FINALLY, someone who understands what the Integra has always been!

@cargueone1971

Жыл бұрын

Obviously both of you weren't around when the Integra was new. I've owned the three generations of it new. It never shared an engine with the Civic, and even in performance trim, V-TEC three lobe from, they kept the displacement different. They made the interior share not one item, and look completely different. However with Honda closing 3 plants in Japan and have restricted production space, Ohio is the only place that can build the new Integra. That plant has cost and engineering limitations. My past 3 generation Integras were Engineered and built in Japan. At the time, Honda had money to make those differences. It doesn't anymore. Here's the Issue, there's not enough difference between the Si and A-SPEC to justify the extra $8k. However if they would have equipped it with the ACURA exclusive SH-AWD, it would have given it the unique identity to justify buying it over the Si. Currently the A-SPEC is collecting dust in dealerships vs Honda selling every Si over sticker price. You know what made the launch of the new Integra go flat? The gaslighting of Acura's marketing department and reviewers wanting to keep Honda giving them press cars, and that it turned off a lot of legacy, potential customers away. If Acura gave a more humble marketing, and would have said that due to cost and engineering restrictions, they gave it their best. But instead, they try to tell lifetime customers that the cars they had in the past were bare minimum rebadged Civics. Customers like me have bought Integras since 1987. However should I have no opinion? I love when someone who never owned an Integra gaslight me. All the fiasco would have been cured by giving the A-SPEC manual AWD. That little change would have made a difference. If cost and unavailable engineering made it prohibited, they should have kept the ILX name, and instead of calling it the manual transmission and sport trim A-SPEC , call it the Integra trim. As a respectable homage. How bad is the market for the Integra? My brother bought one at invoice with the manual transmission, because the Si was over sticker and would have cost him the same amount of money. Even if you disagree with my words, the fact that you can buy an Integra at invoice, and a Civic at mark up says it all.

@PremiumUserUltra

Жыл бұрын

​@@cargueone1971 I can agree with your last point and will fully enjoy the blue color with black guts

@792bnz

Жыл бұрын

you need to do some reading. you can't watch a few vids and think you know the lineage of the car. just because the car is 4 door doesnt make it similar to older models 👎

@rh450

11 ай бұрын

@@cargueone1971 I agree with you, I dont hate the car though but calling it an integra is more for nostalgia buyers I think they could have called it the Acura CLX and I dont think it would get as much hate.

@edranft4071

5 ай бұрын

I want my HomelLink and MTV.

Spot on. Excellent take and great video. A two-door with a wing would've been a deal breaker for me. I put my name down in early 2021 for the Integra. As it turned out, I got a text from my Honda dealer telling me that they got an allocation in on a white Honda Civic Si. Not even an hour later, the call came in from Bloomington Walser Subaru-Acura that my Integra was ready for delivery. I had a choice between the two. It was a no brainer. I bought the Integra 6MT A Spec. Absolutely no regrets. An amazingly fun car, and I couldn't imagine a better daily driver in the city.

My first car was a 92 Integra GS manual. Just picked up my 2023 A Spec black exterior with red interior 6 speed manual with black emblems. Love it.

I bought one 3 weeks ago based on your review, my first manual in 21 years, my last manual was an RSX! Love it!

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Glad the review was helpful - congrats!! The RSX was such a neat car when it launched, we were sad to see it go.

@alan1628

Жыл бұрын

@@OutMotorsports I had a 2018 GTI and traded it in for a 2021 RDX ASpec, but couldn’t get use to it and when I had it in for an oil change I was asked if I would consider trading it in. I thought about the TLX ASpec but was leaning toward the Integra, and took the 6MT out and fell in love!

@AP-lw6of

Жыл бұрын

congrats! Is this an easy manual to drive smooth ?

@luisjalvareztorres8481

Жыл бұрын

@@alan1628 I’m currently cross-shopping the 2023 Integra A-Spec 6MT with the MK8 GTI also 6MT. Love both cars. I personally think both are gorgeous. The Integra does a better MPG and feels a little bit more premium, but the GTI punches real hard with its 273 lb-ft torque and 241 hp. And the GTI doesn’t look/feel cheap at all. Since you owned a MK7.5 GTI and now own an Integra, what’s your take on both cars? Which one would you recommend?

@alan1628

Жыл бұрын

@@AP-lw6of yes! And I’m driving in stop and go traffic all day! Very smooth!

Thank you! Finally someone that can look past nostalgia and see what the integra has always been! Awesome review

@792bnz

Жыл бұрын

if you're looking past nostalgia, how is this the car it's always been? 😕

@MLeeder53

Жыл бұрын

@@792bnz a nicer civic

I just bought one myself, this same color combo - except I have the CVT. I can't wait til it arrives next week!

@realmac3k

Жыл бұрын

I ordered a CVT model as well with how bad Dallas traffic gets and not knowing how to drive stick. I don’t mind how they function but my last 3 Nissans have given me stress over the high failure rates.

@gianniclaud

Жыл бұрын

@@realmac3k oh Honda and Nissan CVTs are thankfully very different from each other. I’m loving how smooth and responsive this iteration turned out

@lunnd94

Жыл бұрын

how you liking the car man!? ive been debating on the CVT as well !

@gianniclaud

Жыл бұрын

@@lunnd94 it’s the best purchase for me, I live in LA where stop & go traffic will drive any manual user insane. I don’t regret it one bit!

it was definitely better looking in person!

Great review on a great-looking car! If I were in the market I’d spec it like your test vehicle- 6 speed w red interior. Either the white or grey exterior. I owned a 94 LS coupe in black over tan with the manual. Great fun in that car, and the hatch was super useful. Thank you!

Thanks for the review, very spot on! Just got my Integra 2 weeks ago, and absolutely love it.

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are loving it so far!

Just picked mine up last weekend. Blk/Blk Aspec/tech Love it. Very handsome ride.

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Hope you enjoy!

favorite review ive seen of this car so far. I think you may have me on it over the SI. Keep up the good work!

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! It's a great option vs the Civic Si IF you care about what else the Integra brings to the table.

@makethemdieslowly

Жыл бұрын

@@OutMotorsports I ended up buying an Integra yesterday! I had to drive 2.5 hrs away, but it was worth it. It cost 3k more than the only Civic SI available in my city. Absolute no brainer. I love this car so much. Thanks for this review, it was exactly the kind of review i was looking for and I wish you nothing but success!

I bought a GTI a few years ago but I would have bought a CIVIC Si if it had a hatchback / liftback model. This would have been ideal for me. I probably will go for a bigger, EV for my next vehicle.

Great review, love the new Integra can’t beat the lift back w all the space. Plenty of power for were I live. Priced right for the Aspect w technology package, most likely be my next purchase

I bought a copy of the car reviewed and I love it. New exhaust going in, 6MT of course….fun to drive, comfortable, and excellent mileage when I want to go eco-mode, all with Individual settings on SPORT all around. I’m 6’4” and like the driving position. Fun car to drive!

@OutMotorsports

7 ай бұрын

Congrats!! Glad you are loving it so far!

This looks pretty good to me with the right proportions and design elements. I’ll pick this over any BMW or Mercedes cars with similar sizes.

I really like the Integra. I wish it had a bit more engine, but I’m fairly certain Hondata will help with that!

@Mx5pro

Жыл бұрын

Saw these integra have a 10k mark up

@micb187

Жыл бұрын

@@Mx5pro MSRP at Karen Radley Acura Woodbridge Virginia

@JustinConley

Жыл бұрын

@@Mx5pro MSRP all over Chicagoland.

@viintage4689

Жыл бұрын

MSRP, civic si I see 10k over sticker

@mikethedude571

Жыл бұрын

Not me in florida enjoying no markups

Got mine last week and I’m loving it.

Thank you for the great review. I used to have an Acura Integra 1993 (manual) when I got rid of it with 152,000 miles. Great reliable car, but the latter years it was BIG repairs. I was living in CA traffic and it was just getting horrendous with a stick shift. I learned how to drive stick shift and drove manually most of my life, but after CA traffic I switched to automatic and not have gone back.I am in Florida now. I am glad that Acura is back in with this new version and currently in the sidelines if I should get this version. My main issue is not having a spare tire. As you stated it does not have this - Honda has done the same with the Honda CRV 2024 Hybrid since I am thinking of getting two vehicles. I know is because they want to economize in weight and add more mpg. I am not comfortable without a spare tire, even if they give me a compressor and spare tire plug sealant. Although, no more cross country driving from coast to coast I recalled that in two occasions I had flat tires and was able to change it and move toward a Honda or Acura repair shop. Also you would also be at the mercy of AAA if for any reason the sealant did not do its job. I love the new Integra and I know is not just Acura doing away with the spare tire, but is like flying with one engine across the Pacific. I will definitely need to think about this.

Great review and spot on. I just picked up a 2023 Integra 6MT with Tech package. The added features of the Acura are worth every penny over the Civic Si in my opinion. Apart from that, the 6-speed manual in all the Civics/Integras is just so amazing and special, it’s worth $8k alone over the competitors. What a fun driving experience. You don’t get that with the GTI, BMW, or Mercedes. I get have the biggest smile on my face every time I drive it and I never had that with my VW SportWagen.

@OutMotorsports

10 ай бұрын

Congrats on the new ride! The manual is definitely that good. We just spent a week in an Integra Type-S, so stay tuned for that video soon too ;-)

I have 98 Integra DB7 still have it and now I’m getting the aspec delivered tomorrow. Super happy to that the model grew up as I did it’s still fun but with a bit more maturity to it. I think that’s the point everyone is missing here.

Excellent choice in music!

Great review!!!!!!

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

I think there are a couple issues that have nothing to do with the quality of the car. First, the people that bought them new are all in their 40s and 50s now and not really the target market for this type of car. So they grumble a bit about power, luxury, etc. things that at their age are more important than they were 25 years ago. Then you have the second group, too young to have ever bought one new and raised on the "Type R" in video games, etc. They have no idea the Integra was always just a nicer Civic for Yuppies. Neither criticism is fair. I think once it sets in, both camps will come around to see the value of its current interpretation.

Finally someone that mentions the hatch is the real comparison. He could have highlighted that a little more... Its the only way to get all the features of the top line sport touring hatch with the drivetrain of the Si. perfect world... and yes.. .thats what the integra has always been. expecting the integra to only be a Type R is just silly. Found a great channel! thanks for being honest and thorough!

Great Video.

Waiting for mine to be delivered. I have no reason to be driving over a hmph. I’m more like a cruiser. I’m just not too sure about that popping beautiful red color over time. Like does or will that suede section began to fade, or will someone’s blue/black denim bleed 🩸 onto the seats💺. But you’re driving it just fine, and it looks and drives great. I’m glad I selected that option.

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed and exciting that yours is on the way!! Any denim bleed should be easy enough to take care of, if it happens.

Currently have a deposit down for my own, waiting for a blue/orchid color combination with MT to become available. Luckily I live by an MSRP dealer and they now have over 30 on the lot, just not the exact one I want. Can’t wait!

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Exciting and great color combo you're waiting on! Hope it shows up soon :-)

@mikemayers8672

Жыл бұрын

dont like that blue It wont age well

I just bought a '24 6MT Aspec Tech. The two things that bother me about the car is 1. no spare tire and 2. no Homelink. The spare tire was rectified by the dealer installing one in the hatch with the jack kit as part of the deal. (There is room for the spare under the hatch floor. FYI, I had to do the same thing for my CPO '18 RDX.). But the fact that the Civic Sport Touring comes with Homelink and NONE of the Integras do is extremely annoying. Oh well -- other than that, I like the car in the two days I've owned it.

The Integra was THE CAR I wanted in high school. Always loved them and I'm absolutely into this new one. Gonna hold out for a little more power /AWD though, fingers crossed.

@Rory695

Жыл бұрын

ya i want the type s with more displacement

@HybridEnergy

Жыл бұрын

You will not be getting anywhere near the experience of something like a B18c1 or K20z1. Not even close. The only thing you will buy that's the same car you wanted in high school is the printed badge on the back.

