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Overview
Honda's Acura luxury division has relaunched an iconic nameplate to shake up the entry-luxury compact segment with the all-new Integra, replacing the aging ILX sedan in the lineup. Some may wonder why a luxury automaker would choose to launch a sporty four-door sedan in the Age of the SUV, but we'd be quick to remind them that the Integra is a big part of what made the Acura brand. The new car shares its underpinnings with the all-new Honda Civic. It comes with the same turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that's in the Civic Si and is offered with a six-speed manual (an automatic is standard). We're hoping for an even perkier powertrain if Acura decides to revive the Type S model. And in the future, who knows? Maybe there will be an Acura Integra Type R that recalls the limited-edition screamer of the late Nineties.

What's New for 2023?
Acura's revived Integra will be an all new model for 2023 and is expected to go on sale in spring, 2022.

Pricing and Which One to Buy
Base $30,000 (est)
A-Spec $35,000 (est)
Type S $40,000 (est)

Acura claims to be targeting a starting price around $30,000 for the base Integra. Until we’re sure that there’s a high-performance Type S in the works the A-Spec model is the one to buy as it adds sportier bodywork, 18-inch wheels, and unlocks the availability of the six-speed manual transmission—which is not available on the base model. If a racy Type S model is in fact in the cards, we expect it to cost significantly more than a standard Integra, but Acura has kept mum on that model so far.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The new Integra is powered by a 200-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine borrowed from the Honda Civic Si. All models are front-wheel drive and come standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). A-Spec models can be had with an optional six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. An adaptive suspension system is available as well, and the A-Spec model adds an Individual drive mode to the Integra's drive-mode selector switch which allows drivers to save a customized setting.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
The EPA hasn't released fuel economy estimates for the Integra yet, but we expect to see similar ratings as the Civic Si, which is rated for 27 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. Such ratings will allow the Integra to go up against its key rival, the Audi A3, which is rated for 29 mpg city and 38 mpg highway. For more information about the Integra's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Integra's cabin looks right at home in the Acura lineup, pulling styling from the TLX sedan and RDX SUV. Heated sport seats wrapped in faux-leather upholstery are standard and feature eight-way power adjustments for the driver; A-Spec models with the optional Technology package add faux-suede inserts to the seats as well as 12-way power adjustments for the driver and four-way power adjustments for the front passenger. Acura hasn't released any info on the Integra's cargo space, but we expect to find out soon how the car stacks up against its rivals.

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