Chris Harris Drives The 2017 Honda Civic Type R | Top Gear 

I'm 50yrs old and I'm getting one next year.

I'm sorry but this dude has to be completely insane, not counting hyper/supercars this thing is the most beautiful car I've ever seen and it's not even close

I'm 102 years old and this car is actually not that bad.

It's aimed at the 90's boy racer....some never grow up...i need this toy

I wish I was the type of 23 year old graduate who could afford a brand new hot hatch, I’ve been out of uni 6 months and can hardly afford a pint of milk lol

I'm a grown adult who could afford this and I love how it looks. I suspect there may be something wrong with me.

I'm 33. I grew up on Need for Speed underground. You can bet I'm gonna wrap this in some anime shit and roll down the road bumping Riders on the Storm. This car was built for my generation.

I've been driving one for half a year now and it still puts a smile on my face every day. This thing is truly a masterpiece and hands down the best car I have ever had the pleasure to drive. Don't believe me? Go and test drive it...

I understand why some people hate the look of the new type R, but I think that it stands out from the rest of the cars on the road, and that’s kinda important. The golf R (for example) could just pass you on the road and you wouldn’t give it a second glance; this car doesn’t look “mainstream” like every other car (with exceptions of course) on the road.

I got a grand tour ad 🤣

I am 47 and yes, beside of the look it is a masterpiece. It is a crazy looking beast, it is incredible fast and reliable... Why should I care so much about the look or how others see me in it? For me personally, this is all about the fun of driving. I am getting one this year. Great review and greets from Germany!

I'm 42 and just got a 2021 Type R last week. I was like alot of people. When it first came out . Didn't care for the over styling. But it really grew on me over the years . Now I like the way it looks. Especially the front end. And the interior is like a high end luxury car in comparison to the Evo X I just traded in.

It's because of reviews like this that I still watch Top Gear.

I have to say, I absolutely love watching "Chris Harris" videos. He is so easy to listen to and you get the feeling you are getting information from someone who really knows about cars and didn't just have an opinion written for him. I am actually quite happy with how Top Gear has rebounded after the disaster that was Chris Evans. I will watch any video with Chris Harris in it because he just provides exactly what I think a car reviewer should give you. A great, knowledgeable opinion that you can safely rely on. Granted, we are all different and like different things but I would find it hard to believe anyone who could say they don't like Chris Harris. Well done Chris and well done Top Gear for giving us something that not many thought you could. A post Clarkson May and Hammond show worth watching. You fell on your face the first season they were gone but man have you bounced back. One last thing. I also completely agree with Chris on the Civics visuals. Its hideous.

This Type R is beastly. But that’s the point, isn’t it? As ostentatious as it is on the outside and inside, it surely matches all that garishness with performance and handling. As a 51 year old, I would love to own one, if only to drive it on the weekends for the pure pleasure of it.

Got my CTR when I was 26, hoping I can keep running until I'm 76... there will be more cars in the future but the Type R is one I never want to sell.

Anyone notice how HUGE it looks on those roads

It’s aimed at the young Japanese market. It fits in perfectly in Tokyo.

Chris I'm a 41 year old doctor and ı have this car. It is fantastic and very joyful to drive. I like its exterior and interior. Age does not matter, just a stupid parameter for decisions..

I love how it looks, but then I've been driving two WRX STi's for the last 15 years! I know the styling is controversial but I think it's great - and I'm 58! Age is just a number folks :-) Great review, and a nice car to drive. Chris Harris is the reason I started watching Top Gear again after being so fed up with that other buffoon.

I have one and agree with almost everything Chris says with the exception of his complaint about the exterior styling . I am an oldie and I like it ,it seems that it’s the youngens that take exception to the looks .

Chris Harris has thee best reviews. Most people tell you the facts. He gives the facts and the whole experience with the car. Like he just picks the right words. He just one of the best at what he does bruh. Hands down. Chris Harris is the only reason you need to watch Top Gear

This is an icon, a masterpiece. Nurburgring records slower than the Civic Type-R FK8 (MANUAL FCOL): Lamborghini Murcielago, Pagani Zonda S, Porsche 997 Turbo, Corvette Z06, BMW M3 GTS, BMW M4, Mercedes SLS AMG, Mercedes C 63 Black Series, Audi R8 V10... It costs 33K, and for the looks every one of my 40 years of age loves it. You all try too hard to look cool and grown up, which is curious enough, incredibly immature ^^

I’m a 90s kid. Got the 2020 during the summer. Best summer, lol

Great work Chris

I got a 2004 EP03 Civic Type R, with 83k on the clock, still a joy to drive, never let me down in 13+ years. Great car!

