Acura Integra
Specs, engines and history
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By Felix Hartmann, Automotive Technology & EV Contributor
Which Integra to choose
Our verdict · Felix Hartmann
- For daily use: the A-Spec 1.5 with CVT, the most economical version at 7.4 l/100 km combined.
- For keen drivers on a budget: the 1.5 with the six-speed manual on the top trim.
- For performance: the Type S, with 239 kW (320 hp), a manual gearbox and the wider body.
- For collectors: a 1997–2001 Integra Type R in original condition, or one of the fewer than 5,000 1992–1993 GS-Rs.
Use our car comparison tool to set the Integra against other compact cars.
The Acura Integra is the compact sports liftback that Honda's premium brand sold in North America from 1986 to 2001 and brought back for the 2023 model year. The first three generations made the name popular with young buyers and tuners, culminating in the Integra Type R. After a gap filled by the RSX, the current Integra returned as a five-door liftback built in Ohio on the eleventh-generation Civic platform, with a 2.0 turbo Type S at the top.
In short
- Acura Integra 1986–2001 (three generations), Acura RSX 2002–2006, Acura Integra again since June 2022 (2023 model year).
- Current car: 1.5 turbo with 149 kW (200 hp) or Type S 2.0 turbo with 239 kW (320 hp), front-wheel drive.
- 2023 North American Car of the Year; the Integra appeared in Car and Driver's 10Best list in 1987–1988 and 1994–1997, the Type S in 2024.
- US sales of the current car: 13,027 (2022), 32,090 (2023), 24,398 (2024), 20,178 (2025).
Integra at a glance
| Specification | Acura Integra (2023 onwards) |
|---|---|
| Production | since 2022 (model year 2023 onwards) |
| Plant | Marysville Auto Plant, Ohio, USA |
| Platform | eleventh-generation Honda Civic |
| Body style | 5-door liftback |
| Layout | front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Engines | 1.5-litre turbo petrol; 2.0-litre turbo petrol (Type S) |
| Power | 149 kW (200 hp); 239 kW (320 hp) Type S |
| Gearboxes | CVT; 6-speed manual |
| Predecessor | Acura ILX sedan; earlier Acura RSX and Integra (1986–2001) |
Acura's other models are listed in our Acura catalogue, and the brand's background is told in the history of Acura. The car the Integra replaced in the line-up is described in our article on the Acura ILX.
Acura Integra generations
| Generation | Code | Years (Acura) | Body styles | Engines | Power (kW / hp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | – | 1986–1989 | liftback (US) | 1.6 DOHC 16V (D16A1) | 88 kW (118 hp) |
| Second | – | 1990–1993 | 3-door liftback, 4-door sedan | 1.8 DOHC; 1.7 VTEC (GS-R) | 97–119 kW (130–160 hp) |
| Third | DB/DC | 1994–2001 | 3-door liftback, 4-door sedan | 1.8 DOHC; 1.8 VTEC (GS-R, Type R) | 104–145 kW (140–195 hp) |
| RSX (name change) | – | 2002–2006 | 3-door liftback | 2.0 i-VTEC | 119–157 kW (160–210 hp) |
| Fifth | DE4/DE5 | 2023 onwards | 5-door liftback | 1.5 turbo; 2.0 turbo (Type S) | 149–239 kW (200–320 hp) |
The first three generations (1986–2001)
The first Acura Integra was sold in the United States from 1986 to 1989 as a liftback. It had a 1.6-litre twin-cam 16-valve engine, the D16A1, rated at 88 kW (118 hp) after an update. Sales grew every year, from 27,807 in 1986 to 77,423 in 1989. Car and Driver put the Integra on its 10Best list in 1987 and 1988, and it won the manufacturers' title in the IMSA International Sedan series in both years.
The second generation of 1990 brought a 4-door sedan alongside the liftback and a 1.8-litre twin-cam engine with 97 kW (130 hp) as standard. For 1992 and 1993 Acura added the GS-R with the 1.7-litre B17A1 VTEC engine, 119 kW (160 hp) and a five-speed manual only. Fewer than 5,000 were built: 3,968 for the US and 857 for Canada.
The third generation (1994–2001) is the one most enthusiasts remember. The RS had a 1.8-litre B18B1 with 104 kW (140 hp) and 183 Nm, the GS-R a 1.8-litre B18C1 VTEC with 127 kW (170 hp) and 174 Nm. Car and Driver named the Integra one of its 10Best cars every year from 1994 to 1997. Popularity had a downside: in 2004, CCC Information Services named the 1999 Integra the most stolen car in the United States.
Integra Type R
The Type R was sold in North America for 1997–1998 and 2000–2001 as a liftback only. Its B18C5 engine produced 145 kW (195 hp) in North American form, and the car added a limited-slip differential and a close-ratio five-speed gearbox. Its net weight differed from that of a GS-R by only 15 kg (33 lb). Honda's later front-wheel-drive Type R models are covered in our article on Civic Type R generations.
