For 2023, the Honda Civic's LX base model is no more, meaning the Sport is now the least expensive trim. The better-equipped Sport starts at $25,745, which is $2100 more than last year's LX trim.

Our 2023 Honda Civic Type R test vehicle, with its standard 19-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires, halted from 60 mph in a Porsche-like 104 feet, 5 feet shorter than the Golf R and 6 ...