HONDACivic Type-R 2008 - 2010

　　When it prepared for the stricter Euro5 emission standards, Honda also added a slight refresh to the Civic lineup, and that also included the Type R hot-hatch.

　　From its first generation, the Type R was built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. That was easy to see in every detail of the car. Unlike the Golf GTI, which was made as a civilized daily driver, the Type R was built with many compromises in the comfort sector and just a few in the performance area.

　　While the rest of the range received a few styling upgrades, the Type R's design was virtually left untouched. It still featured the black mesh grille a the front like its predecessor and, depending on the trim level, a set of triangular foglights in the apron, flanking a second grille to cool the engine and the AC condenser. Also, Honda decided to keep the same three-door bodywork. At the back, the Type R featured a different, wider, mid-mounted wing on the tailgate.

　　Honda offered the Type R (FN2) in a few trim levels, starting with the GT stripped by the AC unit, the stereo, and the foglights, and ended up with the Heritage and Navi. The latter offered a navigation system with the screen installed into the dashboard. The high-mounted seats annoyed customers, but there was nothing that they could do about that since the fuel tank was located under the driver's seat.

　　Unlike the previous Type R, the EP3, the FN2 featured a semi-independent suspension, which altered the car's behavior on the street. However, it was marginally better on a race track. Under the hood, Honda installed a slightly upgraded version of the K20 engine mated to a sleek six-speed manual.

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