2020 Honda Civic Type R Review: Styling, Interior, and Tech Updates Make This Hot Hatch Even Better



Read the full review here: Carlos Lago drives and reviews the new 2020 Honda Civic Type R. In this video, we’ll explore what’s new with the 2020 Type R interior, exterior, suspension and brakes. We’ll also discuss what’s not new, like the 306-horsepower turbo 2.0-liter engine, transmission, wheels and tires. For 2020, the Type R also comes with new tech, including adaptive cruise control and active sound enhancement that boosts the engine sound. How does it all work? Watch to find out!

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40 Comments

  1. Does the Type R have rev hang? Thinking of trading in my Si for one someday. Si has tons of rev hang though which ruins the driving experience for me. Would love a Type R but won't bother if it has the rev hang.

  2. I bet this car is super fun to drive, but it’s wayyyy too out there in looks, I’m much older now and no way I could roll around every day in it. I own a 2020 GTI and it just simply blends in more with subtle hints of performance.

  3. The tires are the only thing that bother me about this car , I don’t think u can drive this car in the Midwest ! Is there any other 20 inch tires u can run besides the summer tires on this car ?

  4. hi all anyone tell me if the 2020 honda type r has the rev match off in sport mode ?i know its on +R mode and have to disable it ,is it the same in sport cheers, as im almost there buying one just annoying turning rev match off every time getting into the car

  5. I'm coming from a 2015 mk7 Golf R which I just got rid of a few months ago. I'm really in love with the Type R in Gray. I don't care what anyone says I think it's stunning with those flare fenders from a rear diagonal view. So mean looking… And I know it'll be a hell of a lot more fun than my DSG golf R with its numb steering and so so handling. And front wheel bias AWD which was useless except on launch. What I really like about the golf R was the individual option where I could keep the steering and transmission etc in race or Sport, yet put the DCC suspension in comfort or normal. I saw that the Type R can be adjusted from normal to sport to track but you can't adjust them individually correct? So I guess when you put the car in track or Sport, then the suspension also stiffens up without the option to leave the suspension in a softer setting. I live in South Florida and the roads are as smooth as anywhere in the world without a pothole existing so does anyone care to weigh in on how harsh the ride is for daily useespecially since I don't have to worry about rough roads? I had my golf R lowered with h&R Springs and rear sway bars, with a tune and full bolt-ons so I'm assuming I won't mind the ride but just curious if anyone has any opinion going from one to the other. Really looking for a driver's car and I'm not a big fan of the focus RS interior and that it's a Ford.

  6. I've seen these on the street and they're so awesome looking that I wanted to see some reviews on them. I watched this review right up until he talked about the "active sound enhancement". That's so cheesy it just killed this car for me.

  7. Hello viewers,
    I am deciding between the 2020 Golf GTI and the civic type r and am struggling to choose one. You guys can reply stating which one you would chose and why. I am also curious to see which one is faster 0-60 and 1/4 mile so if you know, feel free to let me know

  8. Love it but it’s fugly! I’d buy it right now but can’t get past the look. I hope the next gen is an improvement. Or if they would sell the sport line type r. If not the sport line at least the option of the sport line’s black bucket seats. Give us older guys some options!

  9. "leave a comment so you can get it out of your system." NICE ^^
    Also, a person who drove a GSR "back in the day" checks all the right boxes in my book 😉
    SUB'D !

  10. Great video. Miss your reviews on MT. The rev match system does change with drive mode. So in +R it does match revs considerably more quickly, and in comfort it is kind it lazy. I assume you were using +R on the track anyway, however. As for the brakes, they can be fitted to the 2017-2019 FK8 and the FK2 as well for that matter. But you have to replace both the pads and the rotors, as the rotors are thicker and the pads are thinner. Which is fine, since the rear brakes wear out 2-3 times more quickly than the front because of the active handling using inside rear brake to help in corners.

  11. My honda type R has 330 hp STOCK on 98 fuel (Euro) (282 km/h top speed). It can lost traction in FW at 5th gear – it don`t need`s more powa. This car dont needs breaking improvements . This car dont needs suspension improvements.This car dont needs louder exhaust ( …What about long distance traveling? plus ;u want to drive fast and draging attention to yrself? u like tickets? ) THIS CAR NEEDS : 1) new infotainment system ( current one is a useless trash) , 2) new sound system with subwoofer – current one sounds like 1990 accord taxi. 3) Configurable startup ! when u start engine – car will always sets Sport mode (hardned suspension) and auto-stop engine – u need to reconfigure it every time when u want to drive it.insane!

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