Honda Civic Type R 2023– car dimensions: 4595 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1405 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,430 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 410 litres.
The cabin has a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 10.2-inch digital driver display. Sport seats with red suede-effect fabric provide support. Honda Sensing includes adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, blind spot information, lane keeping assist, and a multi-angle rearview camera. Front and rear parking sensors are fitted in some markets.
Boot space measures 410 litres with rear seats up. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats expand it to 1212 litres load-to-roof.
The car is not designed to tow a trailer. Payload is around 370 kg based on GVM of 1800 kg and kerb weight near 1430 kg.
Enhanced engine cooling with a water-cooled oil cooler supports sustained high performance. The adaptive damper system and dual-axis front suspension are tuned for handling rather than heavy loads.
The cabin uses high-bolstered sport seats covered in red and black suede-effect cloth with double red stitching. These seats hold firmly in corners yet stay comfortable on longer drives. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard along with rear-seat heater ducts. A leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum shift knob and sport pedals reinforce the focused feel. Red ambient lighting and red carpet add contrast. Outward vision is open with a low beltline and clear sightlines.
EPA fuel economy 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg
12.4-gallon fuel tank. regular unleaded with premium recommended
100K +/- miles no scheduled tune-ups
Honda Sensing suite standard with CMBS, ACC, LKAS, BSI and traffic sign recognition
Airbags include front, knee, side, curtain and rear outboard side units plus ACE body structure
Fuel use is rated at 22 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined. The tank holds 12.4 gallons. Premium fuel is recommended for full performance though regular unleaded is accepted.
The engine is engineered for 100,000 miles without scheduled tune-ups. A Maintenance Minder system tracks service needs based on driving conditions. Oil and filter changes follow the minder prompts.
Standard safety gear centers on the Honda Sensing package with collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, blind-spot information with cross-traffic monitor, road departure mitigation, traffic sign recognition and driver attention monitor. The structure uses Advanced Compatibility Engineering. Airbags cover front, knee, front side, rear side and curtain positions. A multi-angle rearview camera and tire-pressure monitoring are included.
Daily ownership is straightforward with a tire repair kit instead of a spare, dual-zone climate and a practical hatch cargo area. Adaptive dampers allow a Comfort mode for everyday roads while retaining the firm Type R character.
Length 4595 mm, Width 1890 mm, Height 1405 mm, Wheelbase 2735 mm (Civic Type R 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Honda Japan official CIVIC TYPE R spec list PDF, US/Canada Honda specs and press, auto-data.net and brochures.