The best road shark type R , having this car since many years I must say that there is no other car which excites you more than this, I think I will drive it till the end
Hey, looking for advice - should I buy one of these cars second hand for £18,000? its been on the race track a few times & has just 15,000km done, Im just worried the Type R may cause issues after being used on the track.. what do you think?
This video was very similar to what a top gear style review used to be like, please go on top gear and save the show, you have the potential to be very big
I like the fact that the noise seems genuine, and not using some stupid gadget to artificially pump the sound into the cabin. I think any manufacturer that does that is a joke. Mature adults don't need special effects. Matt say this sounds a bit quiet, but at least its a real noise and would do me nicely for a run around!
focus rs would be better if it didn't have the weight of a moon. 1600kg there are 7 seaters lighter. Also 260 L boot, ford are you serious promoting the RS as a family sports car with a fiesta / corsa boot space. fyi ford the CTR has 500 L boot and yes in the UK it rains and the awd makes sense, but everywhere else it doesn't rain so often and the awd is useless unless you do drag races but then you wouldn't because it's your own car and don't wanna ruin it in stupid drag races because awd raw straightline speed rofl
carwow Fair enough. But your videos are great quality, the perfect mix between practical information and entertainment. Mat would be a great teacher too, but I'm glad he's here.
+Martin Allen I absolutely agree what you said sure the Honda looks better, come on dude nobody is gonna choose a front wheel drive car with over 300hp, ford did it with the last RS but ford being ford make better driver cars than Honda,
This car is very very nice! And the most important: super reliable :D But I'd go for the low key smallest engine available with a very discrete color and some very very dark tints.
+carwow well I'm subscribed and watching the reviews done by Matt in the past made me choose a civic mk8 1.8petrol. Exactly as he described in his reviews. so myeah as long as carwow reviews= Matt, it's hard not to love the reviews.
I had one as a loaner a while ago. Standard Polo is a fairly bland wheeled transportation device. The interior is slightly nicer because much of the switchgear comes from the rest of the VW parts bin. Specing it up makes it ludicrously expensive. Manual gearbox and visibility are pretty damn good. Personally I'd go for a car with a bit more character, such as the Peugeot 208 for elegance and style, Seat Ibiza for style and sportiness, and Hyundai i20 for equipment and superb value for money.
i seen one first time today in white parked up outside a garage they look awesome there was a golf R near it and the type R looked much better than the golf R imo looked amazing in white.
type R, subaru STI, Golf R. which one would you choose? for me personally, i own a subaru so my opinion is obviously biased lol. heard some good stuff from friend regarding the golf R.
yes cause it inevitably pushes the car down onto the road, however if it produces greater levels of down force than the front splitter, then it will inevitably lift weight off the front wheels at higher speeds. All in all it is better so long as it is not too aggressive of a wing.
I don't think the engineers are that dumb, they must of designed the wing to have way less effect than a normal wing that size, still get what you mean though.
I'm no aerodynamicist, but a rear wing might help balance the force distribution between the front and rear tires in a front-heavy, front-wheel drive car.
us won't let you you have very special us laws for front light height bumper height and so on. I know from friend this exact car does not apply so you won't be able to drive it legally on public roads, or register it neither. it's a pitty :( new one 2017 is not so bad it's almost as good as this one. ofcourse almost. new one is much more comfortable so overall its better.
it is. everybody prefer it over fk8, they just dont admit it because their wifes will kill them if they buy such not comfortable and low to the ground car with huge turning circle on top of that in which front seats you need a lot of hands and special movements to get out so I wont change to fk8 will keep my fk2 a lot of time, it is so much more special
+azlan mahmud Yet.... because this type r has only recently come out honda seem to be selling the new generation to other countries that didn't get the type R. some new 1.5 turbo hatchbacks have been made in uk and shipped over to the states recently but uk won't see them on the roads until next year some time.
Not my cup of tea despite the fact I love hot hatches but I'd certainly love to have a go in one. I have no doubt it's great fun to drive...is that 0-60 right? Thought it would accelerate faster than that but I guess it's how it feels that's important and maybe the car is designed more for midrange which is after all where you spend most of your driving, especially on a track.
