2023 Honda Civic Type R
WHAT IT IS: The most powerful and driver-focused version of the 11th-generation Civic.
WHAT POWERS IT: The prior Civic Type R’s turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four returns for duty. That said, expect
Honda to increase output beyond the outgoing Type
R’s 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. Despite the extra ponies, this hottest Civic ought to remain a frontdriver. A six-speed manual transmission is a given—however, we hear rumors that Honda may offer an auto
matic gearbox as an option, possibly a quick-shifting dualclutch unit.
WHY IT MATTERS: If you’re reading this, you probably like performance cars, right? Well, the last Type R was one of the best, and we expect the new one to continue to combine practicality and performance in a reasonably affordable package. Fearless prediction: This latest iteration of the model will only improve upon the formula. ESTIMATED PRICE AND ON-SALE DATE: Look for the 2023 Civic Type R to arrive before year’s end with a likely starting price of just under $40,000.