Civic Type R
$85,000 drive-away
- Engine
- 2.0L turbo petrol
- Power
- 235 kW
- Drive
- FWD
Honda
2026 Honda Civic Type R
Hot hatch flagship
On sale nowPetrol
From $85,000 drive-away
The FL5 Civic Type R is the sixth generation of Honda's flagship hot hatch and the second to ride on the 11th-generation Civic platform.
From$85,000drive-away
Engine2.0L turbo petrol
Power235 kW
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Civic Type R yet. On paper, confirm your dealer order position. AWD rivals like the Golf R and GR Corolla are now within $5,000 and offer all-weather grip the Type R cannot match. If you specifically want a manual front-driver and can wait for delivery, the Type R is the pick.
Why consider it
- 235 kW from a 2.0L four still makes the FL5 the most powerful FWD hot hatch on sale.
- Six-speed manual only, with rev-matching that can be switched off.
- Helical LSD plus Honda's dual-axis front strut design keeps torque steer in check.
What to know
- Honda Australia allocation is tight, dealer wait lists routinely sit at 9 to 12 months.
- FWD only, no AWD option to match Golf R, GR Corolla or Subaru WRX.
- Aero kit polarises, the wing is too much for some daily-driver buyers.
Who it suits
Manual purists chasing the 6MT and the rev-matching VTEC top end, track day fans drawn to LogR telemetry and the Brembo brake package, daily-driver buyers who want a hot hatch with a real 410 L boot, and Honda loyalists chasing the K20C1's last hurrah.
Keen drivers
235 kW on tap
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.2.0L turbo petrol
Powertrain
235 kW, 420 Nm
5 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Capped-price servicing on 12-month or 10,000 km intervals
Servicing
Grades and pricing
1 grade for Australia, drive-away.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Type R | $85,000 drive-away | 2.0L turbo petrol | 235 kW | FWD |
Practicality and safety
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2022
FWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want AWD all-weather grip (VW Golf R, Toyota GR Corolla, Subaru WRX), or you cannot wait the 9 to 12 months that Honda Australia dealer order banks are quoting on the Type R.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Honda Civic Type R in Australia?
Pricing opens at $85,000 drive-away for the Civic Type R and tops out at $85,000 drive-away for the Civic Type R, across 1 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
Is the Honda Civic Type R manual only?
Yes. Honda Australia offers the FL5 with a six-speed manual only, with rev-matching that can be switched off.
How fast is the FL5 Civic Type R?
Honda claims a 5.4-second 0 to 100 km/h from 235 kW and 420 Nm at the front wheels.
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The Honda Civic Type R in full
The FL5 Civic Type R is the sixth generation of Honda's flagship hot hatch and the second to ride on the 11th-generation Civic platform. It uses a revised version of the K20C1 2.0L VTEC turbocharged four, producing 235 kW and 420 Nm. Drive goes to the front wheels only through a six-speed manual with rev-matching, a helical limited-slip differential, and Honda's dual-axis front strut design. Single grade in Australia at $85,000 drive-away, sold in small batches that sell out quickly.
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