Exterior and Interior
Who needs a bright color when you’ve got a car like this 2023 Honda Civic Type R? That’s why Championship White is the best paint scheme for this potent family sedan that can dominate tracks at the drop of a hat. The triple outlet exhaust system, 19-inch alloy wheels, rear wing, and iconic Type R badging all tell bystanders that this isn’t a regular Civic or Civic Si. Inside, you’ll find a five-seat interior, but one that’s certainly different from a regular Civic. The black interior with red Type R floor mats, suede-effect sport seats, aluminum shift knob, sport pedals and leather-wrapped steering wheel all scream performance. There are plenty of creature comforts as well, such as automatic climate control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, a 9-inch touchscreen, and a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system. There’s even a LATCH system to attach child seats in the rear, further cementing this 2023 Honda Civic Type R’s ability to play the family car when needed. Finally, there’s adaptive cruise control for those long highway journeys.

Engine
However, bury the throttle pedal in this 2023 Honda Civic Type R, and its 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder snaps into action. With 316hp sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, it can hit sixty from rest in under five seconds. There’s MacPherson strut suspension at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear. Adaptive damping is also present, as well as electric power steering. Four-wheel disc brakes with Brembo calipers at the front ensure that stopping power is equally impressive.