The Acura Integra is making a big comeback in the automotive industry. A return that caused a lot of talk! The columnist of Car Guide Antoine Joubert tried it out and shares his report with us.
“After driving the car and looking at it, it’s a much more serious product than we initially expected,” says Antoine.
The Acura comes in five-door sedan format and does not have performance models as it has been offered in the past. Additionally, the Integra shares many mechanical and structural elements with the Honda Civic.
Photo: Antoine Joubert
A bit of deja vu
“Cosmetically, this is a car that shares no panels with the Honda Civic. The front end is typically Acura,” observes the journalist. The front sports a successful design, while the rear lacks elegance, according to Antoine.
On board, the interior is very similar to that of the Civic. “We partially redesigned the dashboard to give it a slightly more distinctive character”. On the other hand, the passenger compartment is more luxurious and bulkier. This results in more spacious rear seats and a larger trunk.
Photo: Antoine Joubert
Manual transmission available
All versions of the Integra (Base, A-Spec, A-Spec with Elite Package, A-Spec Elite) are powered by the Honda Civic Si engine, a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. It produces 200 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque.
“On the road, yes it’s a Civic, but at the same time, it feels like we have a little more substance,” remarks Antoine. He notes the good soundproofing and the high comfort.
The sports car is fun to drive, especially with the six-speed manual transmission. This version is also equipped with a limited slip differential. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) is also offered.
Photo: Antoine Joubert
During the video clip presented at the top of this article, Antoine Joubert gives his impressions of the 2023 Acura Integra… and reveals its price range!