by Since the discontinuation of the Giulietta in 2020, Alfa Romeo has not produced any true hot hatches, leaving fans of the brand with only nostalgic memories. One enthusiast decided to rectify this situation himself.
Instead of waiting for a new model, which Alfa Romeo management has already ruled out, he created it himself. The result is a unique hot hatch based on the Honda Civic Type R, combining Japanese technology with Italian style in a surprisingly harmonious way.
This custom project was recently spotted by X user Takayuki FK7 at a Honda Civic owners’ meeting at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. At first glance, the car looks so unusual that it seems like the work of an image generator based on photos of Alfa Romeos and Civic brochures.
The front end of the Civic is completely transformed thanks to a new bumper with the classic Alfa Romeo scudetto grille and large air intakes. The headlights, hood, and fenders remain standard, but the redesigned nose creates a striking effect.
このFL5すごいなw
アルファロメオ顔やわ
バンパーどうなってんだ！？— たかゆき@FK7・NA1 15ultra (@Takayuki_FK7)
The side view is accentuated by Quadrifoglio wheels and a lowered suspension for an aggressive stance. The mirrors with carbon covers are adorned with stripes in the colors of the Italian flag—a small but expressive detail that distracts from the car’s Japanese outlines.
The rear features darkened taillights, a dual exhaust system instead of a triple, and a modified spoiler. The Honda emblem has been replaced with a black Alfa Romeo badge with red accents, completing the transformation.
ほい！
— たかゆき@FK7・NA1 15ultra (@Takayuki_FK7)
The car’s owner has not disclosed the project details, remaining in the shadows. Fortunately, user @ took several high-quality photos at the event, allowing everyone to appreciate this work.
Despite the Alfa Romeo badge, the technical part remains Japanese. Under the hood is the turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC engine from the FL5 Civic Type R, producing 325 horsepower for the Japanese market. Power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. The chassis remains unchanged, which is not a bad thing, given the high quality of the original platform.
This is not the first time a car has received Alfa Romeo styling. Similar projects based on the BMW Z4 and other models have appeared before, but this Civic is perhaps the most successful version.
