Is the Honda Civic Type R LE a BETTER hot hatch than a 2022 VW Golf R?
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- Опубликовано: 12 окт 2024
- The RARE Civic Type R LE is an ultra track focused edition from Honda. There are only 600 units of the LE imported into the USA for 2021. On the outside you will immediately notice the signature Phoenix Yellow paint, BBS forged wheels, black painted/mirror caps, and larger brake rotors. On the inside you will be greeted to Type R performance seats, number plate, and aluminum shift knob. Under the hood there is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 306HP & is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Is the Honda Civic Type R LE a BETTER hot hatch than a 2022 VW Golf R?
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Joe, you somehow cracked the code to the perfect car review format. I feel like your reviews can be appreciated, related to, and enjoyed by any audience anywhere in the world. Your humor is on spot to. To the door panels !!
That’s really great of you to say! It means so much to have your support!
I'm so glad he doesn't have a Doug score 😂
Joe, hands down, you're the best car review man there is!
I really appreciate you taking the time to say that!
@@RaitisRides no Joe. His right. You and Lori travel everyday to give us reviews everyday and we really appreciate that
@@fakedazzleful you are so very welcome
He’s the best because he knows/reviews the best car to drive (especially feeling wise even though I’ve never driven one lol) which is Honda Civic Type R
Yeah he's the best within the 1square mile he is in at any given moment .
Joe , I don’t know what it is but you are the guy I go to watch every time I want a car reviewed. Your knowledge and clear speak make you the best in the car review community. Keep it up!
Thanks for having my back and letting me share my car passion with you!
The styling of this generation Type-R is something I would've loved when I was too young to afford a Type-R. It's kind of _busy_ for my current tastes. Sweet car though. If I were in the market for a FWD performance car I'd want nothing else (even if I'd hate looking at it everyday).
I agree. It's designed for the younger crowd but priced for the older lol.
The looks grow on you . When I first seen the type R. Wasn't a big fan of the looks. But after the car was out for a few years . I started to kinda like the crazy look of it. Now I have one sitting in my driveway. But I bought it more for thr driving experience. Than the looks.
Yup, the looks grew on me also ^… had a 2019 Rt charger… now I have a rally red Type R and I am so happy with my decision
Happy Holidays Joe and Lori!!! Been a part of the Raiti's family for over a year. Thank you for all your reviews, you guys work way too hard for the all the reviews. Take some time off and hope you both have a very Merry Christmas. Cheers 🍻 🎄
Hi Jack Merry Christmas to you and yours. It is so great to have you as part of the Raiti's Rides family! 2022 is going to be a good year for all of us!
@@RaitisRides thank you Joe and Lori I own one of these mine is number 59 out of 600 it has 129 miles and is for sale.
@@jusapurepower3114 oh wow!
@@RaitisRides good afternoon, the vehicle is also located near Jacksonville fl. If you or others become interested. It has been garage kept never been driven in the rain. I did have the dealership install black wheel lugs and locks, door visor, cargo tray, upgraded carpet floor mats and has a nice indoor soft cover from honda. I did purchase a nice pair of tinted front side markers that I never installed same brand and style honda pro Jason installed on his yellow honda civic type-r.
@@RaitisRides Merry Christmas to you and your family Joe I also got my hands on a new 2022 boost blue honda civic hatchback sport touring. 💙
Joe reviewing a human- “right off the bat, love the design of this butt crack. You can probably fit about three butterfingers in there”
You freaking crack me up!
🤣🤣🤣
Type r, the best HATCHBACK YOU CAN GET! Hits the looks, performance, and the corners are so smooth! 😍
You got that right!
Outstanding Presentation Joe. As always! Fantastic camera engineering Lori😊. Great couple and great team.
Thanks for having our backs!
Love this Honda Civic Type R and I think it's a freaking dandy of a hot hatxh and when I saw that 8t was Yellow I thought if Honda could've added the black lines on the yellow Body then now we're talking. Thank you for showing this NATIONAL School bus Yello of a hatchback and thanks for Lori for some great angles.
