PHOTOGallery: 2023 Honda Civic Type RThe Detroit NewsFor its second act, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R costs a heady $44K. But from its sophisticated interior to its sensational performance to the carbon-fiber wing out back, it's a lot of car.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R sits on the same chassis as the base Civic - but it has been widened for better grip.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Civic Type R barrels through the esses section at Sonoma Raceway.Honda, HondaThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R is a joy to flog on country roads with limited-slip front differential and a 6-speed manual.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R is fun on the road - but you have to take it to track days (like Sonoma Raceway) to really appreciate its bandwidth.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThrough difficult off-camber, uphill Turn 2 at Sonoma Raceway, the 315-horse 2023 Civic Type R shows off its agility and surprising power band.Honda, HondaThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R features a dramatic carbon-fiber rear wing, but it's toned down from the comic-book style of the last-gen model.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsTake the 2023 Honda Civic Type R to a track day. You'll make friends and fall in love with the car's tight handling and torquey engine.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsYou'll know the 2023 Honda Civic Type R by its tri-tailpipes.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R comes as a four-door hatchback that seats four and carries luggage.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R comes with goodies like 19-inch rims and 13.9-inch front rotors.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsYou'll know the 2023 Honda Civic Type R by the Type R badge on the grille.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsDemonic. The 2.0-liter, turbo-4 engine under the hood of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R puts out an astonishing 315 horses and 310 torque.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R gets a big $7K price bump over the last gen thanks to a more stylish interior, better electronics and, well, sky-high demand.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Civic Type R shares its sophisticated honeycomb dash with other Hondas.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsHope you like red. The seats of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R are dramatic - and comfortable.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe manual shifter in the 2023 Honda Civic Type R is the best this side of a Porsche.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R performs well on wet roads with front-wheel-drive and neutral handling.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe intuitive cockpit of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R includes adaptive cruise control, multiple drive modes, wireless smartphone apps and handy climate knobs.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsSelect +R mode in the 2023 Honda Civic Type R and you get a race car-like tachometer display.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsSport mode, red instruments in the 2023 Honda Civic Type R.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R will get you to your destination with wireless Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay).Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsWith 1.4 inches more rear legroom, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R comfortably fits six-footers.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R offers power, style - and excellent hatchback utility.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R offers a clever cargo cover solution - it pulls across the cargo area like a blind.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R at the end of the rainbow. The $44K hot hatch is, pound-for-pound, one of the industry's best cars.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsKeep up. Detroit auto critic Henry Payne chases Honda star driver Ryan Eversley in his 2023 Honda Civic Type R onto Sonoma Raceway.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsTwo 2023 Honda Civic Type Rs frolic through Sonoma Raceway Turn 11.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsWhen the sun comes out, Michelin Cup 2 tires really help the 2023 Honda Civic Type R stick to the pavement.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsRyan Eversley fell in over with the 2023 Honda Civic Type R after flogging it around Sonoma Raceway. "I want one," said the IMSA class champ.Henry Payne, The Detroit NewsBullseye. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is the top Civic with 315 horsepower and outstanding grip.Henry Payne, The Detroit News