The 2023 Acura Integra 6-Speed Is An Adult Friendly Manual Sporty Sedan

The #AcuraIntegra is a powerful name among enthusiasts. When #Acura first announced the return of the #Integra name, it got a lot of hype due to its 25 year hiatus. The newest Integra has evolved into a much more sophisticated machine, but the basic formula is still there. Honda Civic bones with a more premium and mature feel. The #IntegraASpec adds more visual flair and its one of the very few vehicles in its segment to still offer a 6-speed manual transmission.
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[@theredline]

So we hear rumors that Acura is doing some Integra Type S prototype drives for media out in Japan next month and while the company has been quiet about the existence of the Type S, we expect an official announcement to happen before the end of the year. Are you guys excited for the higher performance variant?

[@josephpayton2055]

Rrds

[@venom999333]

SH-AWD or don't make it

[@battosaijenkins946]

I dont care WHAT these bozos say. I WANT that last of the last Type-S Manual transmission as it will probably be the final 'row your own gears' chance before every car manufacturer goes all electric by 2030+. And so before all these whiners and complainers know it, they will have missed their chance to get one for themselves and I will be laughing maniacally until my throat is sore while sitting in one, thank u very much~ Have a nice life! WOOoo😌😌

[@rickyhrman3204]

Yeah they’re gonna charge 60k for a 300hp fwd sedan with a mid tier interior

[@viper9857]

Type s is the only model that would be acceptable for the integra name

[@avo_fg2]

Got the Integra about 2 months ago and have been loving it as a daily driver! Originally wanted the Si, but every dealer had markups in my area, so Integra 6MT at MSRP was what I got. Thanks for the review Sofyan!

[@z-ro34]

Honda markups are insane. It's why I will likely have to pass on a Type R

[@211Gus]

Yeah I'm seeing markups for some mundane stuff.

[@ftr911drvr]

Smart move , realistically the Integra is about the same as the Civic touring. People forget thst car exists sometimes because I always see people comparing the integras price to the Si when the Touring is the top model. So you basically get everything from the Si but with the bodystyle and nicer features from the touring

[@MrMentos876]

@@ftr911drvr touring has slightly less horsepower while si is the same. Hence the conparison

[@Sn4il3D]

The civic si is faster than the integra -_-

[@alphabromega859]

i used to have a gsr and now own this. it's the modern day gsr.

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Glad someone loves it while actually being a former GS-R owner yourself and not getting all nostalgic about it like the rest of the numb nuts in the comment section are complaining about over and over and over for the past year.

[@chooseyethisdaygodorafalle9972]

Just picked up the 2024 Acura Integra yesterday. Fully awesome!!!!

[@gustavohidalgo3703]

I bought a manual 3 weeks ago. I've had an ls integra, gsr and now this, along with plenty of supercharged mustangs and now a turbo fox body. The integra if amazingly fun for a daily. The car is pure balance. I love it!

[@Chinese080808]

Awesome! Were you able to get it at MSRP?

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Congrats on your purchase. How do you like your new Integra? Does it live up to your expectations of what the Integra is?

[@gustavohidalgo3703]

Yep msrp and I love it. It's everything I've always loved about honda as a daily

[@Chinese080808]

@@gustavohidalgo3703 you getting decent mpg?

[@sashaswtheart79]

I bought one over the weekend & I love it. I commute for work and the ride is smooth. The seats are quite comfy. I wish they were ventilated. Hoping to upgrade to a TLX in a few years.

[@supercyan4869]

Same situation. Hoping to get TLX Type S as next car

[@OrionInception]

Cool! I'm thinking of getting one myself. Well the Type S version or go with the TLX.

[@SineFractal]

TLX no manual.

[@SlvrWlf88]

Finally a manual sedan that I can drive without trying to fit in with the 19yrs old crowd while still feeling like a 19 yr old

[@xavierramos9155]

Bought mine last week. So far no complaints

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Congrats man. I hope it serves you well for years to come.

[@limsann]

I don't care for the screen size really. Not getting in car to watch TV, 😂

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

🤣🤣🤣

[@georgerafa5041]

Amen bro. I'll never understand why people act like bigger screens are better. Such a normie take

[@jakeadams7229]

Good review pogi i mis my 98 GS-R from my high school days👍

[@mccali2519]

Me too but mine was only an ls

[@00_UU]

Sadly, no AWD? Yet again, AWD is a waste of money, gas, adds extra weight. Front wheel drive is absolutely enough for daily driving.

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Thank you. All these people asking for something none of them are not going to pay for if Acura offered it right now and they'll be complaining about the price even more if AWD or the old ILX's 8-speed DCT was offered and had lower gas mileage over the FWD and 6-speed manual that will still get you 30+ MPG in the city of driven right and 40+ MPG on the highway if also driven right.

