I remember the days before Topher had a name face or voice, in the early WR days. All I knew was that the guy with the nice watch and wiry arms ALWAYS filmed and drove the cars with the same passion that I drove my Mini cooper everywhere.. So glad he’s being recognized finally. It’s funny because the Topher and WR magazine set the groundwork for youtube POV drives: Put the focus on the sights and sounds the car makes FIRST. THEN talk about the things we can’t see or hear, lastly give your thoughts. No bs straight to the point. Favorite channel on youtube.
@@fggonzalez5503 Thanks Fefe!! And i’m loving it so far!! Its honestly hard not to want to drive it 😂 Can’t wait till it gets warmer where I am so I can take it out more
My best friend LOVES the Type R, and plans to buy one as soon as he is financially able to. He is in basic training for the military right now, which means no phone. But I just sent this to him to be one of the first things he sees when he comes back!
As a Type R owner I agree with pretty much everything stated in this video. Went initially for something else, a bit more pricey, then wound up with the CTR and have zero regrets. As @TheTopher said this thing does it all. Super easy to be obsessed with, even the styling is growing on me. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants a great all rounder. I've not yet had any heating issues when pushing it hard, but I've only really pushed it hard in OCT as I purchased late SEP. @TheTopher, great review and content as always keep it up.
The more time we spend with my wife’s 2019 Type R, the more we love it. The car continues to amaze me, just blows my mind at how good it is. The styling really grows on you over time as well. We did immediately go to a set of 18” Enkei wheels with pilot sport 4s tires, which was a huge improvement in daily driving comfort over the OEM clown car wheels.
I own a Mazda 3 hatch, but I'll get myself a Type R. When I see a cool car no matter what brand is I give its credit. What an awesome car, my hats off to Honda.
I own a front wheel drive car and I live in Minnesota. I don't know if it's just from experience, but fwd cars handle amazingly in the snow. Rwd is where people start to struggle.
9:12 i wish, at 6'5" and short legs, the civics 1.3" more headroom is all the difference, picking up a 2021 in this blue color tomorrow morning! thank you for doing such impressive reviews of it, i am addicted to your videos.
Best car I’ve owned so far; definitely agree with your comments it’s all you need just outrageous in the twisties and stops on a dime. I’ve owned a scooby sti,focus RS and a Mustang and it’s way better. Only thing that sucks to me is the small gas tank.
@@henlolneh exactly. The numbers don’t lie. Tune vs. tune, a GTI is faster despite the CTR having more factory power...🤷♂️ I’ll take the GTI and save me $15k+
@@JacesOwnWorld gti is trash especially tuned ,I dought it you can go 70K without major problems,honda is a honda,will go forever,my 2014 fbo accord v6 never seen a mechanic since I bought it with 34K miles on it,currently 108K miles after 3 yrs of ownership,only oild charges and brakes
I mean if you've ever gotten a chance to drive one id think you'd be obsessed as well. I went into a dealership looking to get an Si and they let me test drive a Type R and it was life changing.
Any car enthusiast would be obsessed with the Type R, it feels like a more balanced M2, and I think this could be one of the best compliments a hot hatch could ever receive.
DUDE who wouldn't i own a scion tc which is slow af 5sp and i drove my buddies 2019 type r last week and i fell in love everything was so much nicer the seats were amazing! i took a curve at 85 mph like nothing the car felt like it was awd! i want one
I plan on upgrading to this car once I turn 18! I have been working a lot and I am going to save my money up and try and make payments on it so I can own it in the long term. This car seems awesome as a first car to pay off myself and own and I really love the design and everything about it. I am really excited to turn 18 so I can try and work a lot more and be able to have this car for myself.
Have my 21 type r for 2 months now. Really a top performer. Serious road and track car. Will keep it stock but add an oil catch can. Look that up. Have always wanted a car that feels like the type r. My booster blue is a stopper, too.
