2019 Honda Civic Type R Review // Still The King Of Hot Hatches? 

I bought my Type R about a month and a half ago. I've owned an Acura Integra (I treated that poor thing like a rented mule), Acura and Lexus SUVs, a few Subarus (WRX & STi), an Audi (S4 Avant), a Mazda Miata, a Chevy Volt, etc...and I have NEVER been so satisfied with a car purchase. Your video is on the money and had me smiling and laughing the whole time (particularly the segment on the infotainment system). Yes....the car has its quirks and at 51 years old I may look like a poster child for a mid-life crisis hotline while I'm driving it, but who cares? It's fast, fun and hugely rewarding, due to the near telepathic experience it delivers via the sublime handling, shifting, steering, and braking feel it offers. I look forward to driving it EVERY time I hop in. What a great car.

Everytime I see this on the road I fall in love. Im gonna have this car, mark my words!!

"The Type R is a cornering machine!" *every other car channel* "Let's drag race the FWD Type R against all these AWD and RWD cars and see how slow it is!"

The 'looks' is the main reason why I've bought this car. How can the 10th gen body design not be the best so far? It's beastly, angry, aerodynamic, edgy, futuristic, and unique at the same time... It's simply amazing. Of all the sports cars in this range, I'd rate this as my 10/10 fav.

I honestly fell in love with the car because of the exterior design.

Am I the only one who likes the looks of the civic type R?

I went to the honda service yesterday. while i was waiting, i took a peek on the showroom, and holy shit. There's a dark gray type r and i tell you, I spent almost half an hour staring at this thing. Ive never seen such a sexy car in my life.

I have a 2019 Type R and I totally agree - it’s one fantastic drivers machine. Personally I like it’s crazy looks - it is a Civic Type R after all :)

Finally 2 guys that love driving and not the luxury creature comfort ! The Type R is for people that love having fun driving and not for people that want cars that can park itself.

I own the 2018 type R with 7,500 mi and I absolutely love it. It destroys cars on the corner, stops on a dime, and has a very good amount of power. Not to mention, car just looks mean. I would say this was a very good review of the type R, especially in regards to its performance. People forget, the spoiler on the Civic type R is actually functional. At 123 MPH, you are getting 67 foot pounds of downforce. I have had the car up to 148 MPH and it was glued.

I'll say it again. There are a small handful of car-related RU-vid channels that I feel are just next-level in terms of the host's talent and communication ability, as well as the editing and production quality. Donut Media, Doug Demuro, Jay Leno, anything with Chris Harris, and Throttle House. They all have 1M+ subs. I HAVE to imagine you're next once the masses catch wind of your most recent videos. Keep it up. Currently the only channel I subscribe too.

This Type R 100% asian Design.. for me it looks so gorgeous.

I own a 2019 CTR and I'm still watching reviews on this car. I love this car.

"I don't know how else it could look when it drives like this. It'd be lying to itself if it looked any different." This perfectly sums up the exterior styling.

If literally anybody else ended a video with “long live the hot hatch” I would’ve scoffed. That was glorious.

You guys at Throttle House as well as Jakob and Yuri, and Mark, and a few others sold this car for me. And now I want to say thank you!

I own one so there's my bias but James said it the best way once you drive it you can never imagine the type R looking different its just not possible.

The reason why all the gauges are red is to prevent extensive strain on your eyes. If you're gonna be seeing the tach a lot, might as well make it the color with the shortest wavelenght to make sure it doesn't stress the eyes and subtily adds to the pleasure of driving this car.

I love my Type-R, my commute home from work is about 4km but I take the long way around town every single day because I absolutely love driving it. Not to mention you cannot take this car outside without getting a handful of thumbs ups and compliments. It’s so fast too, I would not want any other car. Great review!

