Does the 2025 Acura Integra A-Spec 6-speed have the BEST sport performance for the PRICE?

[@bigcrowfly]

If you are looking at a Civic Si, this will be the same price. Most Acura dealers have several MT in stock and discount, while if you can find an Si, there will be an ADM. Plus you get a Hatchback, more features and a longer warranty.

[@kikomanster8188]

This is still true to this day even long after the covid and chips shortage are gone. You can get a better deal with Integra compared to the Si which will be marked up ala type r. You get a better stereo system, full beam front headlights and rear led lights, with the driving dynamics of the Si with an Acura badge.

[@daveg6530]

Go in at the end of the month or check out smaller dealers. I got my '23 Si for MSRP+$299 tint+TTL = $32.5k OTD in April 2023.

[@kikomanster8188]

@@daveg6530 or your best bet will be a dealer away from a big city tbat you might have to drive 4-5 hours away. Dealers around here in Seattle at the minimum is $3k with either worth of accessories (which is better) rather than just flat out adm.

[@af3ll]

This is exactly why I bought the Integra over the Civic Si. I didn’t even know the Integra was back haha.

[@icculus]

I love all the comments criticizing this car for being a gussied up Civic. Guess what, that is what the Integra always was! Honda prides itself on fun-to-drive, and not all out speed. This car, plus the Civic/Si, get universal praise for overall driving experience despite them not being the fastest cars in the world (which Civics and Integras never were).

[@VikingMikeB]

I personally wouldn't call any civic other than type r fun to drive but that's subjective

[@icculus]

@@VikingMikeB I had an 8th gen Si that was a hoot to drive, and the 10th gen was pretty fun too although not as visceral.

[@volsboy672]

Mustang GT for less money. No brainer.

[@icculus]

@@volsboy672 In what world is a Mustang GT less money? Integra A-spec is $38k, GT starts at $45k.

[@ryanmyers5404]

​@@icculus 8th gen civic was very enjoyable with the flash pro, changed RPM limits to 9500

[@raist315]

This is a very attractive car, and it takes me back. I had a 1st gen Integra, and it was a 4 door. So I wonder if the people that complain about 4 doors were actually around when the original came out.

[@ItsTheCak]

Individual Settings button is separate the selector switch because it is put back to Normal every time you start the car so rather than have to press the switch multiple times for you Individual Settings Preset you can just press one button. I like it honestly.

[@georgeshatzer30]

Bought a 2024 Integra ASpec Tech earlier this year in the dark grey. Very sharp looking car and enough power for day-to-day driving. Also great mpg. Plus, not a lot of other hatch/lift back options in a smaller car if that’s what you want. I like it a lot. I’ve driven a 2024 Civic hatch and the Integra is definitely nicer in terms of interior quality and feel. But agree with others that it’s probably not quite better enough than the Civic to justify the added cost for most people. I don’t like the tacked on infotainment, gloss black trim around the shifter, no spare, no rear vents. Good thing about them not selling well is you don’t see them around much so you get a distinctive looking ride😂 Problem with Acura overall I think is they aren’t truly luxury so they just don’t differentiate enough from Hondas.

[@af3ll]

I have a 2024 A Spec Tech with the manual and absolutely love it. It’s a great daily that gets me 36 MPGs and is a blast to drive.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so fantastic to hear! Thanks for sharing that!

[@SlyRy]

I test drove the A-Spec automatic last year. I loved everything about it except the deal breaker CVT, and I didn't want to drive manual. So I ended up buying the 2024 Mazda 3 non-turbo and love it so far.

[@alansaldana100]

Thank you Raiti for all your awesome, informative and entertaining reviews

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Alan

[@MrDaveaccord]

I like Honda/Acura products. I drove Accords since 1981 and just bought my first Acura a 2023 Integra A Spec with the CVT. The overall driving experience is excellent with sharp handling and great driving dynamics and the engine is very fuel efficient if you don't drive like a madman. It has a few shortcomings. Mine has no USB or power outlets for rear passengers, no rear center armrest, came with no spare tire (INEXCUSABLE at this price), and the road noise inside the cabin is much higher than it should be.

