First Drive: 2024 Acura Integra Type S - Jay Leno's Garage

This hotly anticipated Acura is a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder, and turbocharged engine that packs a lot of punch and value into a power-dense package.
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[@Sauerbrew777]

My first car was a 90' Integra. It was so much fun! I wish manufactures could recapture that magic of affordable, fun cars.

[@FWDSUXARSE]

I owned a 92 Integra coupe, great car.

[@odoroussmegma2191]

I also do not own a 90s integra but my friend did. Great car.

[@clifflaw]

Acura did produced a fun and affordable car with the new regular Integra model

[@bobcoats2708]

My first new car was also a ‘90 Integra GS 3 door. Loved that car; kinda wish I still had it. Makes me sad to see the ratted out examples that are still around.

[@user-or7xk2vc8m]

Affordable don’t exist anymore $50,000 is considered affordable in todays market.

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

That's a good company rep, didn't try to push it too hard, just let the car and Jay do most of the work!

[@cl312]

The brand speaks for itself. No need to have sales reps get on this channel and talk up their brands to gloss over their shortcomings. Honda has little to NO shortcomings.

[@anhiirr]

saw him in the savagegeese vid, great guy; that was aware of the engineering/constraints in this era that was still dedicated to offering "something" for those that were interested. Sure the price is UP there in the realm where AWD and larger displacement can be found with forced induction or an MR option etc. BUT for those that WANT IT/own one of these on the road they will have my respect, the car took dedication to bring off the platform and will have equal dedication by its owners.

[@aeromotive2]

yep.. let jay talk

[@ELFKidsVideos]

Jon is an awesome dude. Knew him when he lived in Japan back in the day. Lovely guy with a genuine passion for cars.

[@IratePirate28]

He is a car salesman. He could careless about how it drives he just wants to sell it.

[@lmapes]

“I got some hot wheels I’ll give ‘em to ya” love that for you Jay 😂

[@AxLWake]

It was nice. But the dude from Honda just laughed and didn't know what to say. Just a simple "thank you"... Is it that hard?

[@recipioct]

@@AxLWake I'm sure the thank you was used upon the giving. Thank you before exchange can be seen as presumptuous. "That'd be great" would be the most I would expect but a laugh is fine.

[@genesimons8368]

You can see the wheels inside Jay's head turning as he drives along familiarizing himself with the car. Gotta say Jay takes his test drives seriously..

[@user-jf7tx1dw3e]

Its a freaken 4 door da.

[@tootsiejoon]

He is getting old!!

[@sec0ndton0ne408]

He looked like he was off an edible

[@genesimons8368]

@@user-jf7tx1dw3e Ya, I've got a two door Solara. It looks nice but can be a pain as far as being practical, got to be especially careful opening the door in tight parking lots too.

[@wot48320]

90's Integra is a good looking, nimble handling , high rev motor, smooth quick shifting gearbox any driving enthusiast would love to have back.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Good point. I'm glad it's back as well. (:

[@Largetalons]

My vtec brings all the boys to the yard And damn right it's better than yours That's right it's faster than yours It would kick in but I'd have to charge

[@coherence_x54r]

​@@Largetalons😂

[@lynch42o]

too bad they aren't going to get that from this sht box.

[@joesolo7719]

90s was different era. Why would i get this integra thats marked up in price by stealerships, when i can get tesla model 3 performance for cheaper after rebate and gas savings that blows this integra out the water?

[@davidharris8628]

I really love that this car has a real manual transmission! Bravo!

[@lfordphotography]

Jay Leno is an American treasure. Integra Type S is a spectacular fwd vehicle. But 50k is a tough sell only because it's fwd and no dct available. Plenty of rwd and awd cars that match or exceed the acceleration times for the same price or close.

[@ELFKidsVideos]

Jon is an old friend of mine. So nice to see him on the show. He had a killer EVO when he lived in Japan. He’s always been a car guy.

[@sloanNYC]

Jonathan has been with Acura/Honda a long time. Great to see something like this still being made today!

[@rondail5675]

He's not an engineer. Great speaker and salesman. Better to send an engineer to speak to Jay.

[@sloanNYC]

@@rondail5675 While not an engineer, he isn't just some salesman, his role is more strategic and broader than that and he has answered questions about their vehicles down to pretty small details.