@mikethedude571

Жыл бұрын

@@HybridEnergy other people who own them disagree. I dont, but from a general observation everyone who owns one seems to be enjoying them.

@mikethedude571

Жыл бұрын

@@Rory695 if only it would be cheap 😂

@robertblack6630

Жыл бұрын

AWD for what the Integra? Sorry that was never going happen even in a Type S.

Best review of this car and I've watched a bunch of them. 👍

Looking forward to this. I think most of the issue with the Integra is it’s similarity to the Civic Si, which is less expensive. I personally don’t see too much of an issue but can see how some might.

@czluver4338

Жыл бұрын

I chose the Integra because SIs are marked up $8k-$9k around me easily making the Integra the better deal. My 6MT in white should be delivered any day.

@mikekirby2085

Жыл бұрын

@@czluver4338 curious what you think about it. The more videos i watch the more bitter it makes me.

@micb187

Жыл бұрын

@@czluver4338 exactly…I wanted Honda Civic sport touring hatch, but they are selling for more than the A spec with tech!!!!

@HybridEnergy

Жыл бұрын

That is not the issue with it , the civic is hollow former self vs something like the EK9. These are just terrible cars and they are trying to use the name to sell it on nostalgia.

@ALMX5DP

Жыл бұрын

@@HybridEnergy people that have driven the new Civic Si seem to have a very different opinion.

I really like this car, as a professional cynic though it feels like they are trying to get people who want a hatch to upgrade. I wouldn’t expect a WRX performance but it seems a bit low on power. Since so many cars are doing 250hp+ as a basic option.

@Rory695

Жыл бұрын

agreed, the 1.5 is kinda small

I don't get it ILX had a dual clutch, more horsepower and real leather not vinyl like Integra.

10 gallons tank 1.5l turbo charge has some power plus gas saver plus beautiful interior design and good design outside 👌

I own a 1996 D2 GSR which came with an engine that was ONLY available in an Acura in the USA (this was true for both the base and the GSR) - It was on Car & Driver's 10 best list that year and WON SCCA's Show Room stock class by winning 11 races in a row. Car & Driver said the 2023 Integra wasn't worth 8k more then the Civic SI - not just the internet

@mikethedude571

Жыл бұрын

Then again top spec si’s cost alot more than a A-spec integra. I mean check the comments or hondas website.

@onefastcyclist

Жыл бұрын

@@mikethedude571 google prices from dealers - lowest price for an A spec is from $36,300 lowest price SI is from $27,500. I'm certain a dealer would load up an SI to more money then an A spec - but I'm certain I wouldn't be a sucker to buy it. Car & Driver quoted the list price of the two autos at the time they published it

I like it but the fact that they didn't even give it 10hp more than the SI just shows how lazy they were. Also, no performance tire option. If someone is paying for the 6 speed, you can safely assume they'd like something more than a touring tire. Acura used the name to get attention and then they did the bare minimum to differentiate it from the SI (and the argument can be made that the SI was de-contented to help the Integra). The complaints are justified.

As someone who owns 2020 ilx, I wish Honda would have used a DCT. The 1.5l is not my favorite. My ilx has a 2.4 l naturally aspirated engine and is fun to drive. I do like many things about the Integra, but they could have done a bit more. I understand budget was a huge factor.

This car is the spiritual successor of the Acura CSX Type S

We need need the two door integra! If you already have an SUV your second car can be a two door.

There’s probably a lot of guys out there like me whose kids are now grown and want a two door again. For this money, I’m leaning towards the BMW 230i.

I own one, its much better than my 95 4door integra and 2008 Civic SI.

My expectation was to be just a little more power closer to 220hp, 210ft lbs to make the case of the Intergra better than the SI. Otherwise, everything else inside and out is lovely. However, without the power to say that it better, the price is not right for the equipment.

JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR MAN ITS SO MUCH FUN SMOOTH AND GOT SOME SPEED ALSO LOVE ITTTT

@OutMotorsports

9 ай бұрын

Congrats! Enjoy and be safe!

