Honestly, I miss the breakdown of each category in the Doug Score. It was interesting to see WHY Doug gave each score.

@user-dz9hh4yh1x

Жыл бұрын

Yes Doug please return it 🙏

@WatanabeNoTsuna.

Жыл бұрын

Uhhh, just watch the video... What he talks about is his reasoning for the score. Just as I'm writing this, he says the ride is stiffer than the Type R, so the relevant score will probably reflect that.

@rafaugm

Жыл бұрын

I miss Doug trying to get into the back seats of small cars

@nemethzsigmond4548

Жыл бұрын

Yess! We miss it, sometimes it would be useful, when we don't agree on some points. Points and positions these are.

@FLINTmitten810

Жыл бұрын

… I just miss Doug

I don’t even remember the last time Doug had bloopers at the end of his videos but I’m glad they returned.

@DAWray

Жыл бұрын

Bug DeMuro.

@RandallJT84

Жыл бұрын

Doug vs Bug Blooper was hilarious😂

@GeorgicaMotorCars

Жыл бұрын

I usually skip the DougScore so thank you for pointing this out

@jp23x

Жыл бұрын

Dudes that are here to see Doug instead of the cars scare me

@nashanthename1886

Жыл бұрын

@@jp23xDoug himself is what makes his car reviews so special. So we're not only here to see the car, we're ALSO here to see Doug.

Doug has risen to the ranks of sponsoring his own channel! What a boss

@Sirenz187

Жыл бұрын

He literally always has been. He just changed the intro

@rustler08

11 ай бұрын

Actually, a large company has purchased a massive stake in Cars and Bids. Thus, it's not just his money

@purwantiallan5089

11 ай бұрын

​@@Sirenz187literally is. We should bring "THIS" into them first.😅

That 2.0T engine, even in more pedestrian form in stuff like Accords, is fantastic - great power and economy in a reliably engineered package. Also, Acura's design language has been really attractive as of late

Just came back from a local Acura dealer. Was ready to drive off with one. It had most of the add ons I wanted. It was priced at 70k…. Just couldn’t fathom paying 10-12k mark up.

@NiquidFox

Жыл бұрын

For $70k my man just go get into an M2, Supra 3.0, or an RS3

@rdavidsen7344

Жыл бұрын

Be patient. In the meantime, pick up a used 1st gen M2 for half or less than that 70K theft and have a blast.

@Demisable_Warth

Жыл бұрын

You did the right thing. I did not give in to the mark up on the boost blue 2020 type r here in Cali. Went out of state and got it for MSRP. We work hard for our money so we can enjoy certain things in life, which includes cars for some of us. Not working hard just throw extra money to some dealer for an absurd mark up...

@davetc02

Жыл бұрын

keep searching, youll get one. it is a machine i tell you. just waiting to take delivery (got blessed and luckily avoided the markups)

@rdavidsen7344

Жыл бұрын

@@Demisable_Warth You also did the right thing. I walked away from a CT5-V Blackwing and an RS3. Both local dealers did the song and dance about how they were dedicated to MSRP pricing when courting my business, but when it came time to walk the talk it was a different story. Unfortunately, they knew that there would be buyers who would pay the markup they wanted on those specific cars. Ultimately, the market speaks and buyers share equally in this. Both cars sold. CT5-V B out of state and the RS3 locally.

Approaching high 5-figures for a four-cylinder front wheel drive Honda is insane.

@radityaindera3442

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Desert_Spec

Жыл бұрын

Who is paying high 5 figures?

@winstonmiu

Жыл бұрын

@@Desert_Spec I’m taking the markups into account.

@NiquidFox

Жыл бұрын

@@Desert_Speca sucker is born every minute

@blackfacegaming191

Жыл бұрын

Yup. I’ll buy a used one in 10 years for 20k

As a sunglasses enthusiast I'm completely sold. The interior parts are well thought out. Like the aero in the bumper, no sunroof, manual only, engine tune for mid-range, they were serious when they designed this. all good moves

I’m actually glad that the rear seats do not have alcantara and instead have full leather. If you have kids, cleaning those rear seats is way easier if they are just leather. Especially since 95% of the time the only people who use rear seats are children.

@StreetPreacherr

Жыл бұрын

Or animals! Smooth leather is definitely preferable to alcantara if you have a dog that sheds...

@yungrichnbroke5199

Жыл бұрын

Alcantara is cringe

@4Kandlez

Жыл бұрын

@@StreetPreacherr Put them in the hatch it's open to the interior

@amanasd26

Жыл бұрын

it's not leather, it's polyurethane (Plastic) also known as pleather or vegan leather.

@l-_-sage-_-l

Жыл бұрын

@@4Kandlezyou shouldn’t actually just have your pets unbuckled without harness on unless you don’t care about them flying out the windshield if some idiot hits you

I had a 2003 RSX Type-S and loved everything about it. Super high quality, fun to drive, looked great. Even the Bose stereo was perfect. When kids came along, the car had to go. I do wish they offered a two-door coupe.

@volvo09

Жыл бұрын

Those were a great car. Compact and damn fun to drive. The RSX was the last Honda equipped with a cable actuated throttle body, that meant a lot in the era of laggy electronic throttles.

@blueazure9658

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2dr 2003 3.2CL Type-S 6speed no nav. Bose stereo is great. It’s the perfect coupe for me but when the family comes I’d prefer a manual TL Type S or TL SH AWD.

@qwertpoiuy430

Жыл бұрын

@@blueazure9658just get another car for the family. Don’t let people make you think you need a 4 door, we’ve been killing people’s passions and it’s sad

@rmp5s

Жыл бұрын

I don't know if I'd be able to resist a 2-door version of this...

@harryguo

Жыл бұрын

@@qwertpoiuy430 hard when this car is already $50K+

Honda and Acura are a breath of fresh air with these manual transmissions and actual engines. Growing up I never thought I would love Honda this much over other automakers.

@marlonbaird6070

Жыл бұрын

Honda makes amazing cars...

@Domi39

11 ай бұрын

Don't be fooled. They're still baking insane amounts of rev hang into these things. The manual transmissions in these cars have literally turned into a gimmick. A novelty. They are awful to drive and will just make you want an automatic. You have to pay an extra $1500 if you want to have anything close to the direct analog feel of any old manual car from the 90's with a flywheel replacement and an ECU reflash. And in my experience, even with the reflash it still doesn't fix the throttle mapping. You'd have to get a $1500 standalone ECU and all the headaches that comes with that just to have a car that gives a satisfying shifting experience. Had a 10th Gen Si and Type R and from watching the driving videos of these 11th gen's they have done nothing to fix it. And why would they? They don't actually care about the driving experience. They just care about ticking the manual transmission box so that they can cash in on the ignorant people that just want the novelty of a manual while also satisfying emissions requirements with all the rev hang. And idiots gobble it up because they have no idea what a car is supposed to drive like.

@aaronbaggest2029

11 ай бұрын

@@Domi39that's why I loved my 8th gen si. Had to get rid of it while I'm in college but I want to get a 2012 mugen si in the near future. That cars so damn clean imo

@purwantiallan5089

11 ай бұрын

​@@marlonbaird6070so did Ford, Subaru, and Alfa Romeo.

@edwardmcilwain2139

11 ай бұрын

@@Domi39 I respect your opinion, however Leno raved about the Type S shifting. With my mobility issues, I'm out of luck with both versions, I'm kinda stuck with an automatic if I want to drive at all.

One in Las Vegas on the Acura lot for $71,000 Bah gawd that’s M2 competition money!

This makes me want them to make a new prelude SO bad.

@Hella80s

Жыл бұрын

Sadly there's literally no buyers for luxury GT style coupes nowadays. Everyone needs crossovers, SUVs and big sedans. I mean look what they have done to the civic and integra sizing.

@bash8387

Жыл бұрын

It will probably be a electric SUV or something like that

@jeo33466

Жыл бұрын

Honda rumored two new all electric sports cars for 2026. One being the new NSX and then either a Prelude or S2000. Fingers crossed for something cool!

@Seeks__

Жыл бұрын

So they can ruin another model with modern design? Just buy an old one if you love them so much...

@marcosanaya9540

Жыл бұрын

@@Seeks__ I mean, if you're gonna fuck up a car model, might as well fuck up the entire lineup of car models.

A starting price of $52k is pretty wild

@murk4545

8 ай бұрын

Is it thought? 50k is pretty normal now for that amount of power. Hell even the circuit trim GR Corolla is going for like 50k right now

@doyoulikecrystalgel

7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, that is the norm for "performance" these days, especially when it's coming from a more luxury-based brand like Acura. I hate it. I believe the AVERAGE price of cars these days is somewhere around $45k or so. Car prices are becoming absolutely ridiculous, and there's no sign of it letting up.