[@troytruong8246]

I agree

[@realnapster1522]

I wish it was RWD.

[@mcirone]

Winter tires should calm any fears of driving the integra in snow/ice. (I daily drove a Toyota 86/BRZ in Chicago winters on Blizzaks)

[@00_UU]

@@mcirone thank you! I experienced it myself when I lived up north. Winter tires are the best investment for winter driving.

[@Pogona2011]

Great review! After looking for a 22/23 Si in Blue or Orange-and (never found Orange) but consistently finding Si @ 35 K-finding an Apex Blue 6MT Aspec Tech-and test driving it-sold me at 35K Tires and having to shift just before 60 gives a 7 sec 0-60- but the power is instantly available when driving-and it is quick. A few have gotten sub 7's-as fast as 6.6 with the traction turned ALL the way off ("pedal Dance").

[@digitaldoc100]

I can see it as a daily driver, but hardly to be coveted as a sports sedan. The 2.0T could change that.

[@NoLimit_V8]

Just gotta wait for that type s

[@I_will_show_you_monkey]

The 2.0t is absolutely the way to go. My 2.0t accord sport is 415 hp with 470 trq and it’s just crazy fun. Also touching up mustangs and many other cars with my 10 yr old I. The passenger seat with groceries from Walmart in the back is just golden. Hilarious when you tell them what they just got whooped by haha

[@Leo_Vasileio]

I love the honda acura brands, but they cut cost in places that are so obvious that it's silly. They definitely can do better.

[@bobbowie9350]

5:55 having a cut line in the middle there looks awful.

[@ciello___8307]

This is the entry level model with agressive pricing… of course its gonna have some tradeoffs. The new tlx and mdx are a lot nicer, but of course they cost more

[@kevinmiller6555]

The tack-on overhead speakers are pretty funny looking. You can definitely tell that the civic wasn't designed with that in mind.

[@jeffwheeler1893]

Drove one yesterday. Plenty of power for a daily driver

[@janoycresnova9156]

Did you drive manual or auto? Auto is supposedly quicker.

[@jeffwheeler1893]

@@janoycresnova9156 I drove the auto and it was just the A spec without the tech package as it was all that was on the lot. I have been driving an SUV for the better part of 10 years so I'm not exactly used to driving sports cars by any means but I was surprised by how good the Integra was for a little 200hp 4cyl... I think we are going to buy one for my sons first vehicle. Gray/red for us when we do buy it.

[@ericssonerick6972]

I decided to buy one since I need a daily beater. I got mine yesterday A spec with tech package and so far it does the job as it should.

[@bradh6185]

I can't believe you guys are bitching about prop rods now. I remember when you were bitching about physical climate controls.

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Right. I could care less about prop rods or hydraulic hood struts. You don't buy this car because it doesn't come with hydraulic hood struts. You buy this car because you want to enjoy the drive and own it for a long time and you're glad the name is back.

[@alan1628]

Just got mine on Thursday, love it!

[@icculus]

I wish they would have taken the hood cit lines straight down to the headlights. It would have made the front end look much better. However all cars are now using that panel across the front of the car; I’m guessing for pedestrian safety.

[@truejee02]

it's especially worth it over the Si currently being that a lot of dealerships are marking up the Si to be the same or more than the Integra. Even if it weren't for that, i think the extra is worth it. Looking forward to seeing what the type s will bring. it'd be amazing if it were sh-awd, but doesn't seem like there's a good chance for that. regardless, i'm looking forward to eventually replacing my Si for the integra!

[@MegaRetr]

Would be nice if Acura offered the manual transmission on all trim levels.

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[@bigcrowfly]

The manual trans cars not selling as well as planned and most Acura dealers have multiple MT cars on their lots. If you want a Civic SI, this will be less because the Civic will have $8-10k markup and this will be discounted.

[@donnie9001]

itis not selling well because integra is not an integra!

[@davevolz6138]

Manuals not selling well cuz only youtube fringe enthusiasts want them. Along with 500 hp. Grow up kids

[@donnie9001]

@@davevolz6138 lol...no enthusiasts would not want to drive it beacuse the deaign is crap...it aint even an integra in the first place...HP would just be icing, not the first need...go do some homework...

[@davevolz6138]

@@donnie9001 Referring to manuals in general, not the Acura in particular. You’ve taken the comment out of context.