Totally agree with you about wheel size issue. The Civic Type R and Audi RS6 are two of my favorite cars, and both of them have annoying oversized wheels, although both factory wheel style is pretty great！
@MIKE it's the perfect car imo... From performance to practicality, I use it as my daily and let me tell you the constant joy I’m getting while the engine just keeps pushing. I don’t think I’ll mod this car ever because it’s really really good the way it is already.
I’m averaging 26 MPG combined in my 2018 Accord Sport with this same 2.0T engine and manual transmission. Very impressive for the amount of performance and space offered.
I sold myType R because i was not happy with it, the resale value on the Type R is pretty high at the moment and I am happy with my new car as i found as a daly driver the Type R did not fit the bill for me but if i wanted a weekend toy i would of kept the type r .
I'm struggling to just find a 2020 Honda Civic Type R. All dealerships I call sell them within the hour, or are across the country, that sell it 2 hours later. Impossible at the moment.
Check cargurus and do a nationwide search. I checked everyday. Found plenty of dealers that had them. Took 3 months to find a dealer that would sell at msrp tho
Too bad about the cooling issues still. But yeah, Macpherson cars NEED at least camber bolts, plates ideally. No way around it if you want to keep the tyres healthy. Ordered a 2021 Veloster N and its basically the first thing I'll do after break-in.
i never really understand why anyone would get anything other than a Honda. part of that is I've grown up around only Hondas and the sounds i hear are childhood reminiscent from them. so you know very well il be buying new used and old Hondas for a long time!
damn its so hard to decide whether to get a sti or type r since I live in canada. I was a real subi lover but then they took away the ej engine along with the subi rumble...
@@cq2890 Oh I see. Well subaru keeps delaying the reveal of the next gen sti so maybe it'll be a while before it's released. Also, maybe the new sti will still come with unequal length headers :)
Kevin, I don't think you can go wrong with either one. That will depends on what kind of driver you are and what your lifestyle is. I personally go with the Type R. I bought a 2019 CW and its the best sports car I've owned. I also have a 2015 Evolution X FE for winter use. But the Type R is handling the rain and snow pretty good at least from my experience. Its a Hatchback so its really good all around car. Goodluck with your choice bro.
The Type R is over 400# lighter than the STI with the same power and a much wider power band, plus it offers the practicality of a hatch and vastly better fuel economy. Basically the only thing the STI has going for it is AWD for winter.
FK8 R -13555 AEGEAN BLUE HERE! I've owned a C7 Vette, Porsche Carerra a LOT of cars. This is one of the best cars ever made. Period. The best handling car I've ever driven. You won't have the BALLS to reach this car's limits. Especially with HONDATA AND CUP 2S 🤣😂
If a person who drives a HC Type R (or a FWD in general) and complains about snow/ice traction: the problem isn't the car, it's the driver. RWD, FWD, AWD, 4WD are all capable of typical snow/ice traction, given the right set of tire(s) & driving skills, in suburban/city where city/state road services are provided. The exceptions to AWD and 4WD are the areas of a state or county that don't have typical city/state road service(s).
How's the stick shifter, people say it's very notchy, not butter smooth like the older K or B series gear box, and the 2017 type R had lots of gear grinds ?
My only complaint with the type R is how the tires kick up rocks. You can hear the rocks in this video. Swapping tires are a must unless you absolutely need all that grip on the stock tires. Seats take some time to break in to your back size. At first it was a little tight. Overall good daily driver. I get compliments everywhere I park it. Gas stations, where ever.
It still surprises me Honda got this kind of performance out of a front-wheel drive platform which makes me interested with what may come in the future with a possible return of the S2000.
You had me sold on it until I started seeing that traction light blinking. It was going off as soon as you started pushing it hard into the turns and off the line. There is no question that this a fantastic FWD, probably the best ever made. However after I have owned RWD and AWD it's just difficult for me to go back to that FWD feeling.
I don't remember exactly where I saw this but I think the stock tire size does help it get the best steering feeling. Also this wheel and tire size combined with the design of the front suspension gives Type R the minimum torque steer.
