Acura has taken the wraps off of its new Integra prototype at an occasion in Los Angeles and the brand new five-door hatchback is meant to sign the return of reasonably priced efficiency to the Acura lineup.
A couple of particulars that we had beforehand guessed at have been confirmed, beginning with the powertrain. Beneath the hood might be a 1.5-liter turbo-4 (the primary manufacturing unit turbocharged engine for an Integra) that’s doubtless primarily based on the one used within the Honda Civic/Civic Si. Acura didn’t give a horsepower determine, however the model within the 2022 Civic Si makes 200 hp. The one different mechanical particulars talked about have been an obtainable limited-slip differential and a 6-speed handbook transmission, matching the Civic Si as properly. An automated will definitely be supplied and we hope it’s the 8-speed dual-clutch automated presently discovered within the ILX and TLX, moderately than the CVT that populates the opposite Civic variants.
Acura Integra Prototype
Acura Integra Prototype
Acura Integra Prototype
The prototype’s Indy Yellow Pearl paint matches the colour obtainable for the NSX supercar. Acura says this colour was chosen for the prototype as an homage to the Phoenix Yellow worn by the bygone Integra Kind R. The colour is about the one factor that the 2 automobiles share styling-wise; the brand new Integra encapsulates fashionable Acura, for higher or worse.
The fastback profile takes on a extra fashionable design with a decrease tail than Integras of the previous. The very best level of the roof is on the peak of the windshield and the roofline flows again from there to culminate in a rear lip spoiler. The big Integra decals that adorn the edges really feel boyish at first, however the automotive’s profile might look too plain with out them, so I don’t thoughts their inclusion. Acura hasn’t mentioned in the event that they’ll seem on the manufacturing automotive. The Integra title can also be embossed on each the entrance and rear bumpers, the identical means it was on the outdated automotive.
Acura Integra Prototype
Acura Integra Prototype
Very like my very own determine for the reason that Nineties, the Integra has grown noticeably bigger. Earlier generations of Integras on the debut have been a lot smaller than the brand new automotive. In individual, the prototype feels bigger than the Civic hatchback and the tapered roofline really made me consider the Accord once I first noticed it. Hopefully this doesn’t translate to a heftier really feel behind the wheel.
Acura says the brand new Integra will begin at round $30,000 and was referred to a number of occasions as “the brand new gateway” to the Acura model. It’s not but confirmed that the ILX received’t proceed previous 2022, however it’s not trying good for the sedan. That may transfer up the entry worth for Acura, the ILX begins within the mid-$20,000 vary. The Integra might be constructed alongside the TLX in Marysville, Ohio and it’s slated to reach at dealerships subsequent 12 months as a 2023 mannequin.
We’ll replace this report with extra info because the Integra manufacturing automotive turns into obtainable.
