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  • @NeilsHighLights
    @NeilsHighLights 2 года назад +26

    I’ve seen every review of the new Integra on RUclips and this is my absolute favorite. I’m especially impressed you found the VW GLI as a potential alternative.
    For me, the 6-Speed Manual transmission plus the great looks that are mature and sporty (Finally a fun to drive Japanese stick shift that doesn’t look like a “boy-racer!”) It’s also quieter inside with a more comfortable ride than the Civic Si - making this car perfect for me. The ELS sound system, wireless CarPlay, and heads-up display are all just icing on the cake.
    Finally, as someone who has owned two Mercedes and two Porsches in the past - I’m done with German cars, they’re just not as reliable as the Acura - so this car is a no-brainer for me. 👍🤘

    • @cargurus
      @cargurus  2 года назад +3

      Neil, we've seen every comment on this video, and this is our absolute favorite! Thanks for watching!

    • @NeilsHighLights
      @NeilsHighLights 2 года назад +2

      @@cargurus Ha, kickass! I like the presenter's level-headed tone and presentation of the info. For us that are passionate about this car, it's not like nails on a chalk board. I've had two S2000s and simply couldn't handle the stiff suspension - and being over 50 I really like all the bells and whistles like heated seats, a refined interior, and of course the Acura/Honda reliability - so when this car was announced WITH A 6-SPEED MANUAL I was freaking thrilled. Thanks again for the approach you took with this video.

    • @davegenet
      @davegenet 2 года назад

      I’m with you Neil. Just want a fun to drive car that works. Having had some fancy cars they don’t bring a lot more smiles.

  • @jessemarsh9386
    @jessemarsh9386 2 года назад +45

    I test drove one of these and, just like everyone said, it was not fast enough. I told the salesperson sorry and ended up driving away in my Hellcat which is much quicker. As I was leaving, I drove it off a ramp and jumped the dealership, Evel Knievel-style. I felt kinda bad because the roof of the dealership caught fire, but all of the sales associates were outside clapping? One of them appeared to be wiping a tear from his eye but I'm not sure, I was going pretty fast. Anyway, I did decide on buying a Civic instead, my buddy works at the Honda dealership down the street so I gave him a bag of Doritos as a down payment and he sold it to me for six thousand dollars under MSRP

    • @jrs9264
      @jrs9264 2 года назад +1

      you got shafted.....not worth it. 🤮💩

    • @jessemarsh9386
      @jessemarsh9386 2 года назад

      @@jrs9264 howso

    • @noah_am_i
      @noah_am_i 2 года назад +1

      … lmao I love this

    • @rahimi4762
      @rahimi4762 2 года назад +3

      It’s the base engine what u expect. That Hellcat isn’t base. SMH

    • @jessemarsh9386
      @jessemarsh9386 2 года назад +1

      @@rahimi4762 yes it is

  • @rahimi4762
    @rahimi4762 2 года назад +13

    If the grill wasn’t over done you would of said it’s plain and not befitting

    • @FabricateFrog
      @FabricateFrog 2 года назад

      i like the grill its my favorite aspect of the new integra. Last gen acura grills looked ugly

    • @mermadeb8288
      @mermadeb8288 2 года назад +1

      I love the front end.. way better styled then the Civic

  • @camerons3097
    @camerons3097 5 месяцев назад +1

    Got a clean 24 with 700 miles CPO for just under 32000. At that price it’s hard to pass up.

  • @Aki_Lesbrinco
    @Aki_Lesbrinco 2 года назад +3

    It so bizarre, people get so hung up on names. The RSX was an Integra. In Japan it was called Integra and the only reason in America was called the RSX was due to some weird marketing ploy to have all Acura model names be three letters.

  • @CrispyMC
    @CrispyMC 21 день назад

    I really thought from the thumbnail this was a new color option on the Integra… it would actually be such a pretty tone!

  • @anthonykiedis1765
    @anthonykiedis1765 Год назад +1

    Thinking of trading in my POS Audi S4 for this. Car is a year old and has been in the shop 6 times already. Just wish the Integra had cooled seats.

  • @fortifiedgt2754
    @fortifiedgt2754 2 года назад +6

    I always thought of the Integra as a dressed up Civic SI, but that's ok, the Civic SI is a nice car!!!

