Overpriced Civic Si? 2023 Acura Integra promises to be a better Honda Civic Si. Review

Overpriced Civic Si? 2023 Acura Integra promises to be a better Honda Civic Si. Review
In this video I review the return from the dead Acura Integra, what it offers, how different is it from the Honda Civic Si.
Time Stamps:
00:18 Intro
00:59 Who would buy the Integra?
01:10 Integra Exterior Explained
03:13 Integra vs Civic Si Space
03:52 Integra Exterior Impressions
04:26 Second row of the Integra
05:15 First row, drivers cockpit and more of the Integra
08:29 First drive of the Integra
11:39 Pricing in USD and CAD of the Integra
13:57 Integra's Easteregg

[chrisholmes]

Fantastic review Sam! You absolutely killed it here. This car looks terrific and should be a problem the the rest of the competition in it's class. So much style, design, technology and performance for the price. The editing of the video and stills is second to none. I found this review very informative from beginning to end. Had to laugh at the clip of you exiting the trunk of the vehicle.

[brenttitus]

It’s the weenie engine in it is where it went wrong. Along with the CVT. If it had the 2.0t 10 speed auto it would have been stellar. I would go with the Accord Touring 2.0t over this any day.

[mikedaleiden]

Nice looking car. Just needs significant powertrain upgrade. +40-50HP and DSG option instead of granny cvt to match the look and this would then be tempting in mid $30K. Current motor is deal-breaker at $33-38K.

[SIIKAP]

Dude this style of review is better than most other car review youtubers out there. This doesn’t seem to be your main focus but if it was, you’d become a top reviewer in no time…

[HowYouuuDoinnn]

Probably the best review of the Integra so far on YouTube. Nice job!

[mgp]

Even though I told you to stick to drag races, more reviews like this might make me change my mind. Your best yet, nice job.

[hateusename]

Another great review Sam!
Thank you for taking time to talk to me at Performance Acura. It was really nice meeting you. Beside providing great content, you are a really nice person.

[beb]

You Canadians might feel differently since pricing is better there. I reserved my manual Integra on March 10. Found out in May that MSRP would be almost $38k US with destination. When I spoke to the dealer on March 10, I was assured that if there was a markup it would be a 3 digit number. When the demo arrived, I was told $3k markup. Over 40k for an Integra? I took my money to BMW instead. BTW, same dealer wanted $12, 999 for a new 1989 Integra LS coupe in May 1989.

[momoknows]

Sam your Energy and your Honesty make your reviews Awesome !

[youngbrevy]

This car looks better with the license plate covering the lower grille. The shots of Sam driving really looks great. This is the best review for the Integra I’ve seen, you really magnified the looks of this car. I’ll wait for the TypeS.

[ForTheLoveOfCarss]

Your Reviews are getting better and better. I Would lIke to hear a bit more about how the cvt behaves. GREAT STUFF!

[Blank]

A positive review of the Integra is not complete without mentioning the most significant advantage over German competition: Hatchback practicality

[angelresa]

A Type S would have made it a lot more appealing to a lot of people, looks like an Acura ILX and a more expensive Civic SI, no thanks!

[omairsh]

“I like the rear end more than the front end”

😏

[scottanthony]

I beleive that in US Spec, the CVT does NOT include the Limited Slip Differential.

[cliffordhaines]

Great video! The way I see it if you're in Canada get the Si you get so much more for the money. If in the US get the Integra the Si here is just a base civic with a tad sporty feel to it

[swisschoco]

The interior looks more like the 2020+ Accord Sport or Touring than it does with the Civic Si. If your not planning on getting the manual why not just opt for the Accord Touring which offers 95% of the same interior features and comes with more power?

[lewis]

I would buy this car if it had that 10 speed 2.0t, Honda needs to start including that engine in more models

[bigdadjorel]

I bought my 2020 Si coupe new for 24K! Best bang for the buck! It also looks way better than the 4 door! The new Integra is overpriced and under powered and looks too much like a civic. I have owned 3 integras and they all did not look like Civics of that time! Acura is cheaping out! I was waiting for a new type R 2 door but it will surely be priced in the 40-50k range! That is too much for a front drive car for me!

[Tall-Cool-Drink]

It's a fancier Civic.
Wish it had little more horse and torque, 225/250.