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The 2026 Honda Civic Type R is a front-wheel-drive performance hatchback powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-liter engine producing 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, paired exclusively with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and a helical limited-slip differential. It comes in one fully loaded configuration — Bose® Premium 12-speaker audio, Google built-in connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay®, Brembo® four-piston front brakes, adaptive dampers, and Michelin® Pilot® Sport 4S tires as standard equipment across the board.
Car and Driver placed it on their 2026 10Best list, and Honda’s current generation holds the front-wheel-drive production car lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. We stock it at Findlay Honda Henderson for drivers across Southern Nevada who want a performance car built to be driven every day.
Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch in Pahrump sits about 60 miles from our dealership on SR-160 through Blue Diamond. It is a proper closed-circuit road course — multiple configurations, real run-off areas, and a paddock that fills with exactly the cars you’d expect on any given weekend: GTIs, GR Corollas, Miatas, and Type Rs.
The Type R was engineered with tracks like this in mind. Its dual-axis MacPherson strut front suspension separates the steering axis from the damper axis — a design that actively reduces torque steer during hard acceleration out of corners, something a simple strut setup cannot do. The adaptive dampers adjust between Comfort, Sport, +R, and Individual modes in real time, letting you soften the ride for the drive out US-95 and sharpen it back up before you turn into pit lane. Brembo® four-piston front calipers grip 13.8-inch two-piece rotors and resist fade through repeated hard stops in a way that standard brake packages simply cannot match.
Away from the track, SR-159 through Red Rock Canyon and the climb out of Boulder City on US-93 reward the same chassis. Southern Nevada’s dry desert heat suits the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires well — a summer-compound tire designed for exactly these temperatures, where grip and response sharpen rather than degrade.
The Civic lineup runs from practical to purpose-built, and the Type R represents the top of the performance range. Understanding what separates it from the Civic Si makes the choice clear.
The Civic Si produces 200 horsepower from a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, returns an EPA-estimated 31 combined mpg, and rides on a sport-tuned suspension with a standard limited-slip differential. It is a genuinely capable driver’s car. The Type R steps well beyond it.
The Type R’s turbocharged 2.0-liter engine produces 315 horsepower — 115 horsepower more than the Si — with a dedicated K20C1 engine block built specifically for this application. The braking hardware is a different category entirely: Brembo four-piston calipers versus the Si’s standard ventilated discs. The aerodynamics are functional, not cosmetic: front splitter, rear diffuser, and a fixed rear wing generate real downforce, developed in Honda’s wind tunnel. The four-mode drive system adds a dedicated +R mode that firms up the dampers, sharpens throttle mapping, and tunes the exhaust note for track use. None of this exists on any other Civic.
The hatchback body keeps it genuinely practical. Rear seats fold for real cargo space, Civic DNA shows in the comfortable long-haul driving position, and an EPA-estimated 24 combined mpg means this is not a car you leave in the garage on weekdays.
Findlay Automotive Group has been family-owned and Nevada-rooted since Pete Findlay opened his first Las Vegas dealership in 1961. Now in its third generation under Cliff Findlay, the group runs 35 locations across five states — headquartered here in Henderson. Findlay Honda Henderson carries Nevada’s #1 Honda dealer designation and holds the largest new Honda inventory in the state.
We serve drivers from Henderson, Las Vegas, Boulder City, Bullhead City, Kingman, and Mesquite. The Type R draws buyers from across the Southwest, and our team knows the car thoroughly. Our 4.7-star Google rating from nearly 8,000 reviews reflects a straightforward approach: no pressure, no runaround, no surprises. Type R availability is limited by production volume, not by our willingness to find one. Check the current inventory below for what we have in stock, and contact our team if you don’t see what you’re looking for.
The 2026 Civic Type R uses a turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 315 hp (SAE net) and 310 lb-ft of torque (SAE net). It pairs exclusively with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission — there is no automatic option. Power routes to the front wheels through a helical limited-slip differential.
Both cars use a manual-only 6-speed transmission and a limited-slip differential, but the Type R goes substantially further in every performance dimension. The Si produces 200 hp from a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. The Type R produces 315 hp from a dedicated 2.0-liter performance engine. The Type R also adds Brembo four-piston front brakes, adaptive dampers, a functional aerodynamics package, and a +R drive mode designed for track use. The Si returns an EPA-estimated 31 combined mpg; the Type R returns an EPA-estimated 24 combined mpg.
The Type R offers four drive modes: Comfort, Sport, +R, and Individual. Comfort softens the adaptive dampers for everyday driving. Sport firms up the chassis and sharpens throttle response. +R mode is designed for track use, maximizing damper stiffness, steering weight, and throttle sensitivity while tuning the active exhaust for peak output. Individual mode lets you configure your own combination of settings across steering, throttle, and damper behavior.
Yes. The Type R is built on the Civic hatchback platform, which gives it a full rear seat, a fold-flat cargo floor, 60/40 split rear seatbacks, standard dual-zone automatic climate control, a 12-speaker Bose Premium audio system, and Google built-in connectivity. The Comfort drive mode delivers a compliant, manageable ride for daily commuting. Honda Sensing® driver-assist technology — including collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping assist — is standard equipment.
No. The Civic Type R is exclusively paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. A rev-match control system assists with smooth downshifts, and a Type R-exclusive shift link mechanism delivers a shorter, more mechanical throw than the standard Civic gearbox. There is no CVT or automatic option available on this model.
