Happy Monday everyone! We're SO excited to finally show you our full review with driving impressions on the first-ever Integra Type S and this car doesn't disappoint! The sound alone will make Type R owners green with envy. Do you guys feel the extra $7k on the Acura is money well spent compared to a Type R? Let us know below!
Looks like the art of driving the manual transmission has been lost, sadly. All of the reviewers I've seen so far are not adept at driving manual transmissions, sadly.
Is the Type S having All-Wheel Drive? Because in some parts of Canada 🍁 🍁 = [ The Canadian Press Sun, June 18, 2023 at 2:29 p.m. MDT·1 min read KELOWNA, B.C. - After a month of above-normal temperatures across British Columbia, Environment Canada is warning about possible snowfall on the province's southwest Interior highways. The agency issued a statement Saturday saying wet snow or a mixture of rain and snow may create slippery conditions on highway passes in the region. ] Snow in mid of Summer June Month! 😂 😂 Cheers, Integra, we had one = it last long/ low TCO. 😍 😍
No sunroof, rear vents or usb outlets is pretty ridiculous for that price point. If the Type R is for performance then shouldn’t the Type S have some premium features?
@@closg9309 The Gti/Golf R in particular is overall better. Corollas, Elantra’s, hell just about anything has more features and luxury than this. Its ridiculous and embarrassing to call this luxury anything. It’s funny seeing all the Honda fanboy RUclipsrs try to sell it. If this is gonna be 52k and still FWD and from Acura is should be completely loaded with whatever features they offer. Otherwise just get the Civic. Imagine paying 8k more for 5hp.
I definitely prefer this over the Type R due to the better sounding exhaust, the suspension being a bit softer, the better looking exterior imo and the better sound system.
Confirmed: the Integra Type S makes 15 more horsepower overall, and 30 more lb-ft of torque in the low end compared to the Civic Type R FL5. This is based on back-to-back dyno's at King Motorsports.
Congratulations, the Integra Type S is just a simple ECU tune better than the CTR. I’m sure everyone wants to pay $8k more for something they can just spend $100-$200 on.
Rob is 100% right. We are conditioned to believe that FWD is only bad and AWD is the only good....what started to solidify that thinking for me is this: Would Acura sell this car in Canada if they weren't confident that FWD is all you need? My thought is no, absolutely not. They're basically saying, you really don't need it with this car. Review after review, what comes out is the surprise over how well a FWD grips the road in this car. I do very much agree with the minimal complaints like not having an arm rest in the backseat, memory seats, power passenger seat, etc., but I have no desire to compare it to the TLX when I'm looking to buy until they offer a manual transmission. Great video, y'all - thanks much.
Owned two quick sport compacts with AWD. Things that not many say 1) Can't run difference size of tires. They all need to have exactly the same thread level. Especially if they come with LSD. Blow up a tire you might need to buy all 4s if the there is a significant thread level difference. 2) You need to change rear diff fluid 3) You need to change transfer case fluid 4) Cars with AWD are typically heavier an attribute that have a negative effect in handling. They are great but not perfect as many think.
It does have matching seat matl from back to front . I have the red and black seats and they carry to the back as well . My buddy’s CTR has red fronts but black in the back .
I have already contacted the Acura dealer, and they say they will only have 4 cars per semester, and they have around $10k to $12k markup. It is so sad the dealers will mess up with the car. $60K-65K For manual assist seat, no air vents for the second row, no ventilated seats, no sunroof for this price, I prefer a Bmw.
Great job! I couldn’t wait for today when Acura finally allowed you to test drive. I’m 53 and currently own a 2015 Acura TLX. I had owned manual gearbox vehicles all my life until the TLX (which has never offered a manual). I’m looking at 2nd hand Porsche Caymans/Boxsters but I’ve always enjoyed the practicality of Acura/Honda. This new Integra Type S might be perfect for me. Love Honda manual trannies!
Cooled seats? Are we that spoiled that we need air conditioned seats to enjoy a car? Since when is air conditioned cabin not enough to keep you comfortable? Lol
24:24 I think Rob said it quite well there~~ You don't need AWD to have a really fun car, and Acura really nows how to make really sporty FWD cars that surprise us.
It’s much more impressive to get this performance from a FWD than AWD. Besides when has the civic or integra/rsx ever been AWD. These people live in a fantasy online forum dream world.
I was waiting for Redline Reviews specifically first to review the Integra Type-S since Sofyan has a history with Honda Products and can compare this Integra to prior Honda/Acura products. Great Review guys!
😂 I literally just came home from my local Acura dealer in Henderson Nevada. They had one Type S in stock. I was able to look at it and sit in it, and it is very nice and comfortable compared to the Type R civic. The asking price was 78,000.00 after the mark up. What a crazy world we are living in.
@@jdfoster23 I don't think you can get a 355 with that amount, unless it's badly broken condition The legendary 355 goes for over 200k now Good luck finding one with that price, if you ever find one...
Wyoming checking in. We are regularly pulling the two wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicles out of snow banks. The two wheel drive ones are just stuck in much smaller snow banks. That and slick inclines they cannot get up. This will have to be my car to get once I move away from Wyoming. I hope they are available on the used market in ten or so years!
This cars biggest competition is the TLX Type S. If they start putting ridiculous markups on this, which they aren't on TLX Type S's, then the purpose of this car becomes muddy.
