Overview
- Honda announced on Thursday, October 1, 2026, a mid-cycle refresh for the 2027 Civic Type R that focuses on refinement rather than added power.
- The car keeps the same 2.0-liter turbocharged engine rated at 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft and retains the six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip front differential.
- Exterior tweaks include a larger front grille opening and a deeper splitter that Honda says improve cooling and front downforce, while chassis changes include retuned damping for the +R mode, a quicker rev-match calibration, and a yoke spring added to the brake pedal to sharpen feel.
- Interior and tech upgrades now standard include heated sport seats, Ultrasuede on upper panels, two USB-C ports, Google (Gemini) and Alexa built in, an auto-dimming mirror, and an updated Honda Sensing suite that adds post-collision braking.
- Honda set U.S. dealer availability for October 2026 with a $49,990 starting MSRP, reviewers note the changes are modest and will be most apparent on the road, and the model will continue in the U.S. even as tightening emissions rules end Type R sales in Europe after 2026.