Overview
Those that thought the revived Acura Integra wasn’t sporty sufficient—that features us—will likely be happy to study {that a} new 320-hp Sort S model is becoming a member of the lineup for 2024. Simply as the usual Integra shares many parts with the Honda Civic, the Integra Sort S has commonalities with the Civic Sort R scorching hatchback, together with its turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, six-speed handbook transmission, and limited-slip differential. It appears extra aggressive as effectively and may value considerably greater than the bottom Integra, although we do not have pricing particulars but. Other than the Sort S, the usual Integra is a pleasing premium hatchback. Although it is not fairly as luxurious as some German rivals such because the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA-class, its spacious cargo space provides it an additional measure of practicality, and it affords a good worth proposition.
What’s New for 2024?
The 320-hp Sort S is new to the Acura lineup and can go on sale in summer time 2023. Far more highly effective, higher to drive, and cooler-looking than the bottom automobile, the Sort S joins different Acura efficiency variants within the TLX and MDX traces that additionally put on this badge. In any other case, we do not count on the bottom Integra to function any main adjustments for its second model 12 months.
Pricing and Which One to Purchase
We expect the Sort S will symbolize the Integra’s finest self, however we have solely pushed a prototype up to now and its general enchantment is determined by ultimate pricing, which Acura has not but introduced. Our different favourite model is the A-Spec Expertise trim stage with the six-speed handbook transmission.
Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency
The usual-issue Integra is powered by a 200-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine borrowed from the Honda Civic Si. All of those 200-hp fashions are front-wheel drive and are available customary with a repeatedly variable computerized transmission (CVT), however A-Spec fashions could be had with an non-obligatory six-speed handbook transmission and a limited-slip differential. The Sort S has a considerably extra highly effective 320-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four with 310 pound-feet of torque. Just like the Civic Sort R, the Sort S makes use of a six-speed handbook transmission and front-wheel drive. At our take a look at monitor, our six-speed handbook A-Spec take a look at automobile hit 60 mph in 7.0 seconds; the A-Spec with the CVT was 0.1 second slower to 60 mph. Adaptive dampers for the suspension can be found as effectively, and the A-Spec model provides an Particular person mode to the Integra’s drive-mode selector change, which permits drivers to avoid wasting a custom-made setting. Throughout our preliminary take a look at drive, we discovered the Integra to be energetic and agile. The steering is closely weighted and satisfyingly direct, and the adaptive dampers permit the driving force to decide on between three setting that change the automobile’s journey and dealing with demeanor. The Consolation setting gives the smoothest, softest journey, Sport mode corporations up the dealing with, and Regular mode splits the distinction between the 2. Street noise is simply too evident, nonetheless, and we want Acura had built-in extra sound-deadening supplies. As for the Sort S’s efficiency, we won’t predict precisely how fast will probably be however we will say {that a} Civic Sort R we have examined zipped to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds, which provides you an thought of the recent new Integra’s efficiency potential. All Sort S fashions include a set of 19-inch wheels with summer time tires, bigger Brembo brakes, and a particular exhaust system with three center-mounted exhaust pipes.
Gasoline Financial system and Actual-World MPG
In keeping with the EPA, essentially the most environment friendly Integra model is the bottom automobile with the CVT, which is rated for 30 mpg metropolis and 37 mpg freeway. The Integra’s key rival, the Audi A3, is rated at 29 mpg metropolis and 38 mpg freeway. Step as much as the A-Spec trim with the handbook transmission and gas economic system estimates fall to 26 mpg metropolis and 36 mpg freeway. On our 75-mph freeway gas economic system route, our computerized take a look at automobile managed to exceed its EPA score, attaining 38 mpg. The Sort S will seemingly obtain decrease fuel-economy numbers attributable to its bigger, extra highly effective engine; the Civic Sort R, as an illustration, is rated at 24 mpg mixed. For extra details about the Integra’s gas economic system, go to the EPA’s web site.
Inside, Consolation, and Cargo
Though there’s loads of elements sharing with the Honda Civic beneath the pores and skin, Acura has carried out a good job of constructing the cabin look proper at house within the model’s lineup. It pulls styling components from the TLX sedan and RDX SUV. Heated sport seats wrapped in faux-leather upholstery are customary and have eight-way energy changes for the driving force; A-Spec fashions with the non-obligatory Expertise bundle add faux-suede inserts to the entrance seats in addition to 12-way energy changes for the driving force and four-way energy changes for the entrance passenger. The rear seat is spacious sufficient to comfortably match two adults, however the lack of options comparable to rear air vents and seat heaters are notable omissions in a supposedly premium automobile. Whereas the usual Integra affords a rear bench seat with a slender center seat, the Sort S model as a substitute affords two bucket seats and a small middle console armrest.