@@janoycresnova9156 it absolutely is, but if dealers pull the same shit with the Integra that they are pulling with the Type R, the TLXS will be evenly priced or cheaper. Word is that in spite of being produced stateside, Acura will purposely be limited numbers on the ITS.
The type S in blue and orchid interior is just perfection. When they start talking about how little importance AWD is I had to roll my eyes. As someone who needs a year round vehicle driving int he rockies with snow you will come to realize the importance of AWD + snow tires in the mountains with snow. The RDX with SH-AWD is just nuts how competent it was this past winter. Just not really fun to drive like this would be.
If it had AWD it wouldn’t be an integra at all. It would weigh at least 600lb more, would need more HP and torque to move that weight, which means even higher price tag.
Umm 🤔 because damn for 55k+ MSRP… you expect quickness…. It’s 2023 and Acura still doing this…. Lmfao 🤣 this thing gets gapped by a base model 3 long range
Great review. I really like the Type S. However, I live in LA and don't want a MT, so I'll probably go w/the 2024 G70 2.5t as a daily driver when that comes to the US. Also, you can get the Genesis with AWD.
Yeah, but it would gain 200-300lbs. I'm not sure it would be worth it. I know this is bigger than a Golf R, but you get this level of power and AWD for $5k less. I really like the Type S, but I think I'll end up with another VW.
Very nice car but at MSRP, it needs to include all the "standard" Acura luxury amenities and SH-AWD (and more so if your dealer tacks on a "market adjustment fee"). Those were some key differentiators between this and the Civic Type R
@@harrytej Because this Integra costs freaking $52,000 (and that does not include the inevitable dealer markup). It looks great, sounds great, and performs well but I think Acura left some meat on the bone by excluding AWD (which again it should have at $52K)
Great feed back on the the Type S. Didn't like no vents in the rear. That's a four door. Also cool letting Rob share his opinion on it too. Tag team it...
Nothing said more in the review than the huge smiles when giving it the beans around the curves and hearing the engine sounds. If you don't get why that's worth the pricetag, it's just not for you.
I would of loved a DCT and flat bottom steering wheel. Other than that, this thing is nearly perfect. Being a Dad, I can never buy this until my kids go off to college lol
I know I know, “Save the manuals” but it would have been perfect if it had a 8Speed DCT and SH-AWD to justify the price increase over the CTR. And also keep the option for the 6 Speed to those who want it.
This Integra is amazing. So much better looking than the standard Integra, but I wish they would've worked on the interior a bit more. I don't expect the exact seats from the Type R, but a sportier seat like the seats from the Elantra N would've been an immense improvement IMO.
Definitely nice looking car and appears very fun to drive per your expressions during the video. Hate no sunroof but anxious to see what the markups look like on these.
I love everything about this car, except for the lack of AWD and the spartan/confined rear seat. If this thing had AWD and more of a traditional wagon shape, I would absolutely purchase one. AWD is essential in northern Ohio winters, so that alone is a deal breaker for me, sadly. Looks like I'll be keeping my Outback Touring XT for the time being, which isn't really a sacrifice. The Outback is a fine vehicle in its own right.
Another great review Sofyan!! I was eagerly waiting for this one as I'm near the top of my local dealer's wait list. Seems like the the wait will be worth it! FYI, as far as I know, the Canadian Civic Type R does not come with heated seats, the Si is the model with much more content vs the US model. As for the Type S, so far the only difference I can find when compared to the US model, I believe we (Canada) also get a heated steering wheel. Happy driving!!
No AWD, no heated steering wheel, no sunroof, no 360 camera, no rear seat vents, no rear seat charging ports, no rear seat center arm rest. I mean, yes it looks fantastic but at this price point all those 'NOs' is inexcusable.
You sir sound like an NPC. A bland consumerist looking to check boxes on a line sheet so you can brag to your other consumerist NPC buddies. Go get a BMW or Audi, I'm sure that's probably more up your alley.
I still don't understand why people are complaining about no sunroof, no AWD, and no automatic. Go get the TLX Type S if you want a sunroof, AWD, and an automatic. At the same time, if you want a vehicle that is 1,000+ lbs heavier than the Integra Type S that is going to likely get dusted by the Integra Type S from a power to weight ratio standpoint and weighs as much as a RWD V8 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, but gets defeated by every car in its class and in its segment and out of its class and out of its segment, the TLX Type S is for you. Yes, it's a nice car, but cars like the M240i, M2, G70 3.3T, Kia Stinger GT, Lexus IS 350 F Sport, IS 500 F Sport, CT4-V non-Blackwing, CT4-V Blackwing, CT5-V non-Blackwing, CT5-V Blackwing, Audi RS3, S4, RS5 sportback, AMG C43, AMG C63 S, AMG E43, M340i, FK8 CTR, FL5 CTR, GR Corolla, MK8 Golf R, and again, the DE5 Integra Type S will all destroy the TLX Type S. Before anyone tries to discredit me for bringing up the CT5-V Blackwing, yes that costs way more than the TLX Type S and 313hp more 305lb-ft more than the TLX Type S, but it (the CT5-V Blackwing) still has the same amount of weight as the TLX Type S. If you want more weight in all corners, the TLX Type S is your thing. Yes, I get that there are things that Acura sacrificed for the Integra Type S, but old Integra Type R's from the Japanese-spec DB8 Honda Integra Type R sedan, global-spec DC2 Acura Integra Type R liftback coupe, and DC5 RSX Type S were all 4 seaters, never had a sunroof, definitely were not AWD in North America, and manual transmission only. The DE5 ITS follows the same formula and stays true to the roots of its predecessor Type R and Type S siblings before it. As for the price, nothing is going to cost the same from 1986-2006. The price of a DB8 if it were sold here in North America years instead of just being a Japan only vehicle, a DC2, and DC5 in today's times money equals out to what the DE5 Integra Type S is right now. This is a post-pandemic high inflation semi-recession economy we're living in here in the 2020s decade in 2023, 2024, and beyond. If you want this car, you got to pay-to-play and that involves picking up extra hours for overtime or get a 2nd job. Everyone has a right to feel however they want about the car, good or bad, but if you're someone who's just being an absolute hater of this car, you're not the targeted audience for this car for starters and you can't afford it no way and these are the same people who say they will choose a German car over this when the options for those cars will cost them way more in price than the ITS. Tell me how that sounds without telling me how that sounds.