I've got one and I'm 54! Its one of the best cars I've ever driven!!!

Fantastic car and review. Bought my fk8 last year for my 40th and it just puts a smile on my face each time I drive it. Exceptional and an absolute blast.

That drone video at the start chasing the car is superb.

I hate how these cars get hate

Absolutely on point. What this car needs is a "reverse body kit" where you smooth things out instead of making it aggressive. It's too much in too many places. As a driving machine? Brilliant.

Cmon, Chris, this is a $35K car, dont expect all the customization features from a $55K+ BMW.

I think a hot hatch should look, er, well, hot! Unlike the golf r that just looks pretty much like a regular Golf at least the Type R looks actually sporty. I'm over half way through my 40s and I love the way this thing looks. Bravo Honda let's have more crazy looking beasts!

So Honda made an accord type r. Perfect and just the right time too since I need the extra back seats for my family. Plus I am sorta going through a 1/4 life crisis.

Wow I love the production quality here! And Chris Harris is very well spoken and a pleasure to watch!

I saw an older lady at the dealership the other day, I told her the acccords are over there, she was like “ oh nah, I’m looking for an hatchback civic “ I was shocked ! Everybody loves a hatchback civic

I think the Honda is a top car ,it was built to appeal to all family etc , the length is so you can go on long journeys without fatigue and still enjoy the experience at the end of your journey The looks are to die for ,if your driving around in a performance car you wanted people to know it ! Love it , And saving !

That's a pretty narrow road there. The new type-r can barely fit between the lines.

Just getting one for my 60th Birthday 😀

I’m 200 years old and this car looks good

My grandfather told me that he saw The Titanic, and that from the beginning he warned all the people that that boat would sink, but they ignored him, however they were warned again on several occassions, until they kicked him out the cinema.

I'm almost 30 and picked one up in the bright blue color. I will never understand why some people are just turned off by the design. I think it's unique and interesting. Even if I was 65 years old I would still want to daily drive it. Excellent review, you nailed all the pain points that I agree with 100% Chris.

I remember being 18, drooling over Evo IX's. Bought this car in my 30's and have no regrets. Live your life and who cares if someone thinks your car looks silly. You only get one life.

Currently one of a few, if not the best car journalists working today Knows cars, drives oh so well, knows everything about the car and talks very well..thanks Chris. Everyone appreciates your work as we know you do!

Chris Harris is keeping top gear alive

Nicely made video! enjoying this style of top gear

I want to give a shout out to your production crew. These videos are just beautifully made. I don't think people realize how much effort goes into something like this.

Brilliant review with stunning scenery too. Chris Harris is a great motor journalist and he can drive too. 👍

People don't give the FK8 credit where it's great. Harris actually did, and I'm happy about that. But most of the people in the comments can't. The FK8 does have too much going on with the exterior and the infotainment is awful, but as far as driving dynamics it is a fantastic car.

Crazy how much bigger these type of cars have gotten over the years =S

I'm 40 and have a 2017 civic si and I love it. 6 sp manual, 1.5 turbo, a lot of fun.

Everytime I watch a Chris Harris review, I wish I could live wherever that was shot for those roads. My wife though, doesn't want to live in the middle of nowhere.

The old type r remindes me of the Fiesta ST all the money was spent on the suspension, engine, transmission. The interior doesn't matter when the car is so fun!

The EP3 was my first 'proper' car. I bough the thing for 4000 quid back in the mid 2000s and drove it like it was stolen for 2 years. 8 years on and many grown-up cars later... the EP3's still the one

2:20 VTEC JUST KICKED IN YOOOOOOOOOOOOO

I’ve had an ep3 for 15 years now amongst other cars and I’ve never had a problem with it! So reliable! And it is so much fun! Still get a buzz when I get in it!

It's funny you mention the Accord - the sedan/saloon version of the Civic hatch is larger than the last EU Accord. Oh how times change...

Honda needs a Fit R. 200hp 1.5T as light as possible, Independent rear suspension. That would fill the hole the EP3 left both performance and price wise. In the US I hope they release a Fit Si and Acura ILX-S. The ILX-S can be a toned down CTR. More grown up looks and also offer the 8DCT with the K20T motor. It would sell quite well.

It looks so good in gray

Great review Chris, You have tempted me to start watching top gear again

Is Top Gear going to fire its sound editor already? God can barely hear Chris's voice with that obnoxiously loud music.....

Really growing to like this new type r, thinking I kinda want one. Looks have grown on me more over time somewhat. Wish they did a 3door version though, don't really need it to be so big.

