Is the 2024 Acura Integra Type S a BETTER performance car than a Subaru WRX TR?

The Integra Type S is an enthusiast's car from Acura. On the outside you will discover optional 19in copper wheels, trunk lid spoiler and a functional heat extractor. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 315HP and is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Is the 2024 Acura Integra Type S a BETTER performance car than a Subaru WRX TR?
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[@davelospinoso9022]

I just got a black on black Integra type S for $49,800 . NJ. Hands down most fun car I've ever owned, the exhaust customization and shifter are mind blowing.

[@edster6334]

Damn under msrp how

[@funtrain23]

I think it's the perfect daily driver. It's nice looking, comfortable, fast, and reliable.

[@darinevans7011]

That would be the Golf R.

[@drivescene6747]

@@darinevans7011both can be true

[@kenyaswallow5782]

imagine buying acura for over 50k

[@John.Christopher]

​@@kenyaswallow5782NSX

[@FishinglifeNW]

Yeah. But drive it first before you knock it

[@joshchernin]

Got mine in Tiger Eye Pearl. Literally the best car I’ve ever driven. Makes running errands a joy

[@casualcall8591]

whats your measurements?

[@omarcortes5754]

No doubt this is a great car but I just don't see me paying that much for it.

[@noelbgood8845]

True, overpriced

[@GhostWooWooWoo]

Same price as a 2023 GR Supra 😂

[@Marbind]

@@GhostWooWooWootrue but your logic goes out of the window if you need to seat 3 or 4 people comfortably. Then you will realize that the options will go down and costs will go up.

[@TheBreakfastLover]

​@@GhostWooWooWoothe Integra Type S can seat double the amount of passengers with triple the cargo room, and just as fun to drive.

[@GhostWooWooWoo]

@@Marbind What am I buying a car to drive people around? No. Lol.

[@danielcraig2343]

Joe. Great job matching your shoes to the car you reviewed today. Copper colored toe protector, black and white shoe. That is commitment. 😎

[@Dapper1948]

As a South Florida driver(Broward County) I loved the subtle double tap on the horn. Ty for another great video!

[@rickjames6867]

The gold rims, gloss black grill, and white exterior, looks amazing together. Looks more mature than the Civic Type R. Love the exhaust outlet. Sweet ride. 💙✌️

[@bjornclarke2325]

This is great car. I wish Acura would add the Super handling AWD. Being in Canada where it snows 5-6 months out of the year this is needed.

[@Mike-lt6sj]

I'm in Wisconsin and really this car would do fine if you bought some steel rims and winter tires that are narrower than stock.

[@Marbind]

Plenty of other options to pick. Don’t ruin a perfectly balanced car with more weight and complexity.

[@davelospinoso9022]

I own one of these, i have yet to get it to understeer, it's freaky

[@Mike-lt6sj]

@davelospinoso9022 I have the TLX. I can do small roundabouts at 45 mph, also can't understeer it..

[@boots_n_coots]

I chose the Type R over the Type S, but damned if I know why. Super happy with the car. Either way, you can’t go wrong - they are both fantastic drivers.

[@sbklvr]

Same here. Traded my Porsche macan in on a champ white FL5. The integra doesn't remind me of the OG type Rs. I also like the wide body more on the FL5.

[@saeromssae]

I've never seen a type S in the streets

[@theholt2ic219]

Depends where you live. So far in CA I have seen 3 Type S and been seeing recently lots of normal integras

[@bajabret60]

Acura is only making 3,000 of them each year. And only for two years

[@alsnow8184]

Where did you hear that?​@@bajabret60

[@c.m.7037]

I've been juggling the Integra Type S and the Civic Type R. I think I would go with the CTR.

[@ubroberts5541]

Juggling? Try and find a Civic Type R. They only make about 4400 of these for the entire model year. Dealer mark ups are five to ten thousand dollars above MSRP.

