Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 City / 28 HWY
Horsepower
306
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jesse L
Great car it is inexpensive and awesome.
My civic is really economical and reliable I love the color the sound it makes and it is looks. My civic is spacious and the six speed manual transmission is great. Learning to drive stick shift in this car is easy with a short quick shifter and an easy clutch.
accountCircle Quinton B
The ain't nothing like a Vtec Turbo Car!
I always stick to what I know, and Hondas for me have always been reliable cars, I own a Civic Si and the new Civic Type R!
accountCircle Zac R
The type r is a real head turner! I get people asking questions all the time.
My 2018 Honda Civic type - r is amazing! I personally haven't had any issues and am almost have 15, 000 miles on the vehicle. The factory 20” wheels would have to be my only “dislike”. They're just too big and makes the ride pretty rough and the low profile tires they're wrapped in didn't last long at all, right at about 7, 500. So, I ended up getting aftermarket 18” (18x9. 5 +36) wheels to fit a thicker tire on them. Now it is perfect! There’s no rubbing whatsoever in all three drive modes, comfort, sport and r!
accountCircle Madison M
The sleek Honda civic drives smooth.
It does not do very well in the snow, as it does not have four wheel drive. But, if you are not driving it in inclement weather it is a great ride. It drives very smooth and has really good power steering. It is really good on gas mileage, it can usually get to 34 mpg if it is driven on eco mode. It has a really nice sound system, which is nice because loud music is nice to drive around with in this speedy car. I do not like how you can bump it into neutral while you are driving. This does not happen often but if a person in the passenger side bumps it that can be quite scary. Otherwise I love this car, I have it in black and it is so smooth and nice to drive as well as looking nice and a bit sporty on the outside.
accountCircle Dev Z
Honda type r review + options.
Handles really well, performance is beautiful, definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a new car that is good on budget and good for looks. Has a nice gpm ratio, allowing for a good use of gas. The interior is sleek and one of the most space like interiors in a sedan.
accountCircle carol m
Your comfort on the way is magnificent
In general, I like it a lot, I do not consider that it has defects as such, I would like the rear-view mirrors to be a little bigger, but in general good. I really like my car.
accountCircle James G
Fun car for any day, anytime.
I cannot say enough good things about the type r. You have cargo space, room for car seats, and it is fuel efficient. It has an aggressively sporty look and the handling is top of the line! It is a fun daily driver, and a day at the track is a blast! You would not regret the purchase!
accountCircle Haley J
The safety feature will alert you if you drive out of the lane.
I've had the car for a few months now and there hasn't been one problem. I was between the car I had and another when looking at it but I loved that it had a safety feature for driving. The car looks amazing, it's really fun to drive, and the cameras help so much.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ian K
This Honda vehicles is awesome! Buy it now!
The performance is pretty good and it will take a little while for it to run out of gas. At least that was my experience in this car. This is my favorite car so far that I bought so I recommend this car! So do not pass when you see this car in a car sale. Keep a lookout!

Honda Civic Type R Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Touring
306 HP 25 MPG 4 Seats
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2018 Honda Civic Type R Owner Reviews

4.67
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5 stars 72%
4 stars 22%
3 stars 6%
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accountCircle Zac R on February 25, 2021
The type r is a real head turner! I get people asking questions all the time.
My 2018 Honda Civic type - r is amazing! I personally haven't had any issues and am almost have 15, 000 miles on the vehicle. The factory 20” wheels would have to be my only “dislike”. They're just too big and makes the ride pretty rough and the low profile tires they're wrapped in didn't last long at all, right at about 7, 500. So, I ended up getting aftermarket 18” (18x9. 5 +36) wheels to fit a thicker tire on them. Now it is perfect! There’s no rubbing whatsoever in all three drive modes, comfort, sport and r!
accountCircle Jul M on February 10, 2021
Automatically speeds up and slows down.
My cat is a little old but is still in very good condition. It has good speed. The performance is great. There are not many problems with it, although one window does not work automatically speeds up and slows down your car to keep a set following distance relative to the car ahead.

Ranks #6 Small Cars by Owners

The 2018 Honda Civic Type R has an average owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 31 other Small Cars.

1
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4.9
2
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4.88
6
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4.67

Ranks #17 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Honda Civic Type R has a combined MPG of 37 which ranks it #17 of 31 other Small Cars.

1
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121 MPG
2
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118 MPG
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28 MPG

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2018 Honda Civic-Type-R: How often should you change the engine oil?

Answer: The 2018 Honda Civic Type R engine oil change interval is every 7,500 miles. Your oil needs to be replaced eventually. Every 5,000 to 10,000 miles is a good rule of thumb. If You don't replace it, there will be...

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Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety