Acura Integra Type S spy shots! [Updated w/ pics showing wider fenders and triple exhaust tips]

[RRP RSX-S]

Red font is reserved for Type S / R vehicles, best teaser ever.

I think this is just a test knob with no secret meaning behind it. The ITS won’t have the gloss black center trim.

 

[ItsGizzman]

They already said no AWD and no hybrids. Hybrid is Honda’s thing. Acura will skip straight to EV.

Where did they confirm that the ITS won't be AWD? I believe you (and didn't really think it would anyway), just curious.

 

[submitaweasel]

Where did they confirm that the ITS won't be AWD? I believe you (and didn't really think it would anyway), just curious.

There have been plenty of quotes (even in this thread) regarding that subject. The platform is not made for it. Current Integra platform is fwd as is the Civic platform its based on.

 

[ItsGizzman]

There have been plenty of quotes (even in this thread) regarding that subject. The platform is not made for it. Current Integra platform is fwd as is the Civic platform its based on.

I agree, but they made it seem like that information had come from Acura/someone from Acura. There's no shortage of speculation in this thread

 

[bullitt]

I agree, but they made it seem like that information had come from Acura/someone from Acura. There's no shortage of speculation in this thread

It was a rep that said it during an interview. The platform technically can support it as its shared with the CRV, which has AWD, but Acura's rep, I think it was the guy in charge of integra, said that there wouldn't be AWD.

 

[ItsGizzman]

It was a rep that said it during an interview. The platform technically can support it as its shared with the CRV, which has AWD, but Acura's rep, I think it was the guy in charge of integra, said that there wouldn't be AWD.

Oh got it - Thanks for the info. I'm personally okay with FWD given the CTR's track performance. And quite frankly I want this thing to be obtainable lol.

 

[RUNN1N]

Oh got it - Thanks for the info. I'm personally okay with FWD given the CTR's track performance. And quite frankly I want this thing to be obtainable lol.

Jonathan Rivers from Acura did an AMA on IntegraTalk in July or August, and specifically addressed the question of SH-AWD--according to him, it's not coming to the Integra model.

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

Jonathan Rivers from Acura did an AMA on IntegraTalk in July or August, and specifically addressed the question of SH-AWD--according to him, it's not coming to the Integra model.

He’s the Product Planner for Acura

 

[Integra23]

They already said no AWD and no hybrids. Hybrid is Honda’s thing. Acura will skip straight to EV.

Very true. Just give us the CTR drivetrain and sportier seats, cooled please

 

[NeoDiNardo]

I looked at the new 2023 CTR markup prices. If Acura is anywhere near MSRP on the Integra Type S it will dominate for me.

 

[RRP RSX-S]

It was a rep that said it during an interview. The platform technically can support it as its shared with the CRV, which has AWD, but Acura's rep, I think it was the guy in charge of integra, said that there wouldn't be AWD.

Yep. Jonathan Rivers said it.

 

[submitaweasel]

R&D costs money. Your SH-AWD integra does not justify the R&D necessary. Despite the number of enthusiasts wanting it; the market is not there. Number crunches always win. Thank the great bejeebus we got a manual transmission at all.

 

[twitchy15]

if it had sh-awd it would be a instant buy for me. I like the size of vehicle but really love the shawd. Recently test drove the Integra manual/ cvt and TLX Aspec and type s. SH-AWD is amazing I have it on my RDX and really hoping to have it on my next vehicle.

 

[RandomHondafan]

It looks like there will be an Integra Type S announcement today

 

[TigerEyeJazz]