Overview
The Honda Civic Type R is the FL5 C-segment hot hatch, launched in 2023. It suits drivers who specifically want a four-seat, front-wheel-drive petrol performance car with a manual gearbox. There is one Malaysian variant, the 6MT, priced from RM399,900, with a 1,996 cc engine producing 315 hp.
Civic Type R in 2026 — what's new
The standard FL5 carries into 2026 unchanged, with the range remaining a single 6MT variant. No 2026-specific mechanical or model-year revision is announced. A Civic Type R ARTA GT is shown at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon in a 20-unit run inspired by a GT500 racer, but it does not alter the regular car. A January promotion applies discounts of up to RM60,000 to 2025 Civic Type R stock.
Verdict
The FL5 is a focused, sixth-generation Type R built around a six-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. It is not the low-price route into this class: it costs more than the Volkswagen Golf R, Toyota GR Corolla and Renault Megane RS. Buyers are paying for a specific formula rather than broad variant choice. The lack of an automatic option makes it a car for drivers who actively want to shift gears themselves.
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)
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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 6MT costs RM399,900 in Malaysia.
What do you get in the Honda Civic Type R?
The Malaysian Type R gets a 1,996 cc, 315 hp petrol engine, front-wheel drive, a manual transmission and four seats.
Is the Honda Civic Type R automatic?
No. The Malaysian FL5 Civic Type R is available only with a six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive.
When was the FL5 Honda Civic Type R launched?
The FL5-generation Honda Civic Type R launched in 2023.
