FK2 Honda Civic Type R: The Last Hardcore Hot Hatchback? - Inside Lane
Should you sell your FK2 Honda Civic Type R? With the Ford Focus RS in abundance on the used market, and the impressive FK8 Type R now launched, where does that leave the Euro-spec Civic?
It remains one fo the most thrilling hot hatch out there, with its front-wheel drive setup actually being an advantage. Its 306bhp 2.0-litre VTEC motor will get it from 0-62mph in just 5.7 seconds. Top speed is 167mph.
Don't forget to check out our full road tests of the FK2 and FK8 on the channel!
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Had my Fk2 over 2 years now. Still loving it and enjoy the fact thats is so rare and you don't see any others around.
now owning my type r fk2r I have to say every journey is a pleasure, yes its raw at times but that's what the R stands for really, race cars are raw, and for a 4door hatch you can load the boot up and head of on your family holidays I love it for that reason,
I have an 2016 FK2 in Championship White (of course!) here in New Zealand (only about 10 here all private imports) and used as a daily driver. Had from brand new as 1/750 that went to Japan and was imported in a batch of 5 with delivery km (mine was 32km (had 3 years and now at 42000km trouble-free). The 'galactic' shape turns more heads that the more common FK8 people are used to seeing. Great review and spot on. The Fk2 feels more raw, less 'soft', more unique and edgy. Love it !
Never get board of watching this video. Spot on.. in every aspect. fantastic review..
Sold mine about 3 years ago (mistake), now seriously considering getting another one before they start going up in value again. Everything I've had since just feels a bit Meh, all nice cars in their own right but he's correct in saying that driving a CTR FK2 is pretty unique. While the new FK8 is a slightly better car in terms of ability and with the comfort mode arguably more usable as a daily, it's way more common and not a nice car to look at due to the standard civic being pretty ugly to begin with.
Brilliant and engaging review!
Haven't seen you in a long time. Nice to see your reviews again. Would love to try one of these Type R's.
Fantastic review, your review is spot on.. Honda nailed it..
Great review this is the best civic type r looks amazing .
This is the best and a very engaging review of the FK2 I've seen, no-nonsense and you understand what this car is about. I own an FK2 and enjoy it precisely for the reasons you've pointed out, however in the vein of challenging and rewarding the driver, it only gets about 20% as far as an S2000.
Wicked review! Makes me want one!
Great Review, I have a Daily Driver which is actually an 2005 Skoda Fabia VRS and I am looking at Buying an FK2 as a Second Car/Toy. I have owned Golf R's both Manual and DSG and although they are capable Cars and no doubt quick off the Mark they lack Driver Involvement as they do so much for the Driver Electronically.
great vid! Love this Type R
A great video and nice to see you back...The Civic Type R has never been on my list of "wanted cars" because i just couldn`t live with the looks, but i`m with you in preferring the old school way where you had to tame, drive and respect a hot hatch or it might kill you!, i drive an Abarth 595 which while not in the same league as a Type R is still raw fun, the latest hot hatches are far too sanitized...
Ive got to say since owning my since April 2019 I have loved every single second of ownership, This is a car I will keep, there is no other car I would change it for
Wish had these in Australia owned ep3 and fn2 gonna get fk8 but i like the look this.
Wonderful review. Really wish we had gotten the FK2 here in the states instead of the "roach-looking" FK8 lol
Still one of the Best...I fell in love with it b4 I knew it was only available to England 🇬🇧 💔 but I would love to import one
I love my ep3 but would love one of these one day, would be a worthy upgrade!