So the nav unit car play integration is an utter mess. It will constantly disconnect and then act like it doesn't detect a smart phone plugged into the usb port anymore. Nothing fixes it except for a factory reset on the head unit. Lovely situation when on the freeway trying to navigate to the airport.
Gotta put it in +R, from what I've noticed the boost is way more active and will have higher psi, love the stiffened ride and the steering, I got my 2020 with 9 miles on it im around 5k now and ya notice these things. Drive it in comfort mode and watch the boost than switch to +R Mode and the differences will be quite obvious.
@@AchinonPL ... Type R is underrated, likely making about the 320HP of that Sport Line. Looking at it, it's the same styling as the Si we get here in the States.
@@AchinonPL ... European fuel is rated differently than American fuel. In Europe, 95 RON would be equivalent to our 91 AKI. Most gas pumps outside of California have 93 AKI (98 RON) available. Our "regular" fuel is 87 AKI (91RON). I wish they'd bring that Sport Line to the US. The same engine as the Type R without the ridiculous styling.
To cool the engine temperature you have to get the aftermarket prl Motorsports cold air intake and an aftermarket Remus exhaust for more air flow and cooling and more horsepower
@@academiaengineering5136 ... "cooling the engine with a CAI and exhaust". Marginal HP gains without a tune and will do NOTHING for cooling. Stop spewing bullshit statements like that over the internet.
They really need to upgrade the infotainment and instrument cluster, I know that’s not the primary concern in a performance vehicle but it’s still important
When you say "drive in the snow" how much snow do you mean? Because i live in sweden and sure it snows but i am wondering if you mean a snow track and not a normal road?
I owned a 2020 Type R this summer - I have a gear grind video on my channel if you don't believe me - I agree with most of what is discussed but there are a concerns: 1. Transmission - huge disappointment, had the 1-2 grind and also a 5-4 lockout. Other 2020 owners are having similar problems. Shift feel is good but inconsistent and a bit plasticky. Had a Miata previously it had superior shift feel and no issues. 2. Head unit and sound system - Awful, no bass or power and the head unit is slow and crashes often. 3. Stock tires - my front stock tires were at 4/32 after 6000km/3700 miles. 4. Its roomy but it's its not a "small" car - Compared to a buddy's Mk7 GTI it's noticeably bigger.
2020 owner here and I haven’t had the 1-2 grind but I have the 5-4 lockout pretty often when I drive and it’s super annoying. As for the sound system I have to agree with you there, it’s absolutely terrible.. for a car this expensive I expected it to at least be better than my 2010 civic. Lol
@@Jonnnn_5 Yea the 5-4 was super annoying, you never know when it was gonna lock you out. I was able to solve it by switching to GM Synchromesh friction modified fluid. Fixed the lockout but the 5-4 shift was still a bit grumpy sometimes. I started getting the 1-2 grind after 5000km and started to get it more often so I ended up selling the car. Got over MSRP for it with 6000km on it. The trans really took the fun out of it.
Lol, he said the Veloster N lacks the 'fizzyness' or 'special something', I don't even wanna know what he'll say about the Golf R lmao. The Golf R is an understeering Audi hatchback basically. Won't be as sporty as a Veloster N, let alone a Type R.
@@persiashahdi5215 Maybe a GTI then? It's around 300 pounds lighter than a Golf R and front wheel drive. Though it's a bit down on power compared to the Type R. But also cheaper. 🤷♂️
@@muffinman4811 Sure, in a straight line, and even not by that much. The Golf R is a great damn car, I didn't want to make it sound like it's not. Personally I'd get it over the Type R, because it's not like it doesn't handle well, just not as insanely good as the Type R. But I'll use it to drive to work lol, so the premium, refined and borderline luxury of the Golf R wins it for me as a daily. But if I want to hit backroads every weekend, I'm taking the Type R.
Any advice of how to test drive one of these? This is a car in my top 3 but I would love to test drive this before shelling out 40K. Love your information and video.
I was able to test drive one through car max. The price was only about 5k cheaper when comparing to a new one so I ended up getting a new one. Good luck.
