The New Acura Integra Type S Is the Best FWD Car In a Decade - TheSmokingTire

Acura's all-new Integra Type S is to the Civic Type R what Porsche should have done with the GT3 Touring, but neglected to do. It's got all the performance and all the fizz, but dialed back just enough to be a better everyday street car with more comfort features, a slightly softer suspension, and better technology. It looks great, its performance is exceptional, and it offers incredible engagement and feel but with minimal harshness. Zack and Matt hit the canyons to explain why this is the best front-wheel drive car we've driven since the Ford Fiesta ST in 2014.
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[@TheSmokingTire]

Hey guys - there is a small error in this video and it's my own fault. I don't know why I said the Honda Civic Type R has 20" wheels. That's the last-generation car. The current generation car has 19" wheels. The Integra Type S has 19" wheels that are lighter than the CTR's current-generation 19" wheels. I guess I backfilled that one on my own. Stupid mistake. - Matt

[@dammyo6010]

Nobody's perfect. Thanks for the cool video.

[@check4v]

It happens. I can't imagine anyone can make as many videos as you do without some kind of small error.

[@ericcarson342]

I was about to jump all over you for that! Then I saw this comment. All good! Happens

[@r.d.9399]

Doesn't matter for $50,000 this is not worth buying.

[@typedrew]

@@r.d.9399 it’s barely more than a CTR and a ton more car. Our money is worth less and shit costs more. You can’t buy something better for the money.

[@AKwontheChef]

Instead of referring to $50k+ cars as "affordable", I think it would be more accurate to say "attainable. As in, if someone were to save for a while, they could buy it at some point later in life. Thats different than a 911 turbo which will never be attainable for the large majority of ppl. The BRZ and miata are what i think of for affordable sports cars

[@DM72513]

💯

[@bizzless2308]

What car media in general tries to convince their working class audience is affordable these days is downright criminal.

[@njalsten6766]

Comical call a 50k+ car affordable

[@r.d.9399]

Who's that stupid to attain that much debt on an overpriced vehicle. smfh

[@wayward03]

@@r.d.9399 Depends on how much you make and your priorities. A Kitchen remodel can easily top 20k. People buying cookie cutter smallish homes for 600k is more ridiculous than 50k for a decent car.

[@zackydeuces]

Zack's backhanded compliance about "not comparing to the CTR" is not lost on me and I love it lol

[@deanlambert8758]

i lost it at the sway bar thing LOL "the type S has a 29mm now...where the CTR has a 2.9cm one....see totally different" HAHAHAHAHAH

[@tomadv]

@@deanlambert8758 Came to say the same damn thing. I definitely laughed at that one.

[@dammyo6010]

CTR? Never heard of it.

[@aidonis98]

@@Ssh52 whoosh

[@fifteen8850]

Seems to be better than the ctr

[@AJW0812]

I know they said on the podcast the more produced videos aren't getting the numbers they hoped. But this stuff is gold. Zach's CTR vs ITS bit and Matts closing statment gives strong original top gear vibes. Absolutely love it.

[@himura357]

That's what they are going for. It's the exact format, down to the music.

[@jtthebrick3]

Completely agree! This content is so much better than the canyon runs with dialogue.

[@bigpapadrew]

nicely said 👍

[@gunsandcommissions]

The more produced videos follow the same formula as Top Gear and all of the other cartubers. My guess would be that people don't want the same. Perhaps they're trolling us.

[@Tonka858]

Really to me it's like a paid ad, don't care for it at all.

[@dammyo6010]

Everytime Zach reminds us that he's 40, I'm convinced he is an immortal. Must be good living, doesn't look a day over 32!

[@Bob_Smith19]

Easy to look you when you sit next to Matt.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

@@Bob_Smith19 zack looks younger than dudes in my college classes lol

[@TrayJayRecords]

I thought he was 25 until I read this.

[@FurorAeternumXBL]

I’m sorry, he’s what?

[@ryanb8736]

It’s the 40-50 is what gets you aging in life.