[@mikeydude750]

Lol you're not finding either without huge markups

[@JDSnPeco]

You are exactly correct?There is no way shape reform that this integrity can even hold a candle to that type.R.This integra is a waste of money and time

[@jamie-alexander6247]

@@JDSnPecoEvery FL5/FK8 owner who gets into my DE5 falls in love with it. More comfortable, better to daily, and isn’t too much to look at. The Type S is the answer

[@mikeydude750]

@@JDSnPeco one day you'll grow older than 25 and realize that people want a nice interior, it's ok

[@paullansville]

You gotta give it to Robert for being "Very Fortunate" indeed. 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@smittysmitty481]

Very nice car & solid review as always Joe!

[@chelongogan3904]

Don't Look at the eclipse unless you have those special glasses !!!! Beware folks and DONT HURT YOUR EYES

[@charliescharliethough]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Mike-lt6sj]

Come to the light my children. The light.

[@Big.W.]

Rip eclipse

[@Nabeel9999]

As an Acura Salesman myself, I have the 2023 Acura Integra with only 200hp, love everything about my car .. not knowing that for the 2024 models they will be releasing a Type-S model … otherwise I would’ve waited for it, I agree the price is a little too high for a 4 cylinder but honestly after I drove it and saw the difference … it’s definitely worth the price … guys it’s so much fun to drive believe me, it also better than the civic in my opinion

[@JDSnPeco]

As an accurate salesman, I can't believe you got duped into buying an integra. A 4 door ugly boxing t*** of a vehicle which is slow and slow, slow slow slow.

[@Nabeel9999]

@@JDSnPeco I used to drive a prius which is the ugliest and slowest car money can buy, so the integra is faster and nicer looking 😉

[@sbklvr]

I traded my Porsche Macan in on a champ white FL5. I wouldn't have traded it for the type S . I was obsessed with type Rs in the 90s. I was a teenager and had to wait 30 yrs to get one. Lol traded my 99 Cobra in on a 00 Si, it got stolen in 02 so I had to get the Rsx type s which was pretty awesome, especially with fbo, port/polish head, and Hondata stg 4.

[@robertgarcia8898]

Just got mine about a month ago and I am DEEPLY in love with my baby!! I had the 96 LS 5 speed back in the day as my first car and once they came out with the Type-S I had to get my hands on one!! Beyond happy and satisfied! Will launch a KZbin channel and IG page for my Majestic Black Pearl, Grey wheels & Red interior very soon!!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so fantastic to hear! Congrats Robert!

[@DavesNotHereMan-]

Oh Yeah! It's definitely worth the extra 10g's. Love this spec.

[@lekkerblankastudio]

that’s the tax you’ll pay in chinada 🇨🇦

[@JDSnPeco]

But it definitely isn't worth the extra 25 g's.Compared to what you could get a type r for

[@davelospinoso9022]

​@@JDSnPecotype R is for kids, no stupid wing on the de5

[@suzanneflowers2230]

For 52000, I'd expect rear a.c. vents, rear connectivity, and a moonroof.

[@x1bl0odman]

At the very least! A moonroof. Like cmon

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Boy hell nah. 50k I would buy a Chevy SS and have a four door manual with power and reliable lol

[@Marbind]

@@AntilleanConfederationand no warranty. If you want a new GM sport sedan get ready to pay more. Welcome to 2024

[@GS-zc4sk]

How about Internal GPS on the Screen? Nope. That's the silliest exclusion I've ever heard at this price point in this era automobile. Guess what, I don't want to "Just use my phone"

[@ilyarepin7750]

@@AntilleanConfederation for 50k you'd buy an inferior car made by an inferior manufacturer in an inferior transmission type (who still uses manual for a daily driver in 2024, boomer? Nobody wants to sit in traffic shifting gears, and modern auto's are faster than you at shifting anyway which is why all expensive performance cars these days have auto's) and lmao at you claiming a CHEVY is reliable. Chevy is shit.

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Thanks for another wonderful video mate 🇦🇺⭐️🌟

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love ❤️ all your videos 🇦🇺 . How can I get your videos all the time. In OZ 🏁🇦🇺🌟⭐️

[@Bleseddd1]

Dream car I’m gonna shit myself joe

[@user-cp1qh9jv6c]

😅

[@user-ki3ks4fd6i]

unless you REALLY love acura... this price for a 4 cylinder honda is completely unjustifiable. coming from a guy who HAD a TLX type S and recently sold it for an Audi S4.