[@darrenmathias9384]

@star662 Where did you pull that stat from? The manuals are getting scooped up and you wont be able to get one till March next year if you order one right now. The ones on the lot are demo cars, not for sale. The Integra posted 1500 units per month consistently from its first month in June till September (1500 was the max allocation of the production line based on available chips). In October, they were somehow able to boost that to 2500 sales (sales = deliveries in the car industry, not orders). I think its doing VERY well compared to its competitors (look up CLA, 228 GC, A3, Jetta sales)

[@kevinsturtevant272]

When you compare to the Civic hatch sport touring its only 4k more but you get the drivetrain of the Si, ELS sound system, Active Dampers, better Seats with Memory, and other little acura touches. It's the only way to combine the Si and the top line sport touring hatch. i think acura did awesome and i'm about ready to place my order : ) Thanks for the review!

[@zz3863]

As a new tlx type s driver, i got a chance to drove Integra for a day last week as I got a flat tire on my type s. After one day drive, I think it is perfect daily drive car and it has lot of fun to drive. Although compared with my type s, definitely it is lacking power and handling because missing SH-AWD but in general it is fun to drive car.

[@djsthemetereman]

Yeah I have the type S as well and before that I had the 18 TLX a spec but that front wheel drive just didn't do it for me I needed the super handling all-wheel drive which keeps the car planted, plus like you stated the power

[@icculus]

20:41 THANK YOU! It’s amazing how many people don’t know that the Integra has always been Civic-based. Most were very pedestrian vehicles with modest power, little wheels, cloth interiors, and no fancy doodads. Most of the early generations even looked like Civic’s.

[@ericssonerick6972]

I'm getting mine soon I just wish there's more color combination available. I want the blue apex exterior with Red interior.

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

That's what I had hoped for too. The mid-cycle refresh RDX A-Spec gets the Apex Blue exterior with the Rallye Red interior. I wanted to do that for the Integra A-Spec Technology Package manual transmission with Apex Blue exterior and Rallye Red interior, but something tells me they're going to do this for the Integra's mid-cycle refresh in a couple of years or so this for the upcoming Integra Type S with more different color combinations. I would like to see Apex Blue with Rallye Red on the Integra Type S. At the same time, I want to see Indy Yellow on the Integra Type S that was on the Integra Prototype with yellow Brembo Brakes in all 4 corners with the black and yellow exhaust pipes and hopefully a Yellow interior decked out with the Integra Type S embossed in the seats fully leather with a flat-bottom steering wheel.

[@ericssonerick6972]

@@antoinelee-thomas9536 Idk about yellow interior but yes that indi yellow is for sure the type S. Btw I test drove the car its a bit bumpy and road noise are a bit apparent.

[@johnkeithracho3944]

So far it’s a good car overall, I totally agree that it should have rear vents in the back and a pocket on the other seat. I wish there was also heated leather seat warmer buttons in the back that you can turn on.

[@brenrob7403]

Give it the 2.0 from the Accord (at least) and rear Air vents and I'd buy it

[@Derek-pq3zb]

I couldn’t agree with you more!!!!…those two things that you mentioned. And I would’ve bought one for sure!…I test drove a 6MT and the CVT…both feel very underpowered IMO…I ended the test drive early on both….that 1.5 is a dud in this car

[@janoycresnova9156]

I think they will eventually and call it Type S but they'll jack up the price to mid 40k or higher. Would you pay that much?

[@brenrob7403]

@@janoycresnova9156 Prob not :(

[@richardnavratil9661]

Guarantee you that's what's going into the Type S, if it'll become real. I had the '18 Accord 2.0t in 6spd, great car, but traded it in for a Bullitt.

[@Derek-pq3zb]

@@janoycresnova9156 No lol…if it was mid 40s with no mark up. And my tax rate in NYC… it’ll be damn near a 50k car…not worth it IMO…I would’ve been happy with the A-spec trim but with a 2.0 engine from the accord in it for the $37,395 price tag…Acura dropped the ball on this by using the 1.5 engine…The new Accord gets revealed next month. Hopefully they still offer the 2.0 Sport trim…I think I’m going to get that when it’s available..

[@htvlogs80]

Should have made the engine a 1.8 to bring back memories. I truly miss the K20 all motor VTEC scream.

[@ilovebanks1526]

Making a new 1.8T would be interesting... And would set it apart from the civic

[@brianhunter6468]

I bought a 2024 in black with the 6 speed manual last week, and I love it. Where I live the Civic Si is hard to come by. Also, the dealer mark ups on the Si combined with my Acura dealership's willing to sell slightly below MSRP make the prices comparable. It's a wonderful car to drive, no regrets!

[@sunnyyang3259]

I didn't expect this to be so fuel efficient for a more luxury sports sedan. I expected closer to 30 than 37 MPG.

[@smok3sho587]

It's running a civic engine what do you expect

[@YasssStitch]

It's a puny 1.5 with same power as Integra from 20 years ago. What's there to be impressed by with mpg. If it was a 2.4L screaming 8k redline vtec then sure, but little 1.5 come on. Even Camry with 2.5L naturally aspirated has 41 mpg.