[@Burley_Bert]

@@rondail5675 He' is a salesman, well said

[@Burley_Bert]

@@sloanNYC Well most of us watching are not the ones captivated by salesmanship, it's passion we enjoy watching Jay.

[@sloanNYC]

@@Burley_Bert Neither of you seem to know what his job actually is. But keep being haters... that's lovely.

[@brunobagofdonuts9304]

Yup the stick shift is the best anti-theft device.🤣

[@stevep4236]

Worse car thieves ever

[@missingremote4388]

Tow truck- pickup

[@johnnymason2460]

The manual transmission will eventually be obsolete. At least in this country. This Integra is not for me. I prefer the automatic.

[@antoniorobles3498]

​@@johnnymason2460 GTFOH 🤦🤦‍♀️🤦‍♂️

[@johnnymason2460]

@@antoniorobles3498 Sorry to disappoint you. Actually, I'm not sorry. Reality tends to be harsh. However, welcome to the real world. Manuals are for the most part not wanted. Get used to that. Ferrari has. Lamborghini has. They no longer offer manuals. It is inevitable.

[@bigdizave]

I had two Integras in my 20s. Now in my 40s this is a perfect car for excitement and at this point in my life to enjoy again.

[@mikeb3172]

The original integra is more grown up

[@lynch42o]

another fool and his money soon part. that junk is offensive to all past integra owners, shame on them.

[@joesolo7719]

Why get this integra when it will be marked up in price by stealerships, when you can get tesla model 3 performance for cheaper after rebate and gas savings and it blows this integra out the water? This integra 2023 is 15yr too late, sorry.

[@leonardojimenez2415]

@@joesolo7719 you pay for reliability. Only certain buyers understand the engineering behind these engines. Over time Honda/acura have always retain its value compare to other models

[@jacob7270]

@@leonardojimenez2415If you want reliability get a used Acura/Honda or Lexus/Toyota. Don’t give the stealerships extra cash.

[@kendog0013]

we need more reviewers like Jay on cars like these along with someone who is 'up at the top' when it comes to design choices - you could REALLY tell the Acura guy was listening to every little bit of feedback Jay had on this car and I really hope it shows in the following years Acura Type S'

[@moniqueleveston1634]

I love that Acura is still building enthusiast vehicles for people that love driving. Would love to see the SH-AWD system on the Integra Type-S.

[@graciemoto]

They should have made this car with the SH-AWD 100%

[@waterhi]

@@graciemoto It would've ruined it.

[@ashescat99]

They can’t put too much stuff in the car then it’s competing with the Tlx. Hopefully Tlx will get a big update.

[@curtiscruz8071]

At the MSRP the car is set to start at, and then add the dealer mark up (greed)? The math doesn't equate to this being anything you'd want/willing to pay for with anymore go fast R&D to just the initial buy-in of this car. All the best to you if you just have to have this car 👍

[@MimicoBungalow]

I was about to add that same comment that super handling all wheel drive on this thing would make it an amazing vehicle. Straight front wheel drive? I don't think so especially in the northern climates where you get snow and ice. I don't care how good your traction control is front wheel drive only? I don't think so.

[@stuffdo_er]

Funny how the rep tried to sell the 5 door lift back. If this car was a 2 door hatch you would have even more people turned away due to the dealer adjustment. Can't even get a Civic Si because the dealers treat them like rare cars and mark them up.

[@chrisrobles2012]

If Honda/Acura put restrictions on the dealer to sell only at msrp for the first year, they could make a lot more money the second year as people would increase the take rate at market competition. But to add in 10k and push customers to Bmw or other cars that handle better and look better is what keeps happening.

[@blackguysleepy]

It's amazing how Jay Leno always finds the hood latch. Never lost a, "Lets pop the hoodn" moment.

[@360.Tapestry]

could just be editing...

[@ryand4533]

@@360.TapestryWhy do people like you have to kill the dream🤦‍♂️

[@360.Tapestry]

@@ryand4533 why don't people like you wake tf up?

[@pastywhite6669]

Nice to see a product rep who hasn't had 6 cups of coffee. Jonathon was a perfect guest, low-key but on point. I hope Jay gave him the Hot Wheels for his 8 year-old son. What a cool keepsake.

[@mountainmandale1587]

I love it! Probably can't afford it, but it's so badass! Thank you, Mr. Leno.