[@famasmaster2000]

Kudos to you all , from the informative and detailed review to the slick camera work 👍🏼 Just an ultra professional production. Kudos to you all

[@mickeybrumfield764]

The Integra A-Spec is an attention getter in the Lunar Silver. The gloss black spoiler does add character to the car as does the little things like the gloss black lug nuts. Thanks for the advice on the type of donuts to eat in this vehicle.

[@Michael-ur5qb]

Honda has a great silver. I got a 24’ Civic in lunar silver and I love it, especially in the sun and I have always hated silver.

[@anthonyvigneault3389]

another good review as always

[@Autista1100]

Thank you Joe for presenting your viewers all kinds of builds. 🙏🏼

[@Letsberealish]

"because you're going to bust cream all over this interior" I'll just leave that there.

[@firemanprice]

Joe just brought today the 2025 Acura Integra Type S. Traded in my 2024 Acura Integra Aspec with Tec. For those wondering why, one word. CVT

[@edr4973]

It's a shame too. The regular Integra with a 10 or 8 speed automatic would be SO MUCH better.

[@crisantogarcia6646]

CVT is 3 words

[@jpizel1070]

You should of gotten the manual to begin with but yeah, that 1.5 T is very slow either way.

[@firemanprice]

@@jpizel1070So true lesson learned.

[@marioflow8281]

​@crisantogarcia6646 it's actually 3 letters

[@gordonmills2748]

Hope things are okay in Tampa, Joe. I like the look of the Acura over the Honda. I've never owned a 4 door car, but I can see buying one of these.

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Acura is known for its blend of luxury and performance! They’ve got some really cool models, like the Acura NSX, which is super sporty.

[@DuncanMcLellan-e3m]

Nice review, Joe. Really like what this vehicle is all about. It knows its lane and doesn't pretend to be something it isn't. It's at the top of my "Next Daily w/ MT for Under 40K" list (with honorable mentions to the Mazda 3 and Elantra N).

[@patrickstarr87]

Woohoo stick shift! 😊🙌🏻

[@RaitisRides]

And a good one at that!

[@doctorrobert60]

Nice review Joe! Always more fun driving a lower powered good handling car 9-10 tenths than higher powered car 9-10 tenths. Much more fun and entertainment in the lower powered car. That six speeds looks great with the short throws!

[@key8422]

How weird...no pocket on the drivers-side back seat. You have the best reviews.

[@johndixon9551]

Seriously considered the 2024 Integra A-Spec but lack of an AWD option and the CVT pushed me to get a 24 Audi Q3 45 TSI. A bit more expensive but had everything i wanted, 8sp Trans, more HP, AWD, spare tire, more ground clearance, etc.

[@clayboard69]

no heated steering wheel

[@terrancemoore496]

I like both the Integra and the Si. It comes down to the pay bracket that you want to stay in. Also the the Integra come with a CVT as well. While the Si doesn't.

[@harrykk]

Got my brand new 2025 integra love it dont care if anyone hates people complain about everything

[@viandermightyranger]

I have this exact car, and it is a blast to drive (I owned a Golf R prior to this, and this is just as involving to drive, despite being FWD). I wouldn't say "no" to another 40 Hp (which you could likely get by tuning the thing), but it's a blast to drive. The only real improvement that I'd suggest to Acura is slightly less cabin noise -- it's not noisy, but definitely a bit louder than you expect from Acura. No regrets on my purchase. Why not the S-Type? You lose a couple of key features, but really, for me, it was the drop-off in fuel economy along with the additional cost.

[@nissanhonda25]

lies

[@briannwo1900]

I have owned the 2023 version for 2 years now. Love the car but one of my complaints is the cup holders in front of the stick shift. Wish they were positioned differently. You can’t use any tall cups because it will prevent you from shifting and you get a cut out in the arm rest that takes away from the arm rest usability. Still the best car I have ever owned though !