Kids would love to be taken to school in this Type R.
For sure for sure Zonkman when Kids see the Type R, they know they're going to be school.
@@RaitisRides Raiti is that your whats app Inbox number or this somebody acting like you?
Ynot really because the 16, 17, 18 , 19 , 20 year model all come with overheating issues , ( can't hold 4 laps at the circuit , google it ) also transmissiom issues, so this LE type r is how it shoud hve come initialy
We are blessed to have you not only at Christmas, but throughout the year doing all your great reviews.
That means the world! Thank you for being part of the Raiti's Rides family!
I have a 2021 Type R in Sonic Grey Pearl and I love it 🔥 First manual transmission car and its such a joy to drive
That is the way I would go!
An icon that’s been around for many years and Honda knows how to build them right. I’m very anxious and excited to see what the next generation model will bring to the table
This one is rock solid!
Another great review. For me it is this Type R all the way! This car still looks STUNNING, and it is a future classic for sure and for good reason. Joe, you and Lori make an incredible team. Hopefully you had a very Merry Christmas and have a great New Year!
If it ain't a Type R, it ain't a tight car! Happy Holidays and Merry Xmas to you and Lori!
I like the way you put that! Happy holidays to you and yours.
Whenever I need a car review, I always come here to @Raiti's Ride first.
Right off the bat.
You are awesome and I like what you did there!
Watching you shout "ON THROTTLE!" as you stomp it down is true entertainment 🤣
Thanks for taking the ride with me!
Once again great, fun review Joe. Love, love, love the aggressive look of the 2021 Type R. I wish they didn’t change it for 2022. If MSRP‘s were exactly the same between the GTI than I’d take the Type R. There’s actually one LE at the Honda dealership near me! Sadly all the dealers are charging about $25K markup which makes it out of reach for many people. Joe and Lori, Enjoy the holidays !!
I am so glad that I can share it with you! It is crazy the markup on tis car! Thank you John for your support! Happy Holidays!
There are several dealerships that have them at MSRP right now, if you’re willing to pay to have it shipped.
Nice review and Merry Christmas! Can’t wait to see the new Z06 review in the future!
Thanks Mason! I can't wait to bring it to you! Merry Christmas!
Love this car. Bought one about 11 months ago. Got all of the OEM Honda CF parts that were available for it. Truly a great car!
Congrats! It is a very special car!
The CF hood scoop adds even more aggression to the front end! what color do you have?
@@RelaxAndSmokeMeth LE. Yellow only. Mine is #061 I think.
@@timmietz nice dude! I have a boost blue!
@@RelaxAndSmokeMeth blue crew! 💙 R-45042
Merry Christmas Joe and Lori! Great job showing off this "type r le", what an amazing experience for me just watching and listening to the excitement in your voice.
Thanks Leon! I am so glad that you could go for a ride with me. Merry Christmas!
God damn I love this Type-R and even the standard. Just wish they were offered in a coupe and three door hatch. You're the best car reviewer on the tube, man. Have a great holiday.
That would be awesome if they did! Thanks Matt for being so supportive.Happy holidays!
This car is a Beast, I'd love to see a more refined Civic Type R - LE with AWD. I hope Honda is considering this option. Excellent video, keep up the great work, I literally look daily to see what new rides you drive. I live vicariously through you.
Yes I luv my type R but wish it was awd!
Makes no sense to do all wheel drive, Hondas are light awd would ruin that also look how iconic the sti is oh wait it’s not 🤷♂️
@@cesarcampos39 definitely a true statement but u gotta admit fwd does hold it back
It really doesn't need the AWD with the amount of grip it has.
Watching your enthusiasm while driving exciting cars never gets old!! Hope you guys have a great Christmas 🎄
Thanks for taking the ride with me! Merry Christmas Bobby!