[@matts5430]

Matt's hand and facial gesture at the end was an excellent homage to Clarkson. Well done!

[@Wirenfeldt1990]

Klapman’s non-comparison between the Civic and Integra also felt like a bit of Clarkson.. Brilliant work lads..

[@jochem1986]

It's the piano music mostly.

[@gdmcgill]

All that was missing was the cut back to studio with the crowd in applause haha

[@FastRedPonyCar]

Our local dealer is getting one and has a $20,000 markup... absolutely insane.

[@ganymede3141]

Just say no to that kind of blatant robbery. They do it because there are !d!ots who will pay it. The only way this will stop is if people refuse to pay it amd they're stuck with the cars unsold.

[@conspicuoustraverser7375]

Zack is volleying backhands like the seasoned pro he is. Well played

[@Veritas925]

Tempted to leave this at 69 likes…

[@silvermom5513]

I found him for help and guidance on telegramx..

[@aaronbarkley539]

Yeah IF you can get it for 52 grand, but you can’t, dealers are killing the car market with ridiculous mark ups and this will be the same thing, RIP to anyone trying to buy a new affordable sports car.

[@kevm4597]

52 grand is “Affordable”?

[@MrSupro]

Just just bought a standard one for sticker. I asked the manager if they would be marking up the type S when they arrived. He said they would for the first few months to snag all the I have to have it now crowd but shortly after they would be selling them at sticker.

[@Naah732]

You missed one important factor. It's not a Honda

[@cj41079]

If people don't buy it at markup price then dealers won't do it....seems like plenty out there....smh

[@MikeS42069]

@@kevm4597 52k for an Integra is a JOKE

[@bendodge6502]

This is the best review you guys have done. Stepping up the production quality for sure! And...congrats to Matt on the 20lb weight reduction!

[@DM72513]

Sitting in a room with Acura you'd have to mention no rear air vents, arm rest, seat back pockets. No ventilated seats, heated steering wheel, etc.

[@fifteen8850]

You don’t buy cars like this for all of that

[@jimmyinthaphanh2993]

@@fifteen8850 You buy a FL5 Type R for that. The ITS should have ALL of those features for $52k.

[@afreiden]

Manual hand brake

[@theripper121]

who the heck really cares about rear air vents....

[@RichAbe23]

What sucks is that even if Acura priced it less the dealers would mark it up to make up for the difference.

[@Heyitsallgoodman]

Matt, you have one of the most trusted automotive opinions in journalism. You're very balanced and approach things from a practical point of view. When you say something is the best (which I might add is rare) we really understand how good it is. Great review, now I want one.

[@papa_pt]

New Type R has had 19".

[@483SGT]

Cause the last one had 20s and when you drive 100s of cars a small detail will be easy to mix up. The 19s are an improvement for both cars in any case

[@omairsheikh3982]

Oh no what an unforgivable mistake 😒

[@stevensanchez330]

Damn you know it’s a good car when Matt says it’s perfect 😳

[@BloodRaven1011]

These will for sure be looking back just as fondly as our 90s Integras. Very impressive what Honda/Acura have achieved.

[@giovannyrosales9882]

Yes sir I agree I know a winner when I see one. I think it's pretty damn obvious Acura really nailed it. I like it more then the type R.

[@Kristofferheihei]

From someone who hasn't watched in a while for some reason, but did watch all the stuff you did for years, I must say that this video was a breath of fresh air. The extra time spent on editing and filming really made a bigger difference than expected. Really nice video guys 👍 and its good to be back watching TSM. Still remember all the tuned videos in some veeery scetchy cars

[@smooth_ops2942]

Zack is great enough to get his own show... Matt is lucky to have him really. Love his comedic tid-bits and 1940's TV voice he does 👍🏻

[@TheOtherPlayer]

I like how this one had nice transitions between Matt’s and Zack’s speaking segments.

[@kac1754]

Great production. I loved the old casual one/two takes with y'all, but the extra effort put into this new format is great, too. Keep it up!