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All my homies love the TypeR
I remember the days before Topher had a name face or voice, in the early WR days. All I knew was that the guy with the nice watch and wiry arms ALWAYS filmed and drove the cars with the same passion that I drove my Mini cooper everywhere.. So glad he’s being recognized finally. It’s funny because the Topher and WR magazine set the groundwork for youtube POV drives: Put the focus on the sights and sounds the car makes FIRST. THEN talk about the things we can’t see or hear, lastly give your thoughts. No bs straight to the point. Favorite channel on youtube.
I think it’s so cool you do what you love for a living. Love the videos brother, keep em coming!
ANOTHER TOPHER TYPE R VIDEO? DON'T MIND IF I DO
Update: Going to pick up my new 2021 Civic Type R in Sonic Grey Pearl tomorrow! Your review is what pushed me Topher 😌
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@@thecomplication76 So sick bro youre living the dream! & How do you like it
@@fggonzalez5503 Thanks Fefe!! And i’m loving it so far!! Its honestly hard not to want to drive it 😂 Can’t wait till it gets warmer where I am so I can take it out more
My best friend LOVES the Type R, and plans to buy one as soon as he is financially able to. He is in basic training for the military right now, which means no phone. But I just sent this to him to be one of the first things he sees when he comes back!
Oof... falling into the trap of just about every booter 🤣
As a Type R owner I agree with pretty much everything stated in this video. Went initially for something else, a bit more pricey, then wound up with the CTR and have zero regrets. As @TheTopher said this thing does it all. Super easy to be obsessed with, even the styling is growing on me. Would highly recommend for anyone who wants a great all rounder. I've not yet had any heating issues when pushing it hard, but I've only really pushed it hard in OCT as I purchased late SEP. @TheTopher, great review and content as always keep it up.
Subscribed since I appreciate you removing the fallen leaf before closing the hatch and clapping your shoes before entering.
This guy sounds like @SavageGeese but with antidepressants.
LOL
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LMAO!
my brain
Bruh. This too accurate. 😂
The more time we spend with my wife’s 2019 Type R, the more we love it. The car continues to amaze me, just blows my mind at how good it is. The styling really grows on you over time as well. We did immediately go to a set of 18” Enkei wheels with pilot sport 4s tires, which was a huge improvement in daily driving comfort over the OEM clown car wheels.
The OE wheels are really nice
1:18 I was wondering if you were going to grab that leaf. That kinda stuff triggers my OCD. You didn’t disappoint.
after watching these videos for years, I can now say I am a proud owner of one. Thank you topher, the car is just how you describe it.
I own a Mazda 3 hatch, but I'll get myself a Type R. When I see a cool car no matter what brand is I give its credit. What an awesome car, my hats off to Honda.
I love the Civic Type R, it’s so fun to drive! I love that Boost Blue colour for 2020!
I had to admit this but:
TheTopher loves reviewing over and over my 2020 Type R!
Living wit a R is fun but the potholes hurt more than a breakup 😔
I own a front wheel drive car and I live in Minnesota. I don't know if it's just from experience, but fwd cars handle amazingly in the snow. Rwd is where people start to struggle.
I just love the Civic Type R
Can’t wait to see the next one!
I hope that I will get a type r in the future, it’s my dream car and my favorite car over a mustang or camaro, I just love it
Love the civic type r. If I won the lottery my second purchase would be one
It’s not that expensive. Go buy one. Great car
@@dl9775 I would, but I’m 16 and I work a minimum wage job lol
Same homie same homie lol
@@hashassasin9234 same lol that's why I got a civic hatch
@@nolanmadland7987 the hatch manual is my favorite car to date. Extremely enjoyable to drive if you are a true car person you know what I mean
1:56 Thank you for teaching me the Topher Tap.
Just got my 21 type r 3 months ago and I'm absolutely loving it!!
Honda put on the massive wheels to reduce the torque steer, because it changes the angle between the suspension and border of the tyres.
