Honda Civic Type R

The Civic Type R had long been a unicorn here in the U.S., as we’ve always been the recipients of the almost-as-cool Si model, while Japan and Europe got the full-on “R” treatment. Fortunately, there was never a massive power gap between the U.S.-spec Si and the JDM-pec Type R, until recently.

The latest iteration of the Type R produces 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of twist from its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. That’s a massive leap over the U.S.-spec Si, but fortunately, the U.S. will receive this version of the Type R, satisfying the itch of Civic fans across the country.