[@Mike-lt6sj]

Ooof. The audi is really nice, but when it's all said and done that's probably an extra 20-30 grand over 6 years

[@user-ki3ks4fd6i]

@@Mike-lt6sj definitely costs more to maintain, and for sure less reliable but the driving experience and build quality between the 2 is almost incomparable

[@Marbind]

The main reason I went with the integra-s is because is another CTR. A car that should last a long time and easy to maintain on your own. Audi/BMW/Benz are leasing queens but after a the warranty is up they become nightmares. The integra is a vehicle that even a Honda dealer can work on it. That is the best part.

[@user-kx7iz6qk6b]

Please, are you dumb or clueless, try buying BMW or Mercede, twat

[@user-kx7iz6qk6b]

Any Eurpeon link doesn't a match 😅😅

[@Acdetomaso]

This exact model At my dealership and I’m contemplating

[@ezeruha]

its literally just a rebadged civic, just save the money and buy a civic

[@drivescene6747]

@@ezeruhaassuming the Type R isn’t marked up everywhere anymore

[@P1ST0N580]

YOLO

[@rigues85]

Do it!!

[@John.Christopher]

​@@ezeruhaEdgy. There are some good upgrades here.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Yes of course Joe & consider this as my daily.

[@amill1563]

Would love a Type S Integra and do mods similar to AHC Garage.

[@John.Christopher]

Yeah, even an ECU tune to 350 or so 😊

[@brianavila7483]

Just bring back the old integras with a few modern touches, and engine.

[@JDSnPeco]

Preach brother preach

[@CT-cf6wm]

I got the same type s fully load with carbon fiber spoiler/illuminated doors and front grill. Oh Also Alcanterra steering wheel, it feels like a special car. A get stopped at all the time people giving compliments. An I’m gonna tune it a drop about 3 grand in the engine. Gonna do 425hp with 410 torque lol.

[@tomdrummy4984]

Nice one Joe ! I’m glad you and Lori escaped from New York 😎👍 I think you needed a camera in the trunk for trunk monkey action during on throttle 🙈

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Undeniably a kick-ass performance car for the new Integra enthusiasts. Old Integra diehards will complain forever over and over and over again about DC2 this, DC5 that, coupe this, NOT their Integra that. Automakers pump out cool high-performance cars and you still have some of the most ungrateful bunch that can't take anything to consideration because their so jaded, blindsided, one-sided, and close-minded to the time and R&D spent on giving us the car we asked for and I know for a fact THIS IS THE CAR I MUST HAVE. I have decided to wait until the car's mid-cycle refresh to get the updates and upgrades the car will get to be an even better Integra Type S and hopefully the color I want comes on future mid-cycle refresh model years.

[@dominickirkwood]

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

[@murrynathan]

Don’t matter which Integra Type S review you choose, they all feature the same exact thing; a grown person shifting and giggling.

[@JDSnPeco]

The reality is the only reason those people are giggling is because they didn't get conned and duped into spending 52 grand on that t*** of a vehicle.If they were the ones that had to buy it they wouldn't be giggling

[@user-cp1qh9jv6c]

For me the SUBARU WRX TR is my dream car

[@ScbyPwr]

I have one and I love it. Best daily driver I've ever owned. Smashed a tuned and straight piped 2015+ WRX around a corner on-ramp in both acceleration and cornering on all season PSs.

[@kjwong4730]

The answer is yes Joe yes it is

[@HansDelbruck53]

The cheese-eating grin on Joe's face as he wrings it out says all you need to know about this car's performance. (OK , Cheetos-eating grin)

[@davidp2888]

Nice car. Great review, Joe!

[@CyberSamurai4Life]

I wish Honda would make a two door type-R of this car with retro styling closer to the last gen

[@kgthegreatone943]

Yes it's way better than a wrx TR

[@MercOne]

Yes, would take this in a heartbeat over a Subaru.