Interlude: the RSX (2002–2006)
For 2002 Acura renamed the next model the RSX. It used the new K20 2.0-litre engine: 119 kW (160 hp) in the RSX, 149 kW (200 hp) in the 2002–2004 RSX Type-S, and an originally quoted 157 kW (210 hp) for the 2005–2006 Type-S. Car and Driver listed it among the 10Best in 2002 and 2003. Production ended in 2006, and for the next 16 years Acura had no Integra.
The new Integra (2023 onwards)
Honda announced the return of the name in 2021, and the production Integra was introduced in North America on 2 June 2022 as a 2023 model. It is a five-door liftback that replaced the ILX sedan, built in Marysville, Ohio, on the platform of the eleventh-generation Honda Civic. It shares the Civic's 2,743 mm (108 in) wheelbase.
The standard engine is a 1.5-litre turbocharged four with 149 kW (200 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) from 1,800 rpm, 9 kW (12 hp) more than in the Civic Touring. It runs on premium fuel. The standard gearbox is a CVT; a six-speed manual is available on the top trim. The car won the 2023 North American Car of the Year award.
Integra Type S
The Type S uses a 2.0-litre turbo four with 239 kW (320 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) at 2,600 rpm. It is offered only with a six-speed manual and front-wheel drive. By our calculation the Type S carries about 6.1 kg per kW against 9.5 kg per kW for the A-Spec with CVT, a gap you can test for other cars with our power-to-weight calculator. Its body is wider than the standard car's, 1,905 mm against 1,829 mm without mirrors. The Type S joined Car and Driver's 10Best list for 2024 and won Road & Track's Performance Car of the Year under US$100,000 in 2024. A Japanese-market Integra Type S was announced for mid-2026.
Key specifications: Integra A-Spec and Type S (2025)
| Parameter | A-Spec 1.5 CVT | Type S 2.0 manual |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 149 kW (200 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 239 kW (320 hp) at 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) at 1,800 rpm | 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) at 2,600 rpm |
| Length | 4,719 mm (185.8 in) | 4,719 mm (185.8 in) |
| Width (without mirrors) | 1,829 mm (72 in) | 1,905 mm (75 in) |
| Height | 1,410 mm (55.5 in) | 1,410 mm (55.5 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,743 mm (108 in) | 2,743 mm (108 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,410 kg (3,109 lb) | 1,460 kg (3,219 lb) |
| Cargo volume | 680 l (24 cu ft) | 680 l (24 cu ft) |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (12 US gal) | 45 l (12 US gal) |
Fuel economy and prices
The US EPA rates the 2025 A-Spec with CVT at 29 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 32 mpg combined (8.1, 6.5 and 7.4 l/100 km). The Type S is rated at 21, 28 and 24 mpg (11.2, 8.4 and 9.8 l/100 km). In Canada the official ratings for the 2023 car were 8.5 l/100 km in the city, 6.5 on the highway and 7.4 combined, and a 666 km Autotrader.ca test averaged 7.3 l/100 km.
Prices: the 2023 base car cost CA$34,350 plus CA$2,375 delivery in Canada at launch in 2022. For the 2025 model year, cars.com lists US$35,000 for the A-Spec with CVT and US$52,900 for the Type S; in Canada the 2025 A-Spec started at CA$39,875 and the Elite A-Spec at CA$45,375.
Reliability and what owners should know
The Integra has a short history so far. Canada's Automobile Protection Association rates its predicted reliability above average, but notes that the 1.5 turbo has drawn complaints, including wastegate issues, in the related CR-V and Accord. The same review praises the standard safety equipment (adaptive cruise control, blind-spot and lane-keeping systems) and criticises the plain vinyl rear seats and the need for premium fuel.
Photo gallery
Acura Integra in our rankings
- No. 940 of 1082 · Longest-running car nameplates (3 years · top 89%)
- No. 321 of 379 · Oldest car models still on sale (3 years · top 91%)
In production longer than 11% of ranked nameplates in the 1CARS catalog (No. 940 of 1082).
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FAQ
How many generations of the Acura Integra are there?
Four carry the Integra name at Acura: three from 1986 to 2001 and the current one since 2022. The 2002–2006 RSX was the Integra under another name.
Is the Acura Integra a Honda Civic?
It is built on the eleventh-generation Civic platform and shares its wheelbase, but it is a separate Acura model with a five-door liftback body and more power from the same 1.5 turbo engine.
How much power does the Integra Type S have?
239 kW (320 hp) and 420 Nm from a 2.0-litre turbo engine, with a six-speed manual.
What is the fuel consumption of the Acura Integra?
The 1.5 CVT is rated at 7.4 l/100 km (32 mpg) combined; the Type S at 9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg).
Is the Acura Integra available with all-wheel drive or as a hybrid?
No. All versions are front-wheel drive with petrol turbo engines.
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