Spot on throwing the GLI into the mix.

@OutMotorsports

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, it seemed appropriate despite not being a luxury brand. VW always tries to "punch up" and the vibe of a loaded GLI is similar enough to at least consider.

I would love to get this car but I’m not paying $45k dealer price for it

Not to bring this up again, but the whole introduction of this car reminds me of the Chris Rock/Will Smith Oscars slap. Acura reviving the Integra as they did - Chris Rock making the joke about Jada Pinkett Smith. Regrettable choice and they should have known they were going to take flack for it. Fanbois demanding Type R performance right off the bat - Will Smith’s slap. Complete overreaction that’s uncalled for and just makes them look like giant jerks and haters. I think both Acura and the car community bear responsibility for all the misunderstandings when this launched. Acura should have been able to better gauge people’s expectations and standards for the Integra nameplate and temper those expectations appropriately, but at the same time, enthusiasts gotta realize we’re just lucky this isn’t a CVT-only crossover, for goodness sakes. My Mazda3 was definitely the better choice for me personally, but I’m still glad this is here and I hope it does well for Acura, especially with the manual.

Thanks for telling it like it is. I feel like every review has been crapping on this car

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

It's just one perspective from one person on the internet, but the car is good and deserves consideration from the right crowd of people!

Will it stop the idlestop from enabling when comfort mode is engaged?

You wrong about weight a 6 speed with Tech is only 100lbs heavier then the Si fully loaded, it's CVT Tech that 200lbs more.

Great review. I think the integra is a no-brainer over the SI. The markup on the SI makes it as expensive or more expensive than the Integra with less features.

@OutMotorsports

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! We've had a few friends buy Integras for that very reason.

@PerhapsGuy

5 ай бұрын

@@OutMotorsports I recently found a 2024 Integra 6-Speed in my area with 2400 miles for $33k before taxes. Most Si's here are more expensive even with more miles. The Integra was the obvious choice for me at that point.

Love the new Integra, I personally dont like how the new civic looks, i think it looks kind of boring .... but now i dont know if i should buy the integra because of the negative comments... here in Mexico the civic si is not in the market so it kind of makes more sense but im not sure

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

You should buy it if you like it and want it and can afford it. It's great.

@rcmodder

Жыл бұрын

They both look about the same...

Out of all the things no spare tire is a deal breaker, out of all the basic safety features me being stuck on the side of the road for what should be a 15min inconvenience now becomes a complete project. If my 2019 Accord sport 2.0 6spd is the last car Honda offers with a spare I guess that will be the last Honda I own. Does anyone know if Civic Si has a spare? Nice review otherwise

@anthonykiedis1765

Жыл бұрын

The Civic SI also doesn't have a spare. The Integra does have a spot for it under the carpet in the rear trunk though. So you can still buy an aftermarket spare and store it.

We own the 6 speed and it’s the perfect car for us. Fun as hell to drive but super efficient and comfy on road trips.

Got it. Love it. Great manual. You can ring it out and stat out of jail.

Si at msrp or the integra 6mt 2k below msrp?

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Integra, if you love good car audio (ELS >>> Bose), want heated seats, and/or like the hatch body style vs the Civic Si's sedan body. Si is a ton of car for the money but we'd lean Integra.

@JakeHolder

Жыл бұрын

@@OutMotorsports picked mine up today!!! I’m obsessed with it

@mikemayers8672

Жыл бұрын

@@JakeHolder they selling them below msrp?

@JakeHolder

Жыл бұрын

@@mikemayers8672 no, it was an individual. Landed a manual Integra, xpel bra on whole front, pillars and full sides, ceramic wrapped and tinted, all blacked out emblems with the carbon package and all weather mats. 2k under msrp

I agree that coupes are not selling well, but it's because there's not really any affordable coupes to buy. I would have gotten this in a heartbeat. Next option is Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86, though I wish I could have stuck with the Honda/Acura family.

