I think it’s soooo cool that the Senior Product Planner is doing videos on his team’s creations. Honda For Life💪👊👍

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment & feedback! This channel has definitely been a fun “side project”, hope you come back for future videos!

Keep up the great work 👍

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for the comment & kind feedback! We’re just getting started, hope you come back for more 👍🏾

I bought this exact same car. My first mod was to switch out the tires for Michelin PS4S. Looks much better and grips much better.

@Drive_Culture

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Nice, congrats on an awesome car! Yeah PS4S will give you a ton more mechanical grip!

@anthonys6657

13 күн бұрын

@@Drive_Culture BTW my wife just brought home an MDX Advance SH-AWD. We are an Acura family now!

The legend Jon

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & support!

It is just what I wanted, a great daily driver and it’s been a perfect road trip car!

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! What color combo did you go with?

Love this car!!

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. You and me both!

Ultrasuede is great! Don’t change it 😅. If ventilated seats (and HUD/surround view) were an available package, I would pay $$$$$$$ to have that every single time.

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & great feedback! I completely agree with your feature tastes! 👍🏾

I like your reviews, lifetime Honda fanboy here, I think Acura did good overall with the Integra and its 5-door body style, but... its not any quieter than a civic hatch. More sound deadening material would go a long way in adding the expected refinement people expect from a premium brand. Lastly, while the 1.5T with the manual is great fun and relatively fuel efficient, it would be nice to see Acura offer a hybrid set up.

@Drive_Culture

2 ай бұрын

Wow! Thanks for the comment & feedback! Definitely hope you come back for more content. Yeah the new Civic Hybrid is coming out this year, would you like to see a review of that when it’s released?

I got the 2024 manual it in blue... I really love this car and had a 2023 WRX before this one and I like the Acura way more the Subaru.

@Drive_Culture

27 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment and feedback! Congrats on that Apex Blue Integra! This is interesting because a lot of viewers come here to tell us they think the WRX is a better buy! Glad to hear a different perspective! 👍🏾

@elvic-xg6hh

24 күн бұрын

@@Drive_Culture WRX is a good car for those looking for power. I find the Acura more practical, comfortable interiors, better looking in and out (to me looks like a small TLX) and really good MPG. Maybe going Type S later.

You should consider implementing a tune/type s intake conversion/suspension/type s shifter assembly bundle . It would be bonkers to have an honda/acura sanctioned upgrade like that. Depending on what's provided it would be 1-3k to make a "gs-r" integra. I'd pay that.

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & detailed feedback! Yeah an OEM upgrade like that would be pretty sweet indeed! It’s pretty amazing the aftermarket support that’s currently out there though, lots of options.

@bearlucidity

3 ай бұрын

@@Drive_Culture that's a fair point. There are definitely options out there to accomplish this. Once I've made peace with and prepared for the possible outcome of blowing up an engine, I'll try my take on the "gs-r" with my a spec tech manual. Thanks for reading and responding.

Loving the new Integra. My only gripes would be the piano black center console, and I wish the rear had vents so my kid can be comfortable as we enjoy the weekend canyon runs during the summer.

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Yeah it’s been interesting to see all of the after-market options to cover or replace the piano black console. The vents in the back would be nice, but I sat back there with A/C set to “Auto LO” and it was pretty cold! 🥶

@Oompa_Lampuh

3 ай бұрын

awesome, that's good to know! @@Drive_Culture

@luisbarrera2146

2 ай бұрын

This car gets SO COLD I usually keep it at 78 because it’s freezing, mind you I live in South Texas

😮Bought the very first one from Markham Acura in Ontario Majestic Black with red interior and love it. Great on Gas 60 bucks a tank for 450 kms a tank. Beautiful

@sirtoiletman

3 ай бұрын

How's the 1.5t? I have an accord n hope I can still get one of these in the next 3 to 4 years. I hear the oil dilution is an issue but having the engine and knowing to do regular maintenance is everything

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & info! Congrats on the very first purchase & great color combo too! 👍🏾

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I haven’t heard of the oil dilution issue on the Integra, but I’ll let other owner’s chime in.

Really needs the accords hybrid 220 to 240hp. Cvt it manual. Hybrid is a must. Eventually E awd. AWD Om type s

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback!

I wish the heated steering wheel option, specifically the type would have red stitching like the Canadian model. Also the button on the left side of the dash, instead of the bulky switch on the steering wheel.

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Have you looked into ordering the Canadian spec heated steering wheel?