As a current 2011 Acura TSX owner I am excited for the 2024 Acura Integra Type S but even more excited for the new gen Lexus IS. But will it compete though? I am patiently waiting! Awesome work Redline Reviews gang!
@@carljohnson7 Oh yeah for sure! Like what Sofyan said this is a drivers car which I agree. But for long road trips which we like to do, ill take my 2023 Lexus RX 500H.
Actually the center hump is necessary as the type s and r both have additional chassis structure on the center line in the form of a longitudinal angle that runs the length of the floor pan which itself features an additional grid frame welded in that the regular civic/integra doesn’t have.
Acura TLX Type S owner here.. Acura quality and reliability is not where it seems to be. I owned the Aspec 2021 tlx and had a bunch of electrical issues (carplay, puddle lights, steering rack, speakers ect) Now i have the Type S and have TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. They already replaced one and the new one is acting up. Just letting everyone know.
Imagine paying $51k for a car that only offers heated front seats and they claim it’s the “luxury version of the CTR”. Oh wow a 16 speaker audio system and more sound deadening material really make it worth the $8k upgrade.
Glad Acura US is finally trying to get it right and who ever used to be there in the company Gate Blocking is gone. After 2005 it felt like Acura died.
Great review! Very nice car also, not as powerful or fast as my daily driver sedan, but it's nice anyway. What it needs is a 100hp electric motor (420hp total) on the rear axel to rocket it off the line. This car should be doing 0-60 in 4.0 seconds.
@@janoycresnova9156 They wouldn't even need to do that. They can literally just plan out certain part upgrades ahead and tune the engine to 420 anyways. If they were really aiming for 400, they could had worked around any parts that need major upgrades. I'd say between the basic upgrades, same/or bigger turbo, their mass production should be an extra 3-5k max.
I love your reviews been watching for year's u are always spot on i want a damn sunroof geez cars seem too cheap out n take it out if not a sunroof give a carbon fiber roof
This car is almost perfect! I just wish they added rear vents. On those hot muggy DC days the front AC just doesn’t cut it. But I’m glad Honda finally made a more German sounding exhaust from factory. Took them long enough and sounds amazing… just not the dealer markups 🎉🎉🎉
I agree should've came with rear vents standard. There is an aftermarket kit available to add rear vents and USB though, but it shouldn't have come to this.
An Elantra n dct would smoke this car from a redlight. When you buy a 51k+ car that shouldn't happen, major fail by Acura by not adding a DCT option they cut off half the market when they made that decision
Subjectively looks absolutely stunning and almost perfect, especially in that color configuration. But like many are saying, IMO it has some shortcomings and sacrifices that seem like dealbreakers at that hefty asking price (especially for its segment)!
The sound on the Type R is due to overseas regulations as it is sold there. Since the Type S is American only it doesn’t fall under the same sound restrictions. The Type R is quite by necessity. Some easily done exhaust work fixes the Type R sound issue.
Awesome looking, but no sunroof, no cooled seats, no power passenger seat, no memory seats, no rear climate control.......in an Acura! I have Aspec 2021 MDX, the luxury is on par with European vehicles. This is a Type R with an Acura badge. The looks are the best thing about the car.
Great car. Performance with the transmission is really nice. Like the reviewer shared some elements could have been included to even bring even more of that high level Acura feel.
We have the Aspec MDX 2022 and we loved it so much ,ut has more goodies I think inside console than integra but this lookspretty exterior and inside❤ good power and for sure giod handling. The Mdx we have feels like sports car in corners and feel smalller SUV bec it was like a big boat but imagine this with high HP and a sedan tgisnwoyld be definitely fun to ride👌 . If they offer two doors I might consider this than supra later on.
Its interior doesnt match its price, compared to the german competition its interior isnt in the same league it really is ashame at that price. In white you also see all the odd lines down the side. For the money you could get a much nicer and faster car
We have been looking for a replacement for our old golf and I think we have finaly found it. Daughter is driving my old truck and the family sporty runabout is getting long in the tooth and having the typical VW issues after about a decade. My wife is in love as she use to have a second gen back in the day and my rule of work truck fun car has her drooling over the type s.
Love the Looks of this Car 19 inch Wheels are Way better than the Type R Integra Type S After Dealer Markups? or CT4 V blackwing? Ill take the Blackwing
I am seeing them at MSRP in the California Bay Area-I looked into a CTR several times and it was always marked up=way up So cost difference is smaller-or absent
i m a huge acura fan, i am an owner of 1991 nsx , 2000 s2000, 2018 honda pilot but i also own a 2023 tesla model Y long range, just buy a Tesla model 3 performance and call it a day!
