What can we expect to see in the way of changes to the Integra for the 2026 model? I noticed the forthcoming new ADX seems to offer some nice things they don't have in the Integra. Does a hybrid powertrain trickle "down" to the Integra next year? Does AHM find some HP in their 1.5T to better differentiate Integra from the Civic? Does the Integra finally get some real/milano leather seats? Or does AHM go the wrong-way and drop the 6MT (like they did in the Accord years ago)?

 

My guess: an Aspec Advance trim with the interior of the ADX. And adding Advance features to the TypeS like they did to the TLX.

I doubt a hybrid is coming any longer, due to the expected drop in gas prices and cafe regulations after the election.

 

Good point about the election! The relaxed CAFE would mean that AHM could juice things up in the Integra so it has more power than a common Civic -- but since that would require AHM to spend money it sadly means it won't happen.

 

I highly doubt they'll drop the 6MT in the next update to the Integra. The take rate is pretty high for a manual, and it distinguishes the car from the German competition. I also doubt they'll do anything significant with the motor (which is fine for me -- I feel it offers a good combination of responsiveness and fuel economy). Although it would be interesting to see the Civic Hybrid setup, which gets great reviews, in some trim level of the car. Maybe keep the 1.5T/6MT version only in the ASpec Tech, while other trims get the hybrid setup?

Like mentioned above, I do think they'll bring over some of the additional tech/interior goodies they are showing with the ADX previews. Maybe an ASpec/Advanced edition of the Integra?

Because of the current plant situation at Marysville, Acura is not delivering Integras on the pace of the last 2 years. This has got to be a giant PITA for product planning, since Integra sales are artificially constrained by reduced supply at the moment.

 

I am not privy to the plant issues -- do you mind elaborating? All I have heard about is AHM slowing down production periodically when sales aren't good.

 

Half the Marysville plant (one of two lines) is shut down as Honda is building a new flex line (can build ev/ice/hybrids on any given week).

This plant used to do tlx/integra/accords. So they now have only half the historical capacity to build those models.

See "MAP" below:
https://hondanews.com/en-US/releases...-north-america

 

Thanks for that info! It sounds like now wouldn't be a good time to be shopping for a new Integra or Civic -- that just reinforces my thought to just wait on the 2026 Teg model.

 

All of this. Adding Advance features to the ITS would improve its value for dollar modestly. Meanwhile, I am driving the everloving shiz out of mine.

 

A recent CarBuzz article says AHM confirmed the Integra will get both exterior and interior changes this year, but no details were offered.

 

Also officially annnounced by Acura but no more details than carscoops.

https://acuranews.com/en-US/releases...obile-business

 

Sounds like it's not going to get the e:HEV powertrain from the Civic. Shame, because it's much better than the 1.5T/CVT combo. Alas, once again Honda gets the good stuff first that trickles up to Acura instead of the other way around.

 

AHM has been doing that for decades, but it makes absolutely no sense to anyone!

 

This article claims insiders say a hybrid Integra is coming in the 2026 model:
https://mobile.guideautoweb.com/en/a...-a-sure-thing/

 

Glad to hear that Acura is reconsidering it's move to all electric vehicles. People seem much more open to hybrids.

 

I have heard good things about the Hybrid Sport MDX that Acura made years ago. If they can implement a hybrid version the right way (sporty) it might sway me from getting the 6MT Integra. I think I'm definitely going to have to wait of the 2026 model now.

 

What I'd want to be made available in the A-Spec/Tech to even consider one:

• Homelink.
• Cooled seats.
• Heated steering wheel.
• Interior design/dashboard made to look like an Acura and NOTHING at all like a Civic. Many reviewers like the HVAC vents in the Civic, I think they look OK for a Civic but cheap and cost-cutty in an Acura.
• HVAC vents and USB ports for rear passengers on the back of the center storage console.
• Digital instrument cluster is a step in the right direction; make it able to show map data like Audi and BMW and they've got a winner.

