Civic Type R becomes Honda's technology showcase

Despite humble roots, Honda's 2023 Civic Type R is a Porsche for the rest of us: A small car destined for greatness, with more entertainment value than a three-day Netflix binge.

In familiar Honda fashion, the roots of that greatness can be traced to smart tech and engineering rather than showy design (aside from bordello-red seats, best paired with Championship White paint that has for decades been a Type R signature). Chief engineer Hideki Kakinuma led the development effort for the 2023 Type R. It's the sixth generation of this affordable overachiever - but only the second sold in the United States.