Honestly I never thought we would see a new car with only a manual transmission option, good for them I hope the sales do well

@ShaiyanHossain

Жыл бұрын

honda has been making manual transmission only vehicles for a while, and they sell well

@shaned1500

11 ай бұрын

civic type r is the same way, also the veloster n and sti were like that just a couple years ago

@purwantiallan5089

11 ай бұрын

​@@shaned1500agree.

@Xeonerable

11 ай бұрын

But then its only FWD??? lol. lame.

@dustinwells3689

11 ай бұрын

@@Xeonerable This car doesn't need anything else

It's really hard to get excited about this car knowing that the dealers will rip-off customers with $10,000+ markups. It's also disappointing there is no rear wiper. Great video as always, Doug.

@juancruz-jg5pq

8 ай бұрын

And its not full track ready, this type s its more like a sporty confort vehicle with a marketing badge.

From someone who owned a 1996 Integra GS-R, I like the new styling. It certainly looks better than when this new model debuted.

That back end is so aggressive and I love it. I guess I’m crazy to think this car would be available under $50k.

@0Camus0

Жыл бұрын

$71k actually, with the stupid markups.

@GemmyDonCars

Жыл бұрын

@@0Camus0 Man, fuck that. So many better options at that price.

@0Camus0

Жыл бұрын

@@GemmyDonCars Yes, they will rot in the lot.

@untalentedrapper8118

Жыл бұрын

@@0Camus0get a brand new widebody Scatpack or a used with low miles hellcat with 71k

@Sinoops

Жыл бұрын

@@untalentedrapper8118 My guy who the hell is cross shopping a hellcat and a Acura Integra. Completely different cars

This looks amazing! It’s a shame that it’ll be marked up by dealerships.

@citizenfour9622

Жыл бұрын

They can keep it! This costs as much as an E Class, A5, 5-Series money. Honestly, they can shove it! 🤣

@amanasd26

Жыл бұрын

Why? there is nothing special about it. Honda already marked up this vehicle enough

@mugabugaYT

Жыл бұрын

​@@citizenfour9622If you're honestly cross shopping a base model no options E class, an A5 and a Civic Type R you're probably not the target audience for a Type R

@MisterMonsieur

Жыл бұрын

@@mugabugaYT It's not worth the money. Period. Not for performance. Not for style. Not for anything. It ain't worth it. Period.

@baronvonjo1929

Жыл бұрын

​@@MisterMonsieurWhat makes it that bad

Can't stop staring at the pannel gap above the headlight 😂😂

Saw one at a local dealership just today. Under showroom lighting, the white looks amazing with all these aggressive flares and body lines. However, with $10k mark ups, I kicked all 4 tires and walked out.

@omzizo715

6 ай бұрын

🤣😂🤣 feel you on kicking the tires!

For all the features and amenities its missing, the $50k price tag seems a bit much

@bwofficial1776

Жыл бұрын

When you factor in dealer markup, you're in the range of much more powerful and luxurious cars. You could get a RWD V8 Mustang or an AWD I6 BMW. $50k is a lot for a FWD I4 car in general.

@dugefrsh5154

11 ай бұрын

agree, that rear center console, just plastic, what a HUGE miss for a car at this level

@nolanmaguire9530

11 ай бұрын

2018-2021 Accord 2.0T, missing some of the luxury features but with minor bolt on mods and a tune it would make similar hp numbers. Only thing missing is the LSD imo.

@Sevan_UP

11 ай бұрын

@@dugefrsh5154 that's what I specifically was focusing on. The rear seats should of had air conditioning or at least a charging port on the rear of the center arm rest

@kjb422

11 ай бұрын

And that’s BEFORE the stupid dealerships mark it up

14:13 doug those buttons are the same in the automatic Integra, it has a traditional shifter. The blank button is the engine idle switch

Having owned a Rsx type s it’s so cool to see how much they carried over. The 3 dials for the ac controls made me so happy to see. Hatch release is exactly the same with the cutout. I even remember the weirdly placed plastic piece the back seats. Miss that car dearly and this has me very very interested

@muskalade85

7 ай бұрын

I was saying the same thing, I had an 05 Type S and everything you said is true lol

The main problem with the type s is that it looks exactly like every other Acura 4 door sedan

@emmcee476

5 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more

I have a 2013 ilx dynamic which is just a civic SI underneath and I love it. I like the fact that it isn’t as boy racer as the civic but it doesn’t stand out at all from the standard ilx I wish they had split the difference and given the dynamic something to distinguish them.

@drunkpolack7612

Жыл бұрын

Nobody cares about your old Acura 😂 👎

@drunkpolack7612

Жыл бұрын

Nobody cares about your old Acura 😂 👎

I LOVE what they did with the look of this thing...