[@andrewagaloos6971]

Your guys updated one take format is killer. Love how refined you’ve gotten. This channel & savagegeese have great takes and shine in your own respective ways. Cheers

[@eurly93]

It's terrifying that 50k is considered affordable now and yet the average salary for most industries is barely 20% higher than it was in 2000 when this car would have cost 20k... That's literally 100% inflation. The 99% of us are truly screwed

[@TheFK8Life]

The 1997 Integra Type R was 25000 and most sold with a 10 to 15k markup so 35 to 40k in 97 which would be 66 to 75k in today's money for actual selling price for a car with 195hp lol. Even at msrp of 25k it would be about 47k which isn't that far off from what the msrp is. Plus superior in every regard, has 4 doors, 4 seats and a turbo engine that can make 700hp without much effort. Value packed

[@just4ivaylo92]

Sublime vehicle. Love the journey that Acura has been on in the past few years. The review from both of you guys was also awesome. Very well done!

[@GianniRips]

Really great video you guys. Love how you go back and forth from Matt to Zack. Your comments are well written, concise and witty. Keep it up!

[@Unicornpirate]

Man I haven't seen you guys gush about any new car like this. Out of all of the new cars out like the CTR, GR Corolla, Hyundai N, Nissan Z, Supra manual, Mazda 3 turbo hatch, WRX, Golf R, S3, CLA AMG,... this car has gotten the highest praise from you two. I didn't expect that lol. I thought this was just gonna be a softer CTR. Hopefully they don't stay marked up for too long so people can actually buy them.

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

I like that it's relatively subtle with a few exceptions such as the tailpipes. This car can be a true "heartbreaker" mobile.

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

What does that mean?

[@fifteen8850]

It’s perfect

[@Nah5534]

What hearts exactly is it breaking? Shits slow compared to any car at its price point.

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

@@Nah5534 if by slow you mean 0-60 times, this car wasn’t made for drag racing, it’s a FWD car with a manual transmission, it’s not going to come off the line hard. It also traps higher in the quarter mile than it’s competitors which translates to the real world. Tuning wise, the K20C1 has more potential than other engines in its class minus the 5 cylinder turbo in the RS3, but I consider that car to be in its own class altogether. If the FK8 taught us anything is how hard these cars pull up top with some tuning.

[@Nah5534]

@dannyllerenatv8635 Its 50k plus, it's in the same price range as V8 cars and with markups the supra as well. Far superior platforms and engines in everyone of those. This car doesn't have remotely the potential Of a B58, Coyote, or the RS3 much less the camaro. Solid car I'm sure but it's not breaking hearts lol

[@soyeux27]

This video is as perfect as the Acura Integra Type S can be. You did an incredibly insightful, detailed and comprehensive comparison between two venerable champions, the Type R and the Type S. GREAT JOB to both of you !

[@ChrisWalksFast]

Haven’t watched you guys in a while since the video format has gotten stale. Thought I’d tune in for an enthusiast car I’m interested in and you guys have improved so much. The extra effort doesn’t go unnoticed, makes me want to tune in for future vids

[@LOVESPORTSUPERCARS]

Honestly one of the best car reviews I've seen in a long time. Looking forward to seeing more quality content from you 2 👍

[@trxmigz450]

This review confirms my suspicions that this car would be the perfect sports car for daily driving. Unfortunately I’ve already seen them marked up 20k over msrp at my local dealerships.

[@laloajuria4678]

get a used rivian for that money

[@Naah732]

@@laloajuria4678 how tf you even compare the two

[@laloajuria4678]

@@Naah732 its just price. for 70K i wouldnt get this...

[@Globbs]

Why? It's gigantic. It's like saying the a kia optima would be a good sports car. It isn't it's just a decent car. Drive an actual sports car before claiming a huge Honda sedan is one.

[@wayward03]

@@Globbs I mean i'd call it a sports sedan. Mostly because almost no one makes a sports sedan anymore. Can't call anything sports with a CVT or Slushbox which takes 90% off the list.

