energy use Interior space and comfort On-road assessment Connectivity and infotainment Summary Safety Next steps 2026 Honda Civic Type R Enthusiasts are quick to call certain performance cars the last of their kind, the Honda Civic Type R included. However, the current-generation Civic Type R really will be the last of its kind before switching to hybrid power. A facelifted model is confirmed to be on the way – as well as a flagship HRC track edition – but Honda won’t need it to sell any more cars, as its hottest Civic is almost constantly sold out amid high demand and limited production out of Japan. Orders for the Type R have opened and closed multiple times in recent months alongside updates adding a new Racing Blue p...