John Cena Breaks Down Everything That Makes His Daily Driver Special
John Cena could drive almost anything he wants, and his garage has rare exotics to prove it. Yet the car he reaches for on a normal day is a Honda Civic Type R, and he’s been loyal to it for years.
Now, Honda has released “The Hot Hatch,” a new video for the 2027 Civic Type R that arrives at dealers this month. Cena has a closer connection to it than most fans, and this year’s update adds a feature owners have wanted since the car reached the US.
Honda’s Invisible Voice Puts Real Miles On His Type R
In October 2020, Honda signed John Cena as the official voice of the brand, replacing Fred Savage. At the time, Honda called him a real car enthusiast and a perfect fit for the job. Hiring a guy nobody can see to be the voice of Honda was a genius move.
His most memorable Honda ad came in October 2024 with “Unstoppable Dreams,” which pairs footage of Ayrton Senna and Max Verstappen with a poem that opens with “You won’t remember my name.” Halfway through, the poem plays in reverse, turning a message of defeat into one of determination. Cena shared the ad with a promise to make his name impossible to forget, and it quickly went viral.
His love for Honda goes beyond the recording booth. In March 2023, he named a Civic Type R as his daily driver on the Whiskey Ginger podcast. “It’s got tech, it’s manual, it’s reliable,” he said, adding that any trip longer than 10 miles happens in the Civic rather than his Lamborghini Countach.
In May 2024, he traded his FK8 Type R for a brand-new FL5. Even after adding a Prelude to his collection in January 2026, the Type R is still one of his daily drivers.
John Cena Walks Through What Makes The 2027 Type R Fast
Power still comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 315 hp for the 2027 Civic Type R, which makes it the most powerful production car Honda sells in the US. It goes to the front wheels through a limited-slip differential and a six-speed manual, the only transmission offered. Rev-match control blips the throttle on downshifts, so drivers can stay focused on their line.
The refresh adds a new lower front fascia that pulls in more cooling air, while functional hood and fender vents let hot air escape. New ducts guide air to the front brakes, and the rear spoiler and diffuser help create downforce. The triple-outlet exhaust uses an active valve that changes its tone for each drive mode.
Drivers can choose between Comfort, Sport, +R, and Individual modes, with +R unlocking the most aggressive settings. Brembo front brakes, a dual-axis front suspension, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires round out the hardware. The 2027 model also marks the Civic Type R’s 30th anniversary globally and its 10th in North America.
More Suede And Heated Seats Make The Type R A Better Daily Driver
Cena’s 2024 Type R is the same generation as the new car, but there’s one upgrade his doesn’t have. Still retaining the signature red upholstery, the biggest change for daily driving is heated front seats, which the Type R gets for the first time with three heat settings. Honda also added anti-glare Ultrasuede to the upper door panels and instrument cluster visor to cut down on windshield reflections.
Two USB-C ports, a wireless charger, and Google built-in with Gemini now come standard, alongside a 12-speaker Bose sound system. With four seats and a hatchback, the Type R still covers another reason Cena gave for daily driving one: he can actually pick people up. The 2027 Civic Type R starts at $49,990, including destination.
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