Honda went backwards when they created the 11th Gen, this Honda looks so much better than the new one. Great car to review!
We will see how it pans out.
Agreed! This is one of the reasons why this car has already increased in value. At first I thought Honda was saving its edgy design language for the Integra since this will be the first time we have both the Honda Civic Type R and the Acura Integra together in the States but the reveal of the new Integra was a letdown. We haven't fully seen the new Type R based on the 11th gen Civic but I can already say I like this FK8 platform more.
Nah. The regular 10th gen civic is a mess. They made just made the type R look good
@@xL0stKIlah I have a 2019 Honda Civic Type R and just went to the Honda dealer for some routine maintenance and on the showroom floor I saw a 2018 Honda Civic Tye R going for over $51,000! No, they did an amazing job with the 10th gen Civic and that is why they are in such high demand. BTW they did have some 11th gen Civics, brand new sitting on the lot outside.
@@StandingUpForBetter I'm talking about styling. The R makes key differences from the deformed bland base model. The new gen is much cleaner. I'm excited for the new R
This is by far the best civic generation ever came to be since 1996. That yellow color scheme on this vehicle is so breath takingly beautiful 😍
I've been waiting for this review from you my prayers were finally answered.
Sorry I was late, but I know it was worth it!
I have a 2018 type R and it’s quite literally the best car I have ever owned. I am curious to see what they do with the 11th gen! Happy Holidays!
I can’t wait for it! Stay tuned and happy holidays!
congratulations Kevin!! that's awesome. I always wanted want but even if I could afford one not marked up to oblivion, I was told the upkeep and maintenance cost a bit with tires needing to be replaced fairly often (around 10-15k miles) what has your experience been?
@@JEtienneMusic get a AMG over a type R trust me
@@Dopeboyz909 I'm curious which one are we talking about? They say Hondas are still cheaper to maintain compared to a mercedes
@@alexioskomnenos258 cla 35 or cla 45
Definitely go on the CTR team. I always love the crispy and sharp handling rather than a more moderate and refined Golf R. I am glad to own a 2020 boost blue CTR and love driving it on the roads.
Rear end looks absolutely 💯 incredible
Except for the fake waffle iron vents.
Thanks for the review Joe, you did Honda Pro Jason proud 😎
I love that guy!
Man Joe doesn't give himself a break! The commitment is insane!
You guys deserve the best Hunter! Thanks for letting me share the on throttle with you!
Another great review around Christmas Mr. GOAT! Can’t wait for you to test drive the Acura Integra. Happy Holidays.
I can’t either! Thanks for being part of the Raiti’s Rides family!
Honestly an amazing FWD hot hatch maybe even my favourite
Oh wow that is huge! I am so glad that I found this one.
Love how you mentioned Max’s World Championship. A cool interesting fact.
Thanks man! I was biting my nails watching that final race!
You don't have to worry about putting your arm on the arm rest when you keep your left hand on the steering wheel and the right on the shift knob 😎👍
Excellent point
Just when u thought it couldn't get anymore crazier what a time to be alive
Thank you for the unexpected Christmas gift Joe and Lori! What a car! If this generation is taking down all the new challengers (namely golf r) imagine what the 2023 type r is going to do! Merry Christmas!
It was awesome to finally track one of these down. I am really looking forward to the new Type R! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Joe and Lori! May 2022 be BIG for the channel!
Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides family!
Love this car I purchased my LE 2 months ago, I love everything of my Honda except the markup from dealers lol.
Congrats Rogello! You are very lucky!
I find it hilarious how Joe uses food and beverage items as measurement gauges for storage. "Your space is limited to just a Twinkie, two if you squeeze them together, and a Yoo-hoo!" 😄
Thanks for letting me share some laughs and the ON THROTTLE with you!
I love how he hesitated when saying msrp we all know msrp is ‘in your dreams’ price. Right now haha
This is very true!
I got my 2021 in April at MSRP but that’s in Canada.
