Overall, the Civic Type R's worthiness comes down to each ... Do you have a favorite hot hatch amongst this fiery bunch, or would you spend your money elsewhere, such as on the Mustang GT Fastback?

For example, the Japanese automaker started using its own version of variable lift and timing, known as "VTEC," in its cars ...

the Japanese automaker offers the sedan-only Civic Si and the hatchback-only Civic Type R. The lesser of the sporty models will set you back $30,250 at the very least. Powered by the 1.5-liter ...

The first thing you notice about this Civic’s dynamics is the remarkably ... ‘My most vivid memory of the FK8 Type R is from a hot hatch group test (evo 288) on the B6277, heading to Alston.

Renaultsport has had things its own way in the hot hatch market for some time ... the value of long-term tests, our FK2 Honda Civic Type R was it. When it joined the Fast Fleet in January 2016 ...