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you Dominick

[@robb3677]

Needs at least another 75 HP. It's absolutely criminal to charge just under $40,000 for a car that has 200 HP and takes 7 seconds 0-60

[@tom11zz884]

That is why it is not selling well...lol

[@robb3677]

@@tom11zz884 and the Type S is way overpriced as well- you could get an M240i or S3 I'm not sure what Acura is thinking

[@pwnranger3496]

​@viewviewview1236 no truck should be more than 45k unless it's a diesel

[@SK-lt1so]

Why? Handling and 6MT don't matter to you? Are you a Chrysler guy?

[@robb3677]

@@SK-lt1so maybe you should go to Miata lol I am on my fifth BMW coupe I'm gonna handle better than any gerbil driven Integra

[@scotturich]

By biggest frustration with the Integra is that they force you to the most expensive model to get a manual. Ridiculous

[@steveo8015]

Manuals were always the default transmission relegated to base and lower optioned vehicles. Now these shysters offer/market the less expensive manual transmission as a "step up/more prestigious option when in reality it's just the opposite. The deception and lack of customer concern is so pervasive and pathetic these days! I personally love driving a manual and it's a shame they are being phased out.... almost completely because very few people care about driving dynamics any longer and the fact that most of the population is too lazy to learn how to drive one. There companies mantra is to appeal to the masses and damn the individualist types who look at a car as something other than an appliance.

[@Anamnesis]

If Honda were smart, they'd be offering their hybrid drivetrain as an option in this car too.

[@bitbat9]

Exactly, it's embarassing that a Civic Hybrid is quicker than this

[@joepage5000]

I suspect you’re going to see that, but who knows.

[@omarcortes5754]

Such a nice car 🔥🔥🔥

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad that you are liking this one Omar

[@ede91311]

Take it back to the dealer if it has a 3rd pedal. Recall. Mine had that issue. Kept turning off.

[@RaitisRides]

I’m so sorry to hear that you had issues with yours

[@nissanhonda25]

@@ede91311 now steering recall

[@RaitisRides]

@@nissanhonda25yes there is one

[@mr.everything4941]

I really like the look of this Integra. It is the right balance of style and sport. The manual is always a plus. The only thing would prevent me from getting on would be the 1.5L Turbo. I know they had major oil burning issues which scared me away from this engine. Has Honda finally fixed this problem? As always, another great review Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

I would hope that they did. Thank you for letting me share this one with you.

[@Aki_Lesbrinco]

As far as I know there are no oil burning issues. There have been instances of oil dilution with the 1.5t. They're two very different problems. Anyways my brother has a 2020 Civic Touring with that engine and he's never had any oil dilution problems or any other engine problems so far.

[@henrybrandt1057]

I like the styling, shape, paint, and wheels. The cheesy hood prop rod and Honda's highly-stressed 1.5 turbo engine are inexcusable. Dash, instrument cluster, and center console all seem fine.

[@Dsmpunk59]

Temu Joe Rati at the 1:03 mark going off throttle in the BG

[@RaitisRides]

Good ears on that one.

[@nicoleferrell1579]

😂😂🎉 enjoyed the review Joe

[@kevinnorris6558]

I have a 24 A'spec with the 6 speed manual and it's the best car I've ever owned. For those wondering about the loose shift boot, the technicians at the Acura dealership told me that it's BY DESIGN. They explained to me that if it wasn't loose, it would be harder for the transmission to shift or some bs. It's bizarre as I've never had a loose shift boot in any other manual car but this Acura. I'm still wondering if the technician was playing me for a fool or if Acura actually makes it loose by design.

[@Ikediggy]

For that to be a luxury brand vehicle, I can't believe it doesn't have air vents for the back seats.

[@memoalonso3317]

Yes I love it. I think I will test drive one.

