Honda Civic Type R FL5 Test Drive: 330hp 2.0L Turbo, Base Price 6.18 Million Yen
Honda's latest Civic Type R (FL5) was test driven, featuring a 1,995cc turbocharged engine producing 330 horsepower, a six-speed manual, and front-wheel drive. The base price is 6,179,800 yen; optional recorder and floor carpets raise the total to 6,307,400 yen. The car is 90 mm wider than the standard Civic, with 19-inch wheels, Brembo brakes, and aerodynamic bodywork.
Honda's latest-generation Civic Type R (FL5) is powered by a water-cooled inline four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve turbocharged engine with a displacement of 1,995 cc, driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. The test car was fitted with the Racing Black package, finished in Racing Blue Pearl with a black interior. The base price is 6,179,800 yen; adding the optional front and rear dual-camera driving recorder (57,200 yen) and premium floor carpets (70,400 yen) brings the total to 6,307,400 yen.
Compared with the base Civic model, overall width increases by 90 mm to 1,890 mm to accommodate wide 265/30ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. The front bumper opening is enlarged to optimize cooling efficiency, and the aluminum hood features a hot-air outlet. Side skirts are designed to enhance aerodynamics, while the car rides on exclusive 19-inch wheels with Brembo front large-diameter ventilated disc brakes; red calipers add visual contrast.
The rear is equipped with a glossy black exclusive spoiler mounted on aluminum cast brackets. Its height and angle are engineered to avoid blocking rearview mirror visibility while generating downforce at high speeds.