Honda Civic Type R 2021 Review Honda Civic Type R 2021 Review December 17, 2020 16 / 20 Subtle changes and additions to the updated Honda Civic Type R conspire to make it an even better hot hatch Honda Civic Type R Phillip Island, Vic Genuine evolution is the theme of the changes to the 2021 Honda Civic Type R and for once the marketing spin rings true. Some additions and subtle changes to many aspects of Honda’s only affordable enthusiast model deliver a hot hatch that’s not only better on the racetrack, but vastly more importantly, also on the road. Forget about the NSX Forget about the $400K mid-engined Honda NSX; the car that delivers hope to Honda enthusiasts is the Honda Civic Type R.