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Independent review & score by Carivo
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
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| Body Style | Sports |
| Base Price | $46,241–$57,163 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Honda Civic Type R is a sports that earns a Carivo score of 8.5/10 — rated Exceptional. Its strongest dimension is Performance at 9.1/10, while Value at 7.6/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. This is among the top-rated sportss in Carivo's database — a genuine recommendation for buyers in this segment.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. Reliability stands out at 8.9/10. The Civic Type R nameplate has earned that score through its track record and a comparatively clean recall sheet. On safety, it scores 8.5/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Few rivals match it for performance: 9.1/10. Expect handling and power delivery that make this one of the more entertaining sportss to actually drive. On technology it rates 8.0/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $46,241–$57,163, 29 MPG, seating 5, the Honda Civic Type R sits in the premium tier of the sports category. At 7.6/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Few sportss in our database make a stronger case than the 2025 Honda Civic Type R. With standout scores in performance, reliability, safety, technology, it's an easy car to recommend to anyone shopping this segment with the budget to match.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Honda Civic Type R ranks #5 of 316 sportss in the Carivo database — better than 99% of the segment. Its 8.5/10 overall score is 0.8 points above the segment average of 7.7/10. Its $46,241 starting price sits close to the segment's median of $46,090.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full Sports ranking →
Smart-money pick: the 2022 Honda Civic Type R scores 8.2/10 — within striking distance of the 2025's 8.5 — and starts roughly $4,000 lower. If you don't need the newest model year, that's money better spent on a higher trim or kept in your pocket.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2025 (this review) | 8.5/10 | $46,241 | |
| 2024 | 8.5/10 | $44,895 | Read review → |
| 2023 | 8.3/10 | $43,548 | Read review → |
| 2022 | 8.2/10 | $42,201 | Read review → |
| 2021 | 8.2/10 | $40,854 | Read review → |
| 2020 | 8.3/10 | $39,507 | Read review → |
| 2019 | 8.2/10 | $38,160 | Read review → |
| 2018 | 8.1/10 | $36,813 | Read review → |
| 2017 | 8.1/10 | $35,467 | Read review → |
The following recall campaign has been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Steering 03/10/2024 · 24V744000 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid… |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
We rate the 2025 Honda Civic Type R's reliability 8.9/10 — one of the stronger records in its class. It has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on record for this model year (details in the recalls section above — repairs are free at dealers).
1 NHTSA recall campaign matched this model and year as of our latest check. Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
It scores 8.5/10 overall, ranking #5 of 316 sportss in our database (better than 99% of the segment). That puts it among our strongest recommendations in the class.
The 2025 Honda Civic Type R starts at $46,241 and ranges up to $57,163 across trims (MSRP when new). At 29 MPG, expect roughly $1,810/year in fuel at 15,000 miles/year.
Explore the full lineup of Honda models scored by Carivo — ranked by overall score across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.