@StreetPreacherr

Жыл бұрын

I definitely prefer it to the Honda, but this Civic/Integra generation just looks slightly bloated...

@RaffiJaharian

Жыл бұрын

Wish they made a type R version of the fit

@rmp5s

Жыл бұрын

@@StreetPreacherr The Civic is kinda...smooth. That's not saying much after the damn Gundam that was the last generation, though. lol This looks FANTASTIC, though. I REALLY like this thing, especially this spec...white exterior, red interior, bronze wheels...*chef's kiss

@rmp5s

Жыл бұрын

@@RaffiJaharian The Fit?...lol

@RaffiJaharian

Жыл бұрын

@@rmp5s why not its smaller lighter car than the civic with good handling the could have put the 1.5 turbo from the civic Si the fit only weighs 2500 pounds

Now, I can be satisfied in driving my tuned (Stage 1) 2016 VW GTI S, which I believe has given me all that I've desired for less than $23k when I bought it new. I've driven it from NJ to CA, to FL, and and found it almost as comfortable as my 1999 Passat GLX V6. It's been reliable and has enough power that I rarely need to downshift for passing. I appreciate the relatively low-key styling for not drawing unwanted attention. So Acura needs to offer me something that does the same without costing twice as much. (I think I came close enough to a Golf R for $15+K less.)

It’s the late 30’s mid 40 year olds performance family car. It looks great.

7:55 Sweet Lord does the colour look good.

I like when it’s just Doug reviewing the car

I am liking your new format. The alone Doug with new cars and collaboration with older cars.

Should have a flat bottomed wheel. The 200 MPH speedo is ridiculous. Not having rear seat vents and charge ports is stupid. love that it's a hatchback. I like the copper wheel color and the red interior. Would like to see a comparison to this and a WRX and Golf R. Price is too high even before the inevitable 'dealer mark-up'.

I picked up a 24 a-spec integra a few days ago. the buttons next to the shifter are the same in an auto. only difference is the auto has an auto start/stop, which is the blank button you see at 14:24. but the auto has a shift lever

@macmccrory9818

Жыл бұрын

Was going to say this as well. Seems like he got it confused with the NSX type S which does have the gear buttons, no shifter.

The real problem with the Integra Type S is that it’s only $5k-$7k less than a TLX Type S which has AWD & more hp/tq. 🤷🏽‍♂️

@irlredline7965

Жыл бұрын

It's heavier

Each video you're becoming more and more Jay Leno. I mean literally, you sound and look like the legend himself. JAY, YOU ARE THE FATHER!

Great review, Doug!

I love how Doug points out the engine's serial number as if it were a big quirk.

Finally. Please do more Acura reviews! You haven’t touched the TSX

@icculus

Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a TSX 6MT review. Had one and it was a fantastic machine. I often wish I still had it.

@itcangetbetter

Жыл бұрын

​@@icculusevery time I see a TSX on the road I miss my 6MT

@Jakobpuckett

Жыл бұрын

Have mine right now! I’m keeping her as long as I can

I miss your outtakes! Thank you.

One thing I like about my 2009 Audi is that you can navigate the stereo head unit with a dial right behind the gear shift. My arm doesn’t have to leave the middle armrest. I don’t know if I’d like reaching up to a screen on the dash while driving and hoping I don’t touch the wrong input while driving.

@joshjlmgproductions3313

11 ай бұрын

With a manual, you end up moving your arm a lot anyways. You can also rest your fingers on the bezel while using your thumb to click the screen if you need the support.

Great to see Doug going solo on this one!

I really wish there were options for the Type R's bucket seats and stiffer suspension. That would make it so that one could have their cake and eat it too.

Like the new intro. Thanks, Doug

I have a Still Night Pearl 2017 Honda Accord Coupe 3.5L V6 with manual transmission. It produces 278 HP and 252 lb ft torque. The only way I got this rare car is because I used to work for Honda Finance Corporate division and ordered it through the manufacturer online. Brand new, MSRP was $36,000. I leased it for a year and bought out my lease for $18,000. I have 136,000 miles on it now, never had an issue, and the vehicle has been registered in 3 states. I'm meticulous on maintenance and changing fluids. It's definitely a racer and still gets attention every time I drive it. It feels like a more power Civic SI. I'll just push it closer to 300,000 miles and wait for the price on the Integra Type S to significantly decrease.

I really wish these weren’t so expensive I would buy one.

I daily drive an 03’ RSX Type-S …. I need this car. But 52k is wild. Like truly absolutely insane.