Infotainment and Connectivity
A ten.2-inch digital gauge cluster is customary throughout the Integra lineup and is reconfigurable to offer data for the driving force in quite a lot of show modes. The Integra comes with a 7.0-inch infotainment show as customary, and a bigger 9.0-inch unit accessible as an choice. Each forgo the irritating touchpad controller that is present in different Acura merchandise. The bigger touchscreen is a part of the Expertise bundle accessible for A-Spec fashions, which additionally features a wi-fi smartphone charging pad, a 5.3-inch head-up show, and three USB-C charging ports dotting the cabin. All fashions function Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, however solely vehicles with the Expertise bundle supply wi-fi smartphone mirroring. An eight-speaker stereo is customary and an ELS Studio 3D premium stereo system is accessible and contains 16 audio system.
Security and Driver-Help Options
A number of driver-assistance options are included as customary within the Integra, together with automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping help, and adaptive cruise management. A-Spec fashions with the non-obligatory Expertise bundle include entrance and rear parking sensors. For extra details about the Integra’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embody:
- Commonplace automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Commonplace lane-departure warning with lane-keeping help
- Commonplace adaptive cruise management
Guarantee and Upkeep Protection
Acura affords an extended powertrain guarantee than most of its rivals with protection stretching as much as six years or 70,000 miles, however patrons of the BMW 2-series Gran Coupe will take pleasure in an additional 12 months of complimentary scheduled upkeep.
- Restricted guarantee covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain guarantee covers six years or 70,000 miles
- Complimentary scheduled upkeep is roofed for 2 years or 24,000 miles.
Specs
Specs
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Handbook
Automobile Sort: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback
PRICE
Base/As Examined: $33,895/$36,895
ENGINE
Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct gas injection
Displacement: 91 in3, 1498 cm3
Energy: 200 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 192 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
TRANSMISSION
6-speed handbook
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 12.3-in vented disc/11.1-in disc
Tires: Continental ContiProContact
235/40R-18 91W M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 107.7 in
Size: 185.8 in
Width: 72.0 in
Top: 55.5 in
Passenger Quantity: 96 ft3
Cargo Quantity: 24 ft3
Curb Weight: 3062 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 7.0 sec
1/4-Mile: 15.3 sec @ 93 mph
100 mph: 17.3 sec
130 mph: 36.2 sec
Outcomes above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.4 sec.
Rolling Begin, 5–60 mph: 7.9 sec
High Gear, 30–50 mph: 10.4 sec
High Gear, 50–70 mph: 8.5 sec
High Velocity (C/D est): 135 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 178 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 358 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.88 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Noticed: 31 mpg
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Mixed/Metropolis/Freeway: 30/26/36 mpg
2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Automated
Automobile Sort: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback
PRICE
Base/As Examined: $32,800/$33,300
Choices: Liquid carbon metallic paint $500
ENGINE
Turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, direct gas injection
Displacement: 91 in3, 1498 cm3
Energy: 200 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 192 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm
TRANSMISSION
repeatedly variable computerized
CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 12.3-in vented disc/11.1-in disc
Tires: Continental ContiProContact
235/40R-18 98W M+S
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 107.7 in
Size: 185.8 in
Width: 72.0 in
Top: 55.5 in
Passenger Quantity: 96 ft3
Cargo Quantity: 24 ft3
Curb Weight: 3144 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 7.1 sec
1/4-Mile: 15.5 sec @ 95 mph
100 mph: 17.2 sec
Outcomes above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Begin, 5–60 mph: 7.8 sec
High Gear, 30–50 mph: 4.0 sec
High Gear, 50–70 mph: 4.8 sec
High Velocity (C/D est): 135 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 174 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 349 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.90 g
C/D FUEL ECONOMY
Noticed: 23 mpg
75-mph Freeway Driving: 38 mpg
75-mph Freeway Vary: 470 mi
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Mixed/Metropolis/Freeway: 32/29/36 mpg
C/D TESTING EXPLAINED
Extra Options and Specs
