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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Group tests

Maserati MCPura Cielo v Porsche 911 Targa GTS v Morgan Supersport – plucky Brit takes on Germany and Italy

The variety of convertible cars on sale at the moment is enormous. These three are vastly different but all are some of the best to drive

14 Jun 2026

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News

The Peugeot 208 GTi is back: we've had a first look at the new £35k hot hatch

Peugeot’s new electric hot hatch has been shown at the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours, and UK pricing has come with it. Here are all the details

16 Jun 2026

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Features

One last drive in the world's best hot hatch – goodbye to Honda's Civic Type R

It's one of the very best hot hatches ever made but now production has ended we say an emotional goodbye to Honda's Civic Type R with an epic drive

15 Jun 2026