@autotechandspecs

11 ай бұрын

For that much, you could get a 2009 Porche Cayman S which will be more fun to drive and interactive.

Hey Doug! Have you ever seen “The French Connection”? Great line about Rocker Panels. Highly suggest you cut in the clip! Love you guys!!!

I'm glad to see Doug going solo here. Solo Doug videos are the best Doug videos.

A two-door version of this car would be really interesting.

@redpepperguy1

11 ай бұрын

It would be legendary

I think this is so much cooler than the civic type R and I would buy one over the R a heartbeat, at least because of the ride and quietness

Hey Doug, this year among other New Year specials, I think we need the 2023 bloopers compilation :) we'll start a petition if needed

Love the video! Any chance you could talk about some more audio in your upcoming video's? I am always curious in all your videos, I just noticed the sub in the trunk and it pushed me to finally ask 😂

For 50k it's missing 1500 additional for awd

@bwofficial1776

Жыл бұрын

For 50k you're in Audi S3 or BMW 3-Series or Mustang V8 territory. When you factor in the dealer markup, you could get an AWD I6 BMW M340 with some options and have a faster and better-handling car instead of a nice FWD I4 Civic.

gosh darn never followed acura all that much but those stock wheels are too nice

Thanks Doug, about the same review as Jay Leno's. I appreciate your attention to detail, and your comparisons to the Honda Type R.

The sideprofile of this car is just beautiful.

I get the exterior thoughts on old CTR, but the new one looks sweet!! Like it should look a little race carish bc that’s what it’s designed for. I also love the Acura’s design as well!!

I would get this at 51K(still a hard sell with no AWD option), but with markups, I would get anything else in the 55k range in sport sedans. Acura TLX Type S Cadillac CT5/4-V Audi S4 BMW M330i Kia Stinger Gt2 Genesis G70 Lexus IS500 etc.

@TheBreakfastLover

11 ай бұрын

the Civic Type R (and likely the Integra Type S) has a faster Lightning Lap time than your entire list. Also the Stinger was discontinued.

@peppapigthekiller7539

11 ай бұрын

@@TheBreakfastLover meh, don’t care too much about lap times. Im not going to race anyone. But if the markups go to 60-75k knowing dealers, we would have some more competition at that price. And a lot of dealerships have new 2023 Stingers on the lot.

@TheBreakfastLover

11 ай бұрын

@@peppapigthekiller7539 the Integra Type S appeals to buyers than want a daily that they can track. And the Stinger is sitting on lots and was discontinued because there was little market demand for it.

@Recklessness97

11 ай бұрын

@@TheBreakfastLover Guarantee 95% of owners are not tracking their car. They are going to be driving to and from work and errands while doing a little hooning or garage queening it in hopes to sell it as an "investment". Most people don't even live near a track let alone want to deal with and pay for the extra maintenance that comes from tracking a car. They just say that to justify paying over MSRP and sound cool. Just like Tesla bros saying their car is faster on the track but never been there a day in their life.

@TheBreakfastLover

11 ай бұрын

@@Recklessness97 you could make the same argument for buying an M340i instead of an M3. To really appreciate the difference an M3 brings you have to push the car to nine tenths or higher. But in daily use the M340i is just as capable, and more comfortable.

I like those canards! They always look like super cheap glued on plastic when on the outside, even on 6 figure cars where they're stock. Hiding them this way while still gaining some function is a huge improvement

Looks like the Orchid leather is also colour matched, based on your own picture in this video. Also, totally agree with the rear seat oversight for vents and charging ports. Our 2019 Golf R has that...how on Earth does a 2024 Type S not?

Finally, a kind of compelling car from Acura. But not for $50k. Fun looking ILX. An example of the current insanity at Acura: this car has a HUD, but the TLX type S doesn't. 🤷 The TLX type S is also missing the 360 camera, heated steering wheel and heated rear seats from the cheaper Advance model. What is this company thinking?

Acura needs to keep this up! We also need a wagon version!

@LongIslandMopars

Жыл бұрын

Yes, like a modern interpretation of my TSX SportWagon.

@uhm175

11 ай бұрын

Wagon won't happen, it will be pretty pointless for this particular model, integra never once was or meant to be made as a wagon Give that option to the civic instead

Doug being kind to the Dragon Fly at the end of the video makes me smile.

this intro is just as grown up as the new civic model haha, straight to the point but still Doug! you should continue this :D

That misalignment on the body panels above the passenger headlight is driving me crazy.