If you live in the north like me, you want AWD in your luxury sports car. It's not an option for me in Maine. I'll go Genesis G70 with more power, quieter, better interior quality, AWD, and automatic, and for less money.
Happy Monday everyone! We're SO excited to finally show you our full review with driving impressions on the first-ever Integra Type S and this car doesn't disappoint! The sound alone will make Type R owners green with envy. Do you guys feel the extra $7k on the Acura is money well spent compared to a Type R? Let us know below!
Finally! Someone mentioned the headroom when you lean back. Everyone is saying good headroom but not leaning back to show where their head touches.
Looks like the art of driving the manual transmission has been lost, sadly. All of the reviewers I've seen so far are not adept at driving manual transmissions, sadly.
Is the Type S having All-Wheel Drive? Because in some parts of Canada 🍁 🍁 = [ The Canadian Press
Sun, June 18, 2023 at 2:29 p.m. MDT·1 min read
KELOWNA, B.C. - After a month of above-normal temperatures across British Columbia, Environment Canada is warning about possible snowfall on the province's southwest Interior highways.
The agency issued a statement Saturday saying wet snow or a mixture of rain and snow may create slippery conditions on highway passes in the region. ]
Snow in mid of Summer June Month! 😂 😂
Cheers, Integra, we had one = it last long/ low TCO. 😍 😍
@theredline, Sir with all due respect will you be getting the Type-S? 🤔
Rob’s hair. Dude are you a drag queen or a man? Please do something about that hair. It’s not cute
No sunroof, rear vents or usb outlets is pretty ridiculous for that price point. If the Type R is for performance then shouldn’t the Type S have some premium features?
No cooled seats, same exact infotainment as Civic, no AWD.
Totally agree. It’s garbage on the options for this price point. Not worth.
Yes the title has luxury in it 🤣
My GTI has rear vents, rear USB C, ventilated seats, and sunroof for a whole lot less money 😂
@@closg9309 The Gti/Golf R in particular is overall better. Corollas, Elantra’s, hell just about anything has more features and luxury than this. Its ridiculous and embarrassing to call this luxury anything. It’s funny seeing all the Honda fanboy RUclipsrs try to sell it.
If this is gonna be 52k and still FWD and from Acura is should be completely loaded with whatever features they offer. Otherwise just get the Civic. Imagine paying 8k more for 5hp.
I definitely prefer this over the Type R due to the better sounding exhaust, the suspension being a bit softer, the better looking exterior imo and the better sound system.
And less cabin noise
Isn’t there a $15k+ price difference?
@@larryzeldin7561 $7K but the difference is smaller when you consider you can get this for MSRP and lowest Markup on Type R is 5K.
@@larryzeldin7561i see 5k now and the type r is still harder to get but yeah around when it came out it was ridiculous
The difference in looks between normal integra and the type s finally makes the new integra desirable
Base model Integras have always looked “bland” in comparison to the high performance version.
Yes....this doesn't scream Civic like the base car does, though they're both Civics in better clothing.
Totally agree! The normal integra was a disappointment, but this takes it to a whole other level
You ever see a 90s base integra lol
@@MercOne like all integras ever? Lol
New Integra Type S looks amazing. Fender flares are insane. Well done Acura.
They messed up on the rocker though. It's competing with the fenders too much.
@@bobbowie9350doesn’t really matter imo. Still looks 🔥🔥🔥
I’m going to be honest, that looks like a ton of fun. Well done, Acura!
0-60 is slow asf tho for 2023
@@Red-ev8lsfront wheel drive. They can't go as fast as rear or awd. The time it does have for a fwd is not too shabby.
Camera angle for interior is the best on RUclips. This is exactly what we want
Confirmed: the Integra Type S makes 15 more horsepower overall, and 30 more lb-ft of torque in the low end compared to the Civic Type R FL5. This is based on back-to-back dyno's at King Motorsports.
According to SavageGeese's channel. I'm not sure I believe it.
That means nothing coming from some random dyno. Acura's official numbers is what matters.
@@janoycresnova9156Companies are famous for over and under inflating their numbers.
@@janoycresnova9156 The car was faster than the Type R in their back to back test.
Congratulations, the Integra Type S is just a simple ECU tune better than the CTR. I’m sure everyone wants to pay $8k more for something they can just spend $100-$200 on.
Rob is 100% right. We are conditioned to believe that FWD is only bad and AWD is the only good....what started to solidify that thinking for me is this: Would Acura sell this car in Canada if they weren't confident that FWD is all you need? My thought is no, absolutely not. They're basically saying, you really don't need it with this car. Review after review, what comes out is the surprise over how well a FWD grips the road in this car. I do very much agree with the minimal complaints like not having an arm rest in the backseat, memory seats, power passenger seat, etc., but I have no desire to compare it to the TLX when I'm looking to buy until they offer a manual transmission. Great video, y'all - thanks much.
Owned two quick sport compacts with AWD.
Things that not many say
1) Can't run difference size of tires. They all need to have exactly the same thread level. Especially if they come with LSD. Blow up a tire you might need to buy all 4s if the there is a significant thread level difference.
2) You need to change rear diff fluid
3) You need to change transfer case fluid
4) Cars with AWD are typically heavier an attribute that have a negative effect in handling.
