Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition: 40 Units for Europe

The newest-generation Honda Civic Type R is becoming one of the most collectable versions yet. That is not only because it is likely to mark the farewell to solely combustion-powered engines, but also because buying one has proved so difficult. In August 2022, the first 10 cars allocated to Portugal sold out in just 72 hours, despite their high price.

It is now official: the iconic Honda Civic Type R is about to leave the European stage, bowing out with the Ultimate Edition, which is restricted to 40 examples.

This edition marks 28 years of Type R history in the hot hatch segment. It has a dedicated specification featuring several exterior and interior styling details that set it apart from the other versions.

Subtle changes

Visually, the only clues that this is a Type R Ultimate Edition are the red stripes running across the familiar Championship White paintwork and the “Ultimate Edition” badge on the tailgate.

Otherwise, this Japanese hot hatch remains unchanged, with no further visual alterations. Its bumpers, 19-inch wheels and three exhaust outlets are the same as those fitted to the other Type R models.

Inside, everything is also retained apart from the door sills and the “Type R” logo projected onto the ground whenever the doors are opened.

329 PS and 420 Nm of torque

Under the bonnet, the 2.0-litre engine has received no modifications. It continues with the same 329 PS and 420 Nm of torque as the other Type R versions, paired exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox.

Those figures give it a 275 km/h top speed and a 0–100 km/h sprint time of 5.4 seconds.

Is it coming to Portugal?

Only 40 Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition cars will be available across Europe, and there is still no official confirmation on whether any will be allocated to Portugal.

The Honda Civic Type R therefore joins the Ford Focus ST in leaving the market. That means two fewer combustion-only hot hatches, further narrowing the choice.