Can’t wait for the 2023 redesign, i expect it to come out next year with the new pilot and crv. Hopefully Honda steps it up.
I’ll be bringing it to you!
@@RaitisRides thanks Joe, I wanna make sure I can fit all my twinkies and twizzlers in the new one!😆
@@user-yh5kz that’s the important stuff for sure!
LE is a collectors car - will appreciate ALOT
Golf R will be long forgotten
I keep hoping one of these days I'll click one of your vids titled "Is X a better _______ than Y?" and you'll have both for a side-by-side comparison! This would have been THE one for me as both hatches are fantastic.
Great video as usual though - keep 'em coming! Happy New Year!
Stay tuned! There will be more of what you want coming!
Thank you Joe and Lori and merry Christmas too you and your family enjoy your day and thank you for sharing this amazing car!!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Love you Joe and Lori! Merry Christmas and a happy safe joyful New year!🥳
Same to you and yours. We really appreciate you’
I can always count on Joe to say something to laugh at 😂😂😂 “where the magic happens” lol
Merry Christmas guy, picked up a 2022 sonata n line night edition few days ago, can’t wait for the review on that see how he likes it
That is so awesome Congrats! Merry Christmas to you!
"On throttle..... YEEEAAAAAAAH!"
HOLD ON TIGHT!
Thank you Joe for the thorough videos.
I have two criticisms. I’m sure many love the enthusiasm of “on throttle” so this will be controversial. I want to hear the cars engine and exhaust when your flooring it and in many cases I can’t because I hear you over it.
Try to hear the Hellcat Durango engine video. My wife’s criticism is similar. She said he’s very thorough but he has to convey his enthusiasm without sounding like he’s yelling. I felt the same way. You are doing a great job I swear. Thanks.
Thanks for the feedback James. I guess part of the issue is that #1 that is my true enthusiasm, and #2 I am just normally loud. I guess it comes from being the oldest of 6 kids in an Italian family. I will try to make some adjustments though.
@@RaitisRides Thanks for the reply. Your gaining celebrity status in my world so it was cool to see your reply. Thank you and thank the the camera woman. She’s doing a great job.
Merry Christmas & a prosperous New Year, Joe, Lori & everyone!
Same to you and yours!
anyone else watch these car reviews just for joe? he’s awesome!
Thanks for saying that! I love sharing my car passion!
Looks like a great car to put my Twinkies, Twizzlers and Skittles in! I normally don't like yellow on a car but this works really well!
It is interesting how that color really fits it. I am so glad that you are liking this one.
Great to see Joe in a Type R ripping gears! ❤️
Thanks Jason. I am so glad to take you on the ride with me!
@@RaitisRides I've been on the ride with you and the family for a while now. So great to see you and Lori reaching new heights..
Miss seeing you do modded car reviews like that Integra from LHT! Tell John to hand you the keys to something lol
Joe Raiti giving everyone nightmares when talking about parents and magic, one video at a time. lol
LMAO! That is how you got here on this earth! LOL
@@RaitisRides hahaha love the humor, keep em coming!
your videos are always so informative and so energetic
Thanks Carl for letting me share my car passion with you!
I think this car with a grey and black interior with red accents. And a dark grey/metallic grey exterior would look great.
Now we are talking!
I think these limited edition models need more of a stand out from the regular models. Make the model pop 👍👍👍
I guess they figured the color brings a lot of the pop.
@@RaitisRides love the color!!!
Maybe another wing.
Lol I'm just waiting for him to 'ON FIRE HAHAHA' right into a fire hydrant
My favorite review of the CTR yet! Thanks, Joe!
That’s so awesome of you to say!
Dang Joe, you made me want to go looking for one of these things all over again. Great review as always...and yes the best in the biz. Thx again.
Thanks for taking the time to say that and for letting me share the on throttle with you!