[@mitchlewis535]

Really like your new video format. Keep up the great work guys! 🙂

[@inzane.hanson]

Really glad that Honda/Acura was able to nail it with the FL5 and ITS, and that there's meaningful differences between them. Great review guys!

[@brandon4.983]

I personally love the Type S over the type R. I think it looks significantly better inside and out, and the technical specs are impressive for the price point. I really hope to have one of these at some point. Very well done video. Especially with Zack's comparisons. 😂

[@Zanone_]

Car looks absolutely sweet. Hate that it probably would be impossible to get at that msrp anyway with how things have gone the last year. Most standout positive part of this for me is the genuine enjoyment Matt & Zack show. Feel like it’s been a while for a car to really blow them away. Nice video boys.

[@991carreras3]

You should be able to get one below MSRP. At 60k I don't you will ever see one on the road.

[@daryl9799]

​@991carreras3 I'n Canada people are paying 80k for a civic type r with markups what makes you think people won't pay markups for one of these? Getting one for under msrp good luck these days unless you got a good connection.

[@dustinwells3689]

@@991carreras3 🤣you're crazy to think this wont sell!

[@Gen10civic]

This car is making the original rsx type s even more valuable right now

[@fifteen8850]

@@Gen10civichow?

[@williamlanphier7614]

Watching this video makes me think how attractive a clean two door 2017 Accord with a 6sp has become. Hell, the n/a 2.4 is pretty strong in those cars.

[@rickrick70]

That's what I'm talking but I'm still pushing the K24 in my Honda CRV manual transmission 2005 respectively. I got a v8 lexus as well convertible. I'm keeping a close eye on this acura. Not sure if I can justify the price at the moment though

[@Brian-tk8od]

This review brought me back to this channel. Fantastic insights and I look forward to seeing more of these videos in this format. Great work gentlemen!

[@gabevsouza]

Great job, guys. Some of your best content of late. Love the format and the writing.

[@Joyrider564]

This seems like a wonderful car in an enthusiast segment, which actually has quite a few cars to choose from at variety of price points (CTR, GR Corolla, Golf R, to name a few). The biggest issue, as others have pointed out, is availability and dealer markups. Manufacturers have decreased supply giving dealers the upper hand in charging more money for these vehicles.

[@kmac720]

The biggest vehicle I'm cross shopping with it is the 8Y S3. We'll likely end up in the S3 as it'll be easier/cheaper to find, but man would I love to have a 3 pedal car again.

[@Unicornpirate]

Oh I agree but you know this car is gonna be marked up as well. I doubt you will be able to get this at MSRP for the next few years

[@ramonbriones4487]

​@@kmac720then u are not a honda/acura fan, which is quiet alrite.

[@kmac720]

@@ramonbriones4487 you're right. I cannot be a honda fan if I won't pay $5-10k over MSRP for the new Teggy vs $15-20k less for a 5,000 mile 8Y S3.

[@chrisk5072]

@@kmac720out of curiosity why not go with the Golf R? Three pedals and better performance than the S3?

[@Thingo93]

I can't even buy an Acura where i live. But this Video was an absolute banger. It felt like i was watching Top Gear.

[@sergh8605]

Like the stats graphics. Great job in the format. Thank you all for the great content

[@pauldenney6968]

I know it's probably not easy syncronizing Matt and Zack's schedules for co-op reviews like this, but this format is bangin'! Love the quick cuts back n forth between you two.

[@MEMAMIMAMA]

This is one of the best videos y'all have done. The production quality of this is like 2 or 3 steps above most of your other videos. I enjoyed the flow of the video and the serious/comedy balance. Edit: I was wrong on this next part, this was the TLX type S as per TST correction ----Also, I recall Matt being very unimpressed with this car after the launch at Laguna Seca. Has something changed since then or is that just a factor or being able to drive it outside of a track setting?

[@TheSmokingTire]

This car was not launched at Laguna Seca. You're thinking of the TLX Type S. Very different cars.

