My thoughts on the Integra

[Mattatui]

Hello everyone, I just wanted to share my thoughts on the integra. I picked up a manual in apex blue last week (trading in a 2019 VW GLI Autobahn) and after a week, here are my thoughts.

In 2020 I asked the universe to build me my perfect car and it did. I wanted a 4 door hatchback with a manual transmission, heads up display, ambient lighting, and enough interior room to seat my wife and 2 car seats under 40k. Acura delivered. The integra is all those things.

Pros:

i personally like the styling. I know some people don't, but I like it. I wish it were a little more aggressive and more NSX than TLX, but I love it none the less.

The car is quick and it sounds good. She might not be fast, but she zips around town and she's fun to drive. On top of that, the exhaust sounds great.

The gear box is immaculate. The throws are short and smooth and it's really Fun and engaging.

it's roomy and comfortable. It may a dressed up civic, but build quality is good and the seats are comfortable. It's also has way more legroom than you'd expect.

Lastly, the stereo sounds great.

Other things I like: HUD, suede/leather seats, and wireless charging and wireless apple car play.

Cons:

The Infotainment system is unimpressive. It def needs an update and is the most disappointing of its "technology" features. It's barely color and the icons and abilities feel really dated.

The ambient lighting doesn't change colors. Which sucks. It's only white.

The backup camera quality is a little disappointing

All in all, I'd take this car over any other car that I can afford in a heartbeat. It's not perfect, but it's pretty amazing none the less. If give it a 9/10.

 

[RUNN1N]

In 2020 I asked the universe to build me my perfect car and it did. I wanted a 4 door hatchback with a manual transmission, heads up display, ambient lighting, and enough interior room to seat my wife and 2 car seats under 40k. Acura delivered. The integra is all those things.

I can really relate to this sentiment--I began looking for a car in December 2021 wanting a Civic Si, but got to wishing it had the usefulness of a hatchback and an interior that was a little less bare-bones. The Civic Hatchback Touring was appealing, but 6MT models were hard to come by, it lacked a little of the Si's power, and (most importantly) the 6MT isn't as satisfyingly connected as the Si and Type R.

Once photos of the Integra in colors other than yellow started dropping, I was sold. The HUD and ELS sound system have both been surprisingly great things to have, but weren't must-have items for me. This thing generally checks all of my boxes and more--very pleased with this car!

 

[Leehro]

The Civic Hatchback Touring was appealing, but 6MT models were hard to come by, it lacked a little of the Si's power, and (most importantly) the 6MT isn't as satisfyingly connected as the Si and Type R.

I had Civic HB Sport Touring 6MT on my list to check out, and the 180HP would probably be enough, but it I wanted an actual color and it comes in black, white, and gray. I feel like integra checks all my boxes