[@bobbyyy.]

I will never forgive Acura for putting a CVT on this! The 8 speed dual clutch transmission should have been standard!

[@MSZsama]

And the crazy thing is Honda DO have the 1.5T + 8DCT drivetrain combo in China for years.

[@승리인간-n1l]

Acura is dumb

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Just get the manual. It's unlikely the DCT will even come for the Integra Type S next year and the 10-speed automatic transmission from the Accord Sport SE/Touring 2.0T and TLX/TLX A-Spec will not fit under the hood of the Integra.

[@darrenmathias9384]

When you really think sensibly the CVT makes sense. This is an entry level model for people wanting a nice daily driver. A DCT would raise the cost and make things far too complicated and expensive to replace. Honda's CVTs are really good around town. I personally only have bought manual cars all my life, but if I was getting an auto, might as well get a Honda CVT because it was the best experience around town - super smooth, surprisingly quick response for a CVT and no head jerking that annoys me in conventional autos when they shift whenever they want.

[@davidy3119]

Who’s interested in buying an Auto Integra? (Losers that’s who) I had a 96 Integra with a 5 speed as my second car. My wife had a 2004 RSX Type S (I wish we never got rid of the RSX Type S, I still get upset thinking about the day we traded in it for a 328 Xi) I would never buy a small car with an Automatic transmission. I also had a 2008 Honda Civic with a 5 speed manual. I’m looking to get the 6 speed MT for when my kids start driving. Those looking for automatic transmissions should look else where. I hate my 2008 and 2019 Acura MDX auto transmissions. Autos should be limited to heavy duty diesel trucks like my F-250.

[@MukiMuki688]

Honda makes the best feeling stickshift mechanism in the industry

[@donnie9001]

I would rival that with Mazda Miata...

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

I never driven a Honda product but to those who have with a manual transmission, they would say the same thing that it is the best. It would probably be as competitive with the 911s, Boxsters, and Caymans with Porsche.

[@collinherold3453]

*every redline video* "I wish they included a pano roof, cooled seats, 12 inch screen, 16 way power passenger seat, and everything bespoke instead of carried over from the parent brand.". Like it's just a luxury compact

[@edtappel6076]

Have this same car. Love it.

[@elvic-xg6hh]

I'm 50 YO and I purchased the 2024 Aspec... love it.

[@Cbrmansc77]

Honestly, this car is awsome, for honda fans like me, if you want real summer speed step a leg on your cbr 1000rr, for night ride integra is awsome. For the SI you can barely get them and the dealers charge you a 5K upcharge anyway. Go with the integra

[@robertmasano4114]

I just got a 2023 aspec 6 speed. I must say I’m impressed. Feels wayyy faster than the numbers. I beat the crap out of it mixed driving and get 29.8 MPG. It’s a great car. They do need to quiet the car at highway speeds. Not loud but not luxurious compared to others in the segment. You get this car for the nostalgic name Integra, versatility of the hatch l, handling,and tech. Also 6 speed manual is wonderful. Wish had vents in back seat and dual clutch vs the cvt. I love it tho.

[@stanyu2029]

Disappointed that Acura requires paying a substantial premium for the Tech and A-spec packages in order to choose the optional manual transmission. As a driving enthusiast I want to minimize weight and distractions on the road.

[@animalmother4]

I don’t understand how this is $8k more than the SI

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Have you seen markups on Civic Si's that are $5,000-$20,000 over MSRP? This has more amenities than the Civic Si.

[@uptdc2008]

To say it doesn't turn heads out in the road is a lie!!! I seen one parked on the street and everyone doubled back to see what type of car it was.

[@vopvoopone]

As an Acura fan I was so excited for this car, but after test driving one compared to the SI I felt really disappointed. An Acura at this price should at least have back seat amenities, front seat ventilation, better screen, and a little more power.

[@cbruno12180]

Exactly 40k out the door it’s insane I’d take the Elantra N for 35k way before this much more value better warranty too!!

[@211Gus]

@@cbruno12180 Elantra N looks way to cheap on the interior. They made no effort to hide the cheap plastics either. If Mazda committed to a Speed version of the 3Turbo Awd. That would be a dream

[@cokecamilo]

@DOGS LOL 🤣

[@cbruno12180]

@@211Gus what interior are u looking at the seats are incredible and the tech and digital screens are clear asf!! Telematics are far superior to Hondas outdated slow tech and the dct is amazing Oh and 320 hp to the crank Hyundai lied about 286hp it’s been on dyno stock and proven has 290hp to the wheels all this for 35k dollars it’s the best bang for buck today hands down

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Unless you have children, I can understand it for them, but if you're just putting your adult friends back there, they need to suffer. You can't accommodate for everybody. At least more power is coming for the Integra Type S.