9:12 i wish, at 6'5" and short legs, the civics 1.3" more headroom is all the difference, picking up a 2021 in this blue color tomorrow morning! thank you for doing such impressive reviews of it, i am addicted to your videos.
1 thing about type r know what you’re getting into. I work for Honda rims are 1300$ for one and the continental sport contact 6 are 320$ a piece
Best car I’ve owned so far; definitely agree with your comments it’s all you need just outrageous in the twisties and stops on a dime. I’ve owned a scooby sti,focus RS and a Mustang and it’s way better. Only thing that sucks to me is the small gas tank.
i always tell the ctr haters that the numbers don't lie. all you have to do is look at the nurburgring times.
yeah i drive a 2018 and he gas tank is too small so sometimes i dont even want to take it out because i dont want to waste gas
@@henlolneh exactly. The numbers don’t lie. Tune vs. tune, a GTI is faster despite the CTR having more factory power...🤷♂️
I’ll take the GTI and save me $15k+
@@JacesOwnWorld Now that's hilarious.
@@JacesOwnWorld gti is trash especially tuned ,I dought it you can go 70K without major problems,honda is a honda,will go forever,my 2014 fbo accord v6 never seen a mechanic since I bought it with 34K miles on it,currently 108K miles after 3 yrs of ownership,only oild charges and brakes
You drive so smooth
This man is obsessed with the type r😂💙
I mean if you've ever gotten a chance to drive one id think you'd be obsessed as well. I went into a dealership looking to get an Si and they let me test drive a Type R and it was life changing.
Would love to drive one to see what all the fuss is about
Any car enthusiast would be obsessed with the Type R, it feels like a more balanced M2, and I think this could be one of the best compliments a hot hatch could ever receive.
DUDE who wouldn't i own a scion tc which is slow af 5sp and i drove my buddies 2019 type r last week and i fell in love everything was so much nicer the seats were amazing! i took a curve at 85 mph like nothing the car felt like it was awd! i want one
@@danielmata1181 I'm scared to drive anything fast because my 200hp lexus is250 will then feel like driving a snail lol
I love your videos especially when it comes to the civics and corvettes
I thought i wanted one of these. I can't trust myself with this kind of power. I'll settle for a regular civic so i don't cause trouble lmao
By a civic Si bro super fun car
Hell to the yeah, more type r content!
The sound that shifter makes is beautiful
I plan on upgrading to this car once I turn 18! I have been working a lot and I am going to save my money up and try and make payments on it so I can own it in the long term. This car seems awesome as a first car to pay off myself and own and I really love the design and everything about it. I am really excited to turn 18 so I can try and work a lot more and be able to have this car for myself.
Have my 21 type r for 2 months now. Really a top performer. Serious road and track car. Will keep it stock but add an oil catch can. Look that up. Have always wanted a car that feels like the type r. My booster blue is a stopper, too.
Totally agree with you about wheel size issue. The Civic Type R and Audi RS6 are two of my favorite cars, and both of them have annoying oversized wheels, although both factory wheel style is pretty great！
Isn’t this like the 6th time he test drove this car
He wrote final thoughts ffs..
😭😂 we need more!!
@MIKE I love CTR. Got one myself and I totally understand why he wants to drive this over and over again LOL
@MIKE it's the perfect car imo... From performance to practicality, I use it as my daily and let me tell you the constant joy I’m getting while the engine just keeps pushing. I don’t think I’ll mod this car ever because it’s really really good the way it is already.
@@jeffreydejong9180 awesome car. I’m thinking of buying one. Is the gear box grinding issue gone with the newer CTR model years?
I’m averaging 26 MPG combined in my 2018 Accord Sport with this same 2.0T engine and manual transmission. Very impressive for the amount of performance and space offered.
Altough the base is the same. There is a different turbo en injection system for the type R. I rarely see 26MPG in my Type R.
Same engine, but detuned for the Accord. Nice choice, by the way. You have one of the last Accord manuals. 👍
@@JJ-ls7fq thanks! I’ve considering getting something else a few times but the value is very difficult to beat.
