2023 Acura Integra Type S 2.0L VTEC 6MT FWD (324 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The Integra Type S was already a well-known nameplate in the car-enthusiasts community, especially among Honda and Acura aficionados, and was revived in the mid-Spring of 2023.

Honda has used the Integra moniker on its own-badged products since 1985 on the Quint Integra model that was sold in Japan and later in the U.S. and Europe. But starting with the fourth generation, this nameplate was canceled from Acura’s lineup, being replaced by the RSX. Come 2022, the premium Japanese brand brought it back and, in 2023, unveiled the Type S version that targeted the young generation. It was a sporty vehicle that could also provide enough comfort and space to be considered a family car.

Even though it wasn’t the first four-door Integra, its sports-oriented designation was more obvious on the Type S version. The front fascia kept the angular styling from the rest of the Integra lineup but with a different bumper. That featured larger side scoops that flanked the apron fitted with a broad grille and a lip spoiler at the bottom. In addition, the main pentagonal grille was adorned with the Type S logo. Moreover, the hood was fitted with a vent. Finally, the automaker installed the three-exhaust system at the back, centrally mounted, like in the Civic Type R with which the Integra Type S shared its platform.

Inside, the automaker installed a similar-looking cabin as in the rest of the Integra, bar the six-speed manual that replaced the selector for the CVT. Moreover, the front seats’ headrests were adorned with the TypeS badge embroidered.

But the most significant upgrade was on the drivetrain, which received the K20C turbocharged inline-four as the Civic Type R. It sent its power to the front wheels via a limited-slip differential. Unlike the Type R, which focused on performance, the Type S was designed mostly for street use, hence the adaptive suspension that allowed for a more comfortable ride than its Honda-labeled sibling.