2023 Civic Type R FL5 - Reviews Compilation (Articles + Videos) ✍🏻 🎥

[Robert.C]

that’s surprising since the GTI is the numbest most boring cat of the bunch. If you want a R and can’t afford it then you should probably get an N. but oh well who am I to judge, I’m just a rando internet stranger.

My order would be GTI, Elantra-N, Si. 1. Hatchbacks beat sedans every day of the week. 2. The L15 is the most boring engine in existence. I can't fathom how anyone would get within 30ft of one. 3. The GTI is the best looking, most practical, and most comfortable out of the bunch. What's not to like?

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[TypeRD]

Here’s something funny to think about. Considering the ADM some places are charging for an FL5, one could get 2 Elantra N’s. You could swap them in and out of the shop. While one is blown up, drive the other.

 

[spectre186]

My buddy who has owned an s2k and an FK8 raves about his Elantra N. Literally has nothing bad to say about it.

 

[TypeRD]

I’m sure the N is a great car. I still wouldn’t get one unless maybe it was my fun daily beater and I had the cash for a “weekend car.”

 

[Apex Carver]

C&D Lightning Lap Results got posted (slowest to fastest):

3:54.1. Kia Carnival with 6 passengers

3:39.1 Kia Carnival

3:11.6 2022 Subaru WRX (Manual)

3:11.4 2022 VW Golf GTI (Manual)

3:07.3 2022 Hyundai Elantra N (Manual)

3:06.1 2022 Hyundai Kona N

3:04.7 2022 BMW i4 M50

3:00.6 2022 BMW M240i xDrive

2:59.6 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition (Manual) *R

2:58.8 2023 Honda Civic Type R (Manual) *R

2:55.6 2023 Toyota Supra 3.0 (Manual)

2:54.6 2023 Cadillac CT-4 Blackwing

2:52.6 2022 Mercedes AMG SL63

2:52.5 2022 Audi RS3 *R

2:47.5 2023 BMW M4 CSL *R

2:43.9 2023 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica *R

2:40.5 2022 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS *R

2:38.6 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 *R

Not the website yet but I have a digital subscription and its released.

*R = tire stickier than PS4S. The GRC and the FL5 were both on Cup 2. The Elantra came with tires from Hyundai worn to the wear bars. C&D couldnt get a new set in time hence why its slower than the Kona N.

 

[Robert.C]

The Kona N is faster than both the Elantra N and GTI?! Wow.

Edit: I just saw the comment regarding the Elantra’s tires. Still! A Kona beata GTI, WRX, and Elantra N (on poor tires). Crazy times we live in.

 

[superporpoise]

*R = tire stickier than PS4S. The GRC and the FL5 were both on Cup 2. The Elantra came with tires from Hyundai worn to the wear bars. C&D couldnt get a new set in time hence why its slower than the Kona N.

Where did you find out the info about the Elantra N tires? I saw the times posted a day or two ago and was surprised the EN wasn't faster — if that's the case about the tires, that would make a lot of sense to me.

 

[Apex Carver]

Where did you find out the info about the Elantra N tires? I saw the times posted a day or two ago and was surprised the EN wasn't faster — if that's the case about the tires, that would make a lot of sense to me.

it was in the article (got access to the digital edition)

 

[superporpoise]

it was in the article (got access to the digital edition)

That makes so much more sense. Thanks!

 

[spectre186]

Sweet Jebus that RS3 is FASTTT!

 

[TimeRacer]

Sweet Jebus that RS3 is FASTTT!

Same deal as the others on R spec rubber. It was on the option Trofeo R tires which people have said the article notes a 9 second difference between the Trofeo R and the standard P zeroes. Makes the times much less interesting and much more impressive for the CT4V Blackwing and GR Supra being where they are on PS4s rubber. Then the Z06 being blindingly fast over everything.

 

[VarmintCong]

The Kona N is faster than both the Elantra N and GTI?! Wow.

Edit: I just saw the comment regarding the Elantra’s tires. Still! A Kona beata GTI, WRX, and Elantra N (on poor tires). Crazy times we live in.

why would worn tires hurt the time in the dry? People used to shave tires.

 

[VarmintCong]

Same deal as the others on R spec rubber. It was on the option Trofeo R tires which people have said the article notes a 9 second difference between the Trofeo R and the standard P zeroes. Makes the times much less interesting and much more impressive for the CT4V Blackwing and GR Supra being where they are on PS4s rubber. Then the Z06 being blindingly fast over everything.

they should simply not report times on R compound tires.

 

[spectre186]

Damn, well that’s dumb then! Not really a comparison on R compound.

 

[Apex Carver]

Same deal as the others on R spec rubber. It was on the option Trofeo R tires which people have said the article notes a 9 second difference between the Trofeo R and the standard P zeroes. Makes the times much less interesting and much more impressive for the CT4V Blackwing and GR Supra being where they are on PS4s rubber. Then the Z06 being blindingly fast over everything.

they should simply not report times on R compound tires.

Interesting thing I see on the FK8, the car on sport contacts is only 3 seconds slower than a car with R compounds (FK8 LE on Cup 2). Crazy the difference between the Trofeos and the P zeros

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