Just bought a 21 type r. Im 5’ 11, 215 with a muscular build and wide back. The seats fit me just fine. Fwiw
My favorite car reviewer on TH-cam
I sold myType R because i was not happy with it, the resale value on the Type R is pretty high at the moment and I am happy with my new car as i found as a daly driver the Type R did not fit the bill for me but if i wanted a weekend toy i would of kept the type r
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car is like "daddy chill"
lmfaooooo im dead
I'm struggling to just find a 2020 Honda Civic Type R. All dealerships I call sell them within the hour, or are across the country, that sell it 2 hours later. Impossible at the moment.
Check cargurus and do a nationwide search. I checked everyday. Found plenty of dealers that had them. Took 3 months to find a dealer that would sell at msrp tho
should've clarified that I wanted an exact 2020 model with the Boosted Blue color option (I think that's the official name)
Too bad about the cooling issues still. But yeah, Macpherson cars NEED at least camber bolts, plates ideally. No way around it if you want to keep the tyres healthy. Ordered a 2021 Veloster N and its basically the first thing I'll do after break-in.
I can’t wait for the 2023 review
I have a 2014 civic si coupe and with Michelin x ice tires I don't have issues
This is why I'm not a fan of turbos. There's always overheating issues. Some cars nail it but most have serious issues
Honda makes some of the best n/a engines. Why bring your quality down with a turbo?
I have a 2018 Civic Hatchback 6 spd turbo and drive it spirited - no overheating issues in 36 months of owning it!
They only overheat at the track. Never as a daily street driving
i never really understand why anyone would get anything other than a Honda. part of that is I've grown up around only Hondas and the sounds i hear are childhood reminiscent from them.
so you know very well il be buying new used and old Hondas for a long time!
Nothing wrong with that. But if that is all you have experienced, you are missing out on a lot.
@@JoshuaTootell that is so true! IL try out other cars too but honda will always have a special place in my heart xd
man...im debating if i wanna get one of these or wait for the New Z.
damn its so hard to decide whether to get a sti or type r since I live in canada. I was a real subi lover but then they took away the ej engine along with the subi rumble...
What do you mean? They still sell the sti with the ej engine. The current model is the last to have it.
@@joshb2386 ye ik but im plannin on gettin my first car next year or so
@@cq2890 Oh I see. Well subaru keeps delaying the reveal of the next gen sti so maybe it'll be a while before it's released. Also, maybe the new sti will still come with unequal length headers :)
Kevin, I don't think you can go wrong with either one. That will depends on what kind of driver you are and what your lifestyle is. I personally go with the Type R. I bought a 2019 CW and its the best sports car I've owned. I also have a 2015 Evolution X FE for winter use. But the Type R is handling the rain and snow pretty good at least from my experience. Its a Hatchback so its really good all around car. Goodluck with your choice bro.
The Type R is over 400# lighter than the STI with the same power and a much wider power band, plus it offers the practicality of a hatch and vastly better fuel economy. Basically the only thing the STI has going for it is AWD for winter.
FK8 R -13555 AEGEAN BLUE HERE! I've owned a C7 Vette, Porsche Carerra a LOT of cars. This is one of the best cars ever made. Period. The best handling car I've ever driven. You won't have the BALLS to reach this car's limits. Especially with HONDATA AND CUP 2S 🤣😂
That leaf snapping on the car at 1:06 hahah
Omg im having anxiety attacks! I bought a 2017 type R on friday n im picking it up tomorrow, the wait is killing me!
If a person who drives a HC Type R (or a FWD in general) and complains about snow/ice traction: the problem isn't the car, it's the driver.
RWD, FWD, AWD, 4WD are all capable of typical snow/ice traction, given the right set of tire(s) & driving skills, in suburban/city where city/state road services are provided. The exceptions to AWD and 4WD are the areas of a state or county that don't have typical city/state road service(s).
Great review brother, I love this car.
Watching this video literally cost me $50k CAD
Do you plan on getting your own Type R?