Maybe, 4 pop tarts and a bottle of milk
😂 classic
Thanks for letting me share the cars and some laughs with you1
Hope Honda makes a type R Max Verstappen edition it would be insane!!! More power, suspension and paddleshift transmission would love that.
and on start-up it plays a clip of SUPER MAX by the Pitstop Boys
April 2022 and this is stil the best review video of the CTR LE made so far.
That's bc there aren't many out there
Badass review great job and keep them videos coming brotha !!!!
You got it brother man!
Haha man I been binge watching Raiti’s Rides 😂, hours of entertainment!
Wow the Golf R! 3.9 seconds is insane!
Tell me about it Ruben!
Great review like always Joe!
Thanks Hector! I am so glad that you liked this Type R!
Ja , das Auto ist fantastisch . Und es ist ausverkauft . Ihre Begeisterung teile ich voll und ganz . Ich fahre den FK 8 / 2018 . It is an amazing Car . Sowas bin ich noch nie gefahren . Das Auto ist immer hellwach und ein einziger Freudenspender .
I love this car! I expect the 11th gen next gen to be even better.
You know it!
@@RaitisRides This or Elantra N?
@@limitedreach4446 Id take the Elantra. Not so boy racer looking
👍👍
Always love this type R model in white with Black 🖤 🎉🙌🎉🎉🎉🙌🎉.
The limited edition is not a better experience on the street. It’s louder, rides rougher and slower over surfaces unless they are glass smooth. Only on the smoothest tracks will this car be faster. I lightened my type R by 50lbs by changing the wheels and tires and even more by modifying the exhaust.
It’s such an entertaining car. I drove a dozen cars between 40k and 115k and only the Porsche 911 Carrera (regular not the S) was the only car I would trade my type R for.
Thanks for your feedback James.
Loved the review!
Happy Christmas!
Thank you my friend! Same to you and yours.
Love Joe and Lori happy holidays guys!
Hi Joe!! Merry Christmas to you and Lori!! My Raiti's Ride t-shirt has worn-out due to my using it every other day. Time to order another Christmas gift to ring in the 2022 year.
Thanks for taking the time to say that! Lori is the best! Merry Christmas!
Happy Hondadays to you and Lori, Joe!!! Maaaaaaaan we'd be hard pressed to find something that tops the Type R!!! Performance, packaging, reliability etc etc etc... Honda for the win every.single.time. Great review as usual!!! All the best to you and Lori for 2022!!!
Go with the Honda!!! Better built, more reliable and will hold its resale value!!
This is so very true!
It has been a long time since I have spent some serous time with any Civic. This Type R is pretty dope. I think the next redesign is gonna be sick.
I really can't wait to bring it to you!
@@RaitisRides well, consider I consume all your content as soon as it is published, I will eagerly await.
About to get my LE here in 2024 3 years old with 17,000 mi actually for $40,998 that CarMax I haven't seen one under 45 $50,000 so I'm waiting to see it here in a couple days. Love your enthusiasm
Amazing review Joe 👍. There's always something real special about a Honda with a red badge! Honda won another F1 Championship Yay!
You know it! This F1 season has been amazing to watch for sure!
@@RaitisRides you know it, one of the best ever!
I would prefer this beauty Honda Civic Type R LE. Great job Lori.
You are so correct about walking into your parents room without knocking. I remember one time when I was just a kid walking into my parents room without knocking, my father was ferociously pounding the "magic" out of my mother. The most Is traumatic 45 minutes of my life.
OMG 😱
Joe, and Lori, happy holidays and a great new year. I do have to say Lori does a fabulous job on filming 🎥 👏 👍. I would definitely choose the civic. Yellow is a very catchy color. Also I could see that car going to be a HIT in the long run. I do have to say that is a definitely a sexy vehicle. Joe and Lori, have you ever thought of doing a review on a Ferrari? Joe I'm also Italian 😀 love the interior in the car and the yellow paint
Lmfao I was just searching up the type R 🤣
Serendipity! I hope you enjoy this one!