    • @RetroKingOG
      @RetroKingOG 7 дней назад

      Integra was always a luxury civic since the 80s
      However the new generation is just a sweet car, I own one with red exterior.
      Great daily!

  • @joelsoto1849
    @joelsoto1849 Год назад +1

    The 2nd gen Integra, which is the one most fondly remembered had 140hp, a hatch, chrome rims and cloth mechanical seats. 99% were like this. Hardly any GSR models were made. But why does every major reviewer talk as if they were all GSR with 175hp. 🤷‍♂️. This generation meets or exceeds all expectations but people love to complain. You miss the GSR? Look at the type S with 320hp.

    • @RetroKingOG
      @RetroKingOG 7 дней назад +1

      I own 24 one, great daily driver with some luxuries over the SI. It just makes for a great overall car.
      Very comfortable and yes mine is CVT but manages 44 mpg highways.

  • @RetroKingOG
    @RetroKingOG 7 дней назад

    I own one with CVT, not as bad as people think; great daily and gets up to 44 mpg on longer highway drives.

  • @jonathantrujillo1334
    @jonathantrujillo1334 2 года назад +1

    If you have the money and like the car get it . I don’t know why people complain about this car, if you don’t like it or don’t have the money don’t get it as simple as that …

  • @frankraspanti2116
    @frankraspanti2116 Год назад

    Great review by hitting all the points just right. No knit picking at all-well done.

  • @In-obscurity-n7j
    @In-obscurity-n7j 2 года назад +9

    Best review on the Integra. Bar none. I was obsessed with this car. I plotted and scheme trying to come up with a idea on how to convince the misses we could not live with out one. After all we were in the market for new wheels. I watched all the reviews, ( still watching them) I checked with dealerships and finally got to test drive. An amazing 15-20 minutes. We had test drove other cars as well during the search. At the end of the day it was a Civic sport touring that came home with us. Just a few little things tipped the scale. Lack of ventilate seats. No spare. No vents in rear. While most not found in the Civic either the price of the Integra did not justify it's purchase. I still think it's a very cool car. Waiting to see what happens to it in a few years.

    • @Soul_Flow_
      @Soul_Flow_ 2 года назад +1

      I test drove Acura Integra, Honda Civic Si, Mazda 3 turbo, and Hyundai Elantra N the same day. They were within my budget range. I ended up buying the Elantra N, as it has the best value. Elantra N has more power, much faster, very fast shifting DCT transmission, best 4 cyclinder sound, and the drive modes that differentiates the drivability greatly, best handling amongst them, and most fun car I have ever had (had BMW 2 series before). The Mazda 3 turbo has second best car. The Acura Integra exterior looks nice, but the performance and the feel was that of just slightly refined Honda Civic Si, but not with justifiable price. Acura should have made it at least 240 hp with DCT (Not CVT that "faked" shifting of gears!!), I was very dissapointed that they damaged the Integra name. I feel like you would get a better value with Honda Accord turbo than this Acura Integra, what was Acura thinking!!

    • @In-obscurity-n7j
      @In-obscurity-n7j 2 года назад +1

      @@Soul_Flow_ great choice. I love the look of that car. I had consider something like that as well. But the Miss pointed out we are mature adults. 50+ crowd. She would not be comfortable driving it I hope you get many years of satisfaction and enjoyment.

    • @Soul_Flow_
      @Soul_Flow_ 2 года назад

      @@In-obscurity-n7j , i got you, and you have a great car too, Honda Civic Sport is a great car.

    • @zalden2565
      @zalden2565 2 года назад

      I loved the Elantra N and wanted to buy one. How did you?? I was willing to travel 500 miles and pay a 5000 market adjustment for one and they STILL couldn’t get me in a few months. So, I “settled” on the integra.

    • @FabricateFrog
      @FabricateFrog 2 года назад

      @@Soul_Flow_ elantra N is so fugly tho.....OOF plus hyundai warranties are a mess

  • @tapper701
    @tapper701 2 года назад +2

    2023 Acura Integra exterior looks good ... Am someone who does not like a red interior in any vehicle - prefer black or tan ... Slainte' ! Cheers !

    • @FabricateFrog
      @FabricateFrog 2 года назад

      it comes im black or brown or white interior too at no increased cost.

  • @JustFluxz
    @JustFluxz 2 года назад

    I am looking to buy my first new car coming from a 2004 pontiac. Right now this is my top choice but I don't know how to drive manual. Why don't people like CVT?

