The Civic Type R is the high-performance version of Honda’s mainstream compact hatchback. It’s one of the best cars to drive on the market, which is special given that it only comes with front-wheel drive.
2027 Honda Civic Type R Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2027 Honda Civic Type R
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2027 Honda Civic Type R
The Civic Type R has received a refresh for 2027 that mostly involves updated styling, revised suspension tuning, and more standard equipment. The front end has been updated for better aerodynamics and cooling. On the dynamic front, the shocks have been tweaked for a better ride in the firmest +R mode, the brake pedal revised for more responsiveness, and the transmission’s Rev Match system is now quicker. Inside, synthetic suede upholstery on the dash and doors, dark gray metallic trim, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and heated front seats are now standard. The infotainment system gets Alexa built-in, Google built-in, and a Google Gemini assistant. As for safety features, the Civic Type R adds post-collision braking that automatically applies the brakes in the event of a collision to mitigate against secondary crashes, and Honda says it has refined the operation of the forward-collision prevention, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control systems.
Design
The Type R is based on the Civic hatchback, but gets several add-ons that improve performance while making it look rather extroverted. The standard hatchback includes an unusually long hood and a fastback-style roofline instead of the station wagon-like two-box body of most hatchbacks. The add-ons include a lower body kit, an aluminum hood with a front air intake, a tall hoop-style rear spoiler, and rear air vents at the corners. For more airflow, the nose also has a wider grille that gets even bigger for the 2027 model year and also has larger air intakes at the corners. The front splitter is deeper to improve downforce. It’s all set on 19-inch wheels with wide summer performance tires.
Powertrain
The 2027 Honda Civic Type R comes with one very engaging powertrain. It teams a 315-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 310 pound-feet of torque and a six-speed manual transmission, and comes only with front-wheel drive. It has a standard limited-slip differential, adjustable dampers, a sport suspension, and big Brembo brakes. Fuel economy ratings for the 2027 Civic Type R were not available at the time of writing, but they're likely to be very close if not identical to the 2026 EPA figures of 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined.
Interior
The Civic Type R seats only four, instead of five like other Civics. It comes standard with fabric upholstery with a suede look, heated front sport seats, metal pedal faces, dual-zone automatic climate control, and red ambient lighting. The two-passenger rear seat folds down in a 60/40 split to increase the 24.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind it.
Technology
The Civic Type R comes standard with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen. The infotainment system has Google built-in with a three-month data plan for in-vehicle apps, Alexa built-in, and a Google Gemini voice control function. Also standard are wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a Wi-Fi hotspot, wireless smartphone charging, and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.
