2026 FL5 Speculation Thread

[TeslaHonda]

Lots of discussion and speculation about this in other threads, so figured I'd centralize it here. Will there be a 2026 FL5? If so, will that incorporate a facelift? Any spyshots, mules, leaks on the 2026 out there? Will Japan emissions standards impact production? et al.

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[Rhorn]

Last discussion I saw people talking about this said that it was too early and check back in April or May. They did some time referencing from the FK8 and the spyshots from the facelift and they said that if there was anything we should see it then

 

[svvitch]

I heard the 2026 ITS will get the new 3.0 from the MDX Type S and SH-AWD.

 

[pawnstar]

If there's a MY26 FL5. It wouldn't surprise me if they follow what Toyota did to the Supra with no exterior changes since it launched. Not including the limited edition models.

 

[MooMoo]

what would a face lift do for this car? I don't think they need to do it and will keep selling them as they make em

 

[blinkme323]

I’m starting to think that the likeliest scenarios are either a) 2025 is the end of the line or b) we get an unchanged 2026 model followed by an LE or special edition

 

[Nikw91]

You should make this a vote
A. 2025 is the last year
B. 2026 or 2027 will be last, unchanged
C. 2026 or 2027 will be last with a facelift

 

[RType80]

 

[NoelPR]

https://www.honda.co.jp/CIVICTYPE-R/webcatalog/type/racingblackpackage/

Read this reddit post

 

[TeslaHonda]

https://www.honda.co.jp/CIVICTYPE-R/webcatalog/type/racingblackpackage/

Read this reddit post

Interesting that it will be a 2025. I think that adds even more fuel to the fire of it possibly being the end

 

[Robo7]

It is strange to announce a new package several months into the model year. If it was the final year though I would think Honda would announce it along with the package to increase demand and as a courtesy to buyers/fans.

 

[Nikw91]

It is strange to announce a new package several months into the model year. If it was the final year though I would think Honda would announce it along with the package to increase demand and as a courtesy to buyers/fans.

Solid point.

Or

Honda doesn’t want to screw over the consumer by letting dealerships raise ADMs again with news that production is ending

 

[Shingo Shoji]

Can I order it with red seats

 

[Lamotrigine]

Interesting that it will be a 2025. I think that adds even more fuel to the fire of it possibly being the end

Flashback from FK2 black final edition, it was also 3-year production run

 

[FLRib]

Flashback from FK2 black final edition, it was also 3-year production run

CTR FK2 production run was 2015-2017

Honda Civic Type-R Generations

• Honda Civic Type R FL5 (2023-)
• Honda Civic Type R FK8 (2017-2021)
• Honda Civic Type R FK2 (2015-2017)
• Honda Civic Type R FN2 (2007-2011)
• Honda Civic Type R EP3 (2001-2005)
• Honda Civic Type R EK9 (1997-2000)

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