North American customers had the choice of a sporty Civic Si, a pretty wild compact coupe ... The Civic Type R EK9 was not only a one-trick pony, though. Notably, it featured a slick-shifting ...

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.