If Acura’s goal was to stir controversy with the new Integra Prototype, it has managed to do just that and shortly after the car’s unveiling, Autotrader took a look at it in person.
The exterior design of the new Integra Prototype is reminiscent of the larger TLX while the rear fascia kinda looks like the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. As sedans go, it is quite a nice-looking one and certainly seems more stylish than the new Honda Civic Si on which it is based.
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Then there is the whole question of whether or not the car should be wearing the Integra name. It is indeed a significant departure from the DC2 and DC5-generation models that most enthusiasts associate with the Integra name, and as such, might not stand up to the lofty expectations of many. However, if Acura has developed it correctly and it drives well, it could appease even those Integra fans that haven’t been won over.
Acura will bring the Integra to the market with the same 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine as the Civic Si. In the Honda, this engine produces 200 hp and 192 lb-ft (260 Nm) of torque. Grunt will be sent through the front wheels courtesy of a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The host also notes that Acura will offer the new Integra with an automatic for those that don’t want to row their own gears.
The new Acura Integra will be unveiled in production guise next year. It will hit the market for the 2023 model year and is expected to be priced at around $30,000.