Acura Integra 2024 A-spec vs A-spec TECH

[@MrDaveaccord]

I have a 23 A Spec with the CVT. Overall a great driving car and a blast to drive. I average around 37 MPG in mixed driving. It has a few shortcomings. It comes with no spare tire, no USB or power connections for rear passengers, no rear center armrest, and the interior road noise is loud in my opinion.

[@briannwo1900]

No rear center armrest ? Road noise is more dependent on the condition of the roads than the car.

[@DanielBeard-bt7mn]

How does it ride on rougher roads? Do you feel every bump, or is it pretty smooth overall?

[@briannwo1900]

@@DanielBeard-bt7mn very smooth but a little noisy

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thanks for the input! People should find these things useful.

[@smooth37]

Have you changed the low rolling tires?

[@brucestrickland8561]

Just sealed the deal on an S-spec Tech with 6-speed. Red with Orchid interior.

[@arkosh7251]

Congrats on the beautiful car! The orchid interior looks so premium.

[@brucestrickland8561]

@@arkosh7251 The dealer had found a red with black interior. Later that day The Bride found this one with the orchid. I'm REALLY glad she found it.

[@tomm7505]

I just bought the same thing in April. Mine is Blue with Orchid interior. Had to get the 6MT before Honda/Acura gets rid of them -- you never know when that might happen these days.

[@brucestrickland8561]

@@tomm7505 One reason I bought this was the probability that manuals would be disappearing. Figured I'd grab it while I could.

[@tomm7505]

@@brucestrickland8561 Indeed!

[@TheBalloonGuys]

Easily the best reason for the tech package is for the 6MT. Stinks about the lack of a spare tire though. I didn’t know that. What’s up with the inflator kit you mentioned?

[@VagabondBuilds]

I agree, well, the inflator kit is for a flat or something if the damage is not to bad. Many manufacturers are doing this.

[@TheBalloonGuys]

@@VagabondBuilds I read in some forums that I can get a spare tire kit (like a donut I guess) from Acura when purchasing the car. Is this correct?

[@brucestrickland8561]

@@TheBalloonGuys Yes, my dealer has a donut kit available for the low, low price of $604.82. I took a pass. The Bride's 2019 Miata doesn't have a spare, either.

[@TheBalloonGuys]

@@brucestrickland8561ugh. That’s highway robbery.

[@brucestrickland8561]

@@TheBalloonGuys The Acura guy gave me a menu of optional items. I wanted floor mats. His prices were a LOT higher than what I found at PRL Motorsports. He wound up throwing them in at no charge.

[@2ZH]

I was going back and forth between a civic si and the the tig with tech. I got the civic but i think i should have got the Acura just for the heated seats and sound system alone.

[@VagabondBuilds]

Your civic didn’t come with heated seats?

[@2ZH]

No it doesn't, the American version doesn't come with heated seats, wireless charging, fog lights, or full digital dash 😢

[@Minhowaa]

Is there a way to opt for the full synthetic leather rather than having suede seats in the front?

[@VagabondBuilds]

I don’t believe so.

[@evannguyen7912]

a-spec non-tech, as shown in the video

[@07_samurai]

Acura would’ve sold me if it brought all of the A-spec tech package to the type S just saying a little bit of extra weight would not hurt the performance of the type S, for the type S price range it should include everything…… just saying🤷

[@VagabondBuilds]

Your opinions and perspectives are well taken here! Thank you for the input.

[@07_samurai]

@@VagabondBuilds just want Acura to make the perfect car from Families to car enthusiast…. Currently looking for a manual car for me and my wife that’s fun to drive, has connectivity OR ac for the rear seats, memory seats, The Type S came the closest and almost bought it, but is lacking on a lot of features….. If Acura makes the 2025 Acura type S with the full-on A-spec tech package around the same price which is a lot to ask for They will truly succeed and have tons of sales🙌

[@TDARazor]

A-Spec Tech is the only way. you getting way more value for that extra $2k, no regrets down the line.

[@VagabondBuilds]

I hear ya!! Thanks for the feedback!

[@edranft4071]

I reviewed this once before just mentioning how you say InTAgra. You were a very good sport about it. There’s just something hilarious about your review. Maybe your boss asked you to compare the 2 trims. If you say Tech / Non Tech just one more time I think my head will explode. Very detailed conscientious review. I hope you had a cocktail afterwards! You seemed stressed out. 😰 I felt a bit bad for you. I don’t think you’ll ever do a comparison like this again. Best of luck to you sincerely. 😮

[@VagabondBuilds]

Thanks for the info!

[@edranft4071]

You’re too kind. I’m sure it’s harder to put a review together than it looks. But you have to admit, it’s a lot of “non-tech vs. tech”comparisons! I’m guessing about 30 plus times you say some version of this phrase. A+ for your efforts. You’ll be the general manager some day in part for your attention for detail.

[@VagabondBuilds]

@@edranft4071 haha. Maybe one day!