[@cargueone1971]

At $38k, if it came with AWD, ( the one thing Acura puts down our throat, that the Acura brand are pushing to be), it would make sense. It would also give it uniqueness over the Si. There's not enough for me, to make me buy it over the Si. It's obvious that they brought back the Integra name because it's a powerful nostalgic connection of Acura of old. They know that new car buyers are more responsive to name, and social media promotion, more than the some of parts, when it's obvious that it's a ILX.

[@ASAP-Pocky]

can’t wait to see the type s

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Same here.

[@seanb9907]

in 2022, with a straight face, this guy said the SI is about $28k. Anyone want to tell him what its like a dealership vs. a press car?

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

He use to work at a car dealership back in the day while he was reviewing cars at the time on the side and building his channel before he became as big as he is now in terms of his subscribers.

[@revelare_xvii6269]

The only complaint I have with this car is the CVT. I mean seriously, the ILX had a dct as standard, so why not the Integra?

[@smittysmitty481]

Great review! I wish Acura made a sport trim, with a twin turbo V6

[@blairbrown4812]

Give 'em time.

[@darrenmathias9384]

They do. Its called TLX ;)

[@rkenon86]

@@darrenmathias9384 TLX only has a single turbo v6

[@stephendibari5010]

How is the sound insulation compared to the Civic Si ? My 2002 Lexus ES300 has terrific sound insulation, whisper quiet. I haven’t driven in a 2002 Camry to compare but I’m guessing my ES300 is much much Quieter than the Toyota equivalent

[@joe2479]

I wish someone would answer this question.

[@teeydarkis6685]

At this point Honda should just get rid of Acura in the US and give us the features and power we want in Hondas, cause right now we aren’t getting either, in either company! What is going on up at HQ?

[@justinbrown2570]

Redline Reviews, I’ve been riding with you all for over a decade now and I want to work with you!! Are there any careers available?

[@lions208436]

I want a Type S, and no I don't care that it will be a rebadged Type R civic with a slightly better interior. I prefer a 10 SPD auto for daily use and Acura's els audio.

[@DriveVersity]

It’s true it really is an adult friendly sporty sedan. I was pleasantly surprised at how it easy it was to drive the manual!!! If you’ve never driven manual before but always wanted to and be forgiven this is the car for you. It’s comfortable, forgiving, and very rewarding. I had an 01 Integra and this new generation does carry some of that old Integra spirit over. Yes, it’s not a fast car, but it’s slow car fast/quick and it’s a lot of fun. Now I’m patiently waiting for my new 6 speed Integra to arrive in December! Thanks for the awesome review as always!

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Congrats on your newly future purchase. I hope you enjoy it for years to come. I'm waiting on the Integra Type S and if that comes in a manual transmission with more amenities and niceties over the FL5 Civic Type R that the new Civic Type R doesn't have, I'm pulling the trigger and it's going to be my 2nd car.

[@DriveVersity]

@@antoinelee-thomas9536 for sure!! I would’ve waited as well for the Type S if I didn’t need a car right now. All the best I know it’s gona be awesome!! And thank you!!

[@hev8286]

If theType S has the 2 liter turbo with 335hp 301lb ft SH-AWD standard on this excellent Civic chasis with a properly sport tuned 10 speed auto and the manual as an option, I think hands down it would seriously give the S3 and the M240i a run for their money.

[@MrJ978]

No Rob save MPG 😂 ya 2 are funny good teamwork

[@kmanutoob]

25:00 If you're comparing this to the Civic Hatchback the Integra is a Hatchback making it more practical. Huh?

[@amv7m]

Beauty being in the eye of the beholder and of course, subjective, I find the car so plain Jane for an Integra. The prior generation model was so distinctive looking and even more so compared to this generic Asian car. An Acura that doesn’t even have rear A.C. vents. I don’t see any reason to go for the Acura for more money over the Honda version. Nonetheless, another great and thorough review. You got the format nailed down.

[@Chineywhale]

No rear seat air vents in a luxury brand is baffling to me.

[@nigee_219]

I wish they either kept the continuous vent and made the vents horizontal lines or made the Material replacing the vents a grey wood. Just to give it a tad bit of luxury.

[@braveheart9658]

I will keep my ILX. Better engine and better transmission. Integra has more tech and that's it. Hopefully the type S changes things....

