FL5 vs FK8: the specsĪs these are based on completely different generations of Civic hatchbacks, there are obvious size differences. Despite this, separate box tests from The Straight Pipes have shown both cars carry 11 boxes, so there’s basically no difference in practicality.īeauty is subjective, but I actually prefer the busier FK8 from the outside except for the fake rear bumper vents. The level of the trunk is much higher on the old FK8. By comparison, the 2017-2021 models added a body kit on top.įrom the back, it’s quite obvious that there are much fewer trim parts on the bumper, and the trunk-mounted wing is of a cleaner design. Something else we find interesting is that the 2023 Type R has a natural widebody at the back, as the fenders are bigger, and the rear doors are different from a standard Civic. You can’t compare this to a Gundam, and it doesn’t look like a pre-tuned car straight from the dealership. On the other hand, something has definitely been lost here. As far as we can tell, all the vents are now functional, including brake cooling ducts and the small extractor on the hood.
The front end just shows a clean headlight design and a couple of mesh grilles. Wow, 265-width tires at the front of a car! They are wider tires though, 265/30 R19 versus 245/30 R20. The old one came stock on Continentals and the 2023 Civic Type R comes stock with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, but some of them are going to be sold with Continental in a few months. One very interesting difference for the American models is the tires. Almost all of the fake air intakes are gone, and there’s less trim everywhere.
As an example, the new one uses 19-inch wheels standard compared to the 20s which were standard last time. The first thing you’ll notice is how different they are from a cosmetic point. With the white paint being the same as on his older generation, this is the perfect footage to start a comparison. YouTuber Almost.Phamous is trending right now with his video, showing the first FL5 Civic Type R in Washington. And even though this is Honda’s most powerful car to date (Acuras not included), the output has only gone up from 306 to 315 horsepower. Power still comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. On the face of it, they didn’t change that much for 2023. I remember how it was impossible to buy even if you were crazy enough to spend $40,000 on a compact. The 2017 Civic Type R marked the return of this iconic hot hatch to North America. But how does the new FL5 compare to the old FK8 generation of the Civic Type R? It’s an improved version of a hot hatch that has already proven successful, maybe the best FWD car ever developed for the track. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is so hot right now.
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