FL5 Civic Type R incoming - my predictions on video

[sam55]

I'm a massive fan of the FK8 Type R, but I've long hated its fake grilles and vents. The new FL5 car could very well put those design wrongs to right - while adding loads to the CTR performance base. I've made this quick video to summarise a few things to expect before the covers come off tomorrow...

 

[Philip.]

Not that keen. Will be interesting to see what the Japanese tuners do with it.
Looks like a Kia Stinger from the back. Inside looks nice and modern though.

 

[massivewangers]

I like it. Nice balance of aggression, without being really over the top.

 

[adamlstr]

Body colour wing I think would balance that pretty crappy A7-esque droop that the rear's got going on.

 

[Ol’ Tarby!]

Looks horrendous, but will probably drive incredible

 

[CrispsCorner]

It's not bad, but it's so long, looks more like a 3-series now. Slightly prefer the older one I think.

 

[Iranian Pudding]

Not that keen. Will be interesting to see what the Japanese tuners do with it.
Looks like a Kia Stinger from the back. Inside looks nice and modern though.

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I thought the exact same! Looks so like a Kia Stinger

 

[Philip.]

I thought the exact same! Looks so like a Kia Stinger

Kia/Audi love child imo.

 

[Sir Nancy Flowers]

I quite like it tbh.

Its almost a bit more like a Integra than what I would consider a 'Civic'. Then again, the newer gen civics have all turned from hatches into mini saloons which I always found a bit odd.

 

[_Tom]

Not that keen. Will be interesting to see what the Japanese tuners do with it.
Looks like a Kia Stinger from the back. Inside looks nice and modern though.

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From that angle it looks like a BMW GT.

 

[Christopher]

I really like it. Far more subtle than the previous gen and less likely to make you look like a Monster Energy enthusiast.

 

[Clio_fool]

It's much better than the overly styled previous one, but it looks nothing like a hatchback. Hot coupe maybe? Will probably be a good touring car.

 

[brisa4984]

looks good

id give it a shot

 

[Gally]

Has a lot going for it and I appreciate the Fwd hill that they are sticking too!

 

[leeds2592]

Why do they insist on still having the stupid exhausts though?

 

[Willo40]

i like the look of that.

 

[Rojer]

So much better looking now, the interior looks to be a massive step up. Love the old school red carpets. You can finally have an individual mode for the settings as well so you're not locked into sporty engine and suspension.

 

[bashracing]

I like that, first Honda since the S2000 that'd I'd buy

 

[sam55]

I've now met the car in person, for a follow-up video. Here's my social post of it.

Vid to follow on YouTube next week!

I get really nerdy with it and talk gear linkage feel, camber and seating position, so feel free to sub to the channel to see it when it goes out