  • @PaulHo
    @PaulHo 2 года назад +11

    I don't know, forget about the ventilated seats for a moment; the fact that you can even mention VW and "lower trims" not getting the 9-inch screen and other tech is the exact problem with Acura as a whole. It's a far cry from luxury, and barely scratches premium.

    • @davewilson7602
      @davewilson7602 2 года назад

      I think the TLX, MDX, and the smaller SUV all qualify as luxury but I agree that this and the ILX devalue the image of the brand. Why be convinced to pay luxury car prices for the same brand my neighbor got an ILX for 25k from

    • @PaulHo
      @PaulHo 2 года назад

      @@davewilson7602 yikes, just seeing you try to list them is a headache too. RDX, it's a very confusing lineup with no identity right now. G70 is laughing all the way to the bank, and if we got the shooting brake then Acura and Infiniti would be over.

    • @xtralex3010
      @xtralex3010 2 года назад +1

      @@PaulHo the naming scheme is not confusing...2 cars 2 suvs, one bigger, one smaller... much ado about nothing...ppl love to complain about nothing.

    • @PaulHo
      @PaulHo 2 года назад

      @@xtralex3010 I was more pointing out how their vehicles don't have individual identities, hence why the RDX was forgettable. Nice observation, but I'm not ado-ing about nothing. I'm not even the one who forgot the RDX. It was clearly demonstrated in the comment that watered down lineup wasn't doing the brand any favors, with regard to a prestigious reputation and individual product compartmentalization, at the risk of cannibalization.

    • @xtralex3010
      @xtralex3010 2 года назад

      @@PaulHo you did say it was confusing... right? The fact still remains they have 4 vehicles. Ppl will complain no matter what any manufacturer does, if it doesn't suit them. These manufacturers put out surveys every year and a lot of ppl look over them and wonder why certain features or things disappear. It's absurd to read ppl complain about things that's irrelevant to the item being reviewed. Ppl can never be fully pleased.

  • @brianc401
    @brianc401 2 года назад

    Love this car. But, I can see having the same problem with sweating in those seats. Is it bad enough to be a deal breaker for you?

  • @chrisbrignola5559
    @chrisbrignola5559 2 года назад

    the first Acura with a Turbo was the first generation RDX

  • @nateisright
    @nateisright 2 года назад +3

    All sedans should be liftbacks.

  • @Doc1855
    @Doc1855 2 года назад +8

    That’s an expensive Civic.
    The hatch favors the Accord Cross.
    I’m glad it has red interior. Everyone is tired of the 1990 gloomy grey or death black.

  • @lakeseminole
    @lakeseminole 2 года назад +1

    The deal broke for me when you discussed the a/c issue and lack thereof in the rear.

  • @tonywong8134
    @tonywong8134 2 года назад +1

    Love the Seiko SNK805

  • @clifflaw
    @clifflaw 2 года назад +4

    I think it’s a good premium car! I’d like to see a review on the CVT.

    • @seann-don
      @seann-don 2 года назад +2

      Almost every review I’ve watched is on a manual . Wish I could see more CVT reviews too!

    • @jrs9264
      @jrs9264 2 года назад +1

      don't worry, it still sucks.....🤮

    • @xtralex3010
      @xtralex3010 2 года назад

      @@jrs9264 says the person who want in the market for it to begin with

    • @dragonquake
      @dragonquake 2 года назад

      you wont find many reviews because it is objectively not a good car worth its money

  • @Edwin_Lam
    @Edwin_Lam 2 года назад +8

    Until the Type S version is here, this is just an ILX with LSD.

  • @1g2002541
    @1g2002541 2 года назад

    cannot wait for hands put 2.0T in this car

  • @zalden2565
    @zalden2565 2 года назад +1

    I’m relatively new to this scene and with no point of reference (that is, no knowledge or experience with any previous Acura product) this car is pretty fantastic. My only gripes are the lack of cooled seats and it’s pretty low on power, even for an entry model of a luxury brand. That said, it’s not egregiously low on power and definitely not low on fun(to drive). The non-cooled seats was a turn off for sure, but to me most cars have that “one thing” that doesn’t quite hit the mark and leaves you with a ?, and I decided it wasn’t a Miss big enough to turn me away. As a result, I actually love this car.

