2023 Acura Integra Full Review: Luxury, Sporty, and Affordable

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2023 Acura Integra review! Today I'm reviewing the new 2023 Acura Integra, and I'll show you all the quirks and features of the new Integra. I'll take you on a thorough tour of the new Integra, and I'll show you all around it. I'm also driving the new 2023 Acura Integra, and I'll show you what it's like behind the wheel of the new Integra and I'll review the driving experience.

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[samm]

Honda pretty much took the Canadian spec civic Si, made it a hatchback, changed the badging, and increased the price. You love to see it

[cheddachasa]

I was an owner of the third generation Integra with an automatic, cloth seats, and hubcaps. It was nothing but a supposedly fancy Civic. Thank you for acknowledging that as opposed to everyone who only thinks of the Type R with they think of Integras.

[icculus]

You’ve made points that I’ve been trying to make since this car debuted: that the ILX (and TSX before that) were basically the spiritual successors of the Integra, different only in name. The Integra was always an entry level car and available as a sedan, and not every single Integra was the Type-R that everyone wishes it was. The Type-r was actually relatively rare and most were ‘regular’ cars. I’ve also come across people who hate on the new car because it’s a sedan, not even knowing that the Integra was always available as a sedan!

[uvcsoxs]

19:26 <-- nailed it there. People forget a lot of the old Integras actually sucked. It was only Xsi, GSR, SiR-G, Type R etc that were worth caring about

[BarryHolsinger]

Good memories of my 94 Integra coupe, dark silver gray, with OEM alloy wheels. The mud guards made the car look lower than it was. The rear three quarter view always made me think of the Porsche in Risky Business. Lol, my first NEW car ever, and I felt like a millionaire hot shot driving that thing. Never mind the 140 hp and Christmas tree light bulb headlights, there was a cool moonroof and zero oil leaks!

[I_am_Allan]

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0:25 Cars and Bids
1:14 Car Intro
2:02 Quirks & Features
18:10 The Drive
23:00 Doug Score

[LowEndLobster]

Great video! I love my 2023 Integra A-Spec Tech Package. All your criticisms are absolutely valid and I feel the same way. The back seats (like with the civics) start to show where the cost cutting lives. I do love all the tech- HUD, 9-ish inch screen, Wireless Android Audio, the ELS Sound System, digital dash, etc. and overall I'm really enjoying it. I traded in my 2020 Civic Si, and the Integra delivers exactly what I wanted out of the car. I loved the SI, but it was a bit rough around the edges with a harsh suspension, rough fabrics, mediocre sound system, and a lot of road noise. The Integra delivers where my SI did not, but still gives me the features of my outgoing SI that I enjoyed (drivetrain, proportions, chassis). I like the styling of the new integra too, though it had to grow on me. I think the Civic is more handsome but also a bit more 'plain'. I'm very happy with the Integra overall. A luxurious(ish) tech packed sedan with a fun driving spirit. No regrets here!

[accord_aero_r]

THANK YOU!!! That rant at the end, about what the Integra always has been, is spot on. The hate for this car is so painfully ignorant! Those kids will be eating crow once the inevitable Type S comes out - I disagree that there might be an Integra badged as a "Type R"; R is Honda, S is Acura these days. The simple fact of this base model being as quick as the iconic DC2 Type R is, for me, a sign of a job well done. I know underneath the Type S will be identical to the Civic Type R, but I still can't wait to see how they restyle the bumpers - and maybe even give it a similar widebody. The current front bumper is the only thing really hurting this design, imo.

[ianfurqueron]

I like it, especially as I owned a 1991 Integra GS for about 6 years and 150K miles. I loved that little car and often wish I'd kept it. While it may require adding option packages to get the manual transmission, I can understand why Acura did that in order to make it cost effective to offer it at all, since the take-rate will likely be low.

[Bmontepeque]

I may not like the new Integra all that much, but I totally agree with Doug, THIS IS THE DEFINITION AN INTEGRA. 😅 "A better Civic", If the people actually drove the 90's JDM cars they would know they were not about speed but about pure driving dynamics, agility, etc. AKA. Truly great cars. ❤️

[CrumCringle]

It's amazing this car has a 6-speed manual transmission option. I love seeing these companies still giving the option, manual isn't dead yet!

[MarioFromMario]

It's funny to me that people use the "It's just a dressed up Civic" as a criticism. Being a "dressed up Civic" is literally exactly what I'd want out of this thing. The base model of this is barely more expensive than the top-trim Civic, and it's much nicer.

[Teampracht]

Doug, love your work. Sharing that seeing the year 2023 on a car made me feel old. Strong, but old. Thanks for bringing that home for me. Hope you and the family are doing great.

[b.altorany]

I went and checked one out today. Guys its actually BEAUTIFUL!! I sat in it turned on walked around it. It is gorgeous

[motormichael]

That this car comes with a manual transmission in 2022 is reason alone to fall back in love with Integra.

[mr.grumpygrumpy]

They should bring back the big-ass Legend coupe with a turbo V6 and 6-speed manual.

[melvn_official]

Hahah! I remembered so many “car enthusiasts” out there hating this new Integra, pointing out how cooler and more exciting the 3rd-gen was as if those basic non-Type-R and sedan variants never exist. 😂 Sure, the 3rd-gen is a legend but let’s be thankful that manufacturers reborn nameplates like this and resurrect in its right form in a generation filled with crossovers.

[rosetodaro]

I’ve been waiting for your review. I just bought mine last week. My only gripe is I’m going from a 2010 TL with a 6 cylinder engine to a 4. But I’m excited to have an illuminated front emblem! It’s the little things that keep me going

[soulmaster]

I really love the disruption that the New Integra is creating. You can’t really judge the Integra fairly by watching a few videos and reading reviews. I pre-ordered my 2023 Integra without any preconceived notion. I was pleasantly surprised at how great the car looked in the metal, how nice the interior was and how fizzy and lively the car felt. I purchased the car as my daily driver. Most don’t realize that $37, 000 for a well equipped automobile is a good value proposition. You could buy a Hyundai N product with more power for less money as many have suggested. You could purchase a Jetta GLI with more power for less money. You could also purchase a used BMW for far less money. These aren’t Honda products that are well known for reliability, value retention and lower cost of ownership.

The Integra Type S will eventually join the lineup. I fear that all the armchair warriors and self proclaimed experts will continue to lambaste the Type S because “it’s not a coupe” and it’s $47, 000 and it’s only 300 HP.

There are no perfect all purpose cars that do everything well. People love to complain and criticize without any basis. Everyone is an expert. If you don’t like the new Integra that’s ok. Please buy what you love without ripping apart the models that you either don’t like or cannot afford.

[MikeLnrd]

I had a manual transmission 1995 Acura Integra GS-R for 10 years. Naturally aspirated 1.8L engine, put out 190 HP, and redlined at 8100 RPM thanks to the V-TEC. So fun to drive! Thanks for the memories...