Fantastic vid and great review/comparo. loved the backdrop scenes, real majestic

genuine review by chris. btw whats music in the background? anybody can guide me

outstanding review. great work chris but i do like its looks :)

WOW! Those roads are insanely narrow!!!! 😮

Love this whole series of videos 👍🏻

Love this car, don’t agree with the negative vibes and I’m in my 30s

Loved my EP3 type r. Loved it. Got an M140i now, the fun factor of the EP3 seems so much more

its the worlds fastest front wheel drive car. it will beat the pagani zonda around the nurburgring. credit where credit is due. well done Honda - from a RWD fanboy

Great review. I agree giving individual options for the settings seems like a great idea and it seems like it would be a pretty simple software upgrade too.

my father got one of those and he's 50

Nothing will be like the old Hondas that's why I still have my 1995 Integra GSR and will never get rid of it!

I love the looks of the new type r.....need to remember that looks are subjective....people hate the way the nissan juke looks yet the juke has great sales ever since it came out people have been buying it non stop.

I am in my late forties and absolutely love this car inside and out. They could've turned up the exhaust note a bit but other than that it's spot on.

Beautifully shot video and great review. Chris is the man to talk you round a performance car or indeed any car (I know he has a 2CV among his collection). I have a soft spot for Honda, as they are clearly an engineering led company and have had notable racing success over the years. I have seen a couple of the new Rs in the metal and, whilst I am sure their mother loves them, I have to agree with Chris's view. I am all for different - I had an early Mk1 Focus, which I loved and still think looks modern today - but this...

I love the way it looks... beautiful!!!

I think Chris (who is a brilliant presenter) expected something else based on his experience with the previous Type Rs and he focused a little bit too much on it's looks. He does have a point when he says he doesn't understand what kind of buyers this aims at, but the strong point of the new Type R is it's performance. It's a technological showcase for Honda, a FWD hot hatch that is faster than a GT3 or a R8 in the Ring for a slice of their price and guess what - this is what hot hatch drivers loved to do for decades: humiliate drivers with much more expensive cars who think that a high price tag makes a car fast and them fast drivers. This is what Honda sells for years. You can't afford an M? here's a car that is insanely fast and good at a fraction of the price. As for its looks? I prefer looking at the new Type R than any boring Golf GTI that looks almost the same as the one my grandma drives, you can give them credit for that. At least, it's not boring.

My Mum bought a ep3 in 2001 the excitement when it arrived was unbeatable. A absolute brilliant car.

Spot on review. It's great how you weren't afraid to point out the negatives, unlike other reviews of the Type-R I've seen. There is no one better for automotive journalism other than Chris Harris.

Great review, I love the old Honda Civic. What roads is he driving on?

I absolutely love my EP3, its not the fastest car in the world but my god is it fun to drive

Just drove the new FK8 yesterday and its brilliant I've owned quick manual stuff all my life and I moved to an auto beemer last year basically because, everything good to drive seemed to be going DSG/Auto etc, but now im seriously thinking about buying one of these

So nice to see a not-rushed Chris review, feels like in the good old days, great job!

"It looks like it appeals to young people lacking taste..." Yup. Pretty much.

Quickest hot hatch around the ring, cool car for what it is.

Im in the mid thirties demographic and i think it looks brilliant.

Great review Chris - really enjoyable to watch.

7:43 nuringburg lap time. Enough said!

Honda makes the most balanced cars in the world (in price tag lower than $100k of course :)

I love the new civic type R. I adore Honda and am so happy that Honda are getting back to high quality and brilliant engineering like they always were.

Great vid guys. Chris nailed it once again. I certainly have some bias though admittedly. I have such awesome memories of going to our local drag strip outside of the greater Cincinnati area in Ohio, and driving and watching these cars around that time. With the Y2K scare in the rear view, it was time to rejoice and party our asses off hahaha.

like the music - is it 'Air' or 'Portishead' ? My hunch is it's 'Portishead' - lovely scenery of course, and another excellent review by Chris and Neil, no doubt.

I own an ep3 type R, best car iv ever had and i want to own the fk8 type R in a few years

I love how it looks

Harris....love your vids and take on cars. In your vids you usually have great music...could you list titles etc. keep it up..great work

I love mine!

I think the outside styling is made to lure generation X to buy it instead of the current generation. My generation of generation X loved loud and in your face exterior styling and that's exactly what this car is. I know I like it.

Chris's video's are the reason why I come to this Channel, so well done.

Saw one today in black and it looked fabulous.