I bought a red one two months ago after my stg 3 ST got wrecked a few days before moving to LA from Chicago. I intended to buy a civic to drive for a few months then trade in. But the dealer was pulling an R in when I got there, and I'm stupid. So I bought it after two years of hating on its looks. The car is two months old and has 7000 miles on it now, and I live in the land of canyon roads. I will say this to everyone that has ever talked shit about this car, for any reason... and I was one of you: You have no idea. It is the best hot hatch ever produced. It's the best 4 cylinder ever produced. It's one of the best all around cars ever produced. It's FAST. Honda quoted whp, not crank hp, it utterly owns RS's and 370z's from rolls. And then... I've hauled a 9 ft long sectional couch home from Ikea in it. The hatch is mammoth. It's so totally usable still. It's like taking your worked track car to work every day but also having the minivan... and that's what makes it special! It's the king of its class sure, but somehow it's also the king of practicality too! What in the actual shit said I, proud ST owner... the ST interior was so much smaller and the hatch so much smaller and all around it was just less functional by a significant margin. It's faster than any stockish STI, Golf, Ford, or anything else even close to the segment reall... on the highway you win, period. On the track you win too because the thing handles like a dream... but whenn you start going to the store in it and throwing piles of shit in the back and you realize that someone finally combined the most practical daily driver with the most balls out badass hot hatch... wow. Anyway. I rarely review stuff. But the type R is art. It's a masterpiece of a car for the everyman. It's a bit expensive, but when you realize you don't need a dd and this... yeah. My original intention was to trade it back in when I was done transitioning. This thing is with me for life. I liked my ST a lot, but the R is family.

I don’t find it ugly. I think Honda truly let the designers go, and that’s awesome. It could have a few less fake events but it’s still awesome.

I personally like the look of the car except the back bumper, in black the car is lovely all around imho.

SAVE THE MANUALS!

This is the probably the BEST Type R review I have watched. Of all the Type R reviews, you have probably notch it up with the ending. So cinematic, it does justice to this GREAT car.

You guys should do a video on "Why you should drive your cold hatch like a hot hatch". Basically talking about how driving enjoyment comes more from mindset than suspension tuning and power. People who are on a limited budget who end up in base model, 5 speed manual hatchbacks and economy cars can still really enjoy these cars by wringing them out everywhere they go. I had a base model, 1998 Nissan Frontier with a 5 speed manual, 2.4L 4 cylinder (detuned K24), regular cab short bed and every once in a while I would just rev it out to redline and take corners Miata style and for a $3,000 truck, it was loads of fun.

It's funny how so many people complained about how "racer boy" it looked. Now with the next generation they're complaining about how minimalistic it looks.

Best reason to buy this car - having fun at track days. That is where this car excels!

Civic Type R owner here... the 2020 and up were improved in several ways: suspension, braking, cooling, some cosmetics... there's a write-up on the internet. This IS the most amazing car I had ever driven and I've driven pretty much everything out there. This is a mean, lean, wings of a dragon canyon carving machine! I love when the kids turn their heads, some even saying, "look mommy... that's the car i drive in the video game!". ;) A car that can brake from 70 - 0 in 140 ft! C8 Corvette... 148 ft! A Car that hits lateral G's @ 1.05 (this number is even higher on the +2020) ... C8 Corvette 1.02! A car that with just an off the shelf Hondata Tune and E30 Mix is 360 HP (no bolt-ons) and runs flawless! A Car that's just over 3k in weight. It turns heads among the young crowd about as much as an exotic car does. I've overtaken other cars on the ramp going around them -- it can literally take curves within the curves! The car is truly a masterpiece of physics. Sorry Golf R owners, but as much as I admire and truly respect the performance, I don't like my car to look like a loaf of bread ;)

watching your videos like reading last pages of lotr trilogy or harry potter books, returning to real life after xx:xx amount of time is hard and i get that feeling i lost smthng makes me happy and dont know what to do. thank god your videos hopefully will never end :)

This car honestly looks like the 2019 hatchback version of the TMNT Party Wagon I still love you Honda, my first sports car was 2000 Integra Type R

I own this car. I think the styling is great. It reflects the car's personality perfectly.

The boy racer in me that used to have an integra back in the day wants this so bad

I so wish I'd gotten a Type R instead of a 2019 WRX. Love the WRX, don't get me wrong, but the Type R ticks ALL the boxes

I sold my M4 competition 6 spd to get this car. I was an m fan boy til I drove a type R. I gotta 2021 type R. No M car is in the same league as a Type R. I love bmw so much I own an 2018 M550. I had a M2 competition and the type R just is in a another league as far as fun and handling. I did change the 20 in wheels for 18s and that took the car to an wven higher level.

Hey Civic Type R, you're an All-Star

People who think FWD means a car doesn't handle well don't know much about cars.

The fact stealerships are still charging 40 to 45k for this is really killing the hype

This Car is a master piece of Engineering well done Honda For bring back the Type R Spirit, i just wish i had the money for one tho :) One day hehe Ohh btw Great Video

The only thing that bothers me is just the rear bumper, which has a bit too much fake vents. Even the civic sedan has a better rear bumper design. Other than that, I think I like it!