[@MEMAMIMAMA]

@@TheSmokingTire Ah, crap, yeah. Thank you and sorry for that!

[@BrendanEvan]

Sounds like the perfect car to buy when it’s 3-5 years used and the price of a CTR or less

[@ryanb8736]

These might not depreciate unless you find one beat or a salvage.

[@veedee4860]

@@ryanb8736 Acura doesn’t plan on making them that long or making that many so when they’re gone, they’re gone. With the advent of bring a trailer, these cars will get very expensive.

[@edwint1780]

Really liking this new format you guys are doing. Keep it up.

[@cameronrobertson4985]

Great video guys. Was already considering one of these and this review makes me want it so much more

[@fernandososa5547]

Short, to the point, full of fun comments, and the review sounds on topic!! Great video guys... Now if only I could talk the wife into trading in our 2013 BRZ.

[@sadubone]

I drive an 06 RSX. I love the analog experience. Just a couple mods to improve the driving feel and add a bit of power. I have test driven a few other cars in the years I've had this and nothing matches the light weight fun of driving a slow car fast. I think this Type S Integra would be amazing though. I wish I could afford one to be honest. I think it sounds perfect.

[@AGCrean]

I drive an 06 TSX 6 speed. I can’t believe this car weighs the same as mine. My car is over 15 years older and 120 les hp. This thing has got to be a riot.

[@jricedrums]

My previous car was an ‘05 RSX Type-S and it was a hoot to drive. I miss that thing. Current car is a ‘15 Civic Si. This new integrea has had me excited, next car in a few years may very well be a ‘25 Integra Type-S

[@juanticimo]

That’s the whole point. You even said you cannot afford one, but you could have afforded the RSX type s when it launched at 24k. The price is ridiculous, it’s in Porsche territory only you aren’t getting a Porsche.

[@giovannyrosales9882]

Old man in the room 36. I've had several GSR two and four door. I currently running my mint 94 ex civic sedan all of them being stick of course. Lots of models Sense the fifth gen have been cool but I've never like any of them more. But now am old and my back hurts and I still go down the same canyon road. Mon-fri trust me when I say this as a life long Honda boy. This is better then all of our cars. Am in love I want a blue one more then I wanted a 94 blue si hatch as a young teen. ,😍🥰🤩 I will own one.

[@giovannyrosales9882]

​@@juanticimoDon't care worth it. Have fun coddling your porsche, micro fibers are on sale at pep boys. Most can't afford the service bills on those and keep them shinny. Good luck.

[@jimquantic]

Good review IMO. Thank you. It's nice to see when "they get it right" someone actually acknowledges it.

[@dreamdrivedrift]

I thought it was going to be a winner. And it seems like it is 👍 kudos to Acura. Will be calling around. Great production Matt & Zach. Love the new video format.

[@peaceofpi]

I'm surprised Matt couldn't think of anything he'd tell Acura to improve about this car. The obvious first thing to say is that its price isn't actually 52k in real life. If Honda/Acura would stop letting dealers get away with this, then it'd for sure be as perfect as described in this video.

[@RumblestripDotNet]

Have a look at what the average transaction price is for a new car.

[@cardetailingcomparisons8961]

No sunroof, no AWD are my two gripes. Coming from a cheaper G70 3.3T, I feel like the value for the money is non-existent in this car. It does however look like a good product.

[@MEMAMIMAMA]

​@@cardetailingcomparisons8961 AWD would require a complete re-architecture of the whole platform....

[@cysong88161]

not Acura's fault though and they will make about ~3600 of these in a year, so markups will come down sooner or later

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Yeah, nothing he'd like to improve?!?? This video felt like a paid advertisement all the way through.