Props to honda they figured out that front suspension dynamics spot on
Super happy he grabbed that leaf, gave me ocd right off the bat. But were good.
How's the stick shifter, people say it's very notchy, not butter smooth like the older K or B series gear box, and the 2017 type R had lots of gear grinds ?
9...11
My only complaint with the type R is how the tires kick up rocks. You can hear the rocks in this video. Swapping tires are a must unless you absolutely need all that grip on the stock tires.
Seats take some time to break in to your back size. At first it was a little tight. Overall good daily driver. I get compliments everywhere I park it. Gas stations, where ever.
It still surprises me Honda got this kind of performance out of a front-wheel drive platform which makes me interested with what may come in the future with a possible return of the S2000.
You had me sold on it until I started seeing that traction light blinking. It was going off as soon as you started pushing it hard into the turns and off the line. There is no question that this a fantastic FWD, probably the best ever made. However after I have owned RWD and AWD it's just difficult for me to go back to that FWD feeling.
I love topher's reviews.
I don't remember exactly where I saw this but I think the stock tire size does help it get the best steering feeling. Also this wheel and tire size combined with the design of the front suspension gives Type R the minimum torque steer.
So the nav unit car play integration is an utter mess. It will constantly disconnect and then act like it doesn't detect a smart phone plugged into the usb port anymore. Nothing fixes it except for a factory reset on the head unit. Lovely situation when on the freeway trying to navigate to the airport.
nice review 💫
it's been on for one minute and you've already watched 25 min review?
@@szymon940 hell yeah
Are the seats cloth, or are they that weird micro suede type material?
Micro suede
Please do the 2021 hyundai veloster N with the new seats, DCT trans, and the safety features.
Gotta put it in +R, from what I've noticed the boost is way more active and will have higher psi, love the stiffened ride and the steering, I got my 2020 with 9 miles on it im around 5k now and ya notice these things. Drive it in comfort mode and watch the boost than switch to +R Mode and the differences will be quite obvious.
Honda has been improving their SH -AWD system for several years now so I hope the next generation Civic will be the first to have AWD.
I wouldn't count on it. That's only for Acura.
@@JJ-ls7fq I wouldn’t say never. A lot of tech that was only on Acura’s before has trickled down to Honda’s
As a daily driver which one you recommend me to buy BMW M3 2018 or CTR??
This civic type r is cool for boys. I wish their was a touring version without all these NFS exterior accents.
There is. At least in EU. It's called "Sport Line". It also has 320hp instead of 306hp in here.
@@AchinonPL ... Type R is underrated, likely making about the 320HP of that Sport Line. Looking at it, it's the same styling as the Si we get here in the States.
@@AchinonPL the 306hp rating is for 91 octane, while 320hp is for 93 octane
Interesting. Though in Poland the lowest octane you can get is 95 and it's still marked as 320hp. Too bad they didn't tune it to go any higher :/
@@AchinonPL ... European fuel is rated differently than American fuel. In Europe, 95 RON would be equivalent to our 91 AKI. Most gas pumps outside of California have 93 AKI (98 RON) available. Our "regular" fuel is 87 AKI (91RON). I wish they'd bring that Sport Line to the US. The same engine as the Type R without the ridiculous styling.
I still can't get over the styling
To cool the engine temperature you have to get the aftermarket prl Motorsports cold air intake and an aftermarket Remus exhaust for more air flow and cooling and more horsepower
Stop. Just ... stop.
@@CU08 stop what
@@academiaengineering5136 ... "cooling the engine with a CAI and exhaust". Marginal HP gains without a tune and will do NOTHING for cooling. Stop spewing bullshit statements like that over the internet.
@@academiaengineering5136 Lmao you just got shutdown.
Love your videos
The sport line would be what you need to keep it subtle. But that is not coming to the US if I have understood correctly
They really need to upgrade the infotainment and instrument cluster, I know that’s not the primary concern in a performance vehicle but it’s still important
“Little extra fizziness.” 👍🏻👍🏻
I’m looking into buying one of these. I test drove one today and the clutch engagement was really high, is that the normal bite point?
im you 1,250 viewer lol love the videos btw
When you say "drive in the snow" how much snow do you mean?