[@Eatgrease]

You have to really want the car for that price

[@Marbind]

Super sport compacts, specially sedans are in this price range. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheCallRocks]

@@Marbind Hyundai Elantra N is way less expensive and puts out same performance

[@Marbind]

@@TheCallRocks False Is close but not the same. Hyundai decision of using their own brakes, non wide body, non wide tires among many other corner cutting practices make this car inferior. According to C&D the EN DCT takes 20ft longer to stop from 100mph compared to the ITS. That IS A LOT. If Hyundai decides to fix this things the price will be similar to a CTR. The only exception is in straight line acceleration but only for the DCT EN. It is cheaper but those little things add up against the EN.

[@GbGlocky]

Great car just can’t justify the MSRP. I’d like it at 42k not 52k

[@russelljones2468]

Agreed. Traded the WRX for the ITS. For a middle-aged guy, I’m very happy with the creature comforts and the power.

[@fenrirslip]

My dream spec for the new Integra Type S is Tiger's Eye Pearl with the bronze-gold wheels.

[@wardellward]

I wish this was AWD I would like to see led fog lights

[@solar5286]

Would be the perfect all weather daily with AWD, fr

[@Mike-lt6sj]

That's what the TLX is.

[@AntilleanConfederation]

@@Mike-lt6sjbut is it manual

[@Mike-lt6sj]

@AntilleanConfederation Not even a little bit.

[@Marbind]

@@solar5286i can drive it on rainy days without problems. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Amazing review Joe.

[@kennethfulk8312]

I won't buy any car until the markups from the dealerships go away, love my manual mustang ....

[@DriveVersity]

I had the 2023 Aspec manual and I thought I overpaid for that even tho I got it for MSRP. Obviously this is an amazing machine and at the end of the day you have to pay to play but for the money it’s still missing some features you’ll find on cheaper cars. Also, my interior panels started falling apart within the first 6 months of ownership so idk how well built this thing is, but mechanically was fine. Looks amazing, drives great I bet, and is unique for its class of vehicle but as a long time Honda fan I think it’s overpriced and the quality isn’t as great as it could be.

[@Sjohn1107]

What did you upgrade to?

[@drone1028]

​@Sjohn1107 there's no upgrade to this car at this price point with a manual. I looked at bmw m2 $68k, or non manual bmw m340, or m240. Can't find the supra manual for msrp. You can always go with a used car with 60k miles.

[@DriveVersity]

@@Sjohn1107 I actually went the opposite way and went to something older and simpler. I have a 2016 Scion tC now in blue. Amazing car for just point a to b. Saved me a lot of money on insurance, gas, and payments. Found one with 78k Kms (roughly 48k miles) and a clean title. Been a solid car thus far.

[@SiriasisOFFICIAL]

I saw local dealership selling this at ungodly $78k CAD

[@MatthewColon-fl1in]

I’ve been trying to get a Type R for months, but they still have 5k markups by me. Got a used 2024 tigereye Type S for 42k with 12k miles on it. Perfect price for a great car.

[@Tonesteeno]

This tool has a MP5 license plate with a H&K plate cover 😂

[@mtvideos8]

Miles better, no contest. Acura FTW!

[@longtruong5422]

The 2024 Acura Integra Type S is BETTER performance car than a Subaru WRX TR.

[@Car_conversati0nz]

Integra Type S seems to be a nice upgrade from Civic type R! Great review as always! Would you buy one?

[@onterrioredmon5711]

The type R and type S are the same cars the Acura gets five more horsepower that it

[@brhardi48326]

Unless you're too fat to fit in the type R seats, there is no reason to pay an extra 8-10k for the ITS. Type R can be had for MSRP now that the car market has cooled off.

[@Marbind]

Still very hard to find one at MSRP. But you are right the CTR is the best choice if you find it at retail price.

[@bikin2008]

CTR in Canada is still marked up 15-25k lol

[@NvSrAgE679]

@@bikin2008no mark ups aloud in Ontario

[@forthesnowflakes7691]

I feel like you covered the exterior and the lights of this beautiful car like 5 times. If you do another Integra video can we skip the 6th time? Thanks!