[@ramonbriones4487]

It's price pointed fairly at around 51k. It should be about 60 out the door. Pretty decently priced imo

[@bbartlow0307]

Come on... what's $800/mo! lol...

[@dmusiz]

Starting at 50K

[@gndesign25]

I'll be able to afford a used one in about 10 years lol.

[@ramonbriones4487]

@@gndesign25 😆

[@dc9808]

the 6 speed in my S2000 was the best manual I had ever used. Honda knows how to build them.

[@steveparish9210]

Man I wish I'd bought an S2000 when they were available 😊

[@stevep4236]

@@steveparish9210 they still are... Just at a premium now lol

[@ytsux9259]

Yep, I loved my former S2000 gear box too.

[@aceofspades6667]

ND2 Miata has a great gearbox as well.

[@deckan315]

The experience was PRIME…

[@patrickhostler5939]

The chap from Acura is really great, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the car!!!❤

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

My Dad had a 1995 Acura Legend five speed manual V6 that was so much fun to drive. When I graduated high school I bought an old 1993 Integra manual transmission that was almost as fun to drive. Finally, around 2007 my dad sold me his Legend and I have been driving it ever since. It now has 294,321 miles as of today and it has been a fantastic car. I have had to have the leather seats replaced and a lot of the interior including the dash replaced, but it still drives great and handles excellent for it's age. My next project is getting it repainted in its beautiful forest green. BRING BACK THE ACURA LEGEND!

[@user-sj1ne2op8m]

Amazing car , and best name also BRING BACK the VIGOR 5 cylinder

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

The Vigor was a great looking car but man were they rare. I may have seen a dozen of them my entire life. @@user-sj1ne2op8m

[@willhpc4-life249]

That’s a sharp looking car. Daily traveler but over 300HP out of 2.0l…nice!!!

[@juniormichelesperant6372]

You could get that out of a 3 cyl engine as well when TURBOS

[@Ntsej_Muag]

​@@juniormichelesperant6372 you don't see those around anymore, do you?

[@juniormichelesperant6372]

@@Ntsej_Muag see what?

[@Ntsej_Muag]

@@juniormichelesperant6372 read what you wrote. 😒😒😒😒. Why ask a stupid question.

[@2legitkong536]

I seen one on the road the other day and was surprised how wide and good looking it is

[@jongmans38]

Great to see a manufacturer still building petrol manual cars, not hybrid or fully electric, and giving people what they like and want! Honda are soo in touch with their clientele.

[@cali2468]

So "in touch" they ditched the mighty V6 for a turbocharged 4-cylinder. 😂😂

[@tinystar3010]

Honda is almost in touch. They ruined the Integra by making it a 4 door when everyone wanted the 2 door. Back in the 90s/early 00s, the only 4 door Integras were the base model 4 doors, non vtec motors, 4 stud wheels instead of 5 stud meaning less custom wheel options, just lack of features altogether. No one loved the 4 doors....

[@Ganiscol]

@@tinystar3010 no, the market didnt want 2 doors. Thats why they made 4 doors. The market that loves 2 door manuals is in Europe.

[@hunterbrown4585]

every manufacturer still builds gas cars 🤨

[@jongmans38]

@@hunterbrown4585 Yes, but they do not do performance models, more like economic performance cars, liked the comment!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

What I like that Jay said, "It's useable power." I'm glad this car came out. It's a good looking car and hopefully it'll be as fun as a Type-R.

[@CyberTerrorism]

Love this video Jay. From daily driving an original 95’ integra, manual transmission. These new acuras with original Honda engines are a great extension. These Japanese vehicles are awesome.

[@96spectyper]

41 and I still love my type r. Some things never change. Honda power🔥

[@jamesmisener3006]

Really practical sports car for four passengers with a hatch. Respect for going all in on a manual transmission. The daily drive will never be boring. I think Jay and the Honda Rep. (who did a good job representing the car and Co.) Sold a lot of Acura Integra S sedans today. Finally the big laugh was, "your car is a jar!" Cheers guys. 🇨🇦

[@alexeivoloshin5984]

Modern sports cars have really fast DCTs. Manual makes this a wannabe ricer car.

[@lynch42o]

people are straight hype beast clowns. this sht is junk and offensive to all integra owners of the past. integras were for teenagers and early 20 somethings.. Hope this junk fails

[@joeking8262]

@@alexeivoloshin5984 Found the kid who never learned to drive stick.