Very fun video Mat, well done. About the car, well, 300hp turbo with Front wheel drive I can't imagine the amount of understeer really. And that design looks like a Chinese knock-off of a plastic Samurai figure.
at the start, rip headphone users. I was at 6 sound ( windows 10. Maybe that makes a difference) with JVC super sound headphones and it was SOOOO loud! By the way, carwow, i know that you will not see me, but if you do, i want a Seat ALTEA xl review!
+milosilic23 but a cupra is german engineering good and subtle looking interior the cupra looks more subtle and beautiful the type r is more a hardcore car
I'm not even joking but I've been watching Matt since he reviewed the original 1 series on CarBuyer and i really do think he could move on to even bigger things hes such a good reviewer
The horn sucks but I find the sat nav/infotainment system really good, just needs time to get used to it. The more you drive this car the more you realise how good it is, after 5 months of ownership I am loving it, always finding excuses to drive it. Its as if Mitsubishi decided the Evo 11 should be FWD but sold the idea to Honda.
what is you country? mine got it for 38 000 eur brand new 5 year warranty this is with all taxes duties and so on. straight from honda dealership this.
I like the horn joke!!
Matt can do camp!!
Leonardo Oktavianus it makes me laugh
Leonardo Oktavianus p
I’m definitely getting one this FK2 type R.The most Beautiful type R ever!
...you blind?
@@demodegaming6384 Don't be rude, Don't like the car scroll on.
Did you get one?
I don't know its really close between the FD2 type R and the FK2 would much rather have the FK2 but FD2 in black really looks amazing
The best road shark type R , having this car since many years I must say that there is no other car which excites you more than this, I think I will drive it till the end
This car looks beautiful.
took me far too long to find you again mat but it was worth it
Do you have a sight impairment?!
+James King lol
Hey, looking for advice - should I buy one of these cars second hand for £18,000? its been on the race track a few times & has just 15,000km done, Im just worried the Type R may cause issues after being used on the track.. what do you think?
While being used on the track may increase wear and tear, even fast Hondas don’t have a habit of breaking down. Ever.
Whoa weird to see you here
This video was very similar to what a top gear style review used to be like, please go on top gear and save the show, you have the potential to be very big
Oh please do not go on Top Gear, build your own brand and be better than Top Gear. I don't want the whole world eating you alive!
I like the fact that the noise seems genuine, and not using some stupid gadget to artificially pump the sound into the cabin. I think any manufacturer that does that is a joke. Mature adults don't need special effects. Matt say this sounds a bit quiet, but at least its a real noise and would do me nicely for a run around!
The design looks so good. That front...
there was a time I didn't like this car but now I just love it. It just says: take it or leave it!
focus rs is better
TheFarzan9 probably
+TheFarzan9 yup but I prefer the Honda's design
yeah, is much more unique then the fords
focus rs would be better if it didn't have the weight of a moon. 1600kg there are 7 seaters lighter. Also 260 L boot, ford are you serious promoting the RS as a family sports car with a fiesta / corsa boot space. fyi ford the CTR has 500 L boot and yes in the UK it rains and the awd makes sense, but everywhere else it doesn't rain so often and the awd is useless unless you do drag races but then you wouldn't because it's your own car and don't wanna ruin it in stupid drag races because awd raw straightline speed rofl
I don't get why this channel has only 77K subscribers? This is by far the best automobile channel on the TH-cam.
Carwow >> New Top-Gear
Well yeah, but even bloody EastEnders is better now.
+appelpower1 hey shut up. Let me at least bask in the compliment for a short while... ;)
carwow Fair enough. But your videos are great quality, the perfect mix between practical information and entertainment. Mat would be a great teacher too, but I'm glad he's here.
I'll take this over the Focus RS any day.
I respect your opinion but the focus RS just beat the type R by a large shot as it always had. Focus RS would make type R it's bitch
Once rolling it wouldn't and is definitely slower around most tracks
+alan scott Define 'beat' - Those cars are strong in completely different areas.
