Used 2020 Honda Civic Type R





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2020 Honda Civic Type R Review

- Excellent performance from turbocharged engine
- Ride quality expertly balances comfort and athleticism
- Many standard advanced technology and safety features
- Roomy cabin with high-quality materials
- Overly vigilant forward collision warning system is frustrating
- Overstyled exterior may not be for everyone
- No significant changes for Civic sedan
- Updated front and rear styling for hatchback and Civic Si
- Civic Si gets slightly different cabin trim and revised transmission gearing
- Improved suspension and more powerful brakes for the Civic Type R
- Part of the 10th Civic generation introduced for 2016
The 2020 Honda Civic Type R is the high-performance version of Honda's small hatchback. Much of its appeal comes from attributes that all Civics share, such as a spacious interior and a wealth of high-tech features, most of which come standard. On top of this, Honda gives the Type R a more powerful engine and a variety of other enhancements to improve the car's handling and braking. The 2020 Type R is impressively fast and fun for its class, which includes rivals such as the Hyundai Veloster N and Volkswagen Golf R.
Performance
The steering remains excellent in terms of feedback and effort, and the brake pedal has minimal slop, reacting intuitively to pressure. The handling is what far costlier sport sedans should aspire to be. Predictable clutch take-up combined with a responsive gas pedal makes this manual transmission easy to get off the line even when you're on a hill. Impressive performance, wonderful feel and a friendly demeanor are the hallmarks of this car, and nothing in this class does it better.
Comfort
Where the engine in last year's Type R was too quiet, the 2020's is more prominent thanks to artificial enhancement that changes with drive modes. It's a welcome improvement. The sole downside is that some might find the climate control setup irritating or lacking, especially with regard to rear passengers.
Interior
In interior space, it mirrors the Civic hatchback, with generous room for a compact car. Outward visibility is strong in all directions as well, even out back where the massive wing sits outside of the view of the large rear window.
Technology
Standard Honda Sensing adds forward collision mitigation, lane departure technology and adaptive cruise control. Though we experienced a few false positives on our drive that caused a warning to chime, we were impressed by how seamlessly the adaptive cruise control worked with the manual transmission and auto rev-matching.
Storage
We love the deep and configurable center console just as much as the split-level front storage area, which allows for bulker items underneath and phone up top, complete with a pass-through for hiding wires. Like the standard Civic, the Type R has ingenious interior storage that tops the class.
Fuel Economy
Value
Fuel economy-wise, it's stronger than key competition from Subaru and similar to other high-performance turbo four-cylinder engine offerings from American and German automakers. Warranty and ownership perks are about average.
Wildcard
Beyond the driving experience, the Type R always feels special thanks to interior touches such as the classic red upholstery and a special plaque boasting the serial number. The sum of the Type R's attributes makes for a memorable time behind the wheel, whether you're on your favorite back road, a freeway interchange, or simply commuting in stop-and-go traffic.
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2020 Honda Civic models
The 2020 Honda Civic is offered in several trim levels depending on body style: LX, Sport, EX, EX-L, Touring, Sport Touring and two high-performance trims, Si and Type R. The Type R is available only as a hatchback. Highlight features for the Type R include:
- Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (306 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque)
- Six-speed manual transmission with automatic rev matching and limited-slip differential
- 20-inch wheels with high-performance tires
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- A 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- 12-speaker sound system
- Upgraded brakes, suspension with adaptive dampers
- Honda Sensing suite of advanced driver safety aids that can monitor and warn you about other vehicles in your blind spots as well as alert you about an imminent front collision and can automatically apply the brakes if you don't react in time.
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Safety
Our experts like the Civic models:
- Collision Mitigation Braking System
- Applies the brakes automatically to avoid or minimize a collision.
- Lane Keeping Assist System
- Adjusts the vehicle's direction automatically to help keep it from drifting out of its lane.
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Adjusts the vehicle speed to maintain a constant distance from the car in front.
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 stars- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover9.5%
- Side Impact TestGood
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front TestGood
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Used 2020 Honda Civic Type R Overview
The Used 2020 Honda Civic Type R is offered in the following styles: Type R 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M). The Used 2020 Honda Civic Type R comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed manual. The Used 2020 Honda Civic Type R comes with a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. basic warranty, a 3 yr./ 36000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What's a good price on a Used 2020 Honda Civic Type R?
Price comparisons for Used 2020 Honda Civic Type R trim styles:
- The Used 2020 Honda Civic Type R Type R is priced between $44,981 and$46,990 with odometer readings between 6998 and32905 miles.
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Should I lease or buy a 2020 Honda Civic?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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