New 2024 Honda Civic Type R in Edmonton, AB

It would be churlish to do anything other than admit that the exterior styling of previous versions of the Honda Civic Type R was anything other than obvious. With its flared fenders and outrageously large rear spoiler, the Type R was a hot hatch that didn’t try to lure you into thinking it was anything other than an outright performance car. That didn’t change entirely with this Type R based on the 11^th generation Civic Hatch arrived, but the hooligan look has been toned down a touch, broadening its appeal to a wider audience than ever before.

The Honda Civic is always a car at the top of its game, and the current Si version of the 2024 Civic is a good performer that will put a smile on the face of anyone who genuinely enjoys driving for the sake of it. However, the Civic Type R is a completely different animal to any other Civic you’ve experienced, and the horsepower and torque figures go nowhere close to telling the whole story. The Type R is explicitly designed, developed, and tuned to provide the very best performance and driving experience you could expect from whatever horsepower it produces, so don’t fall into the trap of thinking it couldn’t possibly live with a 450-horsepower muscle car.

Superlative cornering and handling are what the Civic Type R is all about, and the 2024 Honda Civic Type R isn’t going to go in any other direction. These cars still come with lots of the comforts, features, and driver-assist features you’d expect from a range-topping car, but it will be impossible to ignore the fact this one puts performance right to the fore. You can live with this car every day, just as you would any “normal” four-door hatchback. All the normal comforts and conveniences are present, including  a 10.2-inch colour TFT full digital driver meter display, a multi-angle rearview camera, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.