“Where all the magic happens.” 😂 Yes!
Heck yeah!
0-60 4.7secs in a fwd?? My God I’m astonished, Honda really is the best when it comes to putting power down in a fwd car
Tell me about it!
With all conditions being perfect, shift points perfect, and consider that it's a 1 foot rollout time. Real world 0-60 in less than absolutely perfect stellar conditions is much..much worse. They love to spin. My Tuned Edge Sport destroys them all day. With better traction mods, and very...very sticky tires, along with perfect conditions helps a lot, but I hate being dependent on conditions, roads, and weather to get traction. AWD > FWD
on a manual trans, no less. Elantra n does 0-60 in 5 sec but only on the dct auto.
@@BasedEMT1776 i mean if you have to get awd then wrx would be much better, more power out of the box and more tuning potential.
@@shivamarya5225 that’s what’s impressive about the type r, it’s a manual transmission
I Wish you Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2022. Andreas from Germany
Thank you my friend! Same to you and yours!
Love this car! Great review Joe! Great job Lori!!!!
Thanks for showing Lori some love!
Merry Christmas Joe & Lori…awesome car!!!
Same to you and yours Kyle.
2020 ctr owner here. nice review, now i want some cup 2's!
The Cup 2's are great tires!
Grab some 18"wheels first - wider set and cbeaper than the 20s by at least $100+ per tire - wheels pay for themselves in no time
Considering the Price will be marked up $15,000, I'll go for a fully loaded Golf ⛳
You don’t think those will be marked up???
And the golf will be marked up $20,000! I’ll go for a fully loaded invisimobile in this economy and market. 😆🤣😂
@@user-yh5kz Buy a 2020 Golf then; that's way more comparable to this model anyway
I picked up a 2021 sti limited at msrp recently. Wanted a type r but it would have cost nearly 10 k more than my Sti after taxes and fees.
@@lucian7182 Nice, a sensible man with his hard earned dollars
The nightmare of many supercars at the race track.
You got that right Omar!
I like this much more than the new Integra!
Same hear Blake.
Love your reviews Joe. Always spot on. The yellow is awesome. Merry Christmas. I think you should just buy it😂
Merry Christmas joe. Can’t wait to see the new CTR.
Same to you John! I am sure it is going to be a knock out!
Should do a car of the year, best performance, best value, etc
Stay tuned!
With the mark up I can never justify the price of this Honda Civic with so many basic features when the VW is much further classed up and still don’t understand where or what the LE features are lol
Your money is going to go for the Honda (and some Skittles and Twinkies...lol!). Thanks, Joe and Laurie, and Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Craig!
1: Happy holidays.
2: The answer to the question that is the title: Yes. Hands down. Regardless of whether you are in the drivers seat or the passenger seat, you can tell what the car is made for and how focused it feels from the moment you sit down. It has some of the smoothest shifting and transmission, one of the best engines that is really a 500 hp engine that has been detuned to the max for longevity purposes, and overall, the heavily bolstered seats, aren't uncomfortable either, and the car always feels planted. To top it off, there's a reason why car reviews that compare even the base Type R, the Golf R, the Golf GTI, and the AMG, they all pick the Type R.
Beautiful Type R. Love the yellow. But as a MK7 Golf R owner I would buy a new Golf R over the CTR. Having AWD more power plus I like the style of the MK8 Golf R better. As for myself I have yet to find a CTR that can touch my MK7 Golf R stage 3 running a 10.9@126mph quarter mile plus having a Bilstein B16 suspension setup.
Honestly those EA888/Golf R's are just insane with how easy they make power. It'll be my next car, and I traditionally HATED VW, Lol.
I mean yeah you are comparing a awd tuned car to a fwd car in a straight line
So youre comparing a stage 3 tuned Golf R to a standard CTR in a STRAIGHT line? 😂😂 ok
Thanks for sharing that great ownership experience Colin!
Come to socal and run some 800whp Type Rs Gapplebees waiting for you