Integra Thoughts on the Integra
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Thoughts on the Integra
That wimpy little 1.5L engine, the hideous tacked on screen, and the tiny bunker windows makes for a depressing feeling. No rear AC vents makes it look really cheap, even more than what I previously mentioned. All it is is an upgraded Civic. They would have done better to bring back the RL/RLX instead of this thing. Acura failed big time which isn't surprising.
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06-19-2022, 10:06 PM
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Took the plunge....
Well well well.... I did it and traded in the S4 for the Integra. I forgot to mention in my above post that another reason the 0-60 times are slower is because I believe it requires an additional shift to hit 60 miles an hr. It does drive faster, or at least feels faster (of course not as fast as my S4 which would do it in about 4.5 seconds). I have not tried a 0-60 run in it yet as it is too new, but perhaps in a few weeks? There is no doubt I will miss the S4's power and refinements, but it does feel good to be back with a Honda!
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The market will answer the debate on the Integra once it's released. Absent an economy-wide recession, I expect Acura will be quite pleased with the results.
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I’m sure it’s going to be, by all metrics, a great car. But I, as a former integra and still RSX owner, find it a little bland. Personally, I would prefer slightly more power and fewer amenities/lighter weight.
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It doesn’t need to impress you to sell them. Given the success of the ILX, the Integra will likely carry on that entry level interest. It’ll also interest those who want Si performance with luxury.
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With the entire market waiting on chips, I see a huge price impact, if you can get one at all.
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If you objectively look at this thing, you can tell it's not luxury. It's only a tarted up Civic. Since you're not very smart, though, you can't see that.
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No, it's not click bait. Some of us don't like tiny little cars with puny turbo engines. Some of us aren't looking to play track games every time we get in a car. People like you love these little shit box cars and couldn't appreciate big flagships with tons of room and that drive very smoothly and quietly, like the RLX.
If you objectively look at this thing, you can tell it's not luxury. It's only a tarted up Civic. Since you're not very smart, though, you can't see that.
If you objectively look at this thing, you can tell it's not luxury. It's only a tarted up Civic. Since you're not very smart, though, you can't see that.
You know nothing about what I like or don't like and thinking the RLX reintro is a better than the Integra shows you're not very smart. though, you can't see that.
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No, it's not click bait. Some of us don't like tiny little cars with puny turbo engines. Some of us aren't looking to play track games every time we get in a car. People like you love these little shit box cars and couldn't appreciate big flagships with tons of room and that drive very smoothly and quietly, like the RLX.
If you objectively look at this thing, you can tell it's not luxury. It's only a tarted up Civic. Since you're not very smart, though, you can't see that.
If you objectively look at this thing, you can tell it's not luxury. It's only a tarted up Civic. Since you're not very smart, though, you can't see that.
Seats are more comfortable. Adaptive dampers give more comfort. ELS audio speaks for itself. What exactly would make it more luxurious to you? A different dashboard?
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The larger sedan segment is being eaten by SUVs. Larger sedans, like coupes, are slowing dying. Same goes for manuals. New times and demands. Smaller engines are due to emission standards. Can’t live in the past forever. I personally am not a fan of direct injection due to carbon buildup but it is what it is…I understand the reason for the change instead of ranting about it.
Seats are more comfortable. Adaptive dampers give more comfort. ELS audio speaks for itself. What exactly would make it more luxurious to you? A different dashboard?
Seats are more comfortable. Adaptive dampers give more comfort. ELS audio speaks for itself. What exactly would make it more luxurious to you? A different dashboard?
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That wimpy little 1.5L engine, the hideous tacked on screen, and the tiny bunker windows makes for a depressing feeling. No rear AC vents makes it look really cheap, even more than what I previously mentioned. All it is is an upgraded Civic. They would have done better to bring back the RL/RLX instead of this thing. Acura failed big time which isn't surprising.
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As I've said before, this is not Integra, this is ILX, rebadged as Integra to cash in on legendary name. The ILX was a better car; I'd take K24 real VTEC over puny L15 any day, not to mention 8DCT vs CVT. What a joke. The 6MT Integra is just overpriced Civic Si (which Honda purposefully removed features previously had on Si because of Integra...Same crap they pulled with Accord taking away V6 to help TLX sales). I can't imagine who will spend $37K (before any ADM which will be laughably high) on a 1.5T underpowered compact car that does 0-60 in over 7 seconds. Truly laughable.
