2027 Honda Civic Type R: What's New, Price and MPG for Brooklyn Drivers
Published August 10, 2026 · Last updated October 16, 2026
The Type R is the rarest car on any Honda lot, and New York gets a small slice of a small allocation. The 2027 Type R reaches dealers this month. Here is what changed, what it costs, how it compares with the rest of the Civic lineup, and why 315 turbocharged horsepower still works on city streets.
What's new on the 2027 Civic Type R
Honda kept the formula and sharpened the details. The turbocharged 2.0-liter still makes 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft through a six-speed manual, and EPA ratings stay at 22 mpg city, 28 highway and 24 combined. What changed is how the car looks, feels and lives with you day to day.
| Area | What changed for 2027 | Why it matters in Brooklyn |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | Heated front sport seats, a first for the Type R | The car finally makes sense as a January daily |
| Technology | More standard tech, including Google built-in, two front USB-C ports and wireless phone charging | Maps and voice assistant without plugging in a phone |
| Interior | New suede-like seat upholstery with black striping, plus Ultrasuede on the gauge hood and door panels to cut glare | Less sun glare on the cluster |
| Front end | Bolder fascia, deeper splitter and a larger grille opening for more downforce and cooling | Watch steep driveways and garage ramps |
| Suspension | Retuned +R mode damping with less impact harshness | The firm mode is now more usable on real roads |
| Driving feel | Faster rev-match response and a sharper brake pedal | Smoother downshifts in stop-and-go traffic |
| Colors | Meteorite Gray Metallic, Boost Blue Pearl, Sonic Gray Pearl, Championship White | Premium paint adds $455 |
| Price | $48,695 MSRP, $49,990 with the $1,295 destination charge | One trim, no option packages |
Dealers are receiving the 2027 Civic Type R this month, October 2026. Pricing excludes tax, title, registration, premium paint and dealer-installed accessories.
Civic performance lineup compared
Type R comes as one fully loaded trim, so the useful comparison is the rest of the Civic ladder. These are 2027 prices from American Honda.
| Trim | Engine / transmission | Output | EPA city / hwy / comb | MSRP with destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Hatchback | 2.0L / CVT | 150 hp | 30 / 38 / 34 | $29,490 |
| Sport-L Hatchback | 2.0L / CVT | 150 hp | Not yet published | $30,990 |
| Sport Hybrid Hatchback | Two-motor hybrid | 200 hp | 50 / 45 / 48 | $32,190 |
| Sport Touring Hybrid Hatchback | Two-motor hybrid with S+ Shift | 200 hp | 50 / 45 / 48 | $35,190 |
| Si Sedan | 1.5L turbo / 6MT | 200 hp | 27 / 37 / 31 | 2026 only, $32,690 |
| Type R | 2.0L turbo / 6MT | 315 hp, 310 lb-ft | 22 / 28 / 24 | $49,990 |
2027 prices include the $1,295 destination charge and exclude tax, title, registration, options and premium paint. The Si is shown at its 2026 price with the $1,195 destination charge; Si production pauses after the 2026 model year. Hybrid and hatchback EPA figures are 2026 ratings pending 2027 publication. EPA estimates are for comparison only.
Type R news worth knowing
In December 2025 Honda collected four 2026 Car and Driver 10Best awards, more than any brand for a fourth straight year and the largest haul in the award's history. The FL5 chassis under today's car set front-wheel-drive lap records at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and Suzuka Circuit during its launch program, and Motor Authority named it Best Car To Buy when it arrived.
Why a Type R works in New York City
A 315-hp track special sounds like the wrong tool for a city of potholes and double-parked box trucks. In practice it is the most usable car in its class here.
What we tell New York shoppers
- Comfort mode is a real mode. The adaptive dampers soften meaningfully, so Brooklyn expansion joints stop being an event. A GR Corolla asks you to live with one setup.
- Front drive with a limited-slip diff. Fit winter tires and it climbs a slushy side street without drama. No transfer case, no extra weight, one less system to service.
- It is still a hatchback. Roughly 24 cubic feet behind the rear seats takes a bike wheel or a set of track tires. The rear bench seats two, so it is a four-person car by design.
- Honda Sensing is standard, including adaptive cruise, collision mitigation braking and blind spot alert, which matters more on the BQE than on a road course.
- Manual only. Rev-match assist makes it easy in traffic, but if nobody in the household drives stick, the Si is the same idea and the hybrids are the sensible ones at 48 mpg.
- Budget for premium fuel and NYC insurance before you fall in love on the test drive. The tank is small and performance-car premiums here are real.
Inside the cockpit
The red seats get the photos, but the details do the work: aluminum pedals spaced for heel-toe, a machined shift knob, a cluster that switches to a bar-graph tach in +R mode, the LogR data app, and a numbered serial plate that quietly explains the resale values.
Buying a Type R in Brooklyn
Plaza Honda sits at 2740 Nostrand Avenue, part of Plaza Auto Mall, a family-owned Brooklyn group with more than 1,000 vehicles in stock within a seven-minute walk. Cross-shop a Type R against a Toyota GR Corolla or a Hyundai Elantra N the same afternoon, on one trade appraisal, with one finance team.
We speak English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, French, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Uzbek, Tajik, Turkish, Haitian Creole and beyond. Free delivery within 25 miles, and our service department runs pickup and drop-off across the NYC metro area.
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2027 Honda Civic Type R go on sale?
Now. Dealers are receiving the 2027 Civic Type R this month, October 2026. Allocation for the New York market is small, so it is worth reserving the color you want before cars arrive.
How much does the 2027 Honda Civic Type R cost?
$48,695 MSRP, or $49,990 with the $1,295 destination charge, excluding tax, title, registration, options and premium paint. It comes as one trim with one transmission and no option packages.
What is new on the 2027 Civic Type R?
Heated front seats for the first time, more standard technology including Google built-in, front USB-C ports and wireless charging, new seat upholstery, a bolder front end with a deeper splitter, retuned +R mode damping, faster rev matching and a sharper brake pedal. Power is unchanged at 315 horsepower.
What engine and transmission does the Civic Type R use?
A turbocharged 2.0-liter four making 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft, driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual with rev-match assist and a helical limited-slip differential. There is no automatic option.
What fuel economy does the 2027 Civic Type R get?
EPA ratings are 22 mpg city, 28 highway and 24 combined. Premium fuel is recommended. If efficiency is the priority, the Civic Hybrid hatchbacks are rated 48 mpg combined.
Can Plaza Honda deliver a car, or pick one up for service?
Both. Delivery is free within 25 miles, which covers all five boroughs and much of Nassau County, and service pickup and drop-off runs across the NYC metro area. Call (855) 528-6785 or book service online.
What if my credit is not perfect?
We work with a wide range of lenders and credit situations and tell you where you stand before anything is signed. Start on our financing page or run numbers with the payment calculator.
What is Plaza Auto Mall?
A family-owned Brooklyn dealership group on Nostrand Avenue, in business since 1975. Five new-car brands sit within a seven-minute walk of each other, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Kia and Hyundai, each with new and certified pre-owned inventory, plus multi-brand used vehicles across the campus.
Drive one on Nostrand Avenue
Plaza Honda, 2740 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210. Call (855) 528-6785, or start with current Honda specials and our certified pre-owned inventory.
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Honda Civic Type R inventory in Brooklyn
Current Civic Type R and Civic Si stock at Plaza Honda, with Plaza Price and an estimated payment on every listing.