Honda Civic Type-R (01-05) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 Jan 2001 Last Updated: 30 Apr 2013 4 The Civic Type-R is one of the best hot hatches around, with an awesome engine and gearbox combination that gets better the harder and faster you drive it. It also offers a genuinely roomy body shape. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Rev hungry engine, sharp handling, huge amounts of grip, swift performance Steering lacks feel, boy-racer image, interior feels cheap in places New price range: £16,950 - £17,950 Used price range: £1,841 - £6,692 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 4 out of 5 The Civic Type-R is one of the best hot hatches around, with an awesome engine and gearbox combination that gets better the harder and faster you drive it. It also offers a genuinely roomy body shape. This Honda offers something rare: a very reliable and exciting ownership prospect. The price has been kept at a very competitive level too making it all the more tempting. Parkers Ratings Overall 4 out of 5 Performance 5 out of 5 Handling 4 out of 5 Comfort 4 out of 5 Practicality 3 out of 5 Behind the wheel 4 out of 5 Safety 3 out of 5 Reliability 4.5 out of 5 Running costs 4 out of 5 Green credentials 2 out of 5 Buying used 3 out of 5 Selling 4 out of 5 Equipment 3 out of 5 What owners say... “ It's got a fairly big boot.. That's it. The Recaro recliner's don't slide when tilting the seat back, so you have to do that manually. ” 4 out of 5 Matthew Ingram , 15 Jan 2013 ... read more “ Huge boot, can fit adults at the back but did get complaints about the hard ride in long distances. ” 4 out of 5 James Kalel , 07 Jan 2013 ... read more “ Flat folding rear seats. No central transmission tunnel running though the middle of the car meaning a completely flat floor in the rear. Reasonably size makes use of tight gaps when parking or... ” 5 out of 5 Anonymous , 30 Oct 2012 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Honda Civic Type-R (01-05) information pack for only £1.99View 15 used Honda Civic Type-Rs for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 103 owners' reviews Tweet Other Honda reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance Best deals on Honda Civic Type-Rs Used Honda Civic Type-R 2.0i VTEC 3d (AC) (2005/05) Price £6,990 Save £15 Ash Honda
“ It's got a fairly big boot.. That's it. The Recaro recliner's don't slide when tilting the seat back, so you have to do that manually. ” 4 out of 5 Matthew Ingram , 15 Jan 2013 ... read more
“ Huge boot, can fit adults at the back but did get complaints about the hard ride in long distances. ” 4 out of 5 James Kalel , 07 Jan 2013 ... read more
“ Flat folding rear seats. No central transmission tunnel running though the middle of the car meaning a completely flat floor in the rear. Reasonably size makes use of tight gaps when parking or... ” 5 out of 5 Anonymous , 30 Oct 2012 ... read more