Colors and Designs for the New Honda Civic Type R Exterior The 2018 Honda Civic Type R takes cues from the Civic hatchback’s subdued styling, resulting in a more subdued external appearance. However, the beefier body and the lightweight 19-inch wheels with bigger Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires make it clear that this is a performance-orientedAbout the Honda Civic Type R FL5. Under the bonnet is a developed version of the FK8 Civic Type R’s K20C1 engine. Better cooling, a new exhaust system and a reworked turbo and ECU, means power is now at 315hp and 310lb ft for US customers, and 330hp and 310lb ft of torque in Europe and Japan. 5sTFH.