With its competitors dying left, right, and center, Honda remains committed to the manual-only Civic Type-R! Here as the all-new FL5 Honda Civic Type R, this super hot hatch sports 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque sent exclusively to the front-wheels. This not only helps the new Type R to accelerate to 60 mph in less than 5.0 seconds (!), but also allowed Honda to claim the Nordschleife FWD production vehicle record!

But numbers and lap times are only one part of the equation. For the Honda Civic Type-R to be the best hot hatch on the market it must be able to match incredibly playful and engaging character of the Hyundai Elantra N. Additionally it needs to fend of competition in form of the soon-to-be auto-only VW Golf R. Can this all-new Civic Type R claim victory and win over our hearts, even at a price of $51,830.00 CAD here in Canada? Find out in today's review!

To find out how we liked the Elantra N, check out our review here:    • WORLD'S BEST HOT HATCH? - Hyundai Ela...  

00:00 Intro - A Living Icon
00:45 Exterior - Handsomely Athletic!
02:20 Driving - Acceleration Run
03:05 Driving - FWD Power King With a Manual From Heaven!
04:45 Driving - The Type-R's biggest problem: The Elantra N
05:35 Driving - Lacking in Character?
06:30 Driving - When Driving Dynamics Fall Apart...
11:00 Driving - Seat Swap!
11:25 Interior - Civic Practicality, Type R Fun!
12:15 Driving - Are Jessie's Impressions Different?
15:00 Driving - Daily Drivability
15:40 Conclusion - Worth $52,000.00?
16:25 Conclusion - Elantra N vs Type R
18:10 Final Thoughts
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