Honda Civic Type R MY25 priced at $79,900

trevork86 on 19/08/2025 - 14:14

I’ve always loved the Honda Civic Type R, and even placed a refundable deposit pending final pricing. That said, I was stunned to see the sticker price land at $79,900. I understand inflation and rising costs play a role, but it still feels excessive.

Do you think the Australian automotive market is still suffering from post-Covid supply shortages, and if so, when might things improve? Also, I’m curious — for those who have recently purchased a non-EV, have you had any success negotiating discounts across any brands?

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  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 19/08/2025 - 14:22
    +9

    supply

    Prob not so much supply more like they can charge it coz they can

    Plus everything else is through the roof these days

    • jv on 19/08/2025 - 23:13

      Plus everything else is through the roof these days

      Yep, last 3-4 years have been horrendous on home finances..

  • Brick Tamland on 19/08/2025 - 14:25
    +7

    They probably saw the size of the wait list and thought they could make a bit of gravy on this one. People will still buy it at this price.

    • LFO on 20/08/2025 - 10:35
      +1

      People will still buy it at this price.

      Exactly. That's why the exorbitant price hike. People pay.

      • Brick Tamland on 20/08/2025 - 14:52
        +2

        I won’t pay it but other people will.

  • MS Paint on 19/08/2025 - 14:27

    I always thought they were about $80k. What has been the cheapest new price with previous MY's?

    • trevork86 on 19/08/2025 - 14:45

      I first started looking at the Civic Type R back in its previous generation (FK8), which I remember topping out around $60K when Covid hit—before supply quickly dried up. The new FL5 launched at about $70K, later creeping up to around $74K. As recently as a couple of months ago, Honda was still clearing MY23 stock at roughly $70K.

      I think I’ve well and truly missed the boat on owning a brand-new CTR. I was prepared to proceed at around $76K—the extra $3K isn’t the issue. What pushed me away was the feeling that the pricing had tipped into the unreasonable, and that’s ultimately why I cancelled my order.

      The new world we live in…

      • MS Paint on 19/08/2025 - 14:48
        +2

        They hold their value pretty well. Just do it and enjoy it for the extra $3k.

        I'm guessing you're 40 next year. You only live once. No regrets.

        Have fun (assuming you can uncancel your order).

      • JimB on 19/08/2025 - 15:22

        If you don't need 4 seats/doors, have you considered the GR86/BRZ?

        • JIMB0 on 19/08/2025 - 17:58

          They're a lot slower and get targeted by thieves all the time.

          • jv on 19/08/2025 - 23:15

            @JIMB0: Just get a club lock…

            • JIMB0 on 20/08/2025 - 08:40
              +1

              @jv: That's only good for hitting the thieves with, otherwise they'll just cut your steering wheel to get it off.

      • ATTS on 21/08/2025 - 12:03

        You reckon the pricing taking the place of the s2000

  • plmko on 19/08/2025 - 14:31

    Just buy a used one. Whats the difference. Probably some guy drove it 10,000km.

    • payton on 19/08/2025 - 14:49
      +11

      Some guy trashed it for 10,000km

      • plmko on 19/08/2025 - 16:05
        +7

        First owners of sports cars never trash them. It's always the second.

  • apsilon on 19/08/2025 - 14:31
    +19

    Unfortunately the makers realised over covid that people are willing to pay through the nose to get the car they want and so now supply is artificially restricted in order to create demand and therefore higher prices.

    $80k for a Civic from a brand that's locally failing is a joke. The glory days when Honda had desirable products are long long gone.

  • Fredfloresjr on 19/08/2025 - 14:36
    +4

    That's easy pass.

  • spackbace on 19/08/2025 - 14:40
    +3

    MSRP US$47,090

    That's AU$72,500

    So before on-road costs and taxes etc, both prices are basically on par with each other

    Oh and Honda don't negotiate, they're fixed price these days as all dealerships are owned by Honda

    As a point of comparison, a manual GR Corolla is $75,301, and auto is $77,963 d/away

  • Gunnar on 19/08/2025 - 15:05
    +12

    By the time you factor in a spoon engine, t66 turbo with nos, and a motec exhaust system, you’ll be well into 6 figures

    • afah0447 on 20/08/2025 - 10:05
      +1

      Dont forget the stickers and wing!