+Martin Allen I absolutely agree what you said sure the Honda looks better, come on dude nobody is gonna choose a front wheel drive car with over 300hp, ford did it with the last RS but ford being ford make better driver cars than Honda,
It's $50k in Canada. Are you going to drop $50k on a Ford Focus? A Ford fucking focus. Enjoy..
lol the horn joke was on point.
The horn bit made me LOL.
Yayyy I found Mat again! I haven't even watched a full video yet and have already subbed; there's no chance that the videos won't be good!
+I3anter where the he'll have you been. I've waited ages for you to show up!
Do you said the clubsport looked stupid for a little spoiler and other stuff , but love this ? okkk mage
legend says when you are early,matt replies you
Did you use that line on other channels? I don't feel special anymore! Cheater...
Yay
I got the reply
Thx Matt
And btw I totally love your car reviews
+carwow the end justifies the means ; )
+dschonsie hehe 😂
Legend says, it's a reply bot and not really Matt who normally replies :)
so much rare. one of the best type-r in the history. will be. you will see in 5-10 years
Love this fk2 design over fk8
Me too!
me too better than fk8
Comparison between the Gold R and Focus RS please!
"Gold" LOL
+Eoin Maher on its way
+Eoin Maher on its way
Loool the horn impression 😂😂😂😂
4:51 LOL!!!!! 😂
Had a wonderful roll over in the previous Civic Type R, as a passenger. We all crawled out of the wreck, good solid car.
This car is very very nice! And the most important: super reliable :D But I'd go for the low key smallest engine available with a very discrete color and some very very dark tints.
Im from cape town & Its extremely expensive! The Golf R & Focus RS is priced extremely well here by us. Had a go in it & I must say it is hell FAST!
this car looks as a hot hatch should. I like the back end very much.
funny review Mat
This is actually a great review of a very nice car!
The sat nav is very fine to use, must be something with your software
Best car review of the year, very entertaining and honest great job.
Each time I see one of these videos about the Type R, I long for 2017/2018. Bring it to the US ASAP!
I just love this Matt much more than the Matt in carbuyer! A lot more relaxed and funny! By far the best car reviewer!
such a different view and approach to reviewing this type r compared to your old review at that other firm(already forgot their nane after you left)
+Uzishan you like?
+carwow well I'm subscribed and watching the reviews done by Matt in the past made me choose a civic mk8 1.8petrol. Exactly as he described in his reviews. so myeah as long as carwow reviews= Matt, it's hard not to love the reviews.
Matching grey shirt, cool stuff. I actually like that grey color a lot on the car.
nice review mat! great sense of humour
Mat, please can you do a review of the VW Polo? In the market for one. Need a new car by end of August. Thanks.
I had one as a loaner a while ago. Standard Polo is a fairly bland wheeled transportation device. The interior is slightly nicer because much of the switchgear comes from the rest of the VW parts bin. Specing it up makes it ludicrously expensive. Manual gearbox and visibility are pretty damn good.
Personally I'd go for a car with a bit more character, such as the Peugeot 208 for elegance and style, Seat Ibiza for style and sportiness, and Hyundai i20 for equipment and superb value for money.
Please do Honda Civic Sedan 2016 review. Waiting eagerly for it. Nice work Mat Watson. Huge Fan
Nice review Mat.
The first carwow video where I've actively looked for an easter egg, and there wasn't one!
I think this grey color looks the best on this car.
Thanks to Carwow I've saved £4k on my A45 AMG! Nice review as always!
+Daniel Flood that's what we're here for. Best reviews. Best deals!
What do you mean with the nav is terrible to use ?? Simplicity on top if you cant control that i guess you have down 🤗🤗
can you make the engine sound better with tuning
i seen one first time today in white parked up outside a garage they look awesome there was a golf R near it and the type R looked much better than the golf R imo looked amazing in white.
type R, subaru STI, Golf R. which one would you choose?
for me personally, i own a subaru so my opinion is obviously biased lol. heard some good stuff from friend regarding the golf R.