[@DaftDriver]

Glad everyone is enjoying driving this car after getting to work on it at Honda, we knew it was our K20's swan song so the best and most passionate engineers were put on the Type-S. (It was developed in our R&D facility in Ohio but borrowed the parts that were developed for FL5, don't tell marketing) Hope enthusiasts will get to drive it without markup, it's a car that deserves to be driven hard

[@ThorOdinson-zc2kq]

Gotta be honest, this car is woefully overpriced, underpowered, and overweight. The k20 was an amazing engine, how did Honda with all its facilities build such an underwhelming car? 52k ? A camaro ss, 400z , q50s, mustang gt, challenger, wrx will destroy this car cheaper in every way possible. And I’m missing a long list of sport sedans in the same segment. 52k for a fwd sedan? Before dealer markups? I respect Honda getting back in the game but , I bought a 2020sr3 radical and twincharged it for 97k . 3k on the odometer. The integra is money poorly spent. By people living in nostalgia land . 3200 lbs? My g35s 6mt sedan 2007 weighed less than this integra stock. I also wonder how much the checks were to Matt and company to not give any negative feedback. Less car review and more infomercial

[@mharro88]

Overpriced crap. Bought a Elantra n and it's more fun than this and saved shitloads.

[@TheFK8Life]

​@mharro88 Hyundais are shit for shit people 😂 enjoy the engine fires when your fuel system fails burning the car up quickly

[@veedee4860]

Tell me you’re broke without telling me you’re broke.

[@brianlewis250]

Great video guys . I love the evolution of smoking tire videos. Thumbs up !! Your efforts have been noticed

[@titoare92]

Probably one of the best videos you guys have made in awhile. This car is awesome.

[@ryanwallace1967]

Awesome format guys, I hope this is the direction you guys want to go with the channel

[@papa_pt]

STARTS at $52k 🤯 what

[@801Garage]

Absolutely ridiculous price for what you get in this car haha

[@veedee4860]

Everything is ridiculously priced. I paid $15 for a double qter meal from McDonald’s.

[@chriscowan6630]

Great content and review guys…love the format here!

[@99Cv]

Dude...guys! I see it's been said already but this review was great! Great flow/format and the addition of subtle background music is a nice touch. I don't believe you had music in your previous reviews did you? Awesome car too, would make a lovely daily driver.

[@randyhyland847]

Great video really liked it. Suggestion on how they could improve the car: ventilated or cooled seats should be standard in this price range it isn't but should be!

[@JEDIwards]

Seriously great. I'm excited for this car, I just wish they were actually available under $70k.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

they're going for under msrp in some cases now lmao

[@omarfahmy9694]

Excellent review by the golden duo, please don’t stop making videos ❤️

[@24agonzo]

Keep it up guys, love the new style of the show!

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

SavageGeese put it on a dyno, 30 ft-lbs and 16 hp more than the CTR.

[@ChadwickJames]

I’m just glad they are in the canyons with it.

[@ThatDrummerKidd]

I love how you edited this video! Keep this style for future videos!

[@sagephelon9798]

When I purchased my cross tour they laughed at me, mean while the new integra is essentially the same platform with a much better drivetrain. A 4 door hatch is a god send. Happy to have viewed this video.

[@tuikol]

Aren't the new Type R's wheels also 19inch or am I mistaken

[@limitedreach4446]

They are.

[@mengx94]

They're 482.6mm

[@bbossautomotive3602]

I think they nailed the look, it looks more mature then the CTR but still aggressive.

[@frieddayfriday]

funny that the only thing that makes the ctr boy racer is the wing. replace it with something similar like on the type s, the civic would look more mature. front and rear is a lot more aggressive than the fl5, plus you have that over fenders that looks aftermarket.

[@van_der_lindeDA]

Looks too American, like a Cadillac front end...I guess only non Americans would be able to say that...cool car but it's not a type R

[@XxmuncsterxX]

Wonderful review. This alone made me consider one. Trust your opinions more than anyone else’s. Thank you for the review.

[@mattbarnabe]

I really liked this video guys, well done and thanks!