[@tonywhite7020]

It’s not live dude. Skip ahead and shut up

[@forthesnowflakes7691]

​​@@tonywhite7020aww triggered snowflake alert. I guess this message was for you then lol

[@forthesnowflakes7691]

​@@tonywhite7020 Triggered snowflake alert.

[@douglaswilliams1792]

Correct choice Robert

[@charliescharliethough]

The price is wild.

[@JDSnPeco]

The price is an insult.Wild is nowhere near vulgar enough to describe the actual price tag

[@Utubesuxmycock]

Lol don't look at the price of mdx type s You might explode

[@seanomar3536]

Great car, worth every penny minus the markups........dark tints kill that color tho

[@JDSnPeco]

Are you kidding me?This car would be overpriced at thirty five grand and there it sits at fifty five grand

[@ovathere93]

Fog Lights all day every day.

[@shaun787max]

Bro there’s jokesters on instagram claiming this thing competes with M3 BMW 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@JDSnPeco]

I'm an Honda dork through-and-through.I would pick Honda over BMW everyday.But I'm not stupid enough and delusional.Enough to think that this could be an M3.The BMW M3 would eat this thing alive.It would double this thing

[@JDSnPeco]

Oh, and I forgot to mention.The b m w probably isn't much more expensive than this

[@Doctuh84]

@@JDSnPeco Starting msrp is only 23k more haha

[@thefamilydog4115]

I’m actively deciding between one of these and a CT4-V Blackwing

[@Marbind]

If you can pay the money go with the BW. I went with the ITS because the car was already above my comfort zone of what Im willing to pay for a vehicle.

[@joshchernin]

The BW might be superior in terms of performance and fun, but less practical cargo and rear seat, less reliable, not as safe, and more expensive. I have kids so I bought the Acura 😁 Your priorities might be different

[@krown4d]

TLX Type S is the better buy. Better engine more power. If your gonna go Acura and over pay get the TLX not the Type R with a different skin.

[@UncleGabe216]

I live in NE Ohio and you can't even find none of the type s models,to me it's a little maturer Civic type R,not sure for the extra money if its worth it

[@rayj33]

i would rather spend 50+ grand and get a BMW M2. Its a joke asking 52k for fwd integra

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love ❤️ it 🏁, but I perf the WRX t r . 🇦🇺

[@Private011]

Believe it or not. I don’t like the bronze wheels. It looks kind of cheap aftermarketish.

[@maoinc13]

This Integra type S should be compared to the Honda Civic type R not to the Subaru WRX TR !!

[@blackphenomenon]

They are the same car. Not a useful comparison IMO.

[@Ethan_Alexandur]

50k+ for 320 hp 😂😂😂

[@Marbind]

Meanwhile an Audi S3 and Benz AMG CLA 35 costs more when you make sure that it has all the aded options that the integra includes as standard equipment.

[@chadhannan]

We just bought a MDX Aspec this weekend, and they had 2 Type S teggy's at the dealer. I kept drooling on them. They look phenomenal in person.

[@JDSnPeco]

In reality they look like a four door turd of an integra and they're slow at that what a waste of time and money

[@user-kx7iz6qk6b]

I own it and it's awesome

[@aymanlockhartable]

Is the KIA Stinger GT2 Tribute be BETTER performance car/grand touring!?

[@JDSnPeco]

Tell me you're comparing apples to apples when you're actually comparing apples to wingnuts

[@bryanwashington9511]

The Acura Integra looks better than the Subaru WRX in my opinion!

[@Marbind]

Is a fact not an opinion.

[@williamk1800]

I'm jealous that this combo of White Exterior and Black Interior is available in the States. In Canada, you must take the gaudy red interior if you want White paint on the outside.

[@kickstand801]

Beautiful car but damn it, too much money. I don't want this to be cheap in any way, but damn it the price should be more reasonable.

[@Marbind]

Nothing out there is reasonable priced. Maybe the Elantra N but knowing Hyundai famous way of cutting corners to meet a target price point. I wont risk it. Even with the best “warranty 😂” of the world.

