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2017–2024 Honda Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5)

Illustrative image of the Honda Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5) — actual auction cars vary.

Hot hatch

Import a Honda Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5) from Japan

A used Honda Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5) (2017–2024) sources from Japan's auctions for roughly $25,000–$45,000 FOB (estimate, as of 2026-07-01). AskJapanCars — a licensed, Japan-registered exporter — explains the auction sheet, scores the risk, and estimates the landed cost to your country.

Price & value

$25,000–$45,000 FOB Japan

Estimate · as of 2026-07-01

The Honda Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5) is a hot hatch suited to performance hatch buyers. Across the 2017–2024 examples we track it sources from Japan's licensed auctions for roughly $25,000–$45,000 FOB, depending on generation, grade and mileage (estimate, as of 2026-07-01). The table below breaks that range down by generation and condition.

Prices are estimates based on recent auction data. Your licensed dealer confirms exact figures before any bid is placed.

Price by generation and condition

The Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5) price range above, broken down by version and condition. FOB Japan, estimates as of 2026-07-01.

VersionYearsFOB price (USD)Typical mileageNote
Civic Type R FK8 early/high km2017–2019$25,000–$30,00050k–100k kmMany are higher; high-km may fit.
Civic Type R FK8 clean2017–2020$30,000–$35,00030k–80k kmPopular performance hatch.
Civic Type R FL5 early/high km2022–2023$35,000–$40,00020k–60k kmFL5 may touch this band.
Civic Type R FL5 clean2022–2024$40,000–$45,00010k–50k kmHigh demand.

What to check on the auction sheet

Track/mod history. Always confirm the auction-sheet grade, the inspector’s interior/exterior map, and the service history before any bid is placed.

Specifications

Years
2017–2024
Segment
Hot hatch
Body type
hatchback
Drive / steering
Right-hand drive (Japan-spec)
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Manual or automatic (varies by grade)
Typical condition
Auction grades are typically 3.5–4.5 for clean export examples; mileage commonly runs 10k–100k km across the 2017–2024 range.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a used Honda Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5) cost in Japan?

Roughly $25,000–$45,000 FOB at Japanese auction for 2017–2024 examples (estimate, as of 2026-07-01). Generation, auction grade and mileage decide where a car falls in that range. Shipping, insurance, duty and local taxes are added on top.

Does the Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5) come right-hand drive from Japan?

Japan drives on the left, so Japanese-market examples of the Honda Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5) are right-hand drive. Check that your country accepts right-hand-drive imports before you buy. We do not convert steering.

Is the Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5) available from Japan's auctions?

Usually, yes. Japan's auction houses, of which USS is the largest network, sell tens of thousands of used cars every week, and a licensed member can read each car's auction sheet before bidding. The number of Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5) cars listed varies from week to week.

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Sources

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