2017 Civic Type R Reviews Compilation

[Tonezorz]

The only stop-gap from making me confident that I could use a Type R as a daily driver, is my ability to put smaller (yes, smaller) wheels on it with larger sidewall all-season or even winter tires on it. I wonder how on earth we'll find out of there's anything at all that would work for that.

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[mamba907]

how likely do you think a 29,900 base CTR is?

US 2017 will be touring trim only. Early rumors of multiples for 2018 which appears to be nearly identical to the 17 only higher production which in turn leads to the variations. I'm super stoked for my 17 not only for the incredible machine but the limited production and individuality #'d will make them highly sought after for years to come, great investment.

 

[Boba Debt]

US 2017 will be touring trim only. Early rumors of multiples for 2018 which appears to be nearly identical to the 17 only higher production which in turn leads to the variations. I'm super stoked for my 17 not only for the incredible machine but the limited production and individuality #'d will make them highly sought after for years to come, great investment.

That's funny.

I bet 2017s blue book at 25K by the end of 2018

 

[DevonK]

Based on all these reviews, it looks like Honda has rounded all the bases with this car and maybe even hit it out of the park. The main FWD bugaboos - torque steer, understeer washout - have been dealt with effectively.

From all accounts it handles brilliantly on track and off. The car has a usability range from DD to track weapon that the FoRS can't match. It has a better power to weight ratio than anything in its class but the ~350 lb heavier FoRS (the straight line performance of which has been pretty disappointing). It has a great shifter paired with a top-notch rev-matching system. Comfortable but very supportive seats. A tractable engine that still has a nice top end. Great visibility, good NVH control. It's cheaper than its main rivals.

Setting aside the subjective question of the styling, what's not to like here? Maybe the steering could be a bit more feelsome, and it would be nice to have a more vigourous exhaust note at full bore, but these are relatively minor complaints, and the latter can be handled by the aftermarket.

 

[typerfanboy282]

Based on all these reviews, it looks like Honda has rounded all the bases with this car and maybe even hit it out of the park. The main FWD bugaboos - torque steer, understeer washout - have been dealt with effectively.

From all accounts it handles brilliantly on track and off. The car has a usability range from DD to track weapon that the FoRS can't match. It has a better power to weight ratio than anything in its class but the ~350 lb heavier FoRS (the straight line performance of which has been pretty disappointing). It has a great shifter paired with a top-notch rev-matching system. Comfortable but very supportive seats. A tractable engine that still has a nice top end. Great visibility, good NVH control. It's cheaper than its main rivals.

Setting aside the subjective question of the styling, what's not to like here? Maybe the steering could be a bit more feelsome, and it would be nice to have a more vigourous exhaust note at full bore, but these are relatively minor complaints, and the latter can be handled by the aftermarket.

Does anyone know if the steering wheel feels as good as the Ford Focus Rs wheel?

 

[Phantisy]

The only stop-gap from making me confident that I could use a Type R as a daily driver, is my ability to put smaller (yes, smaller) wheels on it with larger sidewall all-season or even winter tires on it. I wonder how on earth we'll find out of there's anything at all that would work for that.

You can put 18's on the car.

 

[TechSIguy]

All the reviews are saying that this is such a great car and how the SI is just trash...except for hondaproJason offcourse.

 

[omigulay]

All the reviews are saying that this is such a great car and how the SI is just trash...except for hondaproJason offcourse.

But best SI EVER

 

[NorthernEX-T]

All the reviews are saying that this is such a great car and how the SI is just trash...except for hondaproJason offcourse.

Nothing untrue about that statement ^

 

[Chikane]

Here is a Review From Redline Reviews

 

[Boostlag]

Does anyone know if the steering wheel feels as good as the Ford Focus Rs wheel?

from everything so far, there is not much of a feel. Also the dual axis set up actually mutes even more feel for eliminating torquesteer. Focus RS is up there with porsche electric systems in feel.

 

[NorthernEX-T]

Here is a Review From Redline Reviews

I really wanna know what a resignator is..

 

[Chikane]

I really wanna know what a resignator is..

Lol Resonator guess he mispronounced it! hahahaha

Also you all already know most of the information from that document to be honest.

 

[TTRPGGeek]

All the reviews are saying that this is such a great car and how the SI is just trash...except for hondaproJason offcourse.

Weird. I'm pretty sure I've read all the SI reviews and none of em have called it trash. Granted, there's some expressing disappointment at the 205 horsepower, turbo, and lack of vtec, and perhaps besides HOndaProJason there haven't been any "Oh my god this is the greatest thing to happen on four wheels since the internal combustion engine" reviews, but the general consensus of the SI reviews is that its a high quality sporty fun daily driver. Perhaps that's not what the SI should be in some minds, but that's certainly not trash.

Ah well - enjoy your R type when ya get it. Looks like a great car.

 

[Boostlag]

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/first-drives/a10018739/2017-honda-civic-type-r-first-drive/

Road and track review. Its good.

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