Honda Civic Type R scarce in Australia but used examples available

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 15:32 · Archive

New Honda Civic Type R cars are unavailable in Australian dealerships, though used examples remain available at higher prices.

The current generation Honda Civic Type R, the FL5-series, is the most powerful and most extreme version of the model ever made, but it remains difficult to purchase new in Australia. Honda Australia has received only sporadic supply since the model's introduction in early 2023, securing small batches of a few hundred units at a time. All 98 examples from the most recent allocation, which opened for orders in July 2026, were sold out quickly.

Honda Australia has said it is confident another batch will arrive, though the timing remains unknown. Used examples are currently available for purchase through private sellers and dealers. Since the current generation has received no significant updates since launch, buyers of used models would not miss out on considerable performance improvements by purchasing a slightly older vehicle.

An update to the model was recently revealed for the United States market, but it is unclear whether this updated version will be included in future Australian shipments of the Type R.

How it is being reported

• 2027 Honda Civic Type R reviewYou can't buy it new at the moment, and it's become very expensive – but here's why you should still want one of the world's finest hot hatches.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 15:03
• 2027 Honda Civic Type R reviewYou can't buy it new at the moment, and it's become very expensive – but here's why you should still want one of the world's finest hot hatches.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 15:03

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