Overview of the Honda Civic Type R FL5
This Honda Civic Type R is an October 2025 FL5 in Championship style red, offered at USS Tokyo as lot 25182 with auction grade 6 and interior grade A. The odometer on the auction sheet reads 57 km, which is approximately 35 miles, so this is a delivery mileage car in every practical sense. It has the 2.0 litre turbocharged petrol engine, a six speed manual gearbox and front wheel drive, and nothing at all is marked on the damage diagram.
The FL5 is the most refined and most capable Type R Honda has built, and a nearly new Japanese market example is exactly what many buyers abroad have struggled to find. The auction takes place in Japan on 15 October 2026. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
The Drive Review
The FL5 Type R is powered by Honda's K20C1, a 2.0 litre turbocharged four cylinder with VTEC. In Japan it is rated at around 329 PS and 420 Nm, with a single large turbocharger that spools quickly and pulls hard through the mid range. It keeps the high revving eagerness Honda enthusiasts expect, but the delivery is smoother and more mature than in the FK8.
The six speed manual is the heart of the car. The lever is short, the gate is precise and the weighted aluminium knob, visible in the photographs, falls naturally to hand. Automatic rev matching on downshifts can be switched off by those who prefer to heel and toe. The steering is quick and clear, the front axle uses a dual axis strut layout to keep torque steer under control, and adaptive dampers let the car move from fast road comfort to track discipline at the touch of a button.
Brakes are Brembo at the front, with the red calipers visible behind the black alloys in the photographs. Compared with a modern hot hatch full of screens and software, the Type R still feels mechanical. It talks through the wheel and the pedals, and it rewards a driver who commits. Its triple exit exhaust and large wing look dramatic, yet the cabin is calm enough for daily use. This specification is desirable because it combines a manual gearbox, a nearly unused example and a red Type R interior, in the form Honda designed for Japan.
Auction Details
Auction house: USS Tokyo. Lot number: 25182. Auction date in Japan: 15 October 2026. Auction grade: 6. Interior grade: A. Exterior grade: 6. Mileage: 57 km on the sheet (approximately 35 miles). The auction start price is ¥4,000,000.
The Autoselecta guide bidding range for this car is £23,000 to £24,500. This is an estimated bidding range based on recent results, not a guaranteed purchase price, and we cannot say that the car will sell within it. For reference, twelve similar cars sold at Japanese auctions between £24,391 and £24,915, typically about £24,773, though that group includes other versions and conditions. The minimum bid and the estimated landed cost for your country are shown live in the price panel on this page. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer: Honda. Model: Civic Type R, fifth generation Type R, chassis code FL5 (6BA-FL5 on the sheet). Body: five door hatchback. First registration: October 2025 (Reiwa 7). Engine: 2,000 cc turbocharged petrol. Transmission: six speed floor manual. Drive: 2WD, front wheel drive. Exterior colour: red, original colour with no colour change, colour code R513. Interior colour: not confirmed, as the interior colour box on the sheet is empty. Seating: four people. Frame number: FL5-1214228. Registration plate: Noda 301 ne 6602. Shaken (inspection) expiry: 26 October 2028. Dimensions on the sheet: length 459 cm, width 189 cm, height 140 cm. Recycling deposit: ¥11,420.
The photographs show a right hand drive car, although the steering side box on the sheet is not marked.
Factory Features and Equipment
The sheet marks genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, TV, navigation and airbags, and automatic air conditioning. The sales points list Honda Sensing, the Honda Connect display, TV, a reversing camera, parking sensors, genuine red seats, genuine 19 inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, Honda LogR, an ETC 2.0 toll unit and a smart key.
In the photographs the Type R badge sits on the honeycomb dashboard trim, the carpets are red and the front seats are red, still covered in protective plastic. The black wheels carry red Brembo calipers, and the full size rear wing and triple exit exhaust are visible. Any aftermarket modification is not mentioned on the sheet and none is apparent in the photographs.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
The sheet heading reads Prime Corner. The grade is 6 with interior grade A. The first registration is October 2025, the model is Honda Civic, grade Type R, chassis code 6BA-FL5, engine size 2000 cc, body five door, drive 2WD, shift six speed floor manual, and air conditioning automatic. The shaken expires on 26 October 2028. The odometer reads 57 km. The colour is red, original, no colour change, colour code R513. Fuel is petrol. The new car service book with warranty is marked present and circled.
