Talking point - forgotten gems

There are plenty of great performance cars out there, and many have been forgotten. Which deserve another look?

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29 May 2015

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In the new issue of evo, we drive the original, Japan-only ‘EK9’ Honda Civic Type R and discover it has been criminally overlooked.

What models do you think deserve to be revisited and reappraised, and why?

Post your thoughts below. The best answers will appear in the next issue of evo.

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In-depth reviews

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When is a generic family crossover not the dullest thing on Earth? When it’s a comfy Citroën glazed in weirdness

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Features

Looking for a used performance car icon? Try these – car pictures of the week

Does price, a lack of personality and irritating mandated nannying in new cars put you off? Look to the stars of the past…

11 Apr 2026

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Reviews

Honda Civic Type R (EK9, 1997-2000) review – 1990s JDM icon makes a Peugeot 205 GTI look agricultural

The EK9 was the beginning of the Civic Type R story, but Honda never officially sold it in the UK. Unicorn status on our shores is a given, then

13 Apr 2026