Eric Weiner. Eric Weiner. More sedate styling is a common personality trait across Honda’s 2023 lineup, and the result in the Type R is a car that looks much more of one piece and not tacked-on with needless vents and fender flares. Nevertheless, only the front doors and roof are shared with the ordinary Civic hatchback. Drivers who have owned the 1998 models of the Honda Civic attest to its durability, speed and fuel efficiency. There are reports of the cars passing the 400,000-mile barrier, which is a testament 6RoovB.