The 2023 Acura Integra will arrive at U.S. dealerships in June with a base price of US$ 30,800. However, if you’re eyeing the manual variant, you’ll have to cough up US$ 35,800 and that’s before factoring in the US$ 1,095 destination fee. That’s a lot more than Honda’s sister-model, the Civic Si, which begins at US$ 27,300 and features the same engine as well as a standard six-speed manual. Putting that aside, the entry-level Integra features JewelEye LED headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights. They’re joined by a moonroof and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Moving into the cabin, drivers will find a
10.2-inch digital instrument cluster and a 7-inch infotainment system with
wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Other highlights include an
eight-speaker audio system and heated synthetic leather seats with eight-way
power adjustment on the driver’s side. Buyers will also find an Integrated
Dynamics System with Comfort, Normal, and Sport modes. In terms of safety, the
AcuraWatch suite of driver assistance systems includes Adaptive Cruise Control,
Lane Keeping Assist, and Collision Mitigation Braking. They’re joined by
Traffic Jam Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, and a Blind Spot Information
System with Rear Cross-Traffic Monitoring.
Buyers looking for something sportier can
opt for the Integra A-Spec, which begins at US$ 32,800. It features LED fog
lights, gloss black accents, and a rear spoiler. The model also rides on larger
18-inch alloy wheels with a shark gray finish. Interior changes are relatively
minor, but drivers will find contrast stitching on the seats, steering wheel,
and shifter. Elsewhere, there are stainless steel pedals and red gauge needles.
The US$ 35,800 Integra A-Spec Technology
Package rewards customers with a more luxurious interior that features
synthetic leather seats with microsuede inserts as well as 12-way power
adjustment on the driver’s side. That isn’t the only change as the
range-topping model boasts a 4-way power front passenger seat, a wireless
smartphone charger, ambient interior lighting, and a larger 9-inch infotainment
system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Rounding out the highlights are a head-up
display, a 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D premium audio system, and an adaptive damper
system. The model also comes equipped with front/rear parking sensors,
low-speed braking control, and a revised Integrated Dynamics System with a
customizable Individual mode. Regardless of which trim is selected, all
Integras have a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 200
hp and 260 Nm of torque. It’s connected to a
continuously variable transmission that sends power exclusively to the front
wheels. However, the range-topping Integra A-Spec Technology Package can be
equipped with a six-speed manual at no extra cost.
While the Integra is US$ 3,500 more expensive
than the ILX, the model comes with three years of AcuraLink services as well as
the new Acura Maintenance Program. The latter covers “select factory-scheduled
maintenance” – such as oil and filter changes, tire rotations, and multi-point
inspections – for two years or 24,000 miles (38,624 km).