      • susu abis on 21/08/2025 - 13:09
        +2

        every sticker adds a kW

  • GordonD on 19/08/2025 - 15:11
    +3

    I bought a brand new Honda Civic for $2K.

    In 1973.

    • MS Paint on 19/08/2025 - 15:17
      +1

      .

    • Nugs on 21/08/2025 - 11:34
      +1

      Imagine if you doubled your budget a bought a near new Phase 3
      .

  • JimB on 19/08/2025 - 15:15
    +4

    I'm the demographic that would consider one and what a great car it is despite being FWD.

    At $73k it's pricey but I have considered it.

    At $80k that's a hard pass for me.

    However at $80k, I'd still take it over a Corolla GR at $75k. If manual wasn't a prerequisite, I'd get the Golf R at $77k (the Corolla GR auto is a joke at the same price)

    In the end I went BRZ/GR86 for under $50k. No turbo but RWD and 6 speed manual is probably more fun than all of the above.

    • Brick Tamland on 20/08/2025 - 14:55
      -1

      Are you me? Haha.

      Same. At $73k it was on my periphery. Now at $80k it’s not. I still want a GR Corolla but it’s getting up there and I wonder if I’ll really get any more enjoyment over and above my BRZ which is a hoot. The Yaris is still in scope but a 2 door car for another 2 car is hard to justify

      • JimB on 20/08/2025 - 15:36

        haha

        You Sir have great taste in cars.

        I've never warmed up to the looks of the GR Yaris.

        I remember when buying my BRZ/GR86 I saw some 1-2yo GR Corolla's pretty cheap. But I wanted a lightweight RWD 2 door car.

        If you're going to pay $80k for a CTR, I'd look at a 2yo GR Corolla GTS for $50k. Good value compared to the CTR.

        • Brick Tamland on 20/08/2025 - 17:02

          I listed my old car for sale the moment the GR Corolla was unveiled. I was like yep that’s it, that’s my next car. Sold the old car and then Toyota started the shenanigans of having to apply for car, like they are vetting you for the pleasure of taking your money. That’s when I bailed and got the BRZ. It’s a hilariously fun car but the Corolla is ultimately what I wanted.

          $80k also get you into a Nissan Z with a few dealers offering pretty good deals. One was even down to $65. I think I’d prefer a zed of the CTR too. Also at CTR money you are then close to Supra money too.

          • spackbace on 20/08/2025 - 17:25

            @Brick Tamland: And then 6 months later dealers couldn't move the Corolla GR stock they had. I worked at one, it was so stupid. We thought out order books went out like 2 years based on what we'd been told about supply

            The real winners were the ones who got the Yaris GR at launch price of $40k

            • Brick Tamland on 20/08/2025 - 17:35

              @spackbace: Yeah. I’ve seen there are some GR corollas sitting on the showroom floor discounted. That $40k deal was killer. I remember them saying that they expected the deal to take months to sell out but it was all done in like 2 days or so.

  • pegaxs on 19/08/2025 - 15:47
    +15

    Honda just out here hammering nails into to their own coffin.

  • Bid Sniper on 19/08/2025 - 16:08

    I remember DC5 Type R was $35K in showrooms.

    $80K, yikes, I'd get a i30N.

    • JimB on 19/08/2025 - 16:20
      +3

      I can't remember the DC5 Type R being anywhere near $35K.

      The DC2 was $40k, as was the WRX back around 2000.

      WRX is $48k + on roads today.

      Both i30N hatch and sedan are great cars. WRX is a shadow of it's former self.

      • Bid Sniper on 19/08/2025 - 19:25

        Probally was a ex demo car hen. There was a blue one I was close to buying. Was that DC5 vs a WRX wagon, went with the suby as it can carry MTBs. Build quality, fit and finish better on the Honda. Was neat car.

        I have the last gen STI and love it. WRX now I dont think is bad, cant sell hard edge bare bones cars as much as purists want them. That said Id probably get a I30N fastback over a WRX despite me prefering AWD.