I agree that the new Integra appears to be a nice sporty entry level luxury sedan. And it's true... the Integra was historically a gussied up Civic. But the big source of disappointment is that the Integra, mainly from the Type R, became a legendary nameplate. It's a nameplate that should have stayed in the Acura vault until there was a design that could live up to what it has become. And the way Acura teased the return of the Integra name didn't point to the upright compact luxury profile with a big formal grille that it is. I'm willing to bet that this car was designed to wear the ILX name until someone decided at the last minute to call it Integra to cash in on the return of legendary nameplates such as Ford did with the Bronco. (Can you imagine the uproar if Ford just made a slightly shorter, two-row version of the Expedition and called it Bronco?) I think another issue is that they made this new Integra a cut above the Civic Si not by improving on what the Civic Si already provided, but by reducing the Civic Si to make the new Integra seem like a mechanical upgrade. Perhaps this would have all worked better if they introduced the new ILX, I mean Integra, with the Type S to back up what the Integra nameplate has become to so many people. Also... Integra nameplate + CVT = more disappointment. Regardless of the actual history of the Integra nameplate, the undeniable fact of the matter is that damage was done and Acura has an uphill battle.

Integra type s is my dream car for my wife

I would buy one at MSRP today...TONIGHT if I could find one. Any one I find is 5-10k over MSRP. Lame.

@beeboodu1

Жыл бұрын

A dealer in Houston has them at msrp. Just bought one yesterday and they had 3 of them. For the price and mark up of si it made more sense to buy a integra. Even if you could find an Si at msrp it’s either you’re lucky or you waited 6-12 months.

@jombeemeanstroke6426

Жыл бұрын

@@beeboodu1 Wow that's amazing! I'm in the Carolinas though. I'll keep my eye out, and congrats on your new Integra!

@realmac3k

Жыл бұрын

My local dealer in Dallas is offering msrp too.

@reggiepugeda2604

6 ай бұрын

Dec. 2023 here in Virginia Beach I just picked up an Integra 2024 ASpec with Tech CVT, 8.7 % off MSRP ($38295). One dealer in northern Virginia got 120 ‘24 Integra in his lot. They are making deals now & willing to mark it down. Best time to buy is towards the end of December. 2018 Dec. 28 I picked up a new Q50 Infiniti for 25% + off MSRP.

This guy gets it.

I noticed when you opened the hood you didn't want to bring attention to that it has that silly cheap dipstick wire thingy to hold the hood up. So you just used your arm to hold it open while talking about the engine. For a lux brand that is a no-no.

Someone had to say it! Come check out my new integra video!! Lovin it

The original Integra didn't have to compete on speed because most cars back in the 90's weren't that fast. Nowadays it's the opposite and this Integra is way too slow so yes, it's a fail. Sorry! wait for the Integra Type-S, that's the one to buy!

but how can we enthusiasts spend our day without complaining about everything? We have no life so that's the only thing we can do!!!!

Just a better version of my 2020 Accord 😂

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Way smaller than an Accord! TLX is more Accord-sized but not on the same platform :-)

@bj10jgo

Жыл бұрын

That's a negative. If you are comparing to a 2020 Accord 2.0, the Accord 2.0 will destroy this integra and the accord is cheaper, way faster and has more options as the Tegra..lol