@EastofVictoriaPark

Жыл бұрын

American made versus Japanese made.

@Chris-ij8tb

Жыл бұрын

My regular Integra has that. ☹️ first dealer said they couldn’t do anything to fix it, going to take it to another one. A lot of shoddy stuff like that coming out of the Ohio plant

I love this car, SO MUCH 🥰❤️ I saw the Type R and I wasn't sure, yes "The Ultimate Civic Hatchback" but it didn't look as nice, you lost comfort etc. but this fixes all of that! ❤️😩 Now the Type R is the car for if you do a lot of track driving, but to me, this is the ultimate daily driver 🌚❤️

@alp.9672

Жыл бұрын

0-60 5 seconds? For $52k before dealer make ups? Nobody is going to buy this besides hardcore enthusiasts. You can have it. My 2015 Audi S3 is faster stock.

@stan9928

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@alp.9672look out guys, this guy has a 2015 s3 that is faster than a manual transmission Ps accounting for inflation, msrp of s3 2015 is 54,648.83😂😂😂

@scrutch666

Жыл бұрын

@@alp.9672 i own a s3 and testdrove the type s out of curiosity. Its a much better car in so many ways. S3 is so boring in comparison. The type s has more than enough punch for its weight. Also s3 is so unpractical in comparison when i see what big cargo space the type s has. I also own a s2k and this type s is a great enthusiast daily. Price is debatable right now on any enthusiasts “affordable” sportscar. In my area you get the type s cheaper than the type r because acura dealerships are not as crazy as honda ones.

@mugenrr8202

Жыл бұрын

​@@alp.9672Boring!!! 🥱

@alp.9672

Жыл бұрын

@@stan9928 A 2023 S3 is still a better buy than this Acura what is your point? And it is fast and it is AWD.....look out we have an idiot.

Great video

I was so impressed and excited with this video that as soon as I finished watching it, I went and configured my own Integra Type S. I started with the tiger eye pearl for $600, the ebony interior, all-season protection package III for $453, heated steering wheel for $475, titanium shift knob for $200. All in as configured $53,723

@JordiFu

Жыл бұрын

(Plus 10-15k markup) 😵‍💫

@bobhill3941

Жыл бұрын

@@JordiFu I forgot about that, thanks. Is the markup due to supply and demand because of the chip shortage or just supply and demand and dealers want to be greedy (and greasy as Bubbles would say-trailer park boys)

@Rocky-KooKoo

11 ай бұрын

​@@bobhill3941both

This looks better than the new civic.

@LuigiVbattista

Жыл бұрын

Both look horrible a F

@MisterMonsieur

Жыл бұрын

For $54,000, that ain't saying much.

@realSethMeyers

Жыл бұрын

Definitely more of a car for adults, can't take the Civic Type R seriously.

@LuigiVbattista

Жыл бұрын

@@MisterMonsieur 54 is insane.

@kraenk12

Жыл бұрын

@@realSethMeyersit looks way more boyracer than the Type R.

I picked up my FL5 Type R the week of Christmas. 14,500 miles mater and I still love it. In my opinion, the Type S has zero negatives over the Type R.

Great review! Ya the infotainment is same as my 22 civic. Same with gauge cluster. Yeah Honda and Acura I noticed they don’t really care about the rear seats it’s more an after that. Car overall looks great though. Acura is stepping up their game. Huge upgrade from the ilx.

Can't wait to see one of these on the road. I am in the market but can't see these being available on lots. Also chuckled at 8:23 "it's huge, it's black, and it's pretty aggressive". My guy describing me.

Wow do I love this car on first impressions. The looks, the sound, the quality. I think it rivals BMW in the emotional categories of what makes a car satisfying. It's unfortunate that it will be far above my price range for quite some time.

@4Kandlez

Жыл бұрын

And more reliable than BMW

@ROVA00

Жыл бұрын

Looks better than the BMW too! Only downside is FWD.

@mugenrr8202

Жыл бұрын

​@@ROVA00if your a real Honda/Acura driver you should know how drive FWD like a boss!! 💯😎

@ROVA00

Жыл бұрын

@@mugenrr8202 yeah I know it’s not 1989 anymore and modern honda are track beasts. I’m a fan but I haven’t driven one since I owned my 1997integra LS. And even back then it still handled great!

@robindyck9595

Жыл бұрын

Looks kinda shitty built to me. The pannel gap above the front headlight is awful

Thanks for the review Doug. I've been debating this over the Type R and you've affirmed my take, it's a much more family friendly Type R. I do autox as a hobby but this car is far too nice for that. I already have a race car so I feel like this is a happy medium. I will be picking one up if I can get it at MSRP, no way in hell I'm paying more than 52k.