[@richora2007]

Have the first year 6MT.. sum it up in 3 letters, FUN.

[@anthonyboey3210]

It’s a Honda civic. With just a few extra comfort amenities added in. See how Joe tried to adjust the improper poor fit of the manual shifter to the leather pouch.

[@Bobo_Plantain]

Great looking car with aggressive lines.

[@tomdrummy4984]

Wow, was surprised how light the car is. Not bad for under $40k.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you

[@Retzoogis]

200hp tho

[@bmoneyy]

10:31 not the stick shroud falling off 😂

[@jonesjones7057]

And it fell off over and over again too.

[@davidp2888]

Silver is my favorite color for a car. Some gloss black is nice but too much makes it a nightmare for fingerprints.

[@RaitisRides]

I feel the same exact way

[@briancorreia2923]

@@davidp2888 good you like it in silver, I think that’s the only free color

[@navinjohnson5736]

I bought this exact car last year. Could be a tad faster but it’s pretty zippy around town and good looking. Great gas mileage and lots of room with the back seats down.

[@mikemayers8672]

Seat comfort are an issue in this car on longer trips no lumbar?

[@elvic-xg6hh]

I like the Si but....I ended with the Aspect in Blue. ☝🏻👍🏻

[@alphabeta8403]

6:30 3000 lbs 8:00 $36k 13:00 Cheap civic in the rear 14:50 NOT like the original Integra 17:00 Power seats 18:20 On throttle, fun to drive 22:50 Honda/Acura needs to produce a RWD based vehicle

[@alengreen589]

it´s a good looking car, unfortunately we don´t have it in Europe 😞. Thanks 😀

[@trevorsutherland5263]

A loaded Integra GS was about $16K in 1994, which is about $36K today. This is priced about where it should be

[@ChihuahuaPorter]

I have a 2024 integra with tech but if i were buying now it would be hard to justify buying an integra vs a civic hybrid. Though the seats are definitely better in the integra.

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Hey Joe, heard that Acura will debut the ADX this Fall. Whatcha think, LA Auto Show maybe?

[@RaitisRides]

Yup I think you may be right

[@landscapingspecialist]

Wow! Must be a sign! I was just saying I need to go test drive one of these. And absolutely 100% would ONLY do a 6 speed.

[@abot55081]

How does the handling compare to the Civic hybrid?

[@javy.airlines]

That’s A Very Nice Car👍🏻👌🏻🏁🚗💨!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you approve of this Integra.

[@Saboda53]

This… or a manual Mazda3 Hatchback?

[@marvinlopez5217]

love it! I want one!

[@justluis9509]

Please do one for the 2025 BMW M340i 🙏🏽

[@KpopNiDontStop]

I would love to see someone actually deliver pizza hut with this car.

[@briancorreia2923]

Goldilocks I suggest is the GTI and the Golf R. I’d say the gap between the A-Spec and the Type S is too big.

[@abc456f]

I'm looking for a manual, fun little car. How I wish they made the Mazda 3 turbo 2.5 with a manual. That would be my choice.

[@tedunguent156]

Uh oh, I've got to ZONK you Giuseppe. You failed to show us the huge amount of cargo space with the back seat folded down. It's a strong incentive to buy THIS particular car. No harm done. Love you and your CREW. Another great video.

[@kd6836]

Was the shift boot loose?

[@austinpowers6260]

Noticed that too. Seems Honda quality is slipping.

[@TERRIFIER-d7j]

My 03 mdx weighs 4500 ibs

[@LuisUrbieta]

After reviewing the Apostle to the Sports Cars, the Porsche 911 T I feel like the Integra is a dandy of a Sport back.

[@RaitisRides]

Especially in this color Luis!

