RE: Acura launches long-awaited 320hp Integra Type S

[Laira]

Think it looks great, just doesn't go along with the integra feel of a lightish two door (yes there were 4 door variants) hatchback. If it was say an accord type s i think that would suit it better. Still looks great. just need them to sell them in Europe.

[HM-2]

Laira said:

Think it looks great, just doesn't go along with the integra feel of a lightish two door (yes there were 4 door variants) hatchback. If it was say an accord type s i think that would suit it better. Still looks great. just need them to sell them in Europe.

I was just thinking how a similarly styled Accord Type R would be great. But then I Googled the current accord (2022 facelift) and promptly threw up a bit. Yuk.

[Jon_S_Rally]

I think it looks great. Slightly better than the Civic in some respects, maybe not so good in others, but I think they both look good in their own way.

I know the PH fun police wouldn't like it, but I think this would look better with the rear wing from the Civic too.

[Wab1974uk]

