The Civic Type R’s Final Lap — What It Means for the Scene?

Why is the Civic Type R leaving Europe and the UK?

Unless you have been living under a rock for the last year or so, Honda has sadly announced that they will be pulling the Honda Civic Type R from the European market and the UK! Meaning that a stylish, sleek, punchy and practical family car will leave our streets come 2026.

Due to the ever-growing concern over climate change and the pivot to electric vehicles (EVs), Europe has made it nearly impossible to meet ever-tighter regulations over emissions and efficiencies. Meaning that the punchy 2 litre turbo VTEC legend is no longer welcome in the ever-changing world (Very sad day for us to hear!).

What does this mean for the JDM scene and Honda Lovers?

So, what does this mean for the JDM car scene, Honda Civic Type R enthusiasts, and general petrol heads? Well, there is going to be stark change in the scene with these amazing cars leaving Europe means they will quickly become a rare sought after peace (as if they are not now?)

Honda has not announced the exact reasons as to why they are stopping production in the UK and Europe, but it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that climate change and emissions are a strong cause for the discontinuation of the Civic Type R in the UK.

Though Honda has announced that in 2026 they will be producing a special car to mark the end of the Type R’s time in Europe and the UK, with what they are calling “the Ultimate Edition Civic Type R” — with only a measly ten of these being allocated to the UK on a first-come, first-serve basis, get your wallets at the ready, petrol heads!

What will the “Ultimate Honda” be?

So, what will this “Ultimate Edition” be? Well, unsparingly of the Japanese, a fascinating colour of White has been picked (we speculate it will be the standard Championship White), with a red racing stripe deal, a black roof, carbon details on the large spoiler and the centre console inside—an increased amount of mood lighting to the floor, door lining, cupholder and centre consoles.

Additionally, the limited-edition Civic Type R Ultimate Edition model comes with a gift box of which has a carbon-style key ring, an emblem with a number between one and forty and unique floor mats.

Honda has issued the on-the-road price of the limited-edition version of their last signature hot hatch at around £57,905 (from the retailer themselves). We certainly can except this price to rise significantly in the second-hand car market after purchase of these rare ultimate collectibles.

So, what do we think of this send-off?

Well it’s honestly heartbreaking to hear that such a legendary car is going to be leaving our beautiful streets, and what we see today will be a thing of the past. These cars have a beauty, style and aggression that are all wonderfully balanced into a very eye-catching car!

However, that is not to say they are gone forever! Honda is not stopping production completely, meaning that these machines will still be available worldwide. Which we are very excited about! We won’t let this legend die! We will be offering JDM car sourcing of these fantastic cars through Touge Imports Ltd until we can no longer import them into the country.