2017 Honda Civic
Tenth generation · FC/FK (2016–2021) 2016–2021
A global-platform redesign with a fastback hatch; the FK8 Civic Type R brought the Type R to the US for the first time in 2017. US model years 2016–2021.
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The 2017 model year
Overview
For 2017, the FK8 Civic Type R brought Honda's flagship Type R performance badge to the US for the very first time. Built in the UK and powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC engine driving the front wheels, it landed as one of the most hardcore factory front-drive performance cars on sale, ending decades of US enthusiasts importing or longing for the Japan/Europe-only Type R.
Specifications
- Engines
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- 2.0 L turbocharged VTEC inline-four
- Body styles
- Hatchback
Year over year
What changed
- The Civic Type R was sold in the US for the first time (FK8).
- Turbocharged front-drive hot hatch built in the UK.
Living with it
Reliability & ownership notes
- A modern turbocharged Honda; a well-supported, enthusiast-favorite performance car.
Worth knowing
Notable
- First-ever US-market Civic Type R after years of Japan/Europe exclusivity.
- Part of the tenth-generation (FC/FK) Civic family.
Famous variants this year
Sources
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