+UgenixK Honda
+UgenixK Honda
The Golf R is stupid expensive I'd prolly have the Suby
Out of those I'd have the Golf, but given the money I'd have the Focus RS.
If you're dropping money to by a Golf R
You should just put that money down on an Audi or get the GTI it's pretty fun to drive
Is it beneficial to have rear wing pushing down with front wheel drive car?
more grip is good no matter which wheels power the car
yes cause it inevitably pushes the car down onto the road, however if it produces greater levels of down force than the front splitter, then it will inevitably lift weight off the front wheels at higher speeds. All in all it is better so long as it is not too aggressive of a wing.
I don't think the engineers are that dumb, they must of designed the wing to have way less effect than a normal wing that size, still get what you mean though.
Trust honda not youtubers
I'm no aerodynamicist, but a rear wing might help balance the force distribution between the front and rear tires in a front-heavy, front-wheel drive car.
The civic mugen RR saloon for the Japanese market is a really nice car it had round about 230BHP looked a bit like a Mitsubishi evolution
How does the suspension in R mode compare to the Subaru STI? Firmer or softer?
+RexSpec555 didn’t you see me getting slapped. I think that explains all you need to know.
Haha I'll take that as a yes then.
Matt proper funny guy. Enjoyed the review, keep it up!
Matt, you have done the same car review a year ago in carbuyer channel lol
Dude can you make reviews for an older cars like the Mercedes C class w204 or the Audi A4 B8.The ones that poor people can afford too
Let's change the rumour has it with.... Great review Mat, cheers for all your efforts!
Well said.
can the engine be swapped into the dc2 integra or 2002 euro type accord
Yes. If you're good with welding. And electronics. In fact, we'd just save up and buy the Civic…
How long have Honda been using the same Civic shape?
Nice one. I wonder how it compares to Golf 1.4 tsi...
+Zadrigo it's more of a slapper
I am very interested in this car and I want to buy 3 and ship it to Florida usa can that be possible
us won't let you you have very special us laws for front light height bumper height and so on. I know from friend this exact car does not apply so you won't be able to drive it legally on public roads, or register it neither. it's a pitty :( new one 2017 is not so bad it's almost as good as this one. ofcourse almost. new one is much more comfortable so overall its better.
one options for ppl looking fun n bulletproof reliabilty... I think. Substance over style.
Best FWD car that is massed produced for the public ever, dare I say.
it is. everybody prefer it over fk8, they just dont admit it because their wifes will kill them if they buy such not comfortable and low to the ground car with huge turning circle on top of that in which front seats you need a lot of hands and special movements to get out
so I wont change to fk8 will keep my fk2 a lot of time, it is so much more special
can you do the golf r review so on please.
They should make this available in the states
Review the regular Civic 1.5 turbo 2016
Btw, awesome review
No
+azlan mahmud they don't get it??? What?? I thought most countries has it like a standard :/
+azlan mahmud
Yet.... because this type r has only recently come out honda seem to be selling the new generation to other countries that didn't get the type R. some new 1.5 turbo hatchbacks have been made in uk and shipped over to the states recently but uk won't see them on the roads until next year some time.
Why is there a rear wing if it is FWD that just gives it less traction
wayne cantwell idiot
wayne cantwell Fucking petrol-head, i fucking HATE PETROL-HEADS!!!
Not my cup of tea despite the fact I love hot hatches but I'd certainly love to have a go in one. I have no doubt it's great fun to drive...is that 0-60 right? Thought it would accelerate faster than that but I guess it's how it feels that's important and maybe the car is designed more for midrange which is after all where you spend most of your driving, especially on a track.
Very fun video Mat, well done. About the car, well, 300hp turbo with Front wheel drive I can't imagine the amount of understeer really. And that design looks like a Chinese knock-off of a plastic Samurai figure.
+VoloKin Project ford focus rs understeers more. Unless you chuck it in and get the back rotating, then floor the gas.
+carwow thanks. It's a pleasure to watch your videos guys, keep up the good work.
at the start, rip headphone users. I was at 6 sound ( windows 10. Maybe that makes a difference) with JVC super sound headphones and it was SOOOO loud! By the way, carwow, i know that you will not see me, but if you do, i want a Seat ALTEA xl review!