[@LuisUrbieta]

Yeah I can agree with you because this car is reliable & easy.​@@RaitisRides

[@LuisUrbieta]

@@RaitisRides I agree with you Joe because yes it's reliable can bring it to the Porsche 911 T that you reviewed yesterday

[@Maddizm]

No Chirping Tire's at Dealership rule? Raiti

[@tom11zz884]

Acura doesn't seem to be selling a lot of these things. I rarely see them on the roads. Has the same engine as a Civic Si, no AWD option, identical interior as a Civic. And yet they want to charge $10K more for it. What am I missing here?

[@theholt2ic219]

Depends where you live. Here in southern CA I see them quite often and there is some in my town I’ve seen.

[@landscapingspecialist]

I’d spec a spare in. Think it’s about $300

[@jeromeotis835]

Great daily driver. Better value than the Si, since in the real world they are all marked up $5k

[@jeffreyblackwell5500]

Hey Joe I know this has nothing to do with this review. I was wondering why you haven’t bought yourself a dodge viper. The viper it only comes in a manual shift. You love yourself a manual shift car.?

[@CaptainCJ97]

One of my favorite looking modern vehicles would consider owning but no ac vents in this decade is so dumb look like you can get a full size spare in the trunk Only thing I wish it sounded better

[@baldygrey2779]

I had a 2017 WRX for 6 years that I bought brand new. Loved it for the longest time but then got tired of driving it in ever-worsening traffic so I got an Acura TLX a couple years old. It's comfortable but not loving it as I feel it's too fat and boring. Can anyone who owns an A-Spec manual Integra tell me if this is a fun car to drive? I realize it's down on power and only FWD like its Civic brother. I mean more on the day to day. For me it's down to that and a Lexus IS AWD.

[@blak238]

This one doesn't have the HUD?

[@salvell]

I would give a zonk to the front wheel drive feel like all sports cars should either be RWD Or AWD I love the Luna silver tho

[@SK-lt1so]

6MT trumps that. Easily

[@landscapingspecialist]

I’ve had my eyes on this car.

[@mattmekhaeil]

Wish Acura can drop the 1.5t and the cvt and replace those with the 2.0t from the TLX and the 10 speed automatic. Of course it’ll be detuned. Both trims to have the 2.0t would be nice. It would make this car much better

[@Derek-pq3zb]

Agreed!!!…previous 2.0 six speed manual accord owner here. The 2.0 engine from the accord/TLX would’ve been so much fun in this car. I test drove both the manual and CVT Integra. It was to underwhelming for me. I passed

[@sergeantlate1062]

So what’s different between 2023 versus 2025?

[@thebes893]

The price 🤑 💰

[@Aki_Lesbrinco]

The only difference is that they changed all usb ports from A to C type. That change was made in 2024 year model.

[@robbieraymond2577]

Lmao "your gonna BUST CREAM all over this interior"

[@RX-79Ez-8]

I forgot that this car was laughed off the stage when it was announced.

[@dustbin5044]

Stick shift doesn't seem that hard to learn. Watching you from this perspective I really don't know what the aversion to learning stick manual is. It looks easy enough.

[@jonesjones7057]

Yet ironically, you've never learned how to do it. I'm not busting your chops, you're not wrong, it's just ironic.

[@pjkr123]

Believe it or not, this one came from the most hated acura imo to my dream car to replace my versa someday........

[@RaitisRides]

Oh wow! That is so fantastic to hear!

[@SpringfieldTony]

it's like a fan Civic Si

[@ScrambleNorth]

IDK, that rev hang sounds pretty bad

[@briancorreia2923]

If this model sticks around after the Prelude and or the NSX debut, it will at the very least need a different infotainment screen. Maybe just the Prelude alone might be enough to kill off this version of the Integra.

[@bitbat9]

I don't think a 2 seater will kill off a 4 seater that's offered with a manual.

[@briancorreia2923]

@@bitbat9 I’m assuming the Prelude will have a manual option. I could be wrong. I do think that it will take the vast majority of enthusiast buyers that don’t want a Type S. And I’m pretty sure anyone choosing the Integra with a manual is a driving enthusiast.