[@natekons]

@@alexeivoloshin5984 You're the guy that gets the 911 in automatic.

[@alexeivoloshin5984]

@@natekons Of course I would get the PDK. It's far better than a manual, especially a Porsche manual.

[@moegeek]

Thank you, Jay! Taking a look at modern, practical cars for real enthusiasts! This car looks like it actually has some personality!

[@kobyashee1832]

Love this offering by Acura and will seriously consider this for my next purchase. I’m a manual transmission guy and this looks like pure heaven in a package my wife and kids will be comfortable in as well. 🏁

[@charlesfranks1902]

Built-in theft reduction device (the manual).

[@mylifeisJDM]

I remember seeing the Acura Precision concept in 2016 and seeing Acura's lineup evolve from then to this with their TLX, MDX, RDX and now the Integra and all the A-Spec and Type S variations thereafter, Acura's come a long way. If they continue to focus and don't neglect this enthusiast type stuff, Acura owners will not forget that.

[@paulfagan2964]

I love that it is a 4 door hatch. Great looking car and a manual!!!

[@Jason.cbr1000rr]

Its ... ok but it really ahould be a coupe/gran coupe and/or sedan.. yeah sports sedan or gran coupe but smaller, it just doesnt look to sporty enough for the integra family.. imo/ime

[@ii_dynasty]

It's a lift back sedan the civic is the hatchback.

[@JoshuaDomoslai]

It should almost be called a fastback.

[@kennychao4143]

Insurance should give a 10% discount because of the apparent anti theft transmission.

[@ii_dynasty]

@@kennychao4143 thevies realistically just need the car in neutral.

[@E_Legal_Alien]

My first car was a blue 87 Integra sedan, with one headlight that popped up and the other I had to manually pull out. How I learned to drive manual. Loved it.

[@vulcangunner58]

Hats off to Acura for FEATURING the 6 speed manual Trans!!!

[@Ganiscol]

The marketing speak is strong in this one 😅

[@AmraphelofShinar]

Imagine how fast it would be if it were 2800lbs.

[@michaelciullo4788]

12 years from now a bunch of teenagers will strip one and find out 😂

[@gregmcable]

Horsepower is now cheap, but low weight is expensive. Ironic.

[@AmraphelofShinar]

@@gregmcable Haha. Nice.

[@AmraphelofShinar]

@@michaelciullo4788 I sure hope so.

[@scalip36]

it doesn't matter..the weight will be made up by turning up the boost.

[@andydufresne8034]

Dear Honda, all I can think as I look at it is picturing it with two doors. We’re on six years without a Honda coupe by my estimate, not counting the NSX. Look how many coupes Toyota has, and with amazing internal combustion engines. This thing is screaming “Make me an RSX!” It’ll be Legendary. I’ve had two Accord EX Coupes, one with the most amazing manual I’ve ever owned, and two Civic EXs, one also a coupe with an amazing manual. I’ve been driving a 2007 Solara Coupe for a long time because it’s amazing and beautiful with a body kit and chrome wheels, and I couldn’t find a newer Accord in an upper trim level and nice wheels with a ride I didn’t find too harsh. Except for a 2017 Touring Coupe with full HFP package that was drop dead gorgeous and had a surprisingly sublime ride that I got this close to buying two weeks before the pandemic started. I lost sleep for a week over whether to buy it, but was thankful to still have my savings and no car loan during the pandemic, and my beloved Toyota coupe. But I can’t get that fine HFP Accord out of my head and have been hoping you will surprise us with some great internal combustion coupe with a body kit and sublime ride that I can cherish and enjoy for the rest of my life. I’ve been working my butt off to hopefully start my collection soon, and it’s all Toyota coupes at the top of my list. I was thinking my first purchase might be a manual GR Corolla until this Integra was announced. If I do get one, I’ll feel like I’m settling for five doors but will always be picturing it with three and never giving up hope for an amazing new Honda coupe.

[@goodone5590]

An Awesome Segment! Thanks Jay🎉

[@jboy2621]

Man after 20 years, finally an episode on the Integra. I would have loved to see one on the original GSR or Type-R.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Loved my 94 GSR! They should have produced a Type R not S.