 

Japanese reviewers on youtube have good things to say about the newest gen "S mode" in the hybrid Prelude. Driving experience was tuned to feel like the NSX DCT.

Hoping that comes to the Integra eventually. A 26 MMR Hybrid with the prelude logic branded as "Sport+" would be an intriguing offering. Seems like the prerequisite hardware is already in the 25 civic hybrid, possibly all they need is the Prelude software.

And Ikeda did say he would have made an Integra coupe if the Civic platform had a two door. Now that the Honda has a two door Prelude (on the same Civic platform), they could still shock everyone by reskinning it as a 26 Integra Coupe.

 

I second all those but could live without the last one.

 

BMW and Audi have made map data able to appear in their instrument clusters for years now. Acura needs to add this, not only to the Integra but make it available to other models, too. Even the 2025 BMW 228 (which is their entry-level model) not only has this available but you can get augmented reality where it will use the surround-view cameras to show you real-time video from the car of approaching intersections with directional arrows overlaid, a useless, but extremely cool addition nonetheless. The option to add massaging seats is also available to 228 xDrive buyers as well. With these options MSRP of around 47K. Yes, that's almost 10K more than an ASpec Tech Integra but since the Integra has been a strong seller, I think making these kinds of additional features available via an "Advanced" trim level makes a lot of sense from a competitive standpoint. Certainly, these features need to be standard in the Type S Integra, which despite the great performance is just not worth 58K. You can get a loaded M235 for about 5K less.

2 series Gran Coupe haters, and their numbers are legion, are going to flame me mercilessly for these statements.

 

This is precisely the type of feature that is antithesis to the ethos of Honda (and by extension, Acura). Honda is all about giving you what you need, some of what you want, and that's it.

Unfortuantely, this is also one of the things that prevents Acura from becoming a luxury brand and is why it's firmly stuck in the premium segment. Luxury is about excess and things that may not add any value but is cutting edge and "cool". Lexus, for instance, had that gauge cluster for the IS that physically moves around depending on your drive mode. Cool? Hell yes. Wholly unncessary? Also yes. Genesis has things like that 3D gauge cluster, BMW has things like that infotainment finger gesture thing, Mercedes has things like heated armrests, etc. But these type of things are a hallmark of luxury cars, and unfortunately I can't think of a single feature that Acura has that fits the bill. Until Acura makes a serioius push for luxury like they planned in the late oughts, I'd be absolutely shocked if they add those types of features, even in the top trim MDX model.

 

25 MDX already has maps in the instrument cluster. I presume all their new cars with Google builtin will support this.

Integra doesn't have google built in, keeping costs down.

Also they are going all-in on tech with the new Asimo OS, debuting in the EV RSX later this year. Level 3 self driving too.

https://wieck-honda-production.s3.am...ew-928x522.jpg

 

Let me correct myself first - like pretty much any German car - even the M235 can be shoved into the 60K range if you add enough options - load that thing up and a Type S Integra will be less OTD priced. Reviews of the 2025 M235 are starting to pop up online and most are agreeing that the 2025 M235 iteration of the 2 series Gran Coupe is much improved from the previous gen. Same with the 228 version, it's become a worthy competitor to the A3 and ASpec Integra, etc. BMW seldom seems afraid to shake things up and make improvements - big ones - to its models to retain that balance between performance and luxury. Purists gripe that the only 2 series worthy to bear the badge is the sublime 2 door version but personally, I'm not going to quibble.

At least Toyota is willing to keep the Toyota ethos somewhat clear of Lexus - the sliding cluster in F Sport models is a great example as are stuff like wood trim on the dash, rear sunshades, etc. The trouble overall with Lexus, to me overall, is an unwillingness to change and adapt - a strong case of restonlaurelitis if there ever was one.

With Acura, Honda indeed does not seem to want to push the premium envelope too far into luxury but maybe that's the problem; with sales figures suffering as a result.