Overview
The Honda Civic Type R is the FL5 C-segment hot hatch for drivers who want a front-wheel-drive, petrol-powered performance car with a six-speed manual gearbox. Launched in 2023, it has four seats and 315 hp from 1,996 cc. Prices start at RM399,900 for the sole 6MT variant in Malaysia.
Civic Type R in 2026 — what's new
The 2026 Civic Type R carries on as the FL5, launched in 2023, with the sole front-wheel-drive six-speed manual 6MT. Honda has also debuted the 2027 Civic Type R, which brings better aerodynamics, cooling and handling, more aggressive styling, plus quicker automatic rev matching. That is the next development for the Type R.
Verdict
The FL5 gives you a 2.0 litre turbocharged K20C1 four-cylinder driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual, built in Yorii, Saitama. It is a deliberately focused four-seat hot hatch. Its price sits above the Toyota GR Corolla, Renault Megane RS and Volkswagen Golf R, each of which starts below it, so the purchase asks for a sizeable premium over those same-class alternatives.
Variant (1)
RM399,900 · est. from RM4,080/mo
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 315 hp at 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 420 Nm at 2,600 rpm
- Capacity
- 1,996 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 5.5 seconds
- Transmission
- Manual
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 410 litres
- Airbags
- 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain)
Previous model years (1)
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 315 hp at 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 420 Nm at 2,600 rpm
- Capacity
- 1,996 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 5.5 seconds
- Transmission
- Manual
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 410 litres
- Airbags
- 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain)
Shopping the previous generation? Civic Type R FK8 (2017–2023) →
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Championship White Pearl
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Used cars for sale
Honda Civic Type R resale value
What a used Civic Type R holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | RM237,800 (8) | — |
| 2023 | — | RM234,844 (10) | — |
| 2022 | — | RM230,500 (6) | — |
| 2021 | — | RM204,400 (6) | — |
| 2019 | — | RM202,800 (13) | — |
| 2018 | — | RM184,999 (14) | — |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
Generations
Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
Honda Civic Type R FAQ
How much is the Honda Civic Type R in Malaysia?
The Honda Civic Type R costs RM399,900 in Malaysia for the sole 6MT variant.
What do you get in the Honda Civic Type R?
It has a 1,996 cc petrol engine producing 315 hp, front-wheel drive, a six-speed manual transmission and four seats.
Is the Honda Civic Type R available with an automatic gearbox?
No. The Malaysian Civic Type R is sold only as the 6MT, with a six-speed manual gearbox.
How does the Civic Type R price compare with its rivals?
It costs more than the Toyota GR Corolla from RM368,950, Renault Megane RS from RM368,888 and Volkswagen Golf R from RM338,812.