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Just know that the 10-speed automatic in the Accord Touring 2.0T and the TLX/TLX A-Spec is never happening and the chances of the old ILX's 8-speed DCT going in the Integra Type S is a very slim one to not happening ever at all. For it to save money, it may just be manual-only just like the FL5 Civic Type R and if that's to be the case, I'll be perfectly happy of that as I drive a manual transmission now as my daily and would love to add a 2nd manual transmission car to my fleet. Anything missing in the Integra Type S like its competitors like heated and cooled seats, rear passenger vents, and whatever else may get put on the Integra Type S, but do expect the Integra Type S to be nearly identical to the price of the FL5 Civic Type R if anything. If you want the raw, visceral feel, you get the Honda. If you want the subtle, but still powerful with the nicer amenities and niceties and under the radar sleeper appearance, you get the Acura.

[@YasssStitch]

This car is such a downgrade from the ILX that had a true vtec K24 and 8SPD dual clutch transmission. This L15 is laughable, especially with the CVT. An abomination to the Integra name.

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

The ILX was ancient on the 9th gen Civic/Civic Si platform. Acura did not have the money to recertify and tweak the 8-speed DCT for the new Integra. That's why 70% of the buyers chose the manual because they believe the Integra was meant to be had and driven with a manual like past Integras and the RSX were.

[@aymanlockhartable]

I never thought in my life would mention a KIA but Stinger GT is great car by LEGENDARY ex-BMW M engineer!

[@KobeMpthers]

How about the 2.5 stinger?

[@RealKevGotEm]

They are doing this cause of the chip shortage smh

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Here's a guy who deserves an award. He understands. There's only so much automakers can do with the limited supply semiconductor chips that are available, being completed, or in its building process before it can go into new cars. Once semiconductor chip supply gets caught up to demand, then things will go back to the way it use to be. I'm glad you understand this.

[@darrenmathias9384]

@@antoinelee-thomas9536 Glad to see people thinking for once. I work in the auto industry and it is a very painful time right now... there is so much demand, but we cant get cars out because everything is so reliant on tech now.

[@MrCrfressh]

When are you going to post your review and Test drive on the new civic typeR?

[@techpappee]

On it being a 'gussied up' Civic, most manufacturers base their luxury vehicles on a mass market vehicles in their lineup. Lexus does it as well, UX, NX etc are based upon Toyotas.

[@ahmedxkhan]

Bring back the legend! And bring back the nice tan interiors with high quality! This just isnt living up to the OG Acura brand.

[@timsouttahere]

I don't care what anyone says. This car is sexy af!

[@BeanieNinjay0]

Base MSRP is a bit deceiving if you want a manual since if you want a manual, you have to spend a minimum of 37k.

[@zahisking]

In the market for a car. I currently drive a 2008 acura TL. Looking to upgrade to this or Civic hatchback sport touring. Kind of torn between the two.

[@andyreichert499]

Last time I was car shopping in 2017 I tested then then new Civic SI, and I dismissed it before I made it out of the parking lot because it felt like >ALL< of the weight was up over the front wheels. Do the newer models do better at balancing the weight?

[@lexusnissian]

I do not see this car on the road at all. I see plenty civics but i am yet to see one on the road. I saw one in the dealer lot when it first came out and its still there. Not sure if its the same one but i think it is. They cant keep the MDX on the lot however.

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

I have. I saw many of them being delivered at a Eastern Florida Acura dealership in Melbourne, FL and saw one drive past me 2 weeks ago in the opposite direction in Central Florida on the expressway. They look good in person.

[@darrenmathias9384]

The max production capacity from its release in June to September was only 1500 units per month due to chip allocations (by they way, 1500 units per month is really good for a sedan. How many 2022 Civic Sis do you see on the road?). They were able to increase 2500 units in October which is remarkable. For comparison sake, the Civic sells (delivers) around 10,000 units a month (and that is across all Civic models, so the SI is FAR less).

[@lexusnissian]

@@darrenmathias9384 I saw a ton of the new civic on the road. Saw some HRV too. The new CRV just hit the dealer this week and Saw two on the lot. Might have more in the back. CRV is notching 40K. I know cars are expensive right now but honda may be pricing these cars into better cars price bracket.

[@lexusnissian]

For a compact car you can get a mid to full size car well equipped with good mpg for the same price. Acura might want to think AWD or rear wheel drive the next go around vs a more nicer civic. To some the Civic may look better than the integra.

[@bobbyboyce6174]

I'll stick with my 13' ILX manual.

[@pf6797]

The Crosstour was perhaps underwhelming in sales, but it drove beautifully. And clearly the shape became a pivot point in Honda’s aesthetics, showing up in other models for a decade now.

[@Carfan678]

My aunt had a crosstour when I was little 😩😩

[@NoName-ge6wc]

Great info thx.