[@bitbat9]

@@briancorreia2923 Honda confirmed a few days ago that the prelude won’t have a manual sadly

[@briancorreia2923]

@@bitbat9 I’ll admit, I’m guessing what the Prelude/NSX will be. And I’ll also admit that neither exists, they are just credible rumors. But I’ll stick to my opinion that the Integra is not enough of an improvement over the civic. I don’t care that it has 5 doors and I like the way it looks, but it’s needs something more than the exact same power train from the Civic

[@briancorreia2923]

@@bitbat9 that’s sad to hear. I wonder what it will be? Honda used to debut new technology on the prelude. I think the last Prelude had four wheel steering.

[@andymcpherson4896]

It is so frustrating how manufacturers are using cheap shortcuts on their products. This is a good example....no rear HVAC vents, no spare tire, no seat pocket behind the driver and no wiper on the rear window. I mean how much would it add if they just put these items in every offering.

[@chinobx718]

I had the 2023 integra and traded it in. This 2025 is the absolute same car cosmetic wise nothing has changed from the 2023 smh.

[@Shmily-k9h]

Can you Please bring the bmw i7

[@joepage5000]

Civic Si hatchback!

[@LukeMtech55]

It's great, just not enough power.

[@RaitisRides]

Well you can least get a Type S

[@LukeMtech55]

@@RaitisRides You could, but at that price there are better options out there.

[@NMode_VN]

GLi is 5k less, with a more comfy interior, a longer warranty, and 20 more HP

[@tom11zz884]

Crappy reliability on GLi unfortunately

[@NMode_VN]

@@tom11zz884 that's what a warranty is for! Then again everyone said that my 2022 Veloster N would have the same junk reliability. Been bulletproof for 21,700 miles. Everyone said my 2016 Audi A5 wouldn't be reliable. Was issue free for 50k miles.

[@tom11zz884]

@@NMode_VN Wow, a whole 21,700 miles on the GLi, and 40K miles on the Audi? Amazing :) Come back when it hits 300-400K miles like an Acura :)

[@NMode_VN]

@@tom11zz884 nah man. Read. 21,700 on my Veloster N. You're so busy looking to insult me you didn't even read. Also, I don't buy a car to keep it for even 100k miles. Warranty is over... I buy a new one.

[@tom11zz884]

@@NMode_VN You deleted your previous comment where you said 21,700 miles on the GLi..lol I can read perfectly fine, you are being dishonest and deleted your previous comment...LOL

[@legz64]

Acura change the rims to the same 2025 civic si rims just not black

[@Mike-tr6bz]

Man, you're getting old, you're picking silver color on all cars now..kidding.😂😂😂 love ur videos

[@RaitisRides]

You are hilarious!

[@Mike-tr6bz]

Im just kidding love ur videos.

[@AntLive29]

is that an addendum sticker on windshield? shady dealer?

[@briancorreia2923]

Near lux and full luxury cars do not have hood prop rods. How much do a pair of gas struts cost? How much more do they ask for this version over the civic? Give it a more powerful engine, give it SHAWD, for Pete’s sake give it simple hood struts. A spec with the technology pack is only about 5 grand away from a base model TLX. I would argue that the TLX is less of an Accord than the Integra is a Civic.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your feelings on this one

[@vaxsur]

could buy a elentra n which is way more fun to drive..

[@Michael-ur5qb]

The looks are great but the performance is meh. This and the SI should at a minimum have 30 more hp ideally 50hp. The CVT is another miss but that’s where the market is at unfortunately. I am still not sure that this is worth premium over the Civic sport touring hatchback ack especially now it has a hybrid.

[@DONAVIN-0]

Fun times

[@Betznmara]

That thing is 3600 not 3060 lb

[@gabrielsanchez4207]

The front looks good but to me the back looks horrendous which keeps me from buying it.. the TLX looks better imo

[@RaitisRides]

Everyone has their favorites.