In case you missed it, the latest generation of the Honda Civic Type R—also known as the FL5 model—has already made its Philippine debut. It’s the second Civic Type R to be launched officially in our market after the preceding FK8, which took the local car community by storm with its extroverted, unapologetic styling and on-road demeanor.

The FL5, meanwhile, has a visibly more toned-down exterior, but does that mean it’s more warm hatch than hot hatch? And how far has the current Honda Civic Type R come from the OG model, the much-loved EK9? We cover the model’s history and evolution in this video.

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