[@charleshall4726]

Fog lights are better

[@SethKnows]

Bought the GR Corolla and ive been loving. One of these would be something to trade for in a few years, maybe once they give us AWD.

[@MrDaveaccord]

I like it but $52K? I have a 23 A Spec trim and it's got pretty much everything I need except all that HP.

[@bakunawa534]

LETS GOOOOO team 💯🔥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@makkisalah4517]

Civic Type-R vs Integra Type-S

[@xiaxiaoxi]

If it is used for daily driving, the only regret is that the manual transmission should be used on the racetrack. In my opinion, the manual transmission is too cumbersome to drive in the congested traffic in big cities. You have to stop and go and change gears constantly, and you don't have extra hands to do other things, such as looking up addresses on the phone, looking at maps, making phone calls, etc.😢

[@bikin2008]

You shouldn't be doing those things when driving anyway 😂

[@mastermindfilmproduc]

You’re lame go drive an EV

[@mystictk4149]

I'm really liking Acura more and more, they seem to be putting out good cars for sure.

[@khanyin3372]

Isn't that WRX have AWD I like AWD better because I live in north east some time we have snow ❄️ or even freezing rain ☔.

[@blueberrycobbler]

Snow tires matter more than AWD.

[@nosamka]

Just picked one up today. Impressive levels of fun. If you like honda and have the loot, it's all the things you would mod yourself on one of the old integras, but in hyper current form. I

[@HungLe-oc8eh]

I prefer fog lights and have option AWD

[@lionary]

Nice, and nice to see the black interior for a change!

[@GhostKilo36]

Of course this a better choice, but the price is too high.

[@iamthelaw69]

2 piece is ALWAYS better than one piece rotors. A major part of it is shaving off a lot of unsprung weight. Brake discs are HEAVY.

[@FlumpusWumpus]

MSRP is no longer a good indication of a cars true value. They are all inflated from the manufacturer let alone the dealers.

[@sox2000]

Head: 10 grand really is a lot of money. Heart: Small price to pay.

[@JDSnPeco]

Well, your heart and your head will be happy when they can save 25 g. And by a civic type r

[@sox2000]

@@JDSnPeco 25 grand? where? MSRP is only $7k less in the US and by most accounts, people are paying far more for the Type R than the Type S because of dealer upselling.

[@gordonschiff3621]

Looks so much better in black

[@colincharles9034]

I think I've watched enough of your on throttles that I think I can now find my way to your twisty bits if I was ever in the area lol

[@cajunotaku3256]

I prefer the WRX TR, but the Integra TS is really nice too. You just can’t beat all wheel drive.

[@db9071]

I would if it were in an automatic and no cvt. I don’t care for manual shifting.

[@pfwww12]

Raiti this Acura Aspec or...Nissan Z Nismo???🤔 It's all about concentrating on the Pov background. The Nissan and Infiniti Q are the only Asian brand cars I seen you haul ass in as quick and premium sport like as American and UK. Just curious. I never driven either lol

[@bbkangs]

I almost bought one but I’m gonna wait and see what the 2025 model is like

[@sbklvr]

This is reallly nice. I wouldve traded my Macan in on it if the nostalgic FL5 didnt exist. The seats in the Fl5 are amazing, as is the red interior and champ white paint.

[@jp23x]

Looks like people are finally realizing that this car is overpriced for what it is. I still think that these will go for under MSRP eventually. I also want to see it in some bright colors like on the type r. I don't like any of the colors offered for this car.

[@michaelmancini5773]

Nice car no doubt, but for that money, I'd buy a Nissan Z with performance trim package, 400hp, rev matching 6 speed, rear wheel drive, better handling, AND, it's a Z

[@drift3rkid66]

Why can't all 4 cylinder turbos make around 300 hp instead of that putrid 170 or so that most make?!

[@LiHao8377]

The machine translation is painfully slow. Should definitely look into adding an automatic translation option.

[@DavidDoboni]

Is there really any reason to go for this over the Type R? Besides styling on the outside, its basically the same car and costs more.

[@sbklvr]

I can't think of a reason. I guess if you aren't obsessed with the original civic type Rs.