For most Honda builders, a white sixth-generation hatchback is the ideal candidate for an EK9 Civic Type R clone build. Paint matching the door moldings, handles, and sideskirts to resemble that ...

The first Civic with the Type R badge, the EK9 was undoubtedly one of the best hot hatches of its era. Its 1.6-liter engine produces 182 horsepower. The first generation of the Type R was only ...

The Honda Civic Type R EK9 is a hot hatch icon, an incredible driver’s car and, for many enthusiasts, the ultimate Civic Type R. Buying one isn’t easy, or cheap, but it’s worth it.