Acura Integra
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec
Overview
ManufacturerAcura (Honda)
Model code
ProductionMay 2022 – present
Model years2023–present
AssemblyUnited States: Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car (C)
Body style5-door liftback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformHonda Architecture (HA)[3]
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • 200 hp (149 kW; 203 PS) (DE4)
  • 320 hp (239 kW; 324 PS) (DE5, Type S)
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase107.7 in (2,736 mm)
Length
  • 185.8 in (4,719 mm)
  • 186 in (4,724 mm) (Type S)
Width
  • 72 in (1,829 mm)
  • 74.8 in (1,900 mm) (Type S)
Height
  • 55.5 in (1,410 mm)
  • 55.4 in (1,407 mm) (Type S)
Curb weight
  • 3,073–3,161 lb (1,394–1,434 kg)
  • 3,219 lb (1,460 kg) (Type S)
Chronology
PredecessorAcura ILX

The Acura Integra is a compact car (C-segment) manufactured by Honda under the Acura brand since 2022. It is a 5-door liftback based on the eleventh-generation Honda Civic that replaced the ILX sedan.

The DE Integra was introduced in North America on June 2, 2022, for the 2023 model year, as Acura's entry level offering in the region.[4] The model reuses the Integra nameplate which has been unused by either Honda or Acura outside China since 2006.[5] The Integra nameplate is also used by Honda in China since 2021, as the twin model of the Civic produced by GAC Honda.

In April 2023, the Type S model was released as the high-performance model of the Integra. It shares many components with the Honda Civic Type R.

Overview

On March 10, 2022, Acura unveiled the production version of the 2023 Integra. The design of the production Integra is nearly identical to the pre-production version, however, the yellow exterior color and exterior decals shown on the pre-production model would not be available on the production model. The interior of the production Integra shares several parts from the eleventh-generation Civic.

The standard powertrain is a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine from the Honda Civic Si producing 200 hp (149 kW; 203 PS) and 192 lb⋅ft (260 N⋅m; 27 kg⋅m) of torque mated to a standard CVT, or an available 6-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential.[6][7][8][9] Unlike the previous Japanese-built models, it is produced in the United States at the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio instead.[10]

The Integra is available in three trim levels: an unnamed base model, the mid-level A-Spec, and the top-tier A-Spec Technology Package. While all models offer a CVT, only the A-Spec Technology Package model offers a six-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential.[11]

Pre-orders for the 2023 Integra opened on March 10, 2022, with the first 500 pre-orders also receiving a complimentary exclusive NFT of the vehicle.

Type S (DE5)

The Integra Type S (DE5 model code) was revealed on April 11, 2023. It shares internal key components with the FL5 Civic Type R, including the 2.0-liter turbocharged K20C1 inline-4 engine, four-piston Brembo brakes and 6-speed manual transmission – it cannot be ordered with an automatic gearbox. It also shares the wider tracks of that model, which required the addition of fender flares.[12]

Acura's official information states that it reaches 320 hp at 6500 rpm and 310 lb-ft or 420 Nm between 2600 to 4000 rpm, which is 5 hp higher and the same torque compared to the Honda. The front and rear tracks were made wider, and it also has the same dual-axis front suspension setup as the Civic Type R that is meant to quell torque steer. Adaptive dampers, which are also available in the Integra A-Spec, are adjusted based on drive-mode selection, which in the Type S consists of Comfort, Sport, and Sport+. The brakes were upgraded with larger discs for front and rear.[13][12]

Awards

The Integra won the North American Car of the Year award for 2023.[14] It was also one of seven finalists for the 2023 Motor Trend Car of the Year award.[15] The Acura Integra Type S was included in Car and Driver's 10Best list for 2024.[16]

Marketing

The Integra appeared in the Chiaki's Journey series of Acura Type-S commercials.[17][18]

References

  1. ↑ Niculescu, Aurel (April 11, 2023). "2023 Honda Integra Type R (DC8) Virtually Splits From North American Acura Series". autoevolution. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Honda Motorsports". hpd.honda.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Tandian | new architecture blessing, performance safety with both hands, this time the type has a super personality!". April 28, 2022.
  4. ↑ Powell, Derek (November 12, 2021). "2023 Acura Integra Prototype is the Comeback Kid". Car and Driver. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Acura on Twitter: "That's magic. Presenting #NextGenIntegra x @vincestaples t.co/RWqy9ndU5b" / Twitter". Twitter. June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.[self-published]
  6. ↑ "A Legend Returns: New Acura Integra Coming for a New Generation" (Press release). Monterey, California: Honda. August 13, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  7. ↑ Anderson, Brad (August 13, 2021). "Acura Is Reviving The Integra And Launching It Next Year". Carscoops. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  8. ↑ Chan, Mick (September 29, 2021). "2023 Honda Integra – teaser reveals four-door fastback". paultan.org. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  9. ↑ Priddle, Alisa (August 13, 2021). "The Acura Integra Is Coming Back and "Will Live Up to the Hype"". Motor Trend. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  10. ↑ "New Acura Integra Prototype Makes Global Debut; Previews a Premium Sport Compact for a New Generation". November 12, 2021.
  11. ↑ "An Icon for the Next Generation: 2023 Acura Integra Revealed as a Premium Performance Gateway for a New Generation". March 10, 2022.
  12. 1 2 Almeida, Danillo (May 27, 2022). "All-New Integra Pays Tribute to Old-School Acura". AutomoBible. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  13. ↑ "2024 Acura Integra Type S Prototype Drive: R You What We Think You R?". motortrend.com. December 5, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Acura Integra, Ford F-150 Lightning, Kia EV6 win 2023 North American Car, Truck, Utility Vehicle of the Year". Autoblog. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  15. ↑ "2023 MotorTrend Car of the Year: The Finalists". MotorTrend. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  16. ↑ Lorio, Joe (December 5, 2023). "2024 Acura Integra Type S: Car and Driver 10Best". Car and Driver.
  17. ↑ "New Acura Anime Series Showcases Type S Performance Lineup". prnewswire.com. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  18. ↑ "New Acura Anime Series Showcases Type S Performance Lineup". acuranews.com. January 20, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
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