I own one and I agree. At first the looks were a bit much but after driving it I can’t imagine it looking any other way. It fits its personality perfectly. Great video guys! ❤️👍👌

Subaru needs to bring back the STI hatch :(

This looks so much better than the current one😁

1990 to 1993 Honda Accords are still everywhere.

The fake vents are for modifications. It would probably hurt performance if they were open, but theres space behing them for ductwork and additional coolers

I've had my Type R for 2 years now. Once it shredded the OEM tires I fitted 255/35 R20 Kumo. No more spinning when launching anymore. I get a little chubby when I drive it now. What an awesome car...

OK! TAKE MY MONEY! .. o wait, I dont have any.

I know people don't like that outside but I love it.

I cross shopped all the hot hatches available at the moment. Ended up with a GTI. Ill always kinda regret not hunting down a Type R but the GTI is just a total package for me, like a tiny luxury car. Though if we had access to the i30 N / Elantra N over in the states, I would have bought that instead.

Nothing like it. Best ever. Leaves haters in the dust!!!

I agree with Thomas. Gray is the perfect color for the Type R.

One of the soon to be rare manual transmission car left. Type R will always hold value. Especially is Honda decides to stop productions. 20 years from now. It’ll still be worth $30k.

Honestly, I love the way the Type R looks because it reminds me of F-Zero lol. I love how over the top it is.

Thanks for the vid. I love my Type R! The fake rear vents are the only thing that I dont like. The rest is just fantastic.

Daily driver of mine for over a year now and still loving every bit of it :)

I just bought one of these a couple of days ago. Best decision I have EVER made. I am never letting go of this beauty.

Loved the video guys. You both are hilarious, there’s been a couple videos (this one included) that I’ve genuinely LOLd while watching. I mean, full on laughing. 🤣 Picking up my 2019 in a few weeks... Can’t wait!!

One time a CTR owner at a red light pulled up beside me and rolled down his windows. He complimented my wheels and we lightly conversed. Cool dude. i was surprised, I thought he would try to race me. the 1999 Civic EX guys just rev their engines at me... Like BRO. I'm just trying to avoid potholes, leave me alone.

The Type R's Catch 22: Most appealing to 14 y/o boys and most affordable for 40 year olds. The venn diagram shows a less than optimal overlap between those who love it and those who can afford it. I'm reminded of a friend who purchased a Ferrari a few years ago. He said, "I bought it to attract women. Unfortunately, it mostly attracted 12 year old boys." :)

Owning a '17 Civic Hatchback EX is the closest I'll get to a Type R ;_;

Upgrading to this from a 2002 celica gt AT, gonna be quite the upgrade.

took 2 of my mates out in this car today on the back roads and they both had big smiles, this thing is absolutely savage and grips like a mother f*&$!er in corners and bends

Definitely a fun car. I don't think these will depreciate much at all which is a bummer for those who don't want to sped $35k on one, but I think it's a great car regardless.

I have a ‘19 Type R (R-21200) and I can tell you for sure, you don’t care about the looks when you’re behind the wheel of this car! After 4.5 months with it I do agree that it’s not the best sounding engine. Strangely the exhaust sound has really grown on me! But the engine sounds like my last car (‘13 FRS) but with a turbo, very vacuum cleaner like. I’m curious to hear how the muffler delete sounds in person, might be the perfect upgrade for a little sound. Great review guys!

Standard hater - "I hate the way it looks meh it's for teenagers reee" When I park my white type R on Michigan Avenue in Chicago people stop and take pictures of it. Me -1 haters-0

Was close to buying this but the styling is just too much when you're not a teenager anymore. Which the dealer told me is a very common complaint such a shame.. Honda should really make a toned down version without fake vents and useless spoilers.

If they sold for sticker I'd buy one but I'm not paying the $6k+ markup dealers are pulling

9:15 the holes in each side help with down force. Air enters on each side exiting out the fenders helping create down force.

I actually laughed out loud regarding the Smash mouth comment.

I just got my 2020 updated type r with boost blue colore and real Corbin fiber in and out I paid around 67,000 in canada out of the door I know it was alot of money for a Honda name, but when I drive the car the felling you get makes the car worth every single penny to me . Thank you honda

I currently drive a 17 sport hatch and i so want this car....

this thing drives exactly how it looks.. u hear wind gointg through spoilers , gearbox shift , rooooooarrr from engine .... I was super engaged with the drive but my girlfriend almost cried from brutal interior quality, noise ...and rough driving experience

I bought this car a week ago and i live it also poeple compliments on it alot .

