The current Honda Civic Type R sticks to a front wheel drive recipe with a manual gearbox while other hot hatches have moved ...

The FK8’s 2-litre turbocharged ... styling seemed appropriate – the Honda has the moves to justify the ostentation. Put simply, I adore the way the Civic Type R drives. ‘ ...

When many around have switched to 4WD or at least adopted twin clutch gearboxes, Honda has stuck to its guns. There weren’t many cars that looked more jagged than the FK8 Civic Type R.