2026 FL5 Speculation Thread

[Robo7]

There’s actually more proof suggesting that there won’t be a 2026 than that there will be, lol. Where are the 2026 spy shots? Any test mules? Any parts or sales guidance?

Going by Hondas history, all of the above should have been seen/known/disseminated some time ago. Heck, the 2025 was released in August of last year, so they have 3 months to pull all that together? Things can change obviously but I’d say I’m 95% certain that there WILL NOT be a 2026 given what we know (or don’t know) today.

No need for test mules if they carry it over unchanged which is what they almost certainly will do assuming it continues.

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[007]

There’s actually more proof suggesting that there won’t be a 2026 than that there will be

No, there isn’t lol

Where’s this so-called proof? Previous Type R model years like 2023 and 2024 rolled over with zero spy shots or test mules. Nothing.

You’re just assuming MY26 has to be different, so you think the lack of mules somehow confirms it doesn’t exist. That’s not proof – that’s just wishful thinking dressed up as logic.

 

[getRIGHT]

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/honda/civic-type-r/2026
Motortrend is publishing 2026 info.
I talked to my local Honda Rep yesterday and he said the Type R will continue through 2027 for sure

 

[Cueyo]

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/honda/civic-type-r/2026
Motortrend is publishing 2026 info.
I talked to my local Honda Rep yesterday and he said the Type R will continue through 2027 for sure

When you say local Honda rep, do you mean like someone from Honda online/email? Every dealer I've asked has said so many different answers (probably dependent on if they want to make a sale or not). Also I hope motor trend knows something we don't, I think it'd be great for more people to get a type R

 

[TypeRD]

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/honda/civic-type-r/2026
Motortrend is publishing 2026 info.
I talked to my local Honda Rep yesterday and he said the Type R will continue through 2027 for sure

If this is true, I wonder if we’ll see a facelift and eventual LE? Until we know more (probably June/July this year) all bets are off if you ask me.

 

[Nikw91]

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/honda/civic-type-r/2026
Motortrend is publishing 2026 info.
I talked to my local Honda Rep yesterday and he said the Type R will continue through 2027 for sure

I doubt Motortrend would post this article blindly. I would think they would have some sort of information we don’t.

 

[CTR]

It looks like an article they use to rank for the SEO for a new model year. They probably do it for every car and truck that is searched heavily to get ahead of the release of info.

I think the previous rumors and the fact that the Type R appears to be done in Canada speaks to Honda's plans in North America at least. Especially given the state of automotive tariffs today.

 

[egxflash]

Maybe, maybe not. only Honda knows.

This right here. Every single person in here hasn't got a clue and is just reading the tea leaves.

 

[Websitesdown]

I blame the tariffs. Take that .

 

[getRIGHT]

When you say local Honda rep, do you mean like someone from Honda online/email? Every dealer I've asked has said so many different answers (probably dependent on if they want to make a sale or not). Also I hope motor trend knows something we don't, I think it'd be great for more people to get a type R

By Honda Rep, I mean the actual person who is a Honda Rep the dealership uses as a liaison between themselves and Honda Corporate. Every dealership in the US has a district or zone Honda Representative

 

[TypeRD]

By Honda Rep, I mean the actual person who is a Honda Rep the dealership uses as a liaison between themselves and Honda Corporate. Every dealership in the US has a district or zone Honda Representative

I’m not questioning your credibility, but Honda Corp US is like one step removed from the mothership in Japan. I just have a hard time believing that this one singular US representative has the inside scoop with someone at Honda Corp US who has the inside scoop with Honda Corp Japan. Yes, I’m quite a healthy skeptic when it comes to any kind of hearsay.

 

[MCG]

No, there isn’t lol

Where’s this so-called proof? Previous Type R model years like 2023 and 2024 rolled over with zero spy shots or test mules. Nothing.

You’re just assuming MY26 has to be different, so you think the lack of mules somehow confirms it doesn’t exist. That’s not proof – that’s just wishful thinking dressed up as logic.

I doubt there will be a 2026 considering I can search for 2026 Civic in every model except the Type R in Honda's inventory system.

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