They are great but not perfect as many think.
It needs rear seat vents, the material in the back to match the front, a sunroof, and 360 camera to be considered a luxury interior in my opinion.
I don't think Bugatti has 360 camera
The target owner for this stick shift car doesn't care about that superfluous shit.
@@vandrosia Even the Nissan Z has power passenger seats, no excuse for this lol
It does have matching seat matl from back to front . I have the red and black seats and they carry to the back as well . My buddy’s CTR has red fronts but black in the back .
I have already contacted the Acura dealer, and they say they will only have 4 cars per semester, and they have around $10k to $12k markup. It is so sad the dealers will mess up with the car. $60K-65K For manual assist seat, no air vents for the second row, no ventilated seats, no sunroof for this price, I prefer a Bmw.
Looks really good, but it's a tough sale IMO for a fwd performance car at that price.
Great job! I couldn’t wait for today when Acura finally allowed you to test drive. I’m 53 and currently own a 2015 Acura TLX. I had owned manual gearbox vehicles all my life until the TLX (which has never offered a manual). I’m looking at 2nd hand Porsche Caymans/Boxsters but I’ve always enjoyed the practicality of Acura/Honda. This new Integra Type S might be perfect for me. Love Honda manual trannies!
If dealer markup wasn't a thing, I'd buy this in a heart beat
Great review as always. Disappointed in the simple missed opportunities like sunroof, cooled seats, rear seating missing a lot.
How hard is it to just add some memory seats or cooled seats? I mean if they went with heated seats just add cooling.
Cooled seats? Are we that spoiled that we need air conditioned seats to enjoy a car? Since when is air conditioned cabin not enough to keep you comfortable? Lol
24:24 I think Rob said it quite well there~~ You don't need AWD to have a really fun car, and Acura really nows how to make really sporty FWD cars that surprise us.
It’s much more impressive to get this performance from a FWD than AWD. Besides when has the civic or integra/rsx ever been AWD. These people live in a fantasy online forum dream world.
Chief Designer of Honda R&D Americas Doug Halbert, responsible for the '94 Acura Integra passed away last year. R.I.P..
I was waiting for Redline Reviews specifically first to review the Integra Type-S since Sofyan has a history with Honda Products and can compare this Integra to prior Honda/Acura products. Great Review guys!
Best reviewers in game today! Thank you Redline Reviews!
😂 I literally just came home from my local Acura dealer in Henderson Nevada. They had one Type S in stock. I was able to look at it and sit in it, and it is very nice and comfortable compared to the Type R civic. The asking price was 78,000.00 after the mark up. What a crazy world we are living in.
For 78k I would get a Porche Cayman.
O ya .. 100% 👍
@@jpizel1070For 78K I would buy an older GTR or like a Ferrari 360 or 355 or something 😅😅
@@jdfoster23 I don't think you can get a 355 with that amount, unless it's badly broken condition
The legendary 355 goes for over 200k now
Good luck finding one with that price, if you ever find one...
78k!? Wtf!? 😮
Wyoming checking in. We are regularly pulling the two wheel drive and four wheel drive vehicles out of snow banks. The two wheel drive ones are just stuck in much smaller snow banks. That and slick inclines they cannot get up.
This will have to be my car to get once I move away from Wyoming. I hope they are available on the used market in ten or so years!
I think it looks absolutely beautiful. Pricing of course, Acura really missed it. For this cost, we SHOULD expect AWD +$51k - and no sunroof??! 🤦🏾
Yeap, I would want an awd and sunroof as well.
I dont want the extra weight of AWD but agree on the roof.
@@asage5801 agreed, but it is gorgeous. They really nailed the looks!
@@asage5801 these engines can take a lot more power if they tuned it up while adding more weight
Honda reserves AWD for its SUVs. Shame!
I have an MDX Type S that I love. Just put a deposit down for an Integra Type S to join the MDX. Paying MSRP and not a penny more!!!
This cars biggest competition is the TLX Type S. If they start putting ridiculous markups on this, which they aren't on TLX Type S's, then the purpose of this car becomes muddy.
I think it's already within $5k of TLX type S which is pretty ridiculous considering what you get in TLX.
@@janoycresnova9156 it absolutely is, but if dealers pull the same shit with the Integra that they are pulling with the Type R, the TLXS will be evenly priced or cheaper. Word is that in spite of being produced stateside, Acura will purposely be limited numbers on the ITS.
@@onnu2001400 hundred a month
The type S in blue and orchid interior is just perfection. When they start talking about how little importance AWD is I had to roll my eyes. As someone who needs a year round vehicle driving int he rockies with snow you will come to realize the importance of AWD + snow tires in the mountains with snow. The RDX with SH-AWD is just nuts how competent it was this past winter. Just not really fun to drive like this would be.
If it had AWD it wouldn’t be an integra at all. It would weigh at least 600lb more, would need more HP and torque to move that weight, which means even higher price tag.
Great looking car. Acura has been killing it with their designs. These videos don't do it justice, in person, they break necks.
0 to 60 is so overated.... want to go fast ..get a dragster.. how well its built..and how it feels to drive is about all we care about.
Exactly why does every reviewer think people want a race car lol....
Yeah, I think it’s more so to give us an idea of how capable the car is. If a cars 0-60 is like 9 seconds I think that’s good information to consider
I need this information. Need to know how the pick up and go is. I can’t stand a slow car.