@Screamn.

Жыл бұрын

Ah, so youre not getting a Type S. These will definitely be marked up.

@reyztec

Жыл бұрын

@@Screamn. I won't be actually buying one until early next year. I am aware the initial release will be ridiculous. The Type S seems to have much less hype than the Type R, so I am hoping that will turn things in my favor after a while.

@ianlee6419

Жыл бұрын

The dealer I work at is marking up 1600$

@crisnmaryfam7344

Жыл бұрын

The Skyline GTR feared the 2001 Integra on a CIRCUIT TRACK.. No GTR would even look twice at this model. Its a bastardised version, Dont give honda your money to continue watering down the legends all in the name of profit.

@user-fx6tp3gs8s

Жыл бұрын

$70,000+ after dealership markups.

After seeing the picture at 20:18,I paused to say this Doug;You're so right about that 'Civic'.It looks like a Ford Focus was blended with a Honda Civic,with online add-ons,by a Lottery winner with more $ than sense.This "Type S" is a decent ride.I'd prefer more headroom for the rear seat too,after being a passenger having to scrunch down for sloped roofs.

when i first saw the pictures of this thing a while ago, i didn't think it looked very good, or really captured the spirit of the integra, but after seeing them in person, it's a dang good looking car

I expect a lot of people will buy this and do Type R suspension swaps. Not generally a fan of the latest gen civics/integras (I'm one of the weirdos who liked the overstyled civics last gen), but i expect this to be especially popular. Still think GR Corolla is a better car for the money

@Ezero8

11 ай бұрын

I 100% agree. The Civic Type R is supposed to look more boy racer and wild.

@crashb133

11 ай бұрын

Lololol those corollas are going for 60k CAD. Definitely not worth the money

@RubyRoks

11 ай бұрын

@@crashb133 Have you tried not having money made of maple syrup and moose droppings?

This car is being MASSIVELY overlooked in the comments wtf This has to be one of the best all in 1 cars you can get. Performance, comfort, affordability, luxury, reliability, practicality, and styling

@murk4545

7 ай бұрын

Have you test drove it? I agreed with you but when I drove it idk. It felt kinda heavy and boat-like. This is coming from someone who currently drives a manual 2019 Corolla hatchback XSE… which is not a particularly performance oriented car. I ended up running back to my Corolla and not buying the type S

@angelmonroy9644

5 ай бұрын

@@murk4545your right. Doesn’t drive like the old RSX which you can just FLY through turns and corners it’s still good tho

The price is a bit crazy but it looks amazing probably one of my favorite cars out rn

Picked mine up 7/27, traded my A-Spec. I loved driving it for the day. 7/28 was major back surgery, and I can't wait to suffer it again!

This is the Honda I would get if they sold it in Sweden . Really nice design

@kraenk12

Жыл бұрын

For 80K?

@Herkulez1981

Жыл бұрын

@@kraenk12 hell no

@caidee

Жыл бұрын

​@@kraenk12jesus for 80k you can get a slightly used g80 m3

@KardiFan2000

Жыл бұрын

​@@kraenk12Assuming they have markups in Sweden.

Definitely a handsome car, especially in that pearl white. But crazy how much car prizes are now with all the added high tech. $50k msrp plus dealer markup...probably a $70k car out the door 😳...adding up to $100k after 5 yrs after all the ownership costs like maintenance, fuel, registration, insurance, financing interest, etc. 😵

Those tacked on fender flares 😂😂😂

I love seeing all the cary-over stuff from my '22 Civic Sport in this (surely marked up) 60+ thousand dollar car. That being said, I REAAAALLLY want one.

why does it have 4 doors?

@MisterMonsieur

Жыл бұрын

Good question. Acura insists the Millennials who wanted one in High School (but now have kids) will buy this for $54,000! 🤡

The only thing that bothers me is that it doesnt feel like a luxury vehicle even though Acura claims that it is Compare this to the CLA or even the M2 or Supra (I know they arent sedans but are still compacts) and theres just really no comparison luxurywise And yet the price is firmly in the luxury space

@ROVA00

Жыл бұрын

Every car you named is significantly more expensive… And in my opinion, no Acura feels “luxury”. Especially not compared to Mercedes Benz. And sadly, there aren’t any other cars with this level of performance for much cheaper. The Golf R is pretty much the only one I can think of that would be a cheaper rival.