This needs 50 more hp

Enough with the gaslighting and reading from the marketing press release. 1) my first car at 16 was a new 1987 Red Integra LS. 2) It had many differences between the it and the Civic. Did not share a interior or exterior part. From 1987 till 2001 never shared engines. Integra was a DOHC on base levels, and SOHC in Civic Base levels. On the High performance levels, depending on the generation, the engine size was 1.7 to 1.8. on the Civic it was 1.6. never shared an engine! Now, if Acura Marketing was honest, and humble, and said that the wanted their entry sedan ti desirable, and mentioned that due to engineering and cost restraints, they had to share production line in Ohio, so big differences was not possible, people would have given them some slack. It is obvious that they are riding on the Integra name to pull on heart strings and nostalgia. Add snarky new reviewers gaslighting people, just to keep getting press cars, hotels, dinners and ride alongs, hurt the Integra's chance on having success at launch. In Los Angeles, they are just collecting dust. Unlike the Si that is selling at mark up, they are discounting the Integra manual. Here's a opinion from someone who owned all three generations of Integra's. It looks great. I have nothing to say about the styling. The Interior is fine, but at $37k, it should have rear air vents. More importantly of all is, it should have been AWD. It should have had SH-AWD, Acura's trademark. That would have been a reasonable difference to have. But it gets worse. A TLX Type S will only be $2k more in Base price compared with the upcoming Integra Type S. The TLX also comes with AWD vs FWD on the Integra. New Integra is good car overall that was failed by product planners and marketing promoting nonsense, gaslighting their loyal lifetime customers when called out. The result is having them piled up unsold currently in Acura dealerships. I convinced my brother to look at one today. He loved it and the dealership sold it to him at invoice. At Honda, the Si is selling over sticker. Acura, and Reviewers really hurt the Integra having a fair chance. It's important to listen to the customer. I grew to like the new Integra, only because I gave it time to get reviewers gaslighting out of my mind and giving it a chance. After driving it, the only thing it's missing is SH-AWD. It would have made people step up from the Si, and spend the extra cash.

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos! You're really convinced I'm gaslighting the entire internet, huh. That's quite a big accusation. This is just one guy's take on the Integra, and I happen to like it a lot. Yes, I know the early cars didn't share engines and body panels but they were "hotted-up Civics" in spirit which is still the formula on this car. Literally no manufacturer is going to tell you they built a new car based on limitations and budget, that's the recipe to not sell the car. But it's easy enough to suss out given they only gave us a five-door hatch. AWD is unnecessary in many cases and dulls the spirit of most cars so I'm personally glad they did not include it here. It's been used as a marketing exercise to convince everyone they need it in case of a light rain. Perhaps it'd be more helpful on the upcoming Type-S, but still... personality. It's so wonderful that you think I'm saying nice things so I can go on lavish Acura and Honda press trips and drive all of their cars often. The reality is that they've never once invited me to any trip or car launch and I get mayyyybe three cars a year from the two brands combined. Further, if a car sucks I'm gonna say so. I've done it with several videos on this channel when the criticism was deserved. And guess what? Those brands still send me more cars to review and may invite me on a trip or two. They want the criticism and in many cases expect it. We are not an extension of their marketing team, despite your insistence that we are, and rightful criticism will be levied against vehicles so deserving. But the new Integra doesn't deserve all the hatred thrown its way from other randos on the internet so I said something. Hope you had a great holiday, be well.

@cargueone1971

Жыл бұрын

@@OutMotorsports Here's what's going on with Acura dealerships in Southern California, where we were the first in the Country to embrace Japanese cars in the 1970's without prejudice. I went with my brother to Honda and Acura because he wanted a fun, under $40k car. We went to both Acura and Honda. The Civic Si had a mark-up, the Acura was piling up with Integras collecting dust. At the Honda dealership, they were mentioning what customers were saying. Acura is not listening, gave them a rebadged ILX, and then gaslighted the customers when people didn't like it. The Civic Si looks and has the spirit of a traditional Honda. It's because of that, the demand is high for the new Si. When we went to the Acura dealership, they sold my brother the A-Spec manual at the invoice to get rid of it. They said Acura dropped the ball without listening to the customers. All three, the Honda Dealership, Acura dealership, and I, agree the Integra should have been called the ILX, and call the sport trim manual transmission, the Integra. The ILX Integra, instead of the Integra A-Spec. People would have been more accepting. They said Acura has committed to the three letter names, and that it's very obvious they are milking the Integra name. The legacy and new customers are smart consumers and know the difference between genuine, and milking nostalgia. The new Integra is a great car, but it's not an Integra, it's an ILX. Go to a Honda and Acura dealership in Los Angeles, they will both tell you Honda dropped the ball on the new Integra. Has nothing to do with how nice the car is. It has to do with the oblivious milking of the name, and the customers are not having it. Most people's point is, if you are going to use an Iconic name, give what the customers want. The Si has never had a four door until the last 8 years, yet people welcomed it with open arms because it looks and feels like a Civic. The new Integra, regardless of how competent it is, does not feel like an Integra. People forget that customers do know what they want, and failing to do so would hurt your sales. That's why Acura declined so much, until recently. There's a new beginning at Acura, they just failed with the Integra. Recently I watched the Everyman Driver review of the new Integra, and brought up some fair facts, and we're not harsh with criticism like me. Anyway I said all that I wanted to say. And when it comes to cars, I'm very passionate. I grew up at the glory time of automotive journalism. Now, they're at the mercy of manufacturers more than ever. And print is dead.