@@truckercowboyed2638 because people want a race car
Umm 🤔 because damn for 55k+ MSRP… you expect quickness…. It’s 2023 and Acura still doing this…. Lmfao 🤣 this thing gets gapped by a base model 3 long range
The best 4 cylinder exhaust crackle! Sofyan, if you are in Calif again, please host a viewer car meet 👍
Great review. I really like the Type S. However, I live in LA and don't want a MT, so I'll probably go w/the 2024 G70 2.5t as a daily driver when that comes to the US. Also, you can get the Genesis with AWD.
You were the first reviewer I checked out for this car, keep up the awesome work!
It's a very good looking car. But the lack of an AWD variant is a deal breaker for me.
Yeah, but it would gain 200-300lbs. I'm not sure it would be worth it. I know this is bigger than a Golf R, but you get this level of power and AWD for $5k less. I really like the Type S, but I think I'll end up with another VW.
Buy a tlx?
@@HeathRS This is a keeper and looks better IMO, not to mention reliability
Ok but can you name a brand new AWD sports sedan that isn’t a Subaru and less than 55k that offers a stick shift ?
Acura integra is back in the building & looking quit good I might add, I own the 21 TLX Type S so I'm loving the Type S line up
Very nice car but at MSRP, it needs to include all the "standard" Acura luxury amenities and SH-AWD (and more so if your dealer tacks on a "market adjustment fee"). Those were some key differentiators between this and the Civic Type R
Agreed. All of that already comes in TLX type S which is a much more powerful car priced at only $5k more.
Why? Tlx type s with AWD weighs 4200lbs vs 3200 on type s Integra FWD, why screw up
@@harrytej Because this Integra costs freaking $52,000 (and that does not include the inevitable dealer markup). It looks great, sounds great, and performs well but I think Acura left some meat on the bone by excluding AWD (which again it should have at $52K)
AWD would decrease its performance adding weight... Honda already proved FWD can outperform other drivetrains.
@@JSPHTRS then why do the nsx, mdx. tlx type s all offer awd?
Great feed back on the the Type S.
Didn't like no vents in the rear. That's a four door. Also cool letting Rob share his opinion on it too. Tag team it...
Will you be able to do a Type S vs Type R comparison soon? It would be cool to have both cars back to back!
Nothing said more in the review than the huge smiles when giving it the beans around the curves and hearing the engine sounds. If you don't get why that's worth the pricetag, it's just not for you.
Put that transmission into an AWD TSX Type S and you have a car that I'd buy in a heartbeat.
I would of loved a DCT and flat bottom steering wheel. Other than that, this thing is nearly perfect. Being a Dad, I can never buy this until my kids go off to college lol
Why? It’s not a two seater.
It has 4 doors, a hatchback and FWD.
Seems like a perfect small family car.
I know I know, “Save the manuals” but it would have been perfect if it had a 8Speed DCT and SH-AWD to justify the price increase over the CTR. And also keep the option for the 6 Speed to those who want it.
I hate how all my fav channels post the same video after embargo, but I make sure I watch yours first Mr. Bey. Thanks!
This Integra is amazing. So much better looking than the standard Integra, but I wish they would've worked on the interior a bit more. I don't expect the exact seats from the Type R, but a sportier seat like the seats from the Elantra N would've been an immense improvement IMO.
That rear cupholder reminds me so much of my integra from back in the days 🙌
Definitely nice looking car and appears very fun to drive per your expressions during the video. Hate no sunroof but anxious to see what the markups look like on these.
Absolutely knocked it out the freaking park..salute Acura😱🔥🔥🔥
My MDX Type S Advance is Tiger Eye, but if I get one of these it will be in Blue with the gold rims, and all the dealer add-ons. This car is slick.
Acura please grant my wish and make a Integra Type S SH-AWD , even if it’s limited edition 😩
I got a better deal than on the type r here in my region. 5k mark up. Fell in love during my tesdrive and dropped immediately a deposit.
I love everything about this car, except for the lack of AWD and the spartan/confined rear seat. If this thing had AWD and more of a traditional wagon shape, I would absolutely purchase one. AWD is essential in northern Ohio winters, so that alone is a deal breaker for me, sadly. Looks like I'll be keeping my Outback Touring XT for the time being, which isn't really a sacrifice. The Outback is a fine vehicle in its own right.
There is zero comparison between an integra and an outback. You’re better off comparing your Outback to a WRX.
@@ROVA00 I can compare whatever I wish. Don't be a n*zi
Another great review Sofyan!! I was eagerly waiting for this one as I'm near the top of my local dealer's wait list. Seems like the the wait will be worth it! FYI, as far as I know, the Canadian Civic Type R does not come with heated seats, the Si is the model with much more content vs the US model. As for the Type S, so far the only difference I can find when compared to the US model, I believe we (Canada) also get a heated steering wheel. Happy driving!!
Rob manual skills are on point
No AWD, no heated steering wheel, no sunroof, no 360 camera, no rear seat vents, no rear seat charging ports, no rear seat center arm rest. I mean, yes it looks fantastic but at this price point all those 'NOs' is inexcusable.
Whoooooooooosh!
All that stuff is completely useless man . No sunroof is for rigidity. You want a luxury car , not a drivers car .
You sir sound like an NPC. A bland consumerist looking to check boxes on a line sheet so you can brag to your other consumerist NPC buddies. Go get a BMW or Audi, I'm sure that's probably more up your alley.