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I might, pending a test drive. If I can get a good handling, sporty, attractive car loaded with lots of features for $8K under the average transaction price of a new car in the US, AND, I can get it with a 6MT and Honda/Acura reliability, and at least 37 mpg, and the utility of a liftback .... uh, yeah.
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The car we are replacing currently gets 40+mpg highway in favorable conditions. I believe high gas prices are here to stay for the foreseeable future, so I'd hate to regress on that front. And it's not that we can't afford gas -- it's that I don't want to pay any more for it than I really have to.
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Because Honda (and the rest of Japan) are dragging their feet on EVs. Japan itself doesn’t have a whole lot of EV infrastructure, and Toyota and Honda already hyped up hydrogen so much with the government there that it’s hard to walk back without losing face.
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Though Nissan did charge out front w/ the Leaf, just never made a big battery trim and relegating it to 2nd car usage.
The Toyota Mirai might be like the GM EV, decades too early.
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My dealership just got our first Aspec Tech integra with 6mt and Ill say this.. the gas door is HUGE... Wondering if they did it that way to one day incorporate an electric plug in...
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Hoping to test drive a 6MT model tomorrow.
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I might, pending a test drive. If I can get a good handling, sporty, attractive car loaded with lots of features for $8K under the average transaction price of a new car in the US, AND, I can get it with a 6MT and Honda/Acura reliability, and at least 37 mpg, and the utility of a liftback .... uh, yeah.
Unfortunately, with my knee arthritis and the suffocating traffic around Philly and NYC (where I frequently drive), I would go CVT with the Integra. The reviews of the CVT are positive enough that I'm betting I could live with it.
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We had an extended drive this morning in an ASpec Tech 6MT in Apex Blue with Orchid interior. It's a very nice car. Drives very well. Solid, complaint ride with zero squeaks or rattles. The engine is surprisingly peppy and sounds great. It won't rev to 7K, but it is eager to keep spooling up to redline. Shifting is exactly what you'd expect of a Honda/Acura 6MT. Steering is good and tight, and the individual drive modes make a big difference. We drove the car over a road with some bump and pothole issues, and the car took it all in stride. It was quieter than our Accord EX (2.4/MT) on the highway. The car is quite spacious on the inside, but six footers may brush their head on the roof in back. Cargo area is giant, even with the back seats up. Sound system, tech, etc. all is top notch. No embedded nav -- you need to use your phone and your favorite nav program through Car Play or Android Auto. The interior finish was well done, and seats are quite comfortable. I'm over 6 feet and had plenty of room in front on either side. We didn't have much of an opportunity to play with it, but the configurable dash seems cool, and the head up display is definitely a neat thing. We put our names on the list for a Performance Red/Orchid ASpec Tech.
Maybe not surprisingly, but when we got to the dealer at 10, the car was out on a drive and had previously already been on one. By the time we got the keys a list had formed to test drive it. It's just the first day, but I have a feeling they're going to sell all of these they can build. The sales guys were genuinely excited about the product and the fact that they had customers literally lined up to drive it and that they had a 6MT car to sell again!
Maybe not surprisingly, but when we got to the dealer at 10, the car was out on a drive and had previously already been on one. By the time we got the keys a list had formed to test drive it. It's just the first day, but I have a feeling they're going to sell all of these they can build. The sales guys were genuinely excited about the product and the fact that they had customers literally lined up to drive it and that they had a 6MT car to sell again!
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We had an extended drive this morning in an ASpec Tech 6MT in Apex Blue with Orchid interior. It's a very nice car. Drives very well. Solid, complaint ride with zero squeaks or rattles. The engine is surprisingly peppy and sounds great. It won't rev to 7K, but it is eager to keep spooling up to redline. Shifting is exactly what you'd expect of a Honda/Acura 6MT. Steering is good and tight, and the individual drive modes make a big difference. We drove the car over a road with some bump and pothole issues, and the car took it all in stride. It was quieter than our Accord EX (2.4/MT) on the highway. The car is quite spacious on the inside, but six footers may brush their head on the roof in back. Cargo area is giant, even with the back seats up. Sound system, tech, etc. all is top notch. No embedded nav -- you need to use your phone and your favorite nav program through Car Play or Android Auto. The interior finish was well done, and seats are quite comfortable. I'm over 6 feet and had plenty of room in front on either side. We didn't have much of an opportunity to play with it, but the configurable dash seems cool, and the head up display is definitely a neat thing. We put our names on the list for a Performance Red/Orchid ASpec Tech.
