Our quick take

Honda Civic Type R (2017) - 4.5 / 5

Honda Civic Type R (2017) review: The styling

Honda Civic Type R (2017) review: The cockpit

Honda Civic Type R (2017) review: The techy bits

Honda Civic Type R (2017) review: The oily stuff

Honda Civic Type R (2017) review: The drive

To recap

Yes, the huge box arches, boy racer wing and myriad of vents may not make the new Honda Civic Type R the most shy and retiring hot hatch in history. Actually, it even manages to make the last generation look a little demure.