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Gallery: 2023 Honda Civic Type R

The Detroit News
For 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.
For 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 News
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R sits on the same chassis as the base Civic - but it has been widened for better grip.
The 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 News
The 2023 Civic Type R barrels through the esses section at Sonoma Raceway.
The 2023 Civic Type R barrels through the esses section at Sonoma Raceway.
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The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is a joy to flog on country roads with limited-slip front differential and a 6-speed manual.
The 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 News
The 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.
The 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 News
Through difficult off-camber, uphill Turn 2 at Sonoma Raceway, the 315-horse 2023 Civic Type R shows off its agility and surprising power band.
Through difficult off-camber, uphill Turn 2 at Sonoma Raceway, the 315-horse 2023 Civic Type R shows off its agility and surprising power band.
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The 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.
The 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 News
Take 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.
Take 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 News
You'll know the 2023 Honda Civic Type R by its tri-tailpipes.
You'll know the 2023 Honda Civic Type R by its tri-tailpipes.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R comes as a four-door hatchback that seats four and carries luggage.
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R comes as a four-door hatchback that seats four and carries luggage.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R comes with goodies like 19-inch rims and 13.9-inch front rotors.
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R comes with goodies like 19-inch rims and 13.9-inch front rotors.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
You'll know the 2023 Honda Civic Type R by the Type R badge on the grille.
You'll know the 2023 Honda Civic Type R by the Type R badge on the grille.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Demonic. 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.
Demonic. 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 News
The 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.
The 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 News
The 2023 Civic Type R shares its sophisticated honeycomb dash with other Hondas.
The 2023 Civic Type R shares its sophisticated honeycomb dash with other Hondas.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Hope you like red. The seats of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R are dramatic - and comfortable.
Hope you like red. The seats of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R are dramatic - and comfortable.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The manual shifter in the 2023 Honda Civic Type R is the best this side of a Porsche.
The manual shifter in the 2023 Honda Civic Type R is the best this side of a Porsche.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R performs well on wet roads with front-wheel-drive and neutral handling.
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R performs well on wet roads with front-wheel-drive and neutral handling.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The intuitive cockpit of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R includes adaptive cruise control, multiple drive modes, wireless smartphone apps and handy climate knobs.
The 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 News
Select +R mode in the 2023 Honda Civic Type R and you get a race car-like tachometer display.
Select +R mode in the 2023 Honda Civic Type R and you get a race car-like tachometer display.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Sport mode, red instruments in the 2023 Honda Civic Type R.
Sport mode, red instruments in the 2023 Honda Civic Type R.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R will get you to your destination with wireless Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay).
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R will get you to your destination with wireless Android Auto (and Apple CarPlay).
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
With 1.4 inches more rear legroom, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R comfortably fits six-footers.
With 1.4 inches more rear legroom, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R comfortably fits six-footers.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R offers power, style - and excellent hatchback utility.
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R offers power, style - and excellent hatchback utility.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R offers a clever cargo cover solution - it pulls across the cargo area like a blind.
The 2023 Honda Civic Type R offers a clever cargo cover solution - it pulls across the cargo area like a blind.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
The 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.
The 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 News
Keep up. Detroit auto critic Henry Payne chases Honda star driver Ryan Eversley in his 2023 Honda Civic Type R onto Sonoma Raceway.
Keep 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 News
Two 2023 Honda Civic Type Rs frolic through Sonoma Raceway Turn 11.
Two 2023 Honda Civic Type Rs frolic through Sonoma Raceway Turn 11.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
When the sun comes out, Michelin Cup 2 tires really help the 2023 Honda Civic Type R stick to the pavement.
When the sun comes out, Michelin Cup 2 tires really help the 2023 Honda Civic Type R stick to the pavement.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News
Ryan 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.
Ryan 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 News
Bullseye. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is the top Civic with 315 horsepower and outstanding grip.
Bullseye. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is the top Civic with 315 horsepower and outstanding grip.
Henry Payne, The Detroit News