@joecool9739

Жыл бұрын

@@ROVA00 the CLA is Mercedes entry level sedan, starting at 39k The CLA45 AMG is 59k...the Integra is 51k 8k difference but you get completely different vehicles in terms of both luxury and performance

@ROVA00

Жыл бұрын

@@joecool9739 I know the CLA has a base trim, but that’s irrelevant to the conversation. I assumed you were comparing to the AMG version. $8k is a pretty big difference, in my opinion, and it’s justified in the extra HP and interior quality. it’s also a trade off… yes you have a more powerful engine but I highly doubt the AMG will handle as sharp. I do think the AMG blows it away in the interior luxury department though..

@joecool9739

Жыл бұрын

@@ROVA00 Did you just say "I highly doubt AMG will handle as sharp"? Compared to what? A Porsche? Surely you dont think a measly Honda is going to outhandle an AMG

@ROVA00

Жыл бұрын

@@joecool9739 compared to a civic type R or integra type S…. The CLA45 AMG is a good car but it’s not made to be a track weapon. It’s got power but it just a different beast. I’m a fan of Mercedes (I drive one), but sorry, the whole “just a measly honda” is such an outdated thing to say… it’s not 1989 anymore.

The dragonfly at the end was great!

$52k for gussied up Civic is just insane.

Why would the "sensible" Type S only have 4 seats if Acura wants to convince us it's not a Type R? A $52k Civic with 1less seat and a bare bones rear w/no vents, arm rest, or charge ports is a hard pill to swallow when u can get a much nicer well equipped RWD 3 Series BMW with similar power for the money!

@RobsReviews

Жыл бұрын

100%

@bfife22

Жыл бұрын

Completely different audiences. We don’t need another cookie cutter German sedan on the market, we have plenty to choose from already, plus the Genesis and Lexus competitors. You want a Type R that’s a better daily and has an actually good manual? Get this. Otherwise it’s not for you 🤷‍♂️

@StreetPreacherr

Жыл бұрын

Would it be well equipped? I had always figured it was a choice of either getting the BEST Civic, or the WORST 3-Series, though I guess things might line up differently now that the Honda/Acura prices have increased...

@StreetPreacherr

Жыл бұрын

@@bfife22 And if you want RWD just get a GR86. ;)

@bfife22

Жыл бұрын

@@StreetPreacherr precisely 😁

Waiting for lack of AWD noob comments 😂

doug, as he is one of my favorite writer/directors i only mean this in the very best way: you are the quentin tarantino of car reviews.

Honestly, I think this is my favourite new car at the moment. I would for sure buy one of these.

Doug is the type of guy who sponsors his own videos

I drove a red, manual ‘86 Acura Integra for seven years, great car. Hooked me for life on Japanese quality and efficiency. Would love to see a return to two door/ hatchback design.

Wish you would review an GLA 45 AMG. I think you would absolutely love it!!!!!

So glad they are trying to save the manuals. This is sweet!

Its such a nice car. Too bad the markups make it so expensive, compared to older sports cars. Where I live, the dealers want $75K, you can buy a nice 996 turbo for that price or a 997.2

@itcangetbetter

Жыл бұрын

I pray no one pays that price for it. Why do people keep rewarding these greedy dealers??

@PointNemo9

11 ай бұрын

@@itcangetbetter It's not greed, dealers charge market price. It's purely a function of demand.

@itcangetbetter

11 ай бұрын

@@PointNemo9 it's greed. It's scarcity based price gouging. Hurts the consumer in the short term and the dealership and sales people in general in the long term. Is it smart to engage in even more practices that will make the consumer hate and distrust dealerships and sales people? Short term financial win for them, but we're all looking for a way out because of it

@PointNemo9

11 ай бұрын

@@itcangetbetter this only happens because Honda set msrp below the true market price. Charging market price is not gouging

@itcangetbetter

11 ай бұрын

@@PointNemo9 Honda set a price where they make money and the dealership makes money. Dealers decided that with such small stock, they could try to force consumers who want it to pay a higher price. $70k on an ILX with a body kit is an emotional decision, not a rational one. Dealers are just trying to take advantage of people, as is their nature

4:05 that panel gap tho

@amanasd26

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that is brutal

@RayanMADAO

Жыл бұрын

Built in Ohio 😃

@MisterMonsieur

Жыл бұрын

That's what you get for $54,000, huh? The people defending this junk are asleep!

I am begging for bloopers to come back at the end of videos I used to look forward to them all the time they are the best

I have an intermediate level languange certificate, but I learned "tremendously" from your videos! 😆