Front-wheel-drive performance cars have always had something to prove, and few make the case better than the Honda Civic Type R. For decades it has served as many enthusiasts’ gateway into genuine performance motoring — affordable, focused, and relentlessly fun. Yet for all its reputation, the Civic Type R doesn’t actually sit at the top of the FWD power rankings. Two rivals edge it out, and the gap between them is surprisingly small.
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