Why FL5 Civic Type R Is Bowing Out. The sixth-gen Honda Civic Type R has had a wonderful run. Introduced in 2022, the Japanese hot hatch set numerous lap records for a front-wheel-drive model in ...

For 28 years, the Honda Civic Type R has been a major player in the European hot hatchback market. Unfortunately for European buyers, EU regulations are bringing that run to an end in 2026.