Powertrain and Performance

At the heart of the 2025 Civic Type R lies a powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that whisks out 315 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque. To the delight of true enthusiasts, its powertrain partner is a rev-matching six-speed manual transmission. Despite its performance credentials, the front-wheel-drive Civic Type R is quite fuel efficient, achieving an EPA-estimated 22 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

True to its racing heritage, the Civic Type R comes with an arsenal of performance-focused hardware. The highlights include Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on matte-black 19-inch wheels, Brembo front brakes, an adaptive damper system, a limited-slip differential, a dual-axis front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension. What’s more, the Civic Type R’s four distinct drive modes (+R, Individual, Sport, and Comfort) allow the driver to customize performance to the exact situation.

Standard Features

Beyond its powerhouse capabilities, the ‘25 Civic Type R offers a wealth of amenities. The exterior highlights include automatic LED headlights, LED taillights, heated side mirrors with turn-signal indicators, a gloss-black rear spoiler, and a triple-outlet center-mounted exhaust. Not only that, but the ’25 Civic Type R has Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock, Honda’s convenient proximity keyless entry system.

Inside the performance-focused cockpit, the Type R surrounds its driver with amenities for a track feel as well as comfort and convenience. The list starts with high-bolstered sport seats featuring red and black suede-like upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and aluminum shift knob, red ambient interior lighting, sport pedals, and a performance-focused customizable digital gauge cluster. It also gets push-button ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control. wireless phone charging, a USB-C charging port, and the Honda LogR performance datalogger, which tracks key driving metrics and offers insights to help drivers hone their skills and improve lap times.

Active Safety Equipment

Honda prioritizes safety in the ’25 Civic Type R by including the Honda Sensing suite. This assembly of advanced driver-assistance technologies includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, collision mitigation braking, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, road departure mitigation, traffic sign recognition, automatic high beams, driver attention monitoring, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The ’25 Civic Type R's infotainment system centers around a responsive 9-inch touchscreen, which is the command center for integrated navigation, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, HD Radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. The system can also be controlled using voice recognition. Audio enthusiasts will appreciate the standard 12-speaker Bose audio system with CenterPoint surround sound technology, which provides a listening experience that complements the car's exhilarating character.