  • @LarRy-km1xl
    @LarRy-km1xl 2 года назад +2

    I still have my 20 year old RSX and if I were to replace it, I’d get the GR86 before this new Integra. Thanks for the nice review.

    • @geoffl.3247
      @geoffl.3247 2 года назад +1

      Booooooo...gtfoh.

    • @FabricateFrog
      @FabricateFrog 2 года назад +1

      good luck finding a gr86 with toyotas supply chain issues right now. you have to order one 4-6months in advance the dealerships don't even have them on the lots bc they aren't built yet outside of preordering.

    • @mermadeb8288
      @mermadeb8288 2 года назад +1

      I have a 2003 RSX too and I’m keeping it!

    • @non-fictionaltoughguy1208
      @non-fictionaltoughguy1208 11 месяцев назад

      The GR86 is an actual enthusiast car, the “integra” 2023 is a family sedan with a cool name, I test drove one and almost fell asleep can’t believe I considered getting rid of my FA5

  • @dauntlessasmr7910
    @dauntlessasmr7910 2 года назад +1

    I'm guessing all of those silly little nanny "safety" features can be switched off.
    For everyone whose considering getting the Integra with a manual transmission.... Get a Honda Civic Si and save about $10,000. With the CVT, the Integra does 0-60mph. in 7.7 seconds. Or, slower than the VW GLI, Mazda 3 Turbo, and the Subaru WRX. (Yes, it's slower than a stock 2022 WRX.)

  • @gregholman2930
    @gregholman2930 2 года назад +2

    I'd opt for the SI as it's 400 LBS lighter & not to mention much cheaper, The VW GLI would be an alternative pick as well. I figure if I'm gonna get an Acura Spots Sedan I might as well get the TLX.

    • @darrenmathias9384
      @darrenmathias9384 2 года назад +5

      True but dyno test results have prove Acura's tune makes more power and has a better torque curve than Honda's tune in the SI, and the weight difference manual to manual is actually around 100lbs, not 400. So on equivalent summer tires the Integra would most likely be a hair faster. Also unfortunately you wont find an SI for MSRP in most places, so I have seen used SIs going for more than the Integra top trim.
      As forthe GLI, its mature and refined but not as much fun as this. This is the best option for people who want an amazing manual transmission in this category.

    • @rahimi4762
      @rahimi4762 2 года назад +6

      @Darren I discount anyone like Greg who says stuff like this. They never driven an Acura speaking like this. All u did was look at paper. U have to experience it. The looks, badge and sound system alone make the price difference

    • @xtralex3010
      @xtralex3010 2 года назад +2

      Much cheaper where... because the si is a specialty car, it's pricing has skyrocketed upwards of 8k minimum. With that being said, might as well get an Integra

  • @richardsmith579
    @richardsmith579 2 года назад

    Why do people say Acura is a premium brand? To me it’s a gussied up Honda, that’s all, with a grill I find ugly. Hondas are very good cars of course, but why pay too much? Plus, I don’t understand rev-matching. Surely with synchromesh there is no need and some algorithm messing up changing gear must be annoying. When I was younger I drove a Citroen with a snapped clutch cable from standstill to my home across southern Portugal, in the dark, without crunching the gears once, I was just very careful to change gear at the right moment. The car only stalled when I finally had to stop. The next day the gardener from next door replaced the cable in a few minutes and that was that.

    • @zelowatch30
      @zelowatch30 2 года назад

      Few reasons, you get better stereo and more sound deadening.

  • @gregorylunsford3991
    @gregorylunsford3991 2 года назад

    The car needs the DCT Auto

  • @jayczyzyk9707
    @jayczyzyk9707 2 года назад +1

    Excellent reveiw make sure u give the car ahead of u two months notice before passing

  • @meejinhuang
    @meejinhuang 2 года назад +2

    Make a GSR and Type R version, then it's back.

    • @czluver4338
      @czluver4338 2 года назад +3

      I drove a '96 GSR for ten years. It wasn't as fast as people like to claim.

  • @davidvu6108
    @davidvu6108 2 года назад +7

    Not an integra it’s an ilx

  • @mjr4314
    @mjr4314 2 года назад

    Nice review. Glad to see we are getting manuals again. The furry seats seem less than ideal.

  • @ssamcobalt4956
    @ssamcobalt4956 2 года назад

    Katsuni though

  • @gregorylunsford3991
    @gregorylunsford3991 2 года назад +1

    Wow , this is just "A MORE EXPENSIVE CIVIC SI WITH A CVT" I would buy a ILX over the new Integra

  • @chiathach206
    @chiathach206 2 года назад

    This is not an integra... give it a diff name.

