2023 Acura Integra | MotorWeek Road Test

The name #Integra has near-legendary status in the auto world, and it was a sad day in 2001 when Acura chose to change that name to RSX as part of a new marketing strategy. Sadder still when @acura stopped selling it here altogether just a few years later. Well, the #Acura Integra is back for 2023! So, let’s find out if it’s worth celebrating the second time around. #AcuraIntegra

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[typedrew]

Just wish they made the powertrain a little more special than the Si

[steveespinola]

John Davis is LEGENDARY, he's like the Energizer Bunny, he keeps going and going.

[Andy-kwnw]

My base 2021 accord does 0-60 in 7.5. I get it, there’s other things involved like mid-range power, handling and breaking, but if I’m gonna shell out how much they want for this level of car, it should be clearly more advanced at ALL levels than an accord

[mistamaog]

Because of the price, I'm bummed about only 200hp, no rear vents, no ventilated seats, and you can't get rear heated seats in the US.
But everything is expensive nowadays so I can't complain too much. Excited to see the Type S.

[brianlee]

Still waiting for the Type-S version of the Integra. Just hope that there are no mark-ups at the dealer (which is unacceptable).

[SolamenteVees]

There’s nothing wrong with this car, but that’s hardly a ringing endorsement. Acura should have saved the Integra nameplate for something truly special.

[albertmontoya]

When Intrega first came out I paid $10, 500.00 out the door standard model with no air in 1986 it was a green color it lasted 250, 000 thousand miles until someone rear ended me and total it. I could never afford to get a new one and it still looks that way I'm glad the car is back.

[glanzera]

7.5 to 60 is pretty disappointing. A 9th gen Accord sedan I4 6MT was doing like 6.6 seconds with a "claimed" 189hp.

[vvvvel]

Amazing looks but painfully small engine.

[DumSpiroSpero]

He’s still alive? Wow but I’m glad. After watching a lot of retro vids, the question eventually came to mind and I’m glad to see him still giving his reviews.

[revelare_xvii]

The only complaint I have about this car is the CVT. I mean the ILX came with a dual-clutch as standard, so why not give one to the Integra? Other than that, it’s pretty okay.

Hopefully the upcoming Type S will add more spice to it.

[MJorgy]

I remember when you could get an Integra with a cloth interior and very few options. The manual transmission is welcomed though.

[danteisme]

I love going back through and looking at the old retro reviews you guys did of the integra. I find it interesting that the 94 GSR sedan you guys reviewed back when new, did better in the 0-60 and the 1/4 mile than the 2023 integra. I'm sure the integra has put on a little weight though since then lol.

[dougsmith]

I've made a few comments before on the new gen Integra . I owned 3 over the years (91-93 models). My 91 had 130hp, automatic, and hit 60 in 8.7 seconds new . It was zippy and fun, and light, at about 2, 600 lbs.. Price in 91: $14k including automatic transmission. The 2023 is about 500 lbs or so (!) heavier, roughly a second faster to 60, and MUCH more expensive, even considering inflation. I'm aware it has a ton of safety and "nanny" features that were unheard of then ... countless sensors, gadgets, infotainment, etc.... But the new one needs work . It looks ok style wise . But why can't they add a few HP, remove some of the equipment content, and make a true "base" Integra like they did in the 90s? a simpler one with just power windows and cloth interior and whatever a LX Civic comes with ? Price it SLIGHTLY above the Civic . It will bring new buyers to Acura.. At over $31-36k, as it stands I'm not sold on it yet .

[fp]

They should have just made this a ILX successor because an Integra successor is not.

[stevennevins]

Actually, it’s the name “John Davis” that has near legendary status in the automotive world

[sshhddoo]

This should have come with their Super handling AWD, that would have really differentiated it more

[joser]

Disappointing that this “Integra” is actually slower than my old ‘05 Tsx that also had 200hp. In 18 years they managed to make their smallest 4 door slower. This is really a Civic option package and as far as that goes, they type r will be a better Civic.

[lordmaster]

Well done Acura. This is forward progress we’ve been waiting, a base Integra today with a 1.5L made more power than the last top of line Integra Type-R with a 1.8L (200hp bs. 195hp).

[kingmarz]

Would love Honda to bring back the Prelude