2024 Acura Integra Type S - POV Review - Type R, but, not?

[@romeochhut3829]

nice review brotha. this car is def my dream car and i hope to get one in the near future 🔥keep up the good content !

[@DownshiftPass]

Hey man, thanks so much!! I can see why it's a dream car for you, it's something special !! Be sure to subscribe, i have more content coming with this one!! 🔥 💪🏾

[@layne4376]

Great review. I like that you didn't blur out the speed in Mexico! I think I would get the Type R over this simple for the future resale. To my eyes, less the rear wing, I think the Honda looks better with the true wide body. And those seats!

[@DownshiftPass]

Haha!! When in Mexico!! And ya know, i never factored in resale value. Good point! It's something about the Type S styling for me though that'll make me choose it everytime!

[@layne4376]

@@DownshiftPass When are you going to test a Golf R? Or RS3? ; )

[@DownshiftPass]

Golf R is coming soon 💪🏾💪🏾! RS3 would be a dream! Be sure you're subscribed to catch them!!

[@layne4376]

@@DownshiftPass Done!

[@Coedai_76]

Great review! This is an awesome car! Being an Acura, I think it should have ventilated seats, moonroof, rear ac vents, heated rear seats, and a center armrest at this price point and to further separate it from the Civic Type R. SH-AWD would be nice too :)

[@DownshiftPass]

See, you and I are on the same wavelength! If they offered all of that MINUS SH-AWD, then I'd think it would be worth it weight in gold and really live up to what Acura says Type S stands for

[@ka124as]

In driving dynamics, the type r is so much better.

[@CJ-gh4eh]

I have owned both. I briefly had an fl5 before it was crashed into and totaled. I have a white Type S now. On the street they are extremely close but the Type R is a more fun drive if you can deal with the firm ride and the road noise.

[@DownshiftPass]

I would have to agree, it's a bit edgier for sure!

[@CJ-gh4eh]

@@DownshiftPass I prefer the more focused racecar feel but if you’re not driving at 10/10ths I would say the type S is a better buy

[@DownshiftPass]

I would definitely agree, or if you know you'll never track it, I think the Type S is the better buy as well. More stylish too, but that's completely subjective.

[@chrismasey6959]

The price is kinda crazy, but you can find these at MSRP vs a Type R, which would end up costing more! Thanks for showing the ELS audio, and the way it sounds in Sport+ is NUTS for a 4 banger engine!! Awwweesome review per normal! You need Topher level subscribers!! Keep it up man!

[@DownshiftPass]

The soounnddsss!! 🥹🥹🥹! Thanks for watching and your support!! Tell a friend to tell a friend!

[@davelospinoso9022]

I got a black one for 49,400 plus tax title DMV, Take your time shopping and never get 4 squared

[@DownshiftPass]

Nice!! New or pre-owned ?!

[@brianjurko9085]

Great review. With respect to the competition when I was shopping, while it seems like the S3 and the Mercedes and the BMW 2 are competition, it really really turned out not to be the case. The Acura comes fully loaded with no optional add-ons required. As soon as you start loading up the German cars with even close to comparable features, they become a good $10,000 more expensive and so they step out of the competitive price range.

[@DownshiftPass]

Ahhhh, very good point! Do you think those cars are worth that price premium over the Type S though?

[@altoriahorne5006]

Let's not overlook the Genesis G70 3.3T. Which has beat the Acura TLX Type S and Integra Type S. But the Acura is a gorgeous vehicle

[@DownshiftPass]

@altoriahorne5006 the Acura is stunning, I don't know if I'd compare the G70 to the ITS just based on sheer performance, outside of a straight line, but TLX Type S, for certain. The TLX just looks soooo much better I think.

[@brianjurko9085]

@@DownshiftPass well as all of those cars would be about $10,000 more than the type S, at least in Canada, I don’t personally think they’re worth the price premium. Don’t get me wrong, I love all three of those German cars. The only thing that would scare me is their reliability. Since I buy cars and don’t lease them it’s a concern for me. But if you’re going to lease them and I guess that’s not a concern. If I had the extra $10,000 and I was leasing them, those cars would be back in the hunt, but since I don’t, I would pick the type s.

[@DownshiftPass]

@brianjurko9085 reliability seems to win each time!! I'd personally pay the price premium and lease the Germans tbh, BUT im with you, if leasing isn't an option, Type S it is! I just hate the fact it comes with no sunroof. I understand why, but then again, I don't. Lol.