I have this trim - A-Spec Tech Pkg (Liquid Carbon Metallic with the Ebony Interior) I wanted the red interior but was afraid to get dirty. Wish it was leather like the rear seats.

@Drive_Culture

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! Nice man, when did you buy your car? Yeah the suede is probably a little harder to clean clean, how’s it with the Ebony suede?

Great car but 240-250 Hp would make this or the Si perfect against its competitors.

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! More power is always a good thing, but I definitely love the overall “balance” that this car has. Let us know if you want to see the Si on the channel.

@marcjones744

3 ай бұрын

I think you and i are saying the exact same thing... Remember the old accord 2.0 turbo with the detuned type R engine would be perfect. 252 horsepower. There is no fun accord anymore. So they could drop that engine in an integra or the si... Because the integra type s is almost unattainable for many...

@marcjones744

3 ай бұрын

​@@Drive_Cultureyes we do

@robseymour2782

3 ай бұрын

then goes the price range....

@justforyoublue

3 ай бұрын

They have type r motor in the type s. So i mean its there.

I’m probably gonna get one of these and upgrade to the ITS

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! They really are both great cars, just depends on how much performance you want!

If the A-spec came with the 2.0 turbo from the last gen accord, maybe a body kit, and wider tires... I think that would be a great option. It could distinguish the integra from the si a bit more as well... Or if you could get that engine in the civic si... The 1.5L has had reliability issues anyway. I know we have the type s... But that car is a real stretch for many. My suggestion could replace the old accord sport 2.0T., but better

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & detailed feedback! The 1.5T has generally been pretty good in the Integra & Si, but I do know there have been oil dilution issues on other models, which seem to have been resolved. With that said, adding that engine & features would make the car more expensive… so I wonder if it would still be viewed as a great value in the segment.

I do wish they utilized the digital dash better and had more customization options for the gauges like on the Civic. But like, more than the Civic, lol.

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! The A-Spec and Civic Touring digital gauges have the same functions. Now if you’re talking Type S vs Type R, then yes, there are some differences there.

I've seen a lot of people complain on forums and on YT about Integra interior buzzing and rattles (which actually sound pretty bad/annoying), and dealerships seemingly aren't able to fix them. Is that something buyers should expect with the Integra, including the Type S, even though it's $50k+? This is happening with cars that have a few hundred and thousands of miles.

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! I have an Integra Type S and no rattles so far, but my car only has 2k miles on it. Honestly, I drive a lot of modern cars (from a lot of brands & price points), and Integra doesn’t seem to stand out worst than any other car in its price range. Not making excuses because rattles can be annoying, but sometimes they come & go on cars just due to a change in temp. Obviously, if there’s a really bad dash rattle, then I think that’s where you have to see what a dealership might be able to do to fix it.

@1BlinkwithAngels82

3 ай бұрын

@@Drive_Culture Gotcha, thank you for the response. Trying to get a sense of whether I should be concerned about it, but if it's about the same as other new cars nowadays then I guess that's fair. Hoping to pick an ITS up soon and just came across this rattling thing from some other owners.

Question the a spec is the only integra available with a 6 speed manual or a cvt . What is the split? Type s 100% manual only! Base. 100% cvt only! A spec percentage with manual? A spec percentage sold with cvt ?

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I’m not representing AHM on this channel, so I can’t comment on sales mix breakdown. What I can say is that the manual option has proved very popular!

@Tigerex966

3 ай бұрын

@@Drive_Culture thanks

9:30 This is just hilarious and sad that Type S doesn't even get USB port for a Sous Vide'd & upscaled flagship Integra, rear port should be standard Even Civic has them lol

@Drive_Culture

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback!

Does it have remote start

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. The 6MT A-Spec and Type S models do not. The CVT Tech A-Spec trims does though.

I say this beats the type s for me. Has all the gadgets and a reasonable price. Yes, it doesn't have the 2L T and all it's great additions for fun and performance, but losing the middle back seat, usb ports in the back, passanger seat electric adjuster, memory seats, and the fog lights is just a big step backwards. All that with a boost to 50 grand? Hell no. The type s is a great car fun wise but value wise it's a waste of money

@Drive_Culture

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment & feedback! I get your opinion on the Type S not having the same features, but I wouldn’t say it’s a waste of money. Ultimately I bought mine because of the performance, which it delivers in spades and that in itself was worth the extra money for me!

@robseymour2782

3 ай бұрын

type S not only upgraded the HP ...that makes it $50k lol