Overview
The Honda Civic Type R FL5 is the four-seat, C-segment hot hatch at the sharp end of the Civic range, built around a 1,996 cc turbocharged petrol engine, six-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. It suits drivers who want the most focused Civic sold here and are happy with a manual. In Malaysia, it starts at RM399,900.
Civic Type R in 2026 — what's new
The Civic Type R carries on into 2026 unchanged in Malaysia, with no new local model update announced. The current range remains a single FL5 6MT hatchback. Recent Civic Type R news centres on a January 2026 Honda Malaysia promotion for 2025 stock, the limited ARTA GT show car at Tokyo Auto Salon and the HRC Rally XP rally car, rather than changes to the Malaysian road car.
Variant (1)
RM399,900 · est. from RM4,080/mo
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 315 hp
- Torque
- 420 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,996 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 5.5 seconds
- Transmission
- Manual
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 410 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Championship White Pearl
Honda Civic Type R buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The FL5 keeps the Type R formula clear: 2.0 litre turbo petrol, six-speed manual and front-wheel drive, now in a Japanese-built sixth-generation body. The price is serious. It costs more than a Volkswagen Golf R and Toyota GR Corolla in the same hatchback set, though less than a Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class. Buy it for the manual, not for a bargain.
Used cars for sale
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Honda Civic Type R resale value
What a used Civic Type R holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | RM238,800 (5) | — |
| 2023 | — | RM236,888 (13) | — |
| 2020 | — | RM199,800 (5) | — |
| 2019 | — | RM208,800 (9) | — |
| 2018 | — | RM188,800 (17) | — |
| 2017 | — | RM184,900 (6) | — |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
Generations
Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
Honda Civic Type R FAQ
How much is the Honda Civic Type R in Malaysia?
The Honda Civic Type R FL5 is priced at RM399,900 in Malaysia for the sole 6MT variant.
What do you get in the Honda Civic Type R?
The Malaysian Civic Type R 6MT gets a 1,996 cc petrol engine, 315 hp, a manual gearbox and four seats.
Is the Honda Civic Type R manual or automatic?
It is manual only in Malaysia. The sole 6MT variant uses a six-speed manual transmission.
How does the Honda Civic Type R price compare with its rivals?
At RM399,900, it costs more than the Toyota GR Corolla and Volkswagen Golf R, but less than the Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class.
