Of course I want a CTR. I just can't afford a CTR. And knowing it's 1000% going to be a collectible one day, I'd feel guilty every time I took it out.
Photography by David S. Wallens
We sat in the forthcoming Honda Civic Type R, and while we don’t yet know the price and couldn’t even fire it up–yes, we pressed the button–we’re already rather smitten. Here are 10 reasons why you (probably) want one.
Just look at it. Subtle, classy, purposeful. It’s like 1997 all over again–or, if in Japan, 1995 all over again. The black wing almost blends in. (Note that we didn’t see any way to adjust said wing.)
Check out those flares. Most people won’t even notice them but, of course, you will.
The Type R doesn’t need to be lowered. Assuming the stance is this way once in production, the Type R just sits right.
The stock tires are beefy: Where the current/previous Type R wears 245/30R20 tires, this new one gets the 265/30R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S.
The stock wheels have a finish that somehow splits the difference between matte and glossy.
Also standard again: Brembo front brakes with two-piece rotors.
The hood vent isn’t just for looks. It’s functional and, we’re assuming, does something to cure any overheating issues. And do we spy some kind of cold-air intake?
To most people: Three exhaust pipes > two exhaust pipes.
The seats are properly bolstered–not crazy “because race car” bolsters and not flat. They felt supportive, both front to back and side to side.
The interior touch points felt rich. Honda has continued to improve the Civic’s interior appointments and, of course, that carries through to the Civic Type R. We are smitten with the interior of the latest Civic Si, so take that and add more supportive seats–and then make those seats red and make the mats match.
It’s practical, too. As always, the Type R is a hatchback.
What more can we say about it? We were there when Acura brought the Integra Type R stateside in 1997, and we’re hoping to drive this one soon.
Of course I want a CTR. I just can't afford a CTR. And knowing it's 1000% going to be a collectible one day, I'd feel guilty every time I took it out.
And one big reason why I don't: I couldn't get past the Fast and Furious look. Then there's the question of what demographic loves the look and can afford it. Yes, maybe in 20 years it'll be worth $200K. Okay.
It's cool! It will perform! It will cost more appendages than I have! I'm more than happy to keep my 2019 CTR!
kb58 said:And one big reason why I don't: I couldn't get past the Fast and Furious look. Then there's the question of what demographic loves the look and can afford it. Yes, maybe in 20 years it'll be worth $200K. Okay.
I you think thats F&F, I wonder what you think of the previous version!
In reply to Slippery :
Also, IRL, the flares don't jump out at you. Think more E46 M3 vs. E30 M3.
Definitely a big stylistic departure from the last version-both inside and outside.
You're right about the flares-in the original press release I thought it didn't have any!
That looks good! Though personally I still think it could be lowered a bit 
Just think about how nice that dash would look without a silly screen tacked on top of it.
In reply to gearheadE30 :
I just spent some time in the latest Civic Si. The screen location just feels natural. It might look tacked on in the photos but, from behind the wheel, it works. (At least it works for me.)
Not going to lie, I was not expecting this list, and the list is compelling from start to finish.
100% improvement over the previous generation's looks.
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