@@c0d0r12no offense i love Honda/Acuras but aren’t they also npc brands?
Good thing no one's forcing you to buy it 😂
Acura finally did it right for the Integra. The type S looks good. Maybe we might get a coupe soon.
I still don't understand why people are complaining about no sunroof, no AWD, and no automatic. Go get the TLX Type S if you want a sunroof, AWD, and an automatic. At the same time, if you want a vehicle that is 1,000+ lbs heavier than the Integra Type S that is going to likely get dusted by the Integra Type S from a power to weight ratio standpoint and weighs as much as a RWD V8 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing, but gets defeated by every car in its class and in its segment and out of its class and out of its segment, the TLX Type S is for you. Yes, it's a nice car, but cars like the M240i, M2, G70 3.3T, Kia Stinger GT, Lexus IS 350 F Sport, IS 500 F Sport, CT4-V non-Blackwing, CT4-V Blackwing, CT5-V non-Blackwing, CT5-V Blackwing, Audi RS3, S4, RS5 sportback, AMG C43, AMG C63 S, AMG E43, M340i, FK8 CTR, FL5 CTR, GR Corolla, MK8 Golf R, and again, the DE5 Integra Type S will all destroy the TLX Type S. Before anyone tries to discredit me for bringing up the CT5-V Blackwing, yes that costs way more than the TLX Type S and 313hp more 305lb-ft more than the TLX Type S, but it (the CT5-V Blackwing) still has the same amount of weight as the TLX Type S. If you want more weight in all corners, the TLX Type S is your thing.
Yes, I get that there are things that Acura sacrificed for the Integra Type S, but old Integra Type R's from the Japanese-spec DB8 Honda Integra Type R sedan, global-spec DC2 Acura Integra Type R liftback coupe, and DC5 RSX Type S were all 4 seaters, never had a sunroof, definitely were not AWD in North America, and manual transmission only. The DE5 ITS follows the same formula and stays true to the roots of its predecessor Type R and Type S siblings before it.
As for the price, nothing is going to cost the same from 1986-2006. The price of a DB8 if it were sold here in North America years instead of just being a Japan only vehicle, a DC2, and DC5 in today's times money equals out to what the DE5 Integra Type S is right now. This is a post-pandemic high inflation semi-recession economy we're living in here in the 2020s decade in 2023, 2024, and beyond. If you want this car, you got to pay-to-play and that involves picking up extra hours for overtime or get a 2nd job.
Everyone has a right to feel however they want about the car, good or bad, but if you're someone who's just being an absolute hater of this car, you're not the targeted audience for this car for starters and you can't afford it no way and these are the same people who say they will choose a German car over this when the options for those cars will cost them way more in price than the ITS. Tell me how that sounds without telling me how that sounds.
As a current 2011 Acura TSX owner I am excited for the 2024 Acura Integra Type S but even more excited for the new gen Lexus IS. But will it compete though? I am patiently waiting! Awesome work Redline Reviews gang!
If I could drive a manual I would get one, but it seems kinda hard to get the basics down. It’s like learning how to drive all over again
@@carljohnson7 Oh yeah for sure! Like what Sofyan said this is a drivers car which I agree. But for long road trips which we like to do, ill take my 2023 Lexus RX 500H.
@@jbpasion071 This car is a "daily driver" as he said. Why even bring up long road trips, which is not what this car is for.
The Lexus IS will be boring. Acuras cooking up hot and fun luxury cars
Back seat is a penalty box. What a joke for brand new luxury car.
Actually the center hump is necessary as the type s and r both have additional chassis structure on the center line in the form of a longitudinal angle that runs the length of the floor pan which itself features an additional grid frame welded in that the regular civic/integra doesn’t have.
@Rob, would you rather have a Tesla Model 3 or Integra Type S? I love the type s but the model 3 seems more practical.
Acura TLX Type S owner here.. Acura quality and reliability is not where it seems to be. I owned the Aspec 2021 tlx and had a bunch of electrical issues (carplay, puddle lights, steering rack, speakers ect) Now i have the Type S and have TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. They already replaced one and the new one is acting up. Just letting everyone know.
Good morning brother, great review, but your Kirby shirt takes the show!!! Enjoy your day..
I agree with most of what you said, but I'm glad it doesn't have a sun roof. I don't know why anybody wants a sun roof.
🤔🤔 realizing how many years I've been watching your reviews 😳 😳😱 I'm getting old 🤣🤣🤣
Us too, thanks for sticking with us all these years
@@theredline you guys do a great job 👏 👍🏻 🙌 I would watch your reviews even if I was blind and deaf 😳😳🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I would trade my S4 for this. Looks fantastic!
Imagine paying $51k for a car that only offers heated front seats and they claim it’s the “luxury version of the CTR”. Oh wow a 16 speaker audio system and more sound deadening material really make it worth the $8k upgrade.
Soichiro stated the chassis must always be faster vs the engine. I’m glad to see some of his performance philosophies being implemented today.
Your thumbnail with the red line almost tricked me into thinking I already watched this video.
Glad Acura US is finally trying to get it right and who ever used to be there in the company Gate Blocking is gone. After 2005 it felt like Acura died.
Great review! Very nice car also, not as powerful or fast as my daily driver sedan, but it's nice anyway. What it needs is a 100hp electric motor (420hp total) on the rear axel to rocket it off the line. This car should be doing 0-60 in 4.0 seconds.