Because i live in sweden and sure it snows but i am wondering if you mean a snow track and not a normal road?
I owned a 2020 Type R this summer - I have a gear grind video on my channel if you don't believe me - I agree with most of what is discussed but there are a concerns:
1. Transmission - huge disappointment, had the 1-2 grind and also a 5-4 lockout. Other 2020 owners are having similar problems. Shift feel is good but inconsistent and a bit plasticky. Had a Miata previously it had superior shift feel and no issues.
2. Head unit and sound system - Awful, no bass or power and the head unit is slow and crashes often.
3. Stock tires - my front stock tires were at 4/32 after 6000km/3700 miles.
4. Its roomy but it's its not a "small" car - Compared to a buddy's Mk7 GTI it's noticeably bigger.
2020 owner here and I haven’t had the 1-2 grind but I have the 5-4 lockout pretty often when I drive and it’s super annoying. As for the sound system I have to agree with you there, it’s absolutely terrible.. for a car this expensive I expected it to at least be better than my 2010 civic. Lol
@@Jonnnn_5 Yea the 5-4 was super annoying, you never know when it was gonna lock you out. I was able to solve it by switching to GM Synchromesh friction modified fluid. Fixed the lockout but the 5-4 shift was still a bit grumpy sometimes. I started getting the 1-2 grind after 5000km and started to get it more often so I ended up selling the car. Got over MSRP for it with 6000km on it. The trans really took the fun out of it.
Loved the vid, you gotta do a VW Golf R now to compare to civic!
Lol, he said the Veloster N lacks the 'fizzyness' or 'special something', I don't even wanna know what he'll say about the Golf R lmao. The Golf R is an understeering Audi hatchback basically. Won't be as sporty as a Veloster N, let alone a Type R.
@@persiashahdi5215 Maybe a GTI then? It's around 300 pounds lighter than a Golf R and front wheel drive. Though it's a bit down on power compared to the Type R. But also cheaper. 🤷♂️
@@persiashahdi5215 An understeering Audi hatchback thats faster than the Civic Type R
@@ARentz07 GTI is a phenomenal car. It also is a great daily and feels refined, while being fun to drive.
@@muffinman4811 Sure, in a straight line, and even not by that much. The Golf R is a great damn car, I didn't want to make it sound like it's not. Personally I'd get it over the Type R, because it's not like it doesn't handle well, just not as insanely good as the Type R. But I'll use it to drive to work lol, so the premium, refined and borderline luxury of the Golf R wins it for me as a daily. But if I want to hit backroads every weekend, I'm taking the Type R.
Where is that stretch of windy road towards the end of the video?
So happy you removed that leaf.
hoping this might be my first car but I work at a barn so i hope whatever car i get doesn’t get beat up D:
Wait this is the car that plays fake engine sounds through the speakers right?
Nice review as always. Why don't you use the dragy for performance measure?
I am wondering what if they create an Acura version of this with all-wheel drive?
Leaning towards the type r or the tlx type s? Which one would you prefer?
Does the shift alert the driver with audio or only with lights ?
why would you have the fuel gauge showing and not the boost gauge, I hate when reviewers do that
I would have one of these as a weekend blast car! Not as a day to day car!
Insane, I love this car
My favorite car
You should do 2020 sti
M-58 Grand Marais to Munising! Treat yourself! Better than the Supra??
Any advice of how to test drive one of these? This is a car in my top 3 but I would love to test drive this before shelling out 40K. Love your information and video.
I was able to test drive one through car max. The price was only about 5k cheaper when comparing to a new one so I ended up getting a new one. Good luck.
Phenomenal car. I love it.
phenomenal*
Ahh the elusive Boost Blue. I really like the color but damn, it's next to impossible to find one right now lol
wat about vs focus rs as competitor didnt mention