  • @TalismanPHX
    @TalismanPHX 2 года назад +11

    Mighty expensive Civic Si hatchback

    • @YuhasLol
      @YuhasLol 2 года назад +4

      Have you seen the markups on SI Civics? You can't find one for MSRP, so they're "mighty" expensive on their own (which makes it the same price of the Integra).

    • @RelearnMath
      @RelearnMath 2 года назад +5

      I bought an integra because the civic si I test drove was marked up to the same price as the integra. Acura gave me the integra at MSRP so it was a non brainer.

    • @YuhasLol
      @YuhasLol 2 года назад +5

      @@RelearnMath Exactly, same with me (so I bought the Acura). The people that keep bringing up the SI clearly aren't shopping for either of these cars. Otherwise they'd know how near impossible it is to get an SI at MSRP. (so it's not even worth bringing up).

    • @RelearnMath
      @RelearnMath 2 года назад +1

      @@YuhasLol Exactly!

    • @jayczyzyk9707
      @jayczyzyk9707 2 года назад

      True but get adoptive chassis better seats head up display lift back better stereo

  • @Yoomaro
    @Yoomaro 2 года назад +2

    It’s too much like a civic

  • @alexross5620
    @alexross5620 2 года назад

    It's a rebadged ILX AKA Honda Civic Honda Civic motor transmission everything And then for Honda and Canada to get full digital heated and cold seats but in ybut in United States not to get that gauge cluster because they wanted to save it for the acura is a Nomination Why would you pay $10000 more for a car that is slower

  • @rj9617
    @rj9617 2 года назад

    It's not "bu-ins". It's buttons.

  • @homerslogic
    @homerslogic 2 года назад

    Copy paste.. nice to see someone recycling gm old playbook. Still not worth 37k.

  • @swanblake
    @swanblake 2 года назад +6

    $40k (for the comparable manual) for an uglier Civic SI is a joke. Funny enough the RSX Type S from 2002 had the same amount of horsepower. In 20 years, Acura hasn't progressed the powertrain yet have added significant weight. I have no idea what this reviewer is talking about the Integra not having rev hang. I was amazed at how horrible the rev hang was on it. Not to mention you can't fully defeat stability control. No fun.

    • @omarawilson2853
      @omarawilson2853 2 года назад

      Everything your saying is true. I’m a young car enthusiast and have driven many older Honda’s and Acura’s through friends.
      I’m a Toyota guy myself but still love Honda. So when we all found out this would be the new Integra, you could imagine our reactions.
      This reviews just confirms to me everything I fear. It’s more expensive, heavy, and boring.
      What you said about the RSX type S having the same HP 20 years ago Is very true and very sad for current Honda

    • @thomasloftus1950
      @thomasloftus1950 2 года назад +3

      wow ---- dude --- it is NOT 40 grand!! Lighten up!! THe Civic Si is great for what it is --- a pretty raw -- performance machine. But -- no amenities. Integra is a Civic in a tux. A good thing. And --- Civic Si is ONLY 6MT --- There are many compelling reasons to get an Integra IMHO.

    • @omarawilson2853
      @omarawilson2853 2 года назад

      @@thomasloftus1950 start naming please cuz so far this Integra has given me no reason to choose it over the Civic.
      Also if you want a raw performance machine, look towards like a GR86/BRZ. Imo they really capture what raw performance feels like. I can name about like 7 cars that can out perform the SI and are priced close to it

    • @thomasloftus1950
      @thomasloftus1950 2 года назад +2

      @@user-fx6tp3gs8s i just bought a top trim without a markup in Atlanta suburbs --- $ 37,500 plus dealer doc fee plus taxes. No real leather is a disappointment but ---- comparing an Integra to a Nissan Z is just BAT SHIT CRAZY --- get help dude

    • @rahimi4762
      @rahimi4762 2 года назад +1

      No this isn’t uglier, that a lie

  • @LexxLuther100
    @LexxLuther100 2 года назад

    The type R is coming out. Leave this vehicle alone. Not worth it

  • @jrs9264
    @jrs9264 2 года назад +3

    hondas are overrated,overpriced fugly slugs. acura is just an overpriced honda. 🙄🤑👎