Maybe not surprisingly, but when we got to the dealer at 10, the car was out on a drive and had previously already been on one. By the time we got the keys a list had formed to test drive it. It's just the first day, but I have a feeling they're going to sell all of these they can build. The sales guys were genuinely excited about the product and the fact that they had customers literally lined up to drive it and that they had a 6MT car to sell again!
Maybe not surprisingly, but when we got to the dealer at 10, the car was out on a drive and had previously already been on one. By the time we got the keys a list had formed to test drive it. It's just the first day, but I have a feeling they're going to sell all of these they can build. The sales guys were genuinely excited about the product and the fact that they had customers literally lined up to drive it and that they had a 6MT car to sell again!
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We had an extended drive this morning in an ASpec Tech 6MT in Apex Blue with Orchid interior. It's a very nice car. Drives very well. Solid, complaint ride with zero squeaks or rattles. The engine is surprisingly peppy and sounds great. It won't rev to 7K, but it is eager to keep spooling up to redline. Shifting is exactly what you'd expect of a Honda/Acura 6MT. Steering is good and tight, and the individual drive modes make a big difference. We drove the car over a road with some bump and pothole issues, and the car took it all in stride. It was quieter than our Accord EX (2.4/MT) on the highway. The car is quite spacious on the inside, but six footers may brush their head on the roof in back. Cargo area is giant, even with the back seats up. Sound system, tech, etc. all is top notch. No embedded nav -- you need to use your phone and your favorite nav program through Car Play or Android Auto. The interior finish was well done, and seats are quite comfortable. I'm over 6 feet and had plenty of room in front on either side. We didn't have much of an opportunity to play with it, but the configurable dash seems cool, and the head up display is definitely a neat thing. We put our names on the list for a Performance Red/Orchid ASpec Tech.
Maybe not surprisingly, but when we got to the dealer at 10, the car was out on a drive and had previously already been on one. By the time we got the keys a list had formed to test drive it. It's just the first day, but I have a feeling they're going to sell all of these they can build. The sales guys were genuinely excited about the product and the fact that they had customers literally lined up to drive it and that they had a 6MT car to sell again!
Maybe not surprisingly, but when we got to the dealer at 10, the car was out on a drive and had previously already been on one. By the time we got the keys a list had formed to test drive it. It's just the first day, but I have a feeling they're going to sell all of these they can build. The sales guys were genuinely excited about the product and the fact that they had customers literally lined up to drive it and that they had a 6MT car to sell again!
Integra will be a more successful sedan for Acura than TLX. One f the main reasons is cost. The new TLX is expensive and also, that segment is dying...people opt in for Crossover when it comes to pay $50K.
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Love the tacked on tablet, cheap hard plastics all over the cabin, all the piano black plastic fingerprint magnet, no AC vents in the back, no covered cup holders (is this an econobox car??), etc.
No rattles or squeaks because IT'S BRAND NEW! I would hope it doesn't, because that would be embarrassing for a car literally rolling off the line.
Doesn't surprise me that Acura fanboys (or girls) are getting hard over this thing.
No rattles or squeaks because IT'S BRAND NEW! I would hope it doesn't, because that would be embarrassing for a car literally rolling off the line.
Doesn't surprise me that Acura fanboys (or girls) are getting hard over this thing.
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Love the tacked on tablet, cheap hard plastics all over the cabin, all the piano black plastic fingerprint magnet, no AC vents in the back, no covered cup holders (is this an econobox car??), etc.
No rattles or squeaks because IT'S BRAND NEW! I would hope it doesn't, because that would be embarrassing for a car literally rolling off the line.
Doesn't surprise me that Acura fanboys (or girls) are getting hard over this thing.
No rattles or squeaks because IT'S BRAND NEW! I would hope it doesn't, because that would be embarrassing for a car literally rolling off the line.
Doesn't surprise me that Acura fanboys (or girls) are getting hard over this thing.
Piano black, hard plastic all around the lower dash and cupholders with hard plastic and no covers...This is an A3 for you with $6-$8K higher prices than the Integra. Now go to washroom and push lol!
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Love the tacked on tablet, cheap hard plastics all over the cabin, all the piano black plastic fingerprint magnet, no AC vents in the back, no covered cup holders (is this an econobox car??), etc.
No rattles or squeaks because IT'S BRAND NEW! I would hope it doesn't, because that would be embarrassing for a car literally rolling off the line.
Doesn't surprise me that Acura fanboys (or girls) are getting hard over this thing.