[@motorcopT2]

I swear I kept looking at you thinking you lost weight. Damn, good job man! 😊

[@jmf_5]

Sunroof delete is a gap in my opinion, as most owners with it use it a lot. The A Spec has it and if the purpose of the Type S is to be a road car rather than track, Acura should have engineered a sunroof in it. And yes, power on the passenger side too cuz it's just cheap to not have it at $51K. Other than that, I'm sold and would trade my A Spec for this.

[@Sci-Fi_Fan296]

I couldn't agree more with this comment! Well said.

[@duramaxadventures5832]

Thank you Matt for this style coming back.

[@cjtr83]

What a superb video. Presentation, filming, editing information and feels. I'm in the wrong country and don't have $52k but I'm sold 😎 👍🏻. Production from you guys at TST on here and the podcasts is benchmark.

[@jamesk8120]

Great, clever review! The only feature this car is lacking for me is an AC vent on the rear console. Luxury sedans should have that feature, esp at this price point

[@seb.in.real.life17]

Seems like a great daily driver for enthusiast. For me it's one of the more interesting new cars on the market.

[@lucianholbrook3966]

Little late to the party but after hearing about this on the podcast I was happy to see the quality of the videos has gone up tremendously. Thanks guys

[@secularist1969]

loving the production quality

[@GG-bl2vm]

I have to say that's a huge statement to say it's about as good as it gets or could get for 52K. The only other car I have heard Matt speak so highly about was the Lexus LC500.

[@gustavopolanco6925]

But you cant get it at 52k. Dealers asking 70k+

[@TheKolyaRice]

great review 👍 as a former 3rd gen GS-R owner, I think this is an excellent re-interpretation for the 2020s props to Acura for executing on the vision and bringing back the third pedal

[@computerhelpcc]

Great car, awesome review. If I were to simplify my 3 cars down to 1, this Acura would do it (Lexus GSF, 99 911 manual, 97 Jag XJ6 ). While one could buy a used GSF for this price, there is no manual for its epic V8 and near magical RWD torque vectoring diff. My 911 was away for nearly 3 months, having weaker car but with a manual makes a very positive difference for involvement and satisfaction. Matt n Zach, really appreciate your reviews and qualified opinions!!!

[@jamwest3146]

I just test drove one in Nashville, the first I might say, and it was all I expected. Very powerful, and very firmly planted. I have been waiting , so now I gotta wait some more until my red one arrives.

[@alexandrebergeron1260]

I really love those videos. Really professionally done and so easy to watch. Feels like a treat everytime. Keep up the good vids!

[@Wilkwayadventures]

I'd love to see a comparison of this at 50k vs. the Elantra N or Sonata N at 30-40k.

[@tavo.simracing]

Sonata N line is not a true N product

[@xblfanatic360]

The elantra N is 98 percent as good as this and the Type R for much less money.

[@tavo.simracing]

@@xblfanatic360 they’re not ready for that convo yet tho tbh 👀

[@NissanSkyline901]

Savagegeese recently did a great comparison of the Civic Type R vs the Elantra R and some other similar cars that is worth checking out. Obviously the Civic Type R isn't exactly the Integra Type R, but it's close enough.

[@TheSmokingTire]

The Elantra N is a *fantastic* value at its price point. It is, in the real world, just as quick as these cars. The ITS is better looking, better seats, a better stereo, and has better inputs, which to me is worth the price difference. But if you want true "most performance for the least amount of money" the Elantra N is a great vehicle.

[@zakwilson3276]

This video is the Acura Type S of this format of car review. You guys really nailed the tone.

[@GrumpyMan]

For me its just missing vented front seats, but the whole package is so nice, I could probably give that up.. great video as always!

[@CommonLion]

29 mm Sway bars are the same as 2.9 cm 😅 am I the only one that caught that? Love the humor 👍

[@MrDede2011]

Comes with the best anti theft system on the market

[@bigpapadrew]

top video guys. looking forward to seeing these around - just goes to show that japan can always nail it when they really put their minds to it.

[@kmanzszs]

As perfect as a car review could get muchos gracias amigoos :)

[@matthewk9563]

When I saw the MSRP I had to check to make sure it wasn't canadian dollars! You practically need generational car wealth to afford anything good these days. That is a significant price above other cars like a Golf R for instance

[@Dave-cf4vd]

It's only $900/month for 5 years... for a FWD.