        • JimB on 20/08/2025 - 10:39
          +1

          Keep the STI, it will be a classic.

          You don't have to have cars that are hard edged bare bones to be enjoyable to drive, see what Honda has done with the Type R or what Hyundai has done with their N cars, or what Toyota has done with their GR cars.

          Subaru has just gotten softer and reduced their power to weight over time while other car makes have done the opposite.

    • Gunnar on 19/08/2025 - 18:21
      +2

      Don’t forget the priceless v-tech just kicked in yo memes

      • Bid Sniper on 19/08/2025 - 19:26
        +2

        Better than American ruining Subarus with head gasket memes.

        "Subaru is shit" pic has a Cobb access port set to 30psi boost on a stock motor with oil change done two owners ago.

  • Shoocat on 19/08/2025 - 16:24
    +2

    Wish you could get the R without the rear spoiler. Over the top in my opinion and otherwise ruins the pleasant roof line.

    • Euphemistic on 19/08/2025 - 16:46
      +2

      You could take it off, but then i guess youd have nowhere to hang your towel.

  • Cluster on 19/08/2025 - 17:15
    +4

    $80k… and Honda is still scratching its head wondering why the brand is failing in Australia.

    • apsilon on 19/08/2025 - 18:02
      +3

      Honda Aust got a new boss a few months ago. I saw an article where he basically said no EVs, Aust isn't ready for them and doesn't want them, introduce hybrids of the models they already have that no one is buying and that they're not interested in selling volume. Sounds like a great plan.

      • smartazz104 on 20/08/2025 - 07:42
        +1

        Apparently Australia is ready to pay 80K for a Civic though. They can continue to dig their own grave.

        • apsilon on 20/08/2025 - 12:24
          +1

          I'm guessing that's the low volume part of their plan. Only sell a few cars but at premium price.

  • Trying2SaveABuck on 19/08/2025 - 20:11

    80 grand!!! f—k me!!!!

    I do think Hondas are very 'good' cars but 80k for a Civic Type R is pretty steep - they are fixed price too so their is Zero wiggle room…

    I get it Honda is trying to go 'up market' as the bottom and lower tiers are being squeezed by the Chinese and Korean competition

    • smartazz104 on 20/08/2025 - 13:27
      +1

      Honda always dreamed they were the BMW of Japan.

  • apple2016 on 19/08/2025 - 23:14
    +2

    Similar cars from other manufacturers are similarly priced. Eg VW Golf, Skoda Octavia etc…

    • smartazz104 on 20/08/2025 - 07:42
      +3

      So they're all rip-offs…

  • Wiadro on 20/08/2025 - 00:38

    Buy an older BMW m5 for that money.

    I test drive one of these last year, was crap, hard, bumpy, 2L turbo boring engine, steering meh, red seats are cool though, fabric not so much though. Defs not a daily driver.

    If I wanted one I’d buy a golfr or s3 for an actual refined daily driver.

  • Aldonis on 20/08/2025 - 13:24

    probably a good time to buy a used 10th gen type r though

  • jhaley3180 on 20/08/2025 - 15:23

    Wait-list… Welcome up supply and demand. Demand high, price high. This is the market driving highly effective competition, efficiency and low prices which result in better outcomes for the consumer.

  • Speckled Jim on 20/08/2025 - 16:55
    +2

    The Civic-based CRX was $29600+ORC in 1988. It had nowhere near the performance of the CTR, only had two seats, no airbags and wasn't even a Type R (it pre-dated them, but was the sportiest Civic variant available).

    My point?

    I entered $29600 and 1988 at this site which is equivalent to $82,677.91 today.

    This might help some of you (perspective / convincing someone).

  • monty168 on 21/08/2025 - 12:20

    I’m a big CTR fan, however not sure there’s heaps of demand, but rather limited supply.

  • 82norm on 21/08/2025 - 13:37
    -2

    GTS GR YARIS way to go. It’ll shit on a type r on any b grade twisty Rd.

  • Leeroy Jenkins on 21/08/2025 - 15:25

    I still have the 8th gen Civic. I'm fully intending it to be the last Honda I own.

  • Aldonis on 21/08/2025 - 19:56

    I received an email saying that all units have been sold

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