No rattles or squeaks because IT'S BRAND NEW! I would hope it doesn't, because that would be embarrassing for a car literally rolling off the line.
Doesn't surprise me that Acura fanboys (or girls) are getting hard over this thing.
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We had an extended drive this morning in an ASpec Tech 6MT in Apex Blue with Orchid interior. It's a very nice car. Drives very well. Solid, complaint ride with zero squeaks or rattles. The engine is surprisingly peppy and sounds great. It won't rev to 7K, but it is eager to keep spooling up to redline. Shifting is exactly what you'd expect of a Honda/Acura 6MT. Steering is good and tight, and the individual drive modes make a big difference. We drove the car over a road with some bump and pothole issues, and the car took it all in stride. It was quieter than our Accord EX (2.4/MT) on the highway. The car is quite spacious on the inside, but six footers may brush their head on the roof in back. Cargo area is giant, even with the back seats up. Sound system, tech, etc. all is top notch. No embedded nav -- you need to use your phone and your favorite nav program through Car Play or Android Auto. The interior finish was well done, and seats are quite comfortable. I'm over 6 feet and had plenty of room in front on either side. We didn't have much of an opportunity to play with it, but the configurable dash seems cool, and the head up display is definitely a neat thing. We put our names on the list for a Performance Red/Orchid ASpec Tech.
Maybe not surprisingly, but when we got to the dealer at 10, the car was out on a drive and had previously already been on one. By the time we got the keys a list had formed to test drive it. It's just the first day, but I have a feeling they're going to sell all of these they can build. The sales guys were genuinely excited about the product and the fact that they had customers literally lined up to drive it and that they had a 6MT car to sell again!
Maybe not surprisingly, but when we got to the dealer at 10, the car was out on a drive and had previously already been on one. By the time we got the keys a list had formed to test drive it. It's just the first day, but I have a feeling they're going to sell all of these they can build. The sales guys were genuinely excited about the product and the fact that they had customers literally lined up to drive it and that they had a 6MT car to sell again!
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Again, no surprise you Acura lovers get so turned on by anything they do.
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As I've said before, this is not Integra, this is ILX, rebadged as Integra to cash in on legendary name. The ILX was a better car; I'd take K24 real VTEC over puny L15 any day, not to mention 8DCT vs CVT. What a joke. The 6MT Integra is just overpriced Civic Si (which Honda purposefully removed features previously had on Si because of Integra...Same crap they pulled with Accord taking away V6 to help TLX sales). I can't imagine who will spend $37K (before any ADM which will be laughably high) on a 1.5T underpowered compact car that does 0-60 in over 7 seconds. Truly laughable.
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Idk what Acura was thinking putting the CVT in the Integra. The DCT would have been a MUCH better option if they were trying to go for a more performance look/feel for it. CVT is more for fuel economy cars like the Civic and CR-V. Even the HR-V. Not the Integra. Acura shouldn't really have anything with a CVT. IMO
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well you made it sound like Acura is the only brand that built a car with these flaws. All the cars in this segment is the same shit. What do you want for $35K?? If you want a car with all the goodies, you’re at the wrong forum. Join Porsche or Bentley. They will give you all.
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Let's be honest, the vast majority of Acura buyers are not going to know the difference between a CVT, DCT, or normal torque converter automatic. Enthusiasts make up a very small minority of buyers, and the majority of that minority are going to buy the 6MT anyways. Acura is not concerned about the dozen or so potential buyers who will be turned off by the CVT. If anything, the superior MPGs of the CVT is probably going to capture more buyers than the lackluster performance of a CVT will drive away.
Those that care, will just get the MT.
We can’t expect from any brand to give us A to Z for $35K. If anyone wants a fast and fully loaded car with all the premium material, S class is available
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Initial impressions online by places like C&D, Motor Authority are pretty positive for the Integra.
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Love the tacked on tablet, cheap hard plastics all over the cabin, all the piano black plastic fingerprint magnet, no AC vents in the back, no covered cup holders (is this an econobox car??), etc.
No rattles or squeaks because IT'S BRAND NEW! I would hope it doesn't, because that would be embarrassing for a car literally rolling off the line.
Doesn't surprise me that Acura fanboys (or girls) are getting hard over this thing.
No rattles or squeaks because IT'S BRAND NEW! I would hope it doesn't, because that would be embarrassing for a car literally rolling off the line.
Doesn't surprise me that Acura fanboys (or girls) are getting hard over this thing.
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