Under points to note, the sheet says the owner's manual, warranty booklet and spare key are 後送, meaning sent later, separately from the car. It does not say they are missing, and it does not say they arrive with the car on the day, so buyers should treat their delivery as unconfirmed until it is clarified. The inspector's report area is blank, and no faults, warnings, repairs, leaks, odours or interior damage are recorded.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The damage diagram carries no marks at all. There are no scratch, dent, repair, rust, corrosion, crack, stone chip or replaced panel codes anywhere on the body or glass, and no paint notation. Combined with exterior grade 6 and the blank inspector comments, this describes a car in effectively new condition.
The photographs agree. The red paint is glossy and even across the bonnet, doors and tailgate. White strips are visible on the side of the car and along the sill, which appear to be protective covering rather than marks. Overall this is collector grade condition for a modern performance car, with the mileage of a delivery run. Photographs cannot reveal everything, so a final inspection after arrival is still sensible.
Interior Condition
Interior grade A is the top interior grade. The red seats are wrapped in plastic, the red carpets look unmarked and the dashboard, honeycomb trim, steering wheel and gear knob appear clean. The instrument cluster photograph shows the gearbox in neutral and the display in Sport, with the odometer area reading 53 km at the moment of the photograph. The auction sheet figure of 57 km is the one used in this report. No smoke, odour, seat damage or headlining fault is recorded.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction grades run from 1 to 6, with 6 used for nearly new cars with almost no wear, and R or RA for repaired cars. Interior grades run from A (best) to D. Grade 6 with interior A, and a blank damage diagram, is about as good as an auction sheet gets.
Model History
The Type R name began in 1992 with the NSX Type R, and the Civic Type R followed in 1997 with the EK9. Honda later developed turbocharged versions, the FK2 and FK8, which set front wheel drive lap records at the Nürburgring. The FL5 arrived in 2022 as part of the eleventh generation Civic, and was lighter in feel, more restrained in styling and sharper in its calibration than the car it replaced. It also reclaimed a front wheel drive lap record at the Nürburgring in 2023.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The FL5 has a manual gearbox only, a Honda built turbocharged engine and an honest, usable layout, which is an increasingly rare combination as manufacturers move to electrification. Honda has said the current Type R is expected to be among the last of its kind, and that adds to the pull. Japanese market cars with very low mileage are limited in number, and demand from collectors and drivers worldwide is strong. None of this guarantees future values, and this car should be bought to be enjoyed. Delivery mileage red cars with a service book are the ones enthusiasts tend to chase first.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
On an FL5 with this little use, the checks are about early life and paperwork rather than wear. Start with the supply of the owner's manual, warranty booklet and spare key that the sheet says will follow. Ask Autoselecta to confirm whether they will travel with the car.
On arrival, look for an even oil level and no weeping from the turbocharger and intercooler pipework. Test the gearbox from cold, as early shifts may feel notchy until the oil warms, and confirm the rev matching works in the modes you choose. Check front tyre and brake wear, as the Type R is hard on the front axle, and look at the underside of the front splitter and the rear diffuser, which are low and easily scuffed. Keep to Honda's run in advice and service schedule, and confirm that the Honda Sensing system, the Honda Connect screen and the reversing camera work as expected for your country.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japanese auction cars are inspected and graded by independent staff, and many are very lightly used. A nearly new red FL5 with 57 km and a blank damage diagram is unusual in any market, and buying direct lets you see the sheet before you commit.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
After the auction win, the car is paid for, deregistered, prepared for export and shipped. On arrival, your country's import rules, emissions and registration requirements apply, so check them before bidding. Autoselecta can explain the steps for your destination.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta gives you direct access to Japanese auctions, a translated and checked auction sheet, vehicle sourcing, bidding assistance, export handling, shipping and import support, with vehicle tracking where available and arrival support in your country. We keep in contact throughout, and we do not make unrealistic claims about savings.
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Auction Caution
Auction cars are inspected before sale but are still used vehicles. The auction sheet is an independent condition guide, not a mechanical warranty. Even a nearly new performance car may need servicing or attention after purchase. On this car, remember that the owner's manual, warranty booklet and spare key are noted as sent later and are not confirmed with the car, that the inspector's report is blank, and that the interior colour and steering side are not marked on the sheet. The car has covered only 57 km, approximately 35 miles. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