[@shehatezme]

$52k though for FWD

[@chrisjxn]

Great video, guys. Thanks!!

[@sanxi34]

Excellent video guys!!! I'm sure Zack had sooooo much fun NOT comparing the ITS to the CTR!! hahaha

[@bk_nreynolds3278]

Zack has to be the youngest looking 40 year old in recorded history. Excellent work as always you two

[@kimchee411]

Asia has entered the chat. 😂

[@wheels4515]

Pity Australia is unlikely to ever get it here. I'll just keep my late 2004 Integra TypeS going. Yes it's my my everday driver; almost 16yrs (I bought it with 28K km in Aug 2007) - longest relationship of my life so far.

[@ramonbriones4487]

Sad lol

[@RHDonly]

Its not a pity....you guys got A LOT of awesome cars we didnt in the US, so I dont have much sympathy lol

[@CypressRacing]

Great vid. Nice to see Acura back with a solid offering for the pure enthusiast.

[@gavinsullivan9015]

Good vid, we can’t get these in Aus but I watched it anyway cos you two do such a good job 👍

[@njalsten6766]

Every car reviewer need to stop talking about the price of the car from manufacture, is fairy tales after its the corrupted dealerships

[@basithph8958]

Honestly I think the Integra Type S is a really good car for what it is and I really want to like it however the price is a bit worrying especially when you now have a lot of good options in that price range It was a missed opportunity to have SH-AWD and a DCT as a way to showcase the Acura brand especially when the Integra could’ve been made into something extraordinary I guess time will tell

[@coredaqqer6197]

The car was never AWD or DCT, so why on earth would they include that? People can’t complain they didn’t stay true to heritage, then ask for tech that would completely change the cars nature. If you want DCT/Sh-AWD go shop for the TLX Type S.

[@basithph8958]

@@coredaqqer6197 Thing is man there are cars like the Golf R, S3, CLA35 and GR Corolla in the $40k to $50k and they are AWD so that was my expectation for the new ITS since it'll be a sub 40k to 50k car Yeah I get that it's heritage and stuff but still at least the Civic Type R matched up with the Golf R in terms of price however the ITS is more expensive than a Golf R and even lacks some of the amenities you would expect in an Acura too if anything you could've at least done something new and reinvented something with the new Integra right? Why hold it back? That could've been great to showcase the Acura brand against the likes of Audi and Mercedes

[@993mike]

This would be a knock-out blow at $45K, or keep the price and provide AWD (and maybe a DCT option), but at MSRP plus dealer markup you could easily find a perfect low milage CPO 2020 M2 Competition (or RS3?) for the same kind of money, and that's a real issue.

[@basithph8958]

@@993mike Or you could even get a brand new well loaded M240i for around the same price too or the S3 or the Golf R or GR Corolla for much cheaper (yes they exist without markup)

[@nagtegaalk]

WOW! Guys, this was so well done! Thanks!

[@Joe_Blow_]

I think y'all might have found a happy medium here format wise. I know on the podcast y'all have been airing your grievances about the different formats y'all have been experimenting with, I think this one is a keeper. It's so much more engaging than the one takes, I could be wrong, but it looks a lot easier to edit than your magnum opus in the Dakar video. I'm drawn in, it tells a story, and gives y'all an opportunity to exercise that creative muscle, but it's not super over the top production quality wise, I hope. Having the meat and potatoes still being driving impressions in the car on a road Matt's driven on a thousand times in 900 different cars satisfies that part of me that LOVED the one takes, but then you have the narration over it, and the brilliant writing to form this overarching narrative, it's beautiful. It's something special. I really hope this format sees enough to success to make however much behind the scenes work worth it. I absolutely love it, and think y'all hit an absolute no doubter home run here. I understand if the views aren't there y'all are gonna have to can the format, but man do I love this one.