[@westnash]

Are there still problems with the 1.5 turbo that plagued it from the start? Compare price and performance to Accord w 2.0 turbo.

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

No. That's been rectified in the 10th gen Civic Si's mid-cycle refresh.

[@alexanderdeburdegala4609]

Using REGULAR in a TUBRO! SOFYAN! * gasps* ... Why I would never ...

[@bernardszeto2064]

Major oversight with no available SH-AWD!

[@nlmobiledetailing8597]

Good car but the Honda civic type r still my favorite

[@mikebingham9700]

I would get either the (Civic SI or the Civic Hatchback Touring manual) over the Integra A-Spec and call it a day. The Acura Integra (A-Spec/Tech Package) cost too much$$$$. For that kind of money, I would just cross over to the Acura TL.

[@justinlindsay5926]

The aspec package does cost alot

[@mauricemccoy-c1u]

I'm interested in this vehicle and the Lexus IS 350. which one should I consider? I do want a 6 speed and I want a luxury vehicle.please let me know what you think.

[@naveenthemachine]

Get the integra. The is is boring despite being RWD.

[@thomasgriego7515]

I currently own a 2022 civic touring and I’m curious how much more comfortable the leather and the multi weight power seat is? My civic is comfortable but the leather is a bit stiff and not soft enough

[@darrenmathias9384]

The Civic touring is an excellent car. The only reason to upgrade to an Integra would be the sportier tune and limited slip diff (and a manual trans if you want it) on higher end models, along with slightly nicer sound system. But if those things dont matter as much, theres no reason for you to change. The Integra does ride a little stiffer and has a bit more road noise (probably from the tires).

[@pontiacGXPfan]

have seen this in person and it looks like a Civic

[@kmonto1971]

Wait?!? 7.2 seconds 0-60?

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

It's not going to win any straight line races with a lot of its competitors. That's not what the version of this car is for. What you're thinking of that will be like 5.2 seconds or maybe 5.0 seconds flat or 4.9 seconds will be reserved for the Integra Type S. Let's just be happy that this trim beats the DC2 Integra Type R.

[@JSchlo401]

WTF. 0-60 in 7.2 seconds is slow as a brick. What is the point of this car?

[@zmarko]

It's a good looking car. But for the price, it's just too underpowered for me. That, and a lack of AWD is why I scratched it off my list.

[@icculus]

You get the same or less power in an A3 and CLA, they probably also cost more when similarly optioned, plus no manual or hatch. There are certainly benefits to this car. Whether it’s worth the cost depends on the individual.

[@Derek-pq3zb]

I agree. Nice looking but def underpowered and overpriced…Acura dropped the ball on this if you ask me

[@DreamConundrum]

So . . . Get the Civic touring hatch with MT instead? Got it.

[@actuaals]

They really need a short wheel base coupe

[@Angelbonilla1982]

I would pick the 2021 Accord over this!!

[@wardellward]

I would like to see an awd in The Integra

[@JohnAvantiBK]

What are you using to shave your legs?

[@TrueRedNatioNe4]

That car looks boring and unappealing. Same old same old, I hope it handles better than it looks

[@Marbind]

Why acura why? Why use the same Si engine. You could slap a TLX 2.0T here and call it a day. The Type S can still benefit from the Type R high output engine. That would be the perfect line up. Cant justify $38k price tag.

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

Why? Because the 2.0T engine belongs to the Civic side first. Plus, there's nothing wrong with the 1.5T Civic Si engine. Any issues of the 10th gen Civic Si you may have about the 1.5T engine has long since been rectified even when the engine was reworked for the 11th gen Civic Si. The 2.0T engine is coming. Just not out of the TLX A-Spec. The 2.0T engine is coming out of the FL5 Civic Type R. That will be the Integra Type S with the Civic Type R power. Most likely, the Integra Type S price tag could likely end up being the same price tag as the Civic Type R with the Integra Type S having more amenities and niceties over the Civic Type R.

[@Marbind]

@@antoinelee-thomas9536 biggest problem of the 1.5T is that is too underpowered for a 38K car. The TLX 2.0t is a better fit at this price point. It can coexist with the TypeR 2.0t without issues.

[@darrenmathias9384]

@@Marbind I actually dont care about power as much as fun. Was'nt that always the Integra formula? When was an Integra ever a fast car? A 2.0 engine would have made it heavier on the front; if you drive this new Integra or the new SI, its remarkable how agile the front is to turn in and change direction because of how much lighter the 1.5 is. The other day an IS350Fsport came up behind me aggressively tail-gating me and revving just before we got onto the on-ramp. It sounded incredible with that ancient but epic V6 and aftermarket exhaust. I was still breaking in the Integra and was cruising in 4th at 2000 rpm in Normal mode. I thought "why not..." so I accelerated without downshifting or changing to sport mode and I absolutely DUSTED the dude in that corner....I gapped him 5 car lengths in 2 seconds and his tires were screaming and I was not even trying. Completed emasculated him and hurt his ego. Of course once we were on the highway he caught up and flew by. But anyone can go fast in a straight line upto the speed limit; I can have fun in corners within the speed limit. Its got that old-Honda magic.

