I prefer the A45 because it's simply the better car, faster, AWD, much better looking and classier, more prestigious (it's an AMG man!), but certainly not because more mature! The only good thing about the Civic Type R is the manual gearbox, that's it!It's a matter of taste. I prefer A45 too cos it comes with luxury, comfort and performance. Not too hardcore but fits for old man like me. My personal opinion for the new Type-R, it geared towards enthusiast hardcore drivers who purely put driving experience as first priority. :)