+Kostas Korbetis sorry about the noise. My reaction was probably a little shouty.
carwow the review? Will you do it?
Would you recommend the type r over a seat leon CUPRA?
Depends on what u want. The cupra is fast but a bit less flamboyant. This is quick, slower than the cupra, but looks better
+milosilic23 but a cupra is german engineering good and subtle looking interior the cupra looks more subtle and beautiful the type r is more a hardcore car
+milosilic23 This is MUCH quicker than the Cupra!
But not focus RS,
+Samuel Brooks it is not ^^
Can you do a review on the new Honda Civic sedan
Class review as always
0:10 watch this in slow motion..Crazy Mat
I want one what is the price?
Ackeem Wilaon £25000 New
@@okaylol6926 wasnt it 30k
This car is acc by far the most underrated car
Hope that my dream of owning this Fk2 will become a reality soon
The honking part made me crack up!! 😂
only if it was rear or 4 wheel drive I would love it
Looks like a baby '11 STI Hatch!
The part about the horn is hilarious!
I love this car!
How about the normal Honda Civic?
I'm not even joking but I've been watching Matt since he reviewed the original 1 series on CarBuyer and i really do think he could move on to even bigger things hes such a good reviewer
He has moved on to bigger things - carwow! We're awesome. No?
+carwow yeah but i mean even bigger bigger Lol
more horn sound for future videos pleae
i know these reviews are sponsored and i dont mind as the host is great! and a great name !
can't wait for it to go head to head with the focus rs
True but the focus RS takes it easy
+alan scott I'm in love with that Aston Martin front of the ford. 4 wheel drive vs front wheel? 4 wheel please
yep i love 4 wheel drive, dont love the aston martin look though, personal opinion. I actally like the honda type Rs looks better though
On one track video I've seen the RS only had like one second advantage over the CTR.
+Mcufre must be the 4 wheel drive launch control.... But both are equally magnificent cars
was this car right hand side drive??? or it looks like it. ?
It's a RHD UK car. We're actually running it for 6 months.
+carwow cool cool thought UK only have LHD cars
Nah, they're all RHD. We drive in the left lane though. Like Japan. But with way worse weather. And worse food. And less polite people.
I kinda like your reviews mat!!!!! KEEP IT UP :))
Some guy down my street has one of these. I hate that I'm starting to warm to it...
Reminds me of a small bulky pontiac aztek..
Matt should have been casted for the new Topgear, i would even consider to watch it if he was in it.
I love the civic type r so much its my dream car.
0:11 you scared the shit out of me Matt!
The horn sucks but I find the sat nav/infotainment system really good, just needs time to get used to it. The more you drive this car the more you realise how good it is, after 5 months of ownership I am loving it, always finding excuses to drive it. Its as if Mitsubishi decided the Evo 11 should be FWD but sold the idea to Honda.
+step0601 I've had one for a year and never figured it out. Compare it to rival systems and it just sucks. I use Google maps on my phone instead.
The Focus RS might be a better car,but if I would have the money,this car would be my choice any day! It looks amazing,and it's even better in person!
Man you should go join TopGear for sure!
When is it coming to USA
Not ever, in this shape at least. Probably will with the next-gen Civic which will be the same shape in the US as the UK.
Looks much better with Quad tips exhaust compared to the Triple one.
Why isn't Honda launching the Civic same as the one launched in the north american market??
I wanna buy one for the 2016 or 2017 model. I think it's more beautiful than the 2019 model.
Great car but think I'll wait for the next gen out late next year/2018
Wait a sec are you guy from Auto Express ? Is this yours own channel
+Stefan Ciganovic it's owned by a company called carwow which gets the best deals on all new cars. Check it out!
Seat Leon Cupra 290 review PLS MAT!!!!
In my home country, this is priced at GBP 55,000...... None is on the road so far haha
what is you country? mine got it for 38 000 eur brand new 5 year warranty this is with all taxes duties and so on. straight from honda dealership this.
What is the song 0:12-0:24