[@Marbind]

@@darrenmathias9384 it was always a leader in the segment. From the GSR of the 90s to the TypeR. The RSX was a leader too in the segment, the TypeS and the TypeR. This iteration is lame.

[@Dajen_Tk]

I want to like this car but I just cant and for the money, there are better options in my opinion

[@mozillagenesis]

My 2015 Kia Optima EX had heated rear seats and rear vents. I mean come on...

[@osvaldodiaz7699]

Super car EXCELENT

[@water7apple]

Is there a race to the bottom by car manufacturers on car engines? I mean no matter what turbo tech you put on, a 1.5L engine is still a 1.5L engine! Dang Acura couldn't even put a full 2.0L engine on this car?

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

I don't get you people anymore. You people who claim to be enthusiasts here in the U.S. think automakers should just come out of the gate swinging with the bigger engine to every new redesign of a vehicle that comes out. You also think that the ITS isn't coming with that engine out of the Type R. The Type R hasn't even gotten on the road yet and had its road time with the revised 2.0T engine. Why would Acura use the Civic Type R's engine first when the Type R hasn't used it first yet? I swear you people who say you are car enthusiasts in this country are incompetent inbreds with a low IQ has about a poor as a squirrel and a pigeon.

[@AnshidSalman]

Probably saving the 2.OT for the Type S,that is if it ever becomes a reality tho.

[@water7apple]

@@AnshidSalman Yeah I'm just tired of these car manufacturers putting these smaller and smaller engines with turbos knowing it will affect performance but asking for more money from customers.

[@AnshidSalman]

@@water7apple yeah the days of cheap motorsport-y feeling engines (like K20A,F20C,B16B,B18C,2ZZ-GE,4A-GE) are unfortunately long gone :(

[@water7apple]

@@AnshidSalman Sad but true!

[@pmoney070783]

What's going on with Acura lately 🤔.. it's seems like they're really struggling with the brand definition? Luxry or performance.. also can't seem to find a strong segment in the market since Lexus and Audi are taking more of the low to mid range market

[@donnie9001]

there design team sucks, the messed up on the nsx and messed up on integra... Their designs are bland compared to other brands...

[@SirChocula]

All they need to do is up the luxury while giving a bit more performance and they'll do well. It's why I'm looking at the G80 from Genesis for my next car, this is coming from my current TLX. I feel Acura has cheapened out on a lot of amenities.

[@pmoney070783]

@@SirChocula I think they're out of touch with the current market demand... We live in a time where those who can afford luxury don't want budget luxury, and those that can't afford luxury would never spend the extra money to get entry level luxury brand since most non luxury brand these days offer good enough essential technologies

[@jorgedelgado7644]

Anyone else notice the high levels of road noise? I’ve seen other reviews where it’s the major downside to the car in the sense that you have an amazing ELS studio sound system but how can you enjoy it with all that road noise. I wish Honda and Acura would sound deaden their vehicles better seems like wind noise and engine noise are excellent but it’s always the tire and road noise that can be somewhat unbearable over certain surfaces. (21 Accord touring owner)

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

I watched Alex On Autos video of the Integra A-Spec Tech Pack manual transmission and he said the same thing. I find that hard to believe because I think Alex and Sofyan switch the settings into Sport Mode or customized the Individual Mode with engine sound in Sport and everything else in Comfort which is why he got the road noise through the pumped in audio from the speakers of the road. That sounds like an intentional driver thing and not the car itself. I highly doubt the car has road noise for that being a new car. Even if it does, if you don't want to hear any road noise, you leave the settings in its default setup which is all Comfort Mode and you won't hear anything.

[@darrenmathias9384]

Been driving it for a month and it does have significant road noise on certain surfaces, but that seems to be purely the tires. Because the cabin itself is very quiet and well insulated from outside sounds. I did'nt notice there was a bus driving beside me the other day lol. Doesnt bother me anyway; I've been driving econoboxes before I came to this nice entry-level premium car.

[@Jumperman12mac]

Finally, a non-ev review lol

[@antoinelee-thomas9536]

I know, right? EV's are soul sucking boring death traps.

[@asrockrpg]

Same Instrument Gauge with Honda Civic.

[@peterzin8979]

my first car was a 89 integra with pop up headlights and a sticker that said police interceptor it was sick!