2017 Honda Civic vs 2021

What's the difference?

If you know your performance machinery, you know that Honda’s Type R badge is deservedly held in high esteem. Sure, the NSX is the pinnacle of Honda, but the Type R has long shown the company can also bring performance to the people.

After a prolonged gestation period, the Type R badge has resurfaced in Australia, affixed to the rear end of the 10th-generation Civic. Does it hold true to the values of the Type R philosophy of a ‘well engineered but exciting driving experience’, or has it morphed into something different?

Hot hatches are great on so many levels, with their high performance and relative affordability making for a winning combination for the mainstream enthusiast.

But few are more divisive than the Honda Civic Type R due its wild styling, which is a shame because it arguably sets the benchmark for its segment.

But with the 10th-generation model having been on sale for more than three years now, it’s time for its mid-life update. Has the breed been improved? Read on to find out.