I’ll love a SI two doors body with the Type-R engine!

Crazy looks done right, the design is great the sound is great(well kind off), i am saving up for one, i just hope that they don't ruin it the next 2 years or so.

i think it's normal for dealerships to mark up the type R... it's been like that for years since the integra and civic type R's in the 90's. in a sense, you get the 90's experience all over again. nostalgia is truly one of the great human weaknesses, second only to the neck

I have mad respect for Honda and their type r division but I just can’t get past the new styling 😓 the EK9 type r was the last beauty in my eye as well of course the NSX-R

It looks awesome, not ‘overstyled ugly ‘ at all

11:33 That's what she said!! LMFAO 😂😂😂

This looks great in AB. Have had my '18 FK8 for two years now. Best car and best daily ever. Was going to chip it, add a titanium exhaust, racing pads, etc. but I have to save up for a volume knob instead. Bone stock this car is a pure joy to drive and daily. Not fun to park with a large turning circle and low front lip. One of only two beefs. The other? The OEM tires attract more nails than a mani-pedi salon. And manage to convert at the earliest opportunity to racing slicks. The price of greatness. Ante up.

This car's looking always makes me thinking of gundam

I just purchased a 2021 Type R. I wasn’t planning to. It just happened. I can confirm without a doubt this car can not be explained justifiably through a RU-vid video. If you’d enjoy a vehicle to become apart of your body as of it were a “cyberpunk” body modification…look no further.

Who drives with the mpg readout on the type r? Switch to boost or throttle position; this isn’t a normal civic. Haha

I was shocked when i drove one. I fell in love immediately and I'm gonna get one in the next year and a half

getting this in 2 years. lets go!

The “main” vs “cruise” buttons are because of Honda Sensing, which this gets in 2020. My 2020 Type R has “main” where this has “cruise”. Huge fan of the vids!

.. I like it.. But I cannot get myself to get rid of my 98 nsx. I like the car.. the style is ok.. (I am talking about the type R).

On the UK 2017/18 model the two blank buttons on the wheel are cruise related. One sets the auto follow mode IIRC, the other sets whether the car will auto steer on highways. Also, one of you has been packing on the pounds recently. Keep that in check buddy.

M140i is the best hatch

I think the Type R is wildly over styled, but I love it. The exhaust could use some work though. I'm not a Honda guy but I dig this car. I think I'm going to get the Veloster N because it sounds better and is a better value, the Type R is also a bit out of my price range.

I wonder what would happen, if Toyota suddenly decided to add the Camry's V6 naturally aspirated 301 HP to the Corolla Hatchback...🧐

That black and red interior is gorgeous

For what it is, this car is a beast. I have a 2019 in Sonic Grey Pearl and love it. I get comments from people of all ages. A total affordable blast this car is! If there is a con for me it would be, in typical Honda fashion, the car is a bit bland... not in a bad way but just a bit sterile in my opinion. It does everything so well with zero fuss. It’s deceptively smooth and quiet. I say deceptively because you drive what feels normal and you realize you may be going way too fast! In other words, the car does feel like it looks!

Short answer is...performance wise...it’s the king of the hill

I absolutely love mine. I’ve had two Si’s and when I finally got the R I knew it was the better choice other than an STi

I've always been a V8 Chevy and Pontiac guy but I think this thing is sexy AF. Awesome review.

I just bought a Civic Type R. I was looking at the WRX STI as well. Holy balls this Type R is fun to drive, fun may be an understatement.

They really should put 19" wheels on this from the factory. The 20s are just a bit overkill for American roads.

The CRUISE vs. MAIN is probably because the Sport Touring hatch had adaptive cruise and lane keep whereas the Type R doesn't. MAIN turns on and off the adaptive cruise and the lane keep assist whereas cruise just turn on the "dumb" cruise control system.

I chose veloster N for the money. The exhaust note alone make you at least feel like youre as fast a civic type R

The cottage country roads are predictably straight, the s curves on Appleby Line are fun with a couple of rollers after but otherwise straight. How about heading north on Winston Churchill through some nice twists in Norval and Terra Cotta then east on Forks of the Credit Road for a more dynamic driving impression and much better backdrop for your more sport oriented road tests.