The Honda Civic Type R EK9 is a hot hatch icon, an incredible driver’s car and, for many enthusiasts, the ultimate Civic Type R. Buying one isn’t easy, or cheap, but it’s worth it.

Honda chose the Civic SiR as the starting point for the Type R, and then proceeded to beef everything up to 11. Much like the SiR, the EK9 Civic Type R was exclusive to the Japanese domestic ...

Civic overcame opinion-dividing looks and flawed dynamics to become a legend in its own lifetime. To rev it is to love it ...

Earlier Type Rs are more beloved and later ones faster, but the last naturally aspirated Type R is now the most affordable ...

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Founder Soichiro Honda targeted the American market as the most important nut to crack, leading to generations of iconic nameplates like the Civic and Accord being among America's best-selling ...