Acura Integra

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The **Acura Integra** is a compact car marketed by Honda's Acura division for model years 1992-2001 and again since 2023. The Integra was one of the launch models for Acura in the US in 1986 alongside the Acura Legend. For 2023, the Integra nameplate was revived for a Honda Civic-based liftback, replacing the Acura ILX.

## History

### 1992-1993 (DB1/DB2)

The Integra was initially offered in RS, LS, and GS trim levels. Model choices consisted of a 3-door liftback and a new 4-door sedan. All trim levels were available with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission except for the GS-R which was only offered in a 5-speed manual with shorter gearing than other trim levels.

For the 1992 and 1993 model years, Acura offered a GS-R model. The GS-R liftback came only with a 5-speed manual transmission and 1.7-liter 4-cylinder engine with 160 hp. The GS-R model came with a rear spoiler and 195/60/VR14 tires and alloy wheels. Less than 5,000 of the 1992–1993 model years Acura Integra GS-R were produced for North America; this is confirmed by the vehicle identification number sequence of these cars.

### 1994-2001 (DB7/DB8)

For 1994, the Integra came with a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder. Trim levels are as follows:

**RS**: Rally Sport was available in both liftback and sedan. There was no sedan available in 1998. Model dropped in 1999. In 1994, equipped with the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 142 hp and 137 lb⋅ft of torque. RS models were the predecessor to the Type R model that was released in 1997. In 1995, power ratings dropped to 148 hp and 124 lb⋅ft of torque due to U.S. emissions regulations. Standard features were a cassette player, rear-window defroster, and tilt steering wheel. The cassette player was replaced with a CD player in 1997. The RS models as well as Type Rs did not come with moonroofs as an option, while the LS, SE, GS, and GS-R sub-models did.

**LS**: Luxury Sport, was available in both liftback and sedan; featured a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

**SE**: Special Edition, was available in both liftback and sedan starting from 1995. This trim package was only available in 1995 and 1996 model years until they were changed to be named the GS in 1997. From the LS, it added leather seats, alloy wheels on all years, and a rear-wing spoiler (optional).

**GS**: Grand Sport, was available in both liftback and sedan starting from 1997. Same standard features as the SE. Including a rear spoiler.

**GS-R**: Grand Sport Racing, was available in both liftback and sedan. Equipped with the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 170 hp and 128 lb⋅ft of torque. It came equipped with a rear spoiler, 6-speaker stereo, power moonroof, 195/55/VR15 tires and alloy wheels. The leather option package would add leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. An automatic transmission is an option in certain markets for this model.

**Type R** (1997-1998 and 2000-2001): was only available as a liftback. Equipped with the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 195 hp limited-slip differential, unique interior trim, front spoiler, high rear wing, Type R badging, lowered sport suspension, and unique 7-spoke 5-lug 15-inch alloy wheels. Deletes air conditioning, leather upholstery, tilt/height adjustable driver seat, visor mirrors, power moonroof, and cruise control. Air conditioning would be a dealer-installed option.

After the 2001 model year, the Integra was replaced by the Acura RSX in accordance with Acura's new naming scheme.

### 2023-present (DE4/DE5)

On March 10, 2022, Acura unveiled the production version of the 2023 Integra. The design of the production Integra is nearly identical to the pre-production version, however, the yellow exterior color and exterior decals shown on the pre-production model would not be available on the production model. The interior of the production Integra shares several parts from the eleventh-generation Honda Civic.

The standard powertrain is a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine from the Honda Civic Si producing 200 hp and 192 lb⋅ft of torque mated to a standard CVT, or an available 6-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential. Unlike the previous Japanese-built models, it is produced in the United States at the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio instead.

The Integra is available in three trim levels: an unnamed base model, the mid-level A-Spec, and the top-tier A-Spec Technology Package. While all models offer a CVT, only the A-Spec Technology Package model offers a six-speed manual transmission with a limited-slip differential.

The Type S trim was revealed on April 11, 2023 for the 2024 model year. It shares internal key components with the Honda Civic Type R, including the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine, four-piston Brembo brakes and 6-speed manual transmission; it cannot be ordered with an automatic gearbox. It also shares the wider tracks of that model, which required the addition of fender flares. Acura's official information states that it reaches 320 hp at 6500 rpm and 310 lb-ft between 2600 to 4000 rpm, which is 5 hp higher and the same torque compared to the Honda. The front and rear tracks were made wider, and it also has the same dual-axis front suspension setup as the Civic Type R that is meant to quell torque steer. Adaptive dampers, which are also available in the Integra A-Spec, are adjusted based on drive-mode selection, which in the Type S consists of Comfort, Sport, and Sport+. The brakes were upgraded with larger discs for front and rear.

## Trivia

* The first through third generation Integras were badged as a Honda outside the US.

## Gallery

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Vehicle list

**Current models**

**Integra** · MDX · RDX · TLX

**Former models**

CL · ILX · ILX Hybrid · Legend · MDX Sport Hybrid · NSX · RL · RLX · RLX Sport Hybrid · RSX · SLX · TL · TSX · ZDX