Your right but wait until the enthusiast get hold of this car your gonna see up to 500HP on this car
Then Acura would price it closer to 100k
@@janoycresnova9156 They wouldn't even need to do that. They can literally just plan out certain part upgrades ahead and tune the engine to 420 anyways. If they were really aiming for 400, they could had worked around any parts that need major upgrades. I'd say between the basic upgrades, same/or bigger turbo, their mass production should be an extra 3-5k max.
I love your reviews been watching for year's u are always spot on i want a damn sunroof geez cars seem too cheap out n take it out if not a sunroof give a carbon fiber roof
Another great review, thank you from the UK. Be a good chap and ask the nice people at Acura to tell Honda UK to sell it here as a Civic Type S !!
This car is almost perfect! I just wish they added rear vents. On those hot muggy DC days the front AC just doesn’t cut it.
But I’m glad Honda finally made a more German sounding exhaust from factory. Took them long enough and sounds amazing… just not the dealer markups 🎉🎉🎉
I agree should've came with rear vents standard. There is an aftermarket kit available to add rear vents and USB though, but it shouldn't have come to this.
An Elantra n dct would smoke this car from a redlight. When you buy a 51k+ car that shouldn't happen, major fail by Acura by not adding a DCT option they cut off half the market when they made that decision
Yea but it's a Hyundai. So who cares 😂
Hyundai? Who dat
@@konrad1101 you when you're getting passed up 😆
Nobody care. Who be racing on public road anyway. Most sport cars owners don't even be racing . There is more to car then to be racing. 🤡
@@Hiddentrax what award you get from passing a car ? 😂😂😂😂
Subjectively looks absolutely stunning and almost perfect, especially in that color configuration. But like many are saying, IMO it has some shortcomings and sacrifices that seem like dealbreakers at that hefty asking price (especially for its segment)!
Lol every car has shortcomings. I don’t think Acura will have any problem selling all of these.
nice review but realistically dealer markups make these unaffordable
The sound on the Type R is due to overseas regulations as it is sold there. Since the Type S is American only it doesn’t fall under the same sound restrictions. The Type R is quite by necessity. Some easily done exhaust work fixes the Type R sound issue.
wasnt this car covered in a recent video? the interior layout looks 2 generations behind. Interior elements looks parts bin as well.
The lower front bumper portion looks a lot like it takes design cues from the 10th gen civic.
Cheers man! I love this unique perspective you've given!
Amazing review indeed so informative on history
MY GUY! The Kirby shirt is everything!!!!!!!
Awesome looking, but no sunroof, no cooled seats, no power passenger seat, no memory seats, no rear climate control.......in an Acura! I have Aspec 2021 MDX, the luxury is on par with European vehicles. This is a Type R with an Acura badge. The looks are the best thing about the car.
Good shifting Rob 👌🏻👌🏻
Wow that's a good looking car!
Great car. Performance with the transmission is really nice. Like the reviewer shared some elements could have been included to even bring even more of that high level Acura feel.
We have the Aspec MDX 2022 and we loved it so much ,ut has more goodies I think inside console than integra but this lookspretty exterior and inside❤ good power and for sure giod handling. The Mdx we have feels like sports car in corners and feel smalller SUV bec it was like a big boat but imagine this with high HP and a sedan tgisnwoyld be definitely fun to ride👌 . If they offer two doors I might consider this than supra later on.
Its interior doesnt match its price, compared to the german competition its interior isnt in the same league it really is ashame at that price. In white you also see all the odd lines down the side. For the money you could get a much nicer and faster car
Thanks for upgrading the camera, video looks crisp
We have been looking for a replacement for our old golf and I think we have finaly found it. Daughter is driving my old truck and the family sporty runabout is getting long in the tooth and having the typical VW issues after about a decade. My wife is in love as she use to have a second gen back in the day and my rule of work truck fun car has her drooling over the type s.
Love the Looks of this Car
19 inch Wheels are Way better than the Type R
Integra Type S After Dealer Markups? or
CT4 V blackwing?
Ill take the Blackwing
Glad this sounds somewhat like a traditional performance Honda :)
As always variety of location for to review cars
good job man
I am seeing them at MSRP in the California Bay Area-I looked into a CTR several times and it was always marked up=way up So cost difference is smaller-or absent
i m a huge acura fan, i am an owner of 1991 nsx , 2000 s2000, 2018 honda pilot but i also own a 2023 tesla model Y long range, just buy a Tesla model 3 performance and call it a day!
ACURA. Building cars for 1994 since 2019.
honestly it looks great, sounds great, and probably is great.
Love the car but even better Rob talked for the first time..
What's up with the beep?
If you live in the north like me, you want AWD in your luxury sports car. It's not an option for me in Maine. I'll go Genesis G70 with more power, quieter, better interior quality, AWD, and automatic, and for less money.
Now I want a RDX type s with the same power and a manual
For the RDX Type S they should put the V6 turbo from the TLX but the wide tires and flared fenders like the ITS. That would be a sick car!
In a world where two-ton-plus small cars are considered normal, the 3219lb Integra is a refreshing lightweight. Good job Acura!
Looks really nice, but too expensive, if they priced it realistically, it would sell like hotcakes.
I agree. It looks amazing, but sadly, I think it will still sell like hotcakes, causing dealer markups to stay high.
Looks great from design and engineering standpoint. But $52k base MSRP 🥶