2023 Acura Integra (Manual) - POV Driving Impressions

MSRP: $35,800
MPG: 26 city / 36 highway
Horsepower: 200 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine: 1.5 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 3,073 lbs

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[goldentrucker]

Dealer wanted $45k for one of these. I bought a 2019 Tundra sr5 4x4 with 14k miles for $37k. I'll wait a year or 2 for another car. These mark ups & inflation are insane

[avo_fg]

Originally wanted the Civic Si, but everywhere was marked up around me. Ended up with the Integra for MSRP and love it! Thanks for this review!

[YrocFrick]

Drove one a month ago, A-spec. decent value at 35k, but they wanted 45k for it. It is definitely under powered for the price point.

[tytheartist]

I own my 2023 Acura Integra for about almost 3 months and this is one of the best cars I have owned! I am a Honda guy, 2 previous cars were Civics and I always wanted to have my own manual vehicle! I taught myself and took me about 3 weeks to drive smoothly and now it’s too easy. Wanted the Civic Si or GTI but markups are inside for that car so might as well get me the Integra! The adaptive dampers, lumbar support seats, styling, heated seats, limited slip differential, and it being fun to drive is outstanding 🙌🏿

[jessemarsh]

One thing I really appreciate in this video is how nice the interior looks in black. On the website, the orchid and the red interior options really pop, but the ebony looks really monochromatic and kinda dull. But here, in the bright light of day, the interior textures really do break things up pretty nicely, and it really does seem like a nice place to be. Seems like it might age fairly well too… I love a pop of color in a two-tone interior, don’t get me wrong, but I keep thinking of those late-90s/early-00s Z3 M roadsters and some of those color combos are certainly… a choice 😬

[RyanBreaker]

Just test drove one today from my nearest dealer in Brookfield, WI (only had 30 miles on it!). They have them 2-3 months out and MSRP only, no bs, really appreciate that. Be warned though I'm 6'1" and my left knee was knocking the wheel while working the clutch, even with the seat down and back and steering wheel up. Loved everything else though.

[stms]

Glad I have the Si…..being 55 (and decidedly not a kid anymore), I do have more disposable income, but can think of other ways to dispose of it than to pay the $7+k for the added features on this integra

No hate for those who prefer this, but the Si is a better fit for me.

[matrxzeno]

Watching topher calms me down. Very much needed.

[nintendoatarikiller]

Nice to have 3 pedals in an Acura again.

[kwillee]

They really need an in between power train that is around 230hp - 260hp. If the type S is going to have 315 hp from the civic type R there really should be something in the middle

[Naxatthedoor]

I think this is a nice entry level luxury car, people seem to misunderstand how much things change through time, it looks nothing like the old integra simply because it’s nearly 25 years newer than the old one and nearly 20 years newer than the Rsx, while it would’ve been cool to get a 3 door hatch people have to remember that consumerism dictates what manufacturers do with vehicles not enthusiasts, most people want a 4 door car especially being as big as it is, the integra was always a nicer civic anyways idk why it needs to be anything more than that in the first place, get with the times or be left behind

[sleep]

love this car tbh, i get the hate but I think people will accept it after a while, people remember the old integras differently than they were in reality, give me this any day over the old one to drive every day haha. Great video!

[jackwicker]

I think the inevitable Integra Type S will be the ideal mature FWD daily.

[CastIronEric]

I just bought a used 23 w/ 15k miles for $30100. White with the 6SP MT. Absolutely love it!

I came from a Civic Si and I just wanted to have a less boy-racer stigma car. I'm 40 and still had people trying to race me lol.

[TriangIe]

Love the Lincoln just casually running the red light at the beginning.

[rjwagz]

I read in a motortrend article this car makes more power than it's rated at, 234 hp. It's possible to get a Hondata Flashpro ecu now too (same article) 🥳.

[bbaphat]

Being paid to review cars - honestly I'm envious of you guys (both main and sub tophers), if this aint one of the best job in the world idk what is and on top of that being able to drive any and all types of brand new cars without even spending a penny good lord please contain my jealousy lol. And great job guys, love your content.

[aviatorgator]

The Acura dealer in my CA town has a couple manual Integras in stock. $37, 395 and sale price of $35, 999 with no other ad ons/fees. Just tax/DMV/doc.

[alvinlu]

I like how the car in front at 8:00 blatantly turns on a red light when there's a sign precluding you to not perform the turn.

[mitchellkato]

All the Si’s around me are marked up to to the same price as the Integra. Integras around me are going for 37kish area