This thing already failed. There was one at Importfest in Toronto. Nobody looked at it, it was a ghost car.

Performance or lexury, this car does not live up a price tag of 35800. If they price this car 2k over the Si I bet everyone will love it, but who's gonna spend that much for a 1.5 when 2020 Type R's MSRP is at 36995?

@czluver4338

Жыл бұрын

SIs are marked up $8k-$9k around me whereas the Integra can be had at MSRP so the Integra is cheaper.

@soulmaster63

Жыл бұрын

When have you ever seen a Civic Type R sell at MSRP?Preowned 2017 examples are still selling for $40,000.

@Derek-pq3zb

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. I test drove the 6MT and CVT…def not worth MSRP…let alone anything over ….while I think the car does look nicer in person…the fun factor just wasn’t there for me….the A-spec needs the 2.0 motor from the accord like yesterday…that should’ve been the standard engine IMO

@eloneatmyshorts

Жыл бұрын

JFC. Clueless about branding and marketplace.

Its an Accord CrossTour. Change my mind.

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

It’s not but okay

@davidkerr6597

Жыл бұрын

My brother has a recent Accord. I just upgraded from a 2019 Civic sport MT. I still have a 2013 Accord sport MT. This is a very different car. The sound system is awesome. The road noise is definitely better than an accord, and certainly than a civic. Road handling is great (800 miles after purchase I had to take evasive maneuvers around a bozo driver - the car did EXACTLY what my mind's eye wanted). Road trips are a pleasure. My nephew recently got a Tesla. When he first bought it, he couldn't wait to show me how well it accelerated. Two months later, he called me to ask if he could just drive the Acura around a bit because he missed the driving experience. If you want crazy flat speed, it's probably not your car. If you want to really enjoy driving. Get one.

@eloneatmyshorts

Жыл бұрын

@@davidkerr6597 exactly my experiences with owning a MYP and now the Integra. Too easy with the Tesla and just not connected.

INTEGRA IS A SLUG

No one is complaining it's a bad car, everyone is complaining that it's just a rebadged Civic.

Make sure u give the guy infront of of u one month notice before passing

i dont care the car does not live up to the integra name

@OutMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

okay

@Fk8.Hector

Жыл бұрын

Agree it’s a joke of an attempt, increased the price on the si and removed features in order to make the integra more appealing.

@scottcampbell2707

Жыл бұрын

An Integra that "lived up to the integra" name would be too expensive for people that buy Integras.

@Fk8.Hector

Жыл бұрын

@@scottcampbell2707 not really, If they would of used the old 10th gen coupe platform and made an integra coupe with the optional 4 door option people would have been much more happy. I understand the coupe market is as big as it used to be but Honda already offers a huge variety of sedan and hatches. Making the teggy and coupe wouldn’t have taken much effort and would of received much better acceptance

@italibello

Жыл бұрын

I agree to a point but no one was buying the civic coupe so why would they buy a more expensive integra version. I actually had a 2018 civic si coupe and only paid around 22,600 for it. New! By 2000 the last year prices were up a couple grand then the 22 went up even more money! While removing features! That was the dealer mark up all the civics are selling for almost as much is an Integra so it made it so easy to buy the Integra

Actually this is just really an ilx with an integra badge thats all and its fugly as heck... 4 door family sedan honda f'd this one up seriously.. if it was a coupe I would of bought one

It's too much Civic. I see reason to buy this over a Civic Si. None

It’s trash slow and overpriced. It’s ok if you never drive anything good and your previous car is a 10 year old Corolla or a civic

@OutMotorsports

11 ай бұрын

Okay 👍🏻