The Return of a Legend: Acura Integra

The Acura Integra rides again! It’s time to get excited about the return of this luxury sports sedan which is ready for you to drive.

The 2023 model year brings us the return of this legendary vehicle with more of what you want and a drive that you’ll admire. We don’t see many new models arrive with a manual transmission, but the Integra brings one, along with all the other goodies we enjoy from this brand. The versions we’ll have of this car are made at the famous Honda/Acura plant in Marysville, Ohio, making this a luxury sports car that’s also made by Americans.

Engage Your Driving Experience with this Acura

If you opt for the manual model of the Integra, and we highly recommend you do, you’ll have a short-throw shifter with the gears close together, offering maximum sportiness for this car. This version also delivers a rev-matching feature that makes it much easier for you to handle the downshifts during your drive. Of course, if you’d rather have the automatic transmission, you’ll still have a fun and active sports car that is easy to toss around on the road. The sport-tuned suspension makes this car fun and easy to drive when you want to engage your senses from behind the wheel.

How Much Will the 2023Acura Integra Cost?

When you want an affordable sports sedan from a luxury brand name, this is the car for you. You’ll spend about $30,000 for the base model of this car. The A-Spec and Technology packages add a bit more, giving you a top price point of nearly $45,000. This pricing structure is in line with other models in the luxury category. You have to spend $35,000 to get into an Audi A3 or $38,000 for the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class.

Is this Acura Comfortable?

Driving a sports sedan at this price point means you’re likely driving this car every day. The Integra gives you plenty of outward visibility, ensuring you can see everything you need to during your drive. The liftback section of the car gives you ample cargo room for your gear. The rear seats fold in a 60/40 manner and create a flat load floor area for more stuff. The basic infotainment screen is a bit small at 7-inches, but you can upgrade to a 9-inch model by selecting the Technology package for this luxury sports sedan.

Check Out the Style of the Integra

Acura took a tried and true formula and applied it to the new Integra. This formula is a 5-door liftback design that we see in many sports sedans in the market. Using this build, we have a car with a long and sporty front end, a high rear, and the build that makes it an attractive car to drive. The A-Spec model has a lip spoiler, several exterior details, and a set of 18-inch wheels that pop and give this car the dynamic look you want to show off when you take it for a spin.

What Does this Sports Sedan Offer?

The base model for the Integra brings you a generous package of items for your drive. This initial model has:

• 17-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights/daytime running lights/taillights
• Powered moonroof
• Heated front seats
• 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
• Simulated leather upholstery
• 7-inch touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• One USB-A port
• 8-speaker audio system
• Forward collision warning
• Automatic emergency braking
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Rear cross-traffic alerts

Moving up to the A-Spec Package for the Acura Integra, you find:

• LED fog lights
• Appearance bundle
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Optional manual transmission
• Optional Technology Package

The Technology Package brings a lot more to the mix with:

• Puddle lights
• Front/rear parking sensors
• Adaptive suspension
• Head-up display
• Low-speed automatic emergency braking
• Ambient LED cabin lighting
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Three USB-A ports
• 9-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Amazon Alexa
• Wireless charging
• 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory settings
• 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
• 16-speaker ELS Studio audio system
• Remote engine start (automatic transmission only)

The Configurable Driver Screen is Pretty Sweet

Every model of the Integra comes with a 10.2-inch digital driver information display to give you the information you need when you’re driving. You’ll find a variety of pages that can display the readings you’re looking for, including your navigation directions, the music playlist, and functional gauges for the car itself. This gives you an easy way to understand what’s going on and go wherever you need to in this impressive sports sedan.

What Engine will the 2023 Integra Have?

The engine found in this sports sedan is an admirable and familiar one. If you know the Honda Civic Si, you know this engine. You’ll enjoy the 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine driving the Acura Integra. This engine mates to either a standard automatic transmission or the glorious six-speed manual transmission that we recommend you choose. You’ll have 200 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of torque during your drive. This car reaches maximum torque early, which means you have quick acceleration and an impressive drive when you step inside this luxury sports sedan.

When Can You Buy a 2023 Acura Integra?

This new car might be on sale at your local Acura dealer right now. The release time is in the spring at dealerships, which means you could buy one today. If your local dealer hasn’t received it yet, they will soon, and you’ll want to get yours ordered or be ready to purchase this impressive car once it appears on the lot.

The Integra is back, and it’s ready to be the sports sedan we fell in love with before its disappearance. This new car signals a push from Acura to be a name that gives us a fun car to drive with engaging features that we admire. Look around the automotive market and see how many new cars come with a manual transmission. The number is small, but Acura thought it important enough to the driving experience to make sure we have this feature in the new 2023 Integra.