2023 Acura Integra (6-Speed Manual) - POV Review

2023 Acura Integra A-Spec w/Tech Package:
1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 with VTEC
Horsepower: 200 @ 6,000 RPM
Torque: 192 @ 1,800-5,000 RPM
6-Speed manual transmission with rev-matching and limited slip differential
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
18x8 Alloy wheels w/ 235/40R18 tires
Wheelbase: 107.7"
Length 185.8"
Width 72"
Height 55.5"
A-Spec Sport Appearance Package
Power Moonroof with Tilt
Jewel Eye® LED Headlights
Chicane™ LED Daytime Running Lights
LED Fog Lights
Chicane™ LED Taillights
AcuraWatch™ Advanced Safety and Driver Assistive Technology
Blind Spot Information System with Rear Cross Traffic Monitoring
Front and Rear Proximity Sensors
Smart Entry (Front Doors)
3-mode Integrated Dynamic System (IDS)
Comfort / Normal / Sport
Individual Mode
Adaptive Damper System (ADS)
Acura Precision Cockpit 10.2-inch Digital Instrument Display
9-inch Touchscreen Display
Interior LED Ambient Lighting
16-Speaker ELS STUDIO® 3D Premium Audio System
Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ Integration
Alexa Built-in
Head Up Display (HUD)
Wireless Charging Pad
12-Way Power Driver’s Seat with 2 Position Memory
Synthetic Leather Trimmed Seats with Microsuede Inserts

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[mpa]

Kudos to Honda for keeping the manual transmission alive!

[Kyle-tymx]

People act like the old Integras weren't just slightly fancier Civics in the first place

[WoodAndSteel]

I don't usually comment on the audio performance, but through my headphones that actually sounded like an audio track was added in post editing. Wow, ELS delivers. Excited for when this car is regularly available to test drive and markups aren't insane anymore.

[ptgw]

Describing as ‘slow fast’ is exactly how I expect it to feel. Perfect way to put it.

[CPMUNSEY]

Being able to pick up the sound quality of the audio system thru this video is quite astonishing. 🎼🎼🎼🔥🔥🔥

[zachrichards]

16:47 is all i want. some solid tunes, a fun manual car, a good road and just cruise through at 5/10. watching it literally cut my stress in half.

[ianmclellan]

Just bought the Integra with the 6 speed manual. I can't say enough about how happy I am with this machine! The cornering is tight when I tackle them at a high speed like it's on rails! The gearbox is the best in the business and it shows. Very forgiving and buttery smooth throws. ELS sound system is one of the best I've had in a car. Sportback hatch makes the Integra functional, especially when I need to transport my road bike to a ride or a crit. Could be faster than 200hp but for my needs and the gas prices these days, the engine sips fuel and has more than adequate torque and fun factor that goes along with it. People often draw comparisons to the GTI but VW reliability has a checkered history. I had a 2012 Acura TL 6 speed for 5 years and had no major repairs or issues. Same with the Infiniti. Audi... I had major engine issues. I would choose Japanese any day over VW/Audi (or German for that matter) for reliability alone.

[andybriggs]

This guy lives my dream life, he gets to drive and test different cars every day and get payed for it

[gearhead]

This is a really tempting package. Though for almost $37k I'd gravitate toward something with more performance like a GTI. You definitely get a nicer interior in the Acura though, can't deny that. Hopefully we get a type-s/type-r

[CrispyMC]

I’m picking up mine today. Been watching you and Tedward’s POVs nonstop for over a year at this point, and I still can’t believe I finally got my own. Absolute dream come true. Thank you guys for all you do, without you I would’ve never found so much happiness in my first car. ❤

[QueTheChaotic]

This is a good vehicle in for a daily driver. I have been waiting for this review for a while. Excellent job sir. That audio sounds amazing. The one thing holding me back is the type S version. For now, I think the Golf R would be my #1

[brandonvo]

I think this turned out just like how Acura said it was, a integra designed like it was still in their lineup prior to this one. So in that perspective I think they nailed it.

[alphabromega]

I was ragging on this car at first. Saw one in person. Traded in my 22 si for it. They offered me 10k over msrp for my si LOL. The car is actually really freaking nice. If you like the new si youll love this.

[alphabromega]

the integra was straight up not always a 4 door sedan. you never see sedans ever unless its the first gen. but the "golden era" integras were almost exclusively dc2 body style, not db8s

[yyyyyeeeee]

This car for 37K should have had the Accord 2.0 to differentiate it from the SI.

[senorgato]

My favorite car of all time was my 1989 Acura Integra LS. That car was such a pleasure to drive and everything screamed quality. It's hard to believe the engine only generated 113hp compared to this version that now starts with 200hp. Even my 1994 Integra only had 140hp. But it sounds like the new Integra presses a lot of the same buttons as my 89, with a satisfying gearbox, great ride quality, solid handling, sweet engine noises, and a nice design.

[chrispatrick]

Thanks for adding the bit about the audio system. This is more of a factor now than it used to be due to the difficulty of upgrading to an aftermarket system. I'm definitely leaning toward the new Integra.

[BESTNOODLEREVIEWS]

That audio at 16 minutes, even through my desktop Klipsch 2.1 speakers it sounds awesome. Looks like a nice chill daily I wouldn't mind having.

[dupont]

With all the reviews you have done, if you had to rank affordable sedans for the average person, as daily driver for long haul, manual and automatic, how would you rank them?

[wbwayne]

My biggest problem with the Integra is what Honda did with the Civic Si. Took away the amenities that the 10th gen Si already had, including adaptive dampers and then raised the cost of the 11th gen Si $2K. Then, added them all back into the top trim Integra A-Spec with Tech Pkg for $8K more. $8K more and you don't even get rear vents. It's a nice car, but definitely not worth $8K more than an Si with the same powertrain.