It's well worth a look if you're considering buying a performance car (without losing out on practicality) and don't fancy being hit with crushingly expensive, and regular, servicing intervals and running costs.

As with the rest of the Type-R range (the NSX being the exception) it’s front wheel drive. Thanks to a rigid body, and an improved steering system, it provides a good level of feedback for the driver along with a consistent and responsive drive.

The increased torque of the 2.2 Accord Type-R gives sufficient pull from 2000rpm onwards, resulting in a very smooth ride. Power climbs nicely up to 5,500 rpm, then the high speed cams cut-in with the VTEC. From here on the engine goes wild until the rev-limiter intervenes at 7500rpm.