While not a comprehensive redesign, the refresh leans into aesthetic tweaks that give the Civic a more defined look, ...

Also fitted to the Civic Type R is a 6-speed manual and front-wheel drive. Honda quotes a 0-62 mph time of 5.7 seconds and top speed of 167 mph.

With a glossy black grille and tyre rims, the Civic RS model stands out as one of the better looking in the range. (image: Dean McCartney) It's quite sporty and long for a small car. (image: Dean ...

Hudson Stripped of rims and tires, Honda Civic left sitting on milk crates Published: Jun. 28, 2015, 9:40 p.m.

Priced at £32,300, or roughly $39,300 at today's rates, the Black Edition costs the same as the top-trim Civic Type R GT sold in the U.K.

Based on the top spec Civic Type-R GT, the final version of the FK2 Type-R is painted black – but to help differentiate it from the regular Type-Rs, the end plates of the wing are finished in red.