[@taylormullis4942]

​@@CJ-rk5eg acura does type s honda does type r....its a brand separation thing

[@mohawk4759]

@@CJ-rk5egthey did lol

[@goosenotmaverick1156]

​@@mohawk4759 ITR was definitely a thing lol

[@96spectyper]

41 and I still love my type r. Some things never change. Honda power🔥

[@P51]

wow this is SO much better looking than the new Type R

[@danielholman3436]

I just got a 98’ Integra GS-R. I had been into motorcycles BIG TIME the past decade and wasn’t even aware Acura brought back the Integra. This new type S is a sweet ride!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that it has a manual transmission just like my GS-R! Bravo Honda/Acura!!

[@conservativeokie]

I like this car. Probably not a customer, but I really appreciate it. Isn’t it funny, if you want an American manual sport sedan, it’s badge says, “Acura.” Oh well… Kudos to Honda! Very enjoyable episode! This guy clearly knows his product and messaging! Great job!

[@stevep-iv4pq]

Nice to see Jay doing well. Miss him on late night. The current crop of imposters are horrible.

[@nickemangione]

I miss the 90s and early 2000s naturally aspirated Hondas. I understand why they had to abandon those motors but that was the heyday.

[@TANGYHATCHY]

I miss the price point, used to get this performance for sub 30k not sub 60k

[@odoroussmegma2191]

Agreed they would rev up for days. B series and h22a.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

These new ones are far better that is why they got rid of them

[@BigJohninJunction]

I have one of the last true vtec motors in my 2011 civic si. 8200 rpms all day. Not the fastest car. But definitely a different experience compared to a turbo car

[@BigJohninJunction]

​@@odoroussmegma2191and k series

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

I was born in 1986. The Integra had just come to life under the Acura brand in 1986. The DB8, which was the very first Integra Type R in a 4-door sedan variant, which was forbidden fruit from North America, came out in 1995-1997, and I was between 4th-6th grade. The DC2 came out from 1998-2001, and I was between 6th-9th grade. The DC5 came out in 2002-2006. I was in 10th-12th grade from 2002-2004 and out of high school from 2004-2006 working my first job out of high school. I didn't get my driver's license until I was 20, and the DC5 RSX/RSX Type S was ending production early being replaced by the 1st gen 2004-2008 TSX. I missed all of the years of the Integras and RSXs if you take away the fact when it started and when I was born. I didn't get into the Integra and RSX until Need For Speed Underground, Need For Speed Underground 2 for PlayStation 2, the original Fast and the Furious 1, and 2 Fast 2 Furious movies. After missing my opportunity, at least for the RSX and RSX Type S, it became a distant memory and forgotten. It was until 2022 when the Integra was coming back, came back as a 2023 model year, and caught my attention. November-December 2022 calendar year, the Integra Type S was coming to fruition. Here we are today, and the 2024 Integra Type S in calendar year 2023 is alive and well, and the top trim Integra is back under the Type S badge. The Integra/Integra Type S has caught my attention so much that I now officially want the Integra Type S as my 2nd brand new car real soon as a days off, road cruising, hang out with friends, road trip type of car and I am definitely going to get one without question. Wanting the Integra Type S and needing the Integra Type S will be an attainable dream car for me and if I time it right, I hope to get one somewhere around my birthday at whatever newest model year later down the road. It checks all of the right boxes, and I feel it will be a car that once I own one, it will be something not only worthwhile, but will make up for so much lost time after the disappearance of the Integra name in 2001, changed to the RSX for 2002-2006, and disappeared after 2006. Integra is back and in a huge way. The Integra Type S is without a shadow of doubt a winner in my books.

[@AnmolSingh-2911]

No one will be Jay after Jay, there can be no one like him! There will be no one like him! Real Car Guy! Really represents the car community!

[@WayApp]

Wow, the 2024 Acura Integra Type S looks absolutely stunning!

[@lic2kil007]

First import I ever owned was a 04 WRX STi. What car enthusiast like with the AWD, 6 speed trans and 300hp made the car a top 5 when it came to 0--60. The Type S and others will soon be gone to the Mpg restrictions coming in the next decade but hey we'll have EV's that now do 0-60 well under 4secs. I will miss the sounds that only combustion engines can make.

[@vincenttyler4667]

I was a senior in high school in 96 😅and had a 95 integra VTEC red black interior and sunroof so I am beyond excited that yesterday I bought the 2024 integra type S. Black ⚫️

[@galileichateau8527]

Thanks for doing this one, Jay!

[@purplehazers92]

As a new father who sold his em1 civic because the back seat was too small I would definitely be interested in this as our second car. I'll be waiting a few years for the used ones but I like it more than the si/r civic

[@tkn24s]

I regret selling my em1 😔.. I sold it to buy a FA5

[@6720arc]

I love the steering wheel and the air vents! Just bought a RDX for my wife and I can say the car is very well built.

[@SlammedZero]

Jay out flogging a 2.0 Turbo Acura makes me smile!! 😊

[@alexandernelson477]

I have the a spec. I can imagine how wonderful this car is. As I can't be happier with the car I have. They really nailed the rear end of this car... no pun intended 🤭

[@DMtssg]

The product rep is one of the best to appear on this site. Knowledgeable and proud of the product but not a carnival barker. Some other product reps who’ve appeared on Jay’s channel could take lessons.

[@DigbyOdel-et3xx]

This Integra has become one of my favorite cars today. I love the style the manual transmission, good very good power, lift back.....if I was in the market for a sporty, fun, useable stylish car that is not stupid priced, this car would be my choice. Gotta love Jay and his car culture opinions.

[@erezyoal]

Thank you jay For showing all type Of cars 👍

[@malcolmar]

Well done Acura. Well done. You won me back with this Integra Type S. The wife highly approves so this WILL be our next car :)

[@afreiden]

That's what I thought last year when the regular Integra arrived. The dealers wouldn't go below $48k, so I passed. This Type S one will probably be $70k due to similar artificial scarcity.

[@Tripplebeem]

Just another awesome car you wont be able to buy without a multi thousand dollar mark up.

[@drakedragoon4660]

I owned a 1994 Acura Integra LS and a 1994 Acura Integra GSR. They were great cars; easy to work on, cheap parts, cheap on gas, and fun to drive. The hatch back was especially nice. The look of a 90's Integra has become iconic. And while the 2024 Acura Integra might be a great car too, it doesn't look like an Integra at all.

[@trikynikky5772]

I watched another video about the Integra, and the reason they didn't do a retro look is because they weren't trying to make the old car - they wanted to make this car as if it had never gone out of production. Therefore, it would likely have had the very angular modern Acura design language like this one. Whether or not the decision to got this way was good one is up to you, but that was the goal and I think they met it.

[@ytsux9259]

You rish, bish. 😸 My first car was a GS. I forgot it was a '90 or '92. 😢

[@stevethomas760]

My love for a Honda gearbox started with my ‘85 CRX si and flowed to a ‘91 NSX. This is the car I really wanted but the MSRP was at the limit of what I was willing to spend. No way this car is selling without a dealer mark up. Bought a GR Corolla, not a bad car

[@CrispusAttucks2315]

Great looking car and truly enjoy Jay and Jonathan- a true pro that didn’t miss a beat. This car fits the bill of many that want to just drive, not get beaten up with the handling, maintenance and cramped back seat. All that in a new car with tech and a manual works for me.

[@DeutschlandGuy]

Jonathan has a little bit of "marketing-guy-itis" in him, but not nearly so bad as some of the other guys (yes they always seem to be guys) that come on the show. Jonathan is quite a pleasant fellow, by comparison. 👍

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

He was the design lead for the Type S.

[@DeutschlandGuy]

@@rightwingsafetysquad9872 Thank you, Captain Obvious. Haha! 😅

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

@@DeutschlandGuy There used to be another reply here that I was addressing.

[@momnc4721]

Thank you Mr. Leno for another great car review🙏🏽

[@oskie9719]

Heck yeah!! We love you Jon Rivers!!Awesome job. Much love from Ohio!!

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

Glad it’s a manual, Honda does everything so damn well except a reliable automatic transmission

[@badsplinter]

Marketing guy's goal is to convince everyone that 320hp and front wheel drive is "amazing" for $52,000

[@vdlion717]

Yea, it's not a good value prop that's for sure. Imagine paying nearly 60k out the door and not getting rear vents or usb ports, no powered passenger seats. No memory seats, no heated rear seats. No sunroof and more I'm sure I'm forgetting. All things you can get in cars significantly cheaper. Yet I'm supposed to believe this is a bargain 😂

[@b16da93]

Not to mention that it looks like a hatchback ILX

[@MartinGalway]

Exactly. AWD Tesla Model 3 Performance is $53K. No dealer markups. No oil changes. 0-60 3.1sec. 0-90 6.5sec who would buy this Acura? It's D.O.A.

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

​@@MartinGalwayUmmm... yeah. Missing the point completely.

[@MartinGalway]

@@thomasferrarojr.9772 Acura whatever-this-is is missing sales completely. Or is it... 400 cars/month, sorry, I confused that with NOTHING

[@fmtnic]

Very good representative they've got. You can tell he's a real enthusiast and good guy. Not an annoying talking head. I like the car too. I had a '91 Integra. It was like a super car to me at 18 years old.

[@WDLC1911]

I had a 2000 Integra Type R. Phoenix Yellow, number 630. Just sold it two months ago. Great car!

[@jcadvanced]

they don't like it when Jay compared this car to the "regular Civic" lol.

[@sacoped]

Avoid the H word...

[@jcc777]

Had a Type S years ago loved it. 3.2l 6 speed nice stereo w/ cd changer and built in navigation. Steering was a little heavy but it was plenty fast.

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

CL Type S?

[@jcc777]

@@antoinelee-thomas9536 2door

[@paul06660]

16:10 thats a really good shot showing just how thick the side pillars are. That was one of the original Integra's issues from the first three generations if you got hit hard in the side you were a gonner. Thats easily twice as thick as RSX and makes DC and DA look like thin paper on the side in comparison.

[@asdpoi121]

Loved this. Go Mr.Leno!

[@ericcarson342]

It looks so good while on the run. That part at 20:00 with the brakes on display. It is $52k plus, it is a lot of car.

[@seanhunt807]

Too much!!

[@ericcarson342]

@@seanhunt807 For most, it is too much. And that is the point, performance AND exclusivity. But this is only for the few and Acura knows this. Rare car reserved only for those that can and will.

[@jpizel1070]

Good luck getting one at 52k.

[@SteveNigglechunks]

Dealers will mark these up to 60k. Impossible to own one. Nothing will ever compare to my '99 GSR Coupe. Was easy to mod and still ran like a champ

[@PhamVans]

Owned an Integra GSR in my younger days, still think about it all the time. This definitely looks like it'd be fun to drive.

[@gregcrabb3497]

Acura has the best looking cars on the road right now. Their interiors are classy, not chintzy. I have an MDX (can't get down into cars anymore) and I LOVE it!

[@Saboda53]

I like it. Been considering a BMW 230i, but frankly, I'll take the 6-speed manual over the Beemer's 2 doors and RWD, which I'd prefer. I've always liked to reward companies that demonstrate smart engineering; love my '19 MX-5! I don't love this Integra's looks (a bit bulbous and too large) but, all things considered, I really like it. Plus I'll be able to get a dog or take friends with me to the beach. (And hey, I loved my '79 Honda Accord, my Honda Hawk NT650 bike and, of course, my four Mazda MX-5's, lol. Smart engineering rules!)

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Isn't the Beamer available with a manual? The 240i definitely is.

[@alexgogolitsyn5849]

Only f generation bmw had manuals but new G series doesn’t offer manual anymore, 2015-2020 2 series.

[@alexgogolitsyn5849]

But there is still bmw M2/3 that still offer a manual, those cars punch way above its weight. S58 inline six is masterpiece.

[@alexgogolitsyn5849]

Plus there is a used market f80 m3 with manual.

[@Obie327]

I'm impressed by this Acura Integra Type S 5 speed. My first ownership was in a Acura Legend from 1986. A 2.6 liter V6 auto and it would chirp in second gear. Thanks Jay for showing us this car.

[@joseph-ow1hf]

I saw one of these in person a couple of days ago. It was totally blacked out. Really great looking car.While I recognize it offers a lot to the enthusiast that no longer exist at a lower price point......$50K is still a crap ton of money. The only new car I ever owned was an '86 Accord sedan 5 Spd manual. That was the one w/ the double wishbone suspension. Loved that car until some idiot slammed into it when it was parked on the street.

[@freddycalderon9092]

I miss my integra 1998 type-r manual transmission after it got hit 😢 Welcome back Integra!

[@hollywoodundead72]

The only proper way to truly enjoy a car is with 3 pedals. Very beautiful car

[@Heath3250]

A $51k integra. Good. Night. I bought a new evo in 2010 with virtually the same power figures and awd for $34k. I’m getting too old for these prices today.

[@FrankOsman]

Unfortunately that $34k in 2010 is now $47k. I agree on the drivetrain of the Lancer being better, but the interiors are in different galaxies.

[@Heath3250]

@@FrankOsman I agree... Still hurts lol

[@johndavey72]

As you said Jay , there are no bad cars today . And back in the early '70's when l had my '63 mini van on my 7 mile trip to work on the Shaldon /Torquay coast road l'd be pumping the brake pedal after 3 miles ! 😂 And mastering the Moss box on a 3.4 Jaguar ......... Thanks Jay.

[@edwin97a]

Fantastic Jay! Greetings from Canada.

[@lrod8692]

The suspension must be perfection since they brought a Focus RS to compare during development. That’s why he mentioned that some manufacturers most aggressive settings are unbearable. That’s the Focus RS.

[@snakerb]

I love the look of the new Type R over the last one, but surprisingly I prefer this Integra Type-S over the new Type R. Let me go look up the pricing.

[@Parra_made]

Designed in Japan and built here. I love it! 👏

[@RandallJT84]

I know Acura specifically targeted the enthusiast market with the '24 Integra Type-S, but imagine if this car, with the same power had a DCT, or the 10 speed Auto from the 10th gen. Accord 2.0T. Sure, Honda has one of the best 6 speed's in the biz, but the choice of transmissions would bring more potential buyers (those who can't row their own gears for whatever reason). It's super easy to learn, especially on a Honda manual/clutch; yet some hate or can't handle manual's in heavy city traffic, or the mundane reality of typical stop-n-go congestion to get to their 9-5 gig. Great review, and discussion over a future classic, no doubt! You can truly see how much joy Jay was having just cruising and getting into the 2.0 from time to time. The Acura rep although repetitive, had some great insight on the model. Imagine if they'd gone coupe.. would've been nice change of scenery in the segment!

[@dougg1075]

My first real car was a 1991 Integra , man I wish I still had it.

[@thejoshbtv]

Thank you for offering a manual only. But get the hell out of here with $50k. That is absurd.

[@boyan1277]

I am also waiting several years for these to depreciate.

[@carleontafari]

🚨☝🏾 I said the SAME thing. That’s what I did with my 2017 Hyundai Elantra sport hehe

[@DonBMW]

Previous 01 Integra GSR owner here and I absolutely loved that car. Once Acura dropped the names and stopped producing the Integra, I completely dropped the brand. I have been driving an S2000 ever since, which has one of the greatest gearboxes ive ever driven. But now I need more seats and don't want to sell the S2000. With this new Integra dropping, I am back and ready to buy this Type S. It has everything I have been looking for. The only think I would like on this is slightly fatter tires - for cold climate areas with snow. Aside from that, the car looks like absolute perfection.

[@nickcivic21]

Feels great to own an Acura after this!! I have a TLX TYPE S

[@boots_n_coots]

Fender flares NOT black plastic? Wonderful! Thanks Acura designers!

[@ericHHII]

Lmao

[@EOCA]

I wish someone at Subaru would’ve gotten the memo before the brutal WRX redesign.

[@andrewphillips8790]

I love the stance while underway!

[@ericHHII]

That was slick

[@steveshoemaker6347]

Thanks Jay

[@TheKingkingg]

Awesome car and thanks for sharing Jay. Happy June 19th 1865

[@JolliAllGenGamer]

This thing needs an AWD Option.

[@TheFK8Life]

Awd sucks

[@marcob1729]

Pretty good company rep! Wasn't full of hot air and pushy messages

[@maggotball]

I bought a one owner rsx type S 10 years ago, love it to death, will never get rid of it - every single thing that I love about it was thrown in the trash for this.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

So weird that Jonathon can be in Ohio with Mark and Jack. Then be in California with Jay on the same day.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

...magic of recording 😏

[@ytsux9259]

He flies in a Hondajet (plane).

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

@@ytsux9259 As a former Honda Aircraft employee, I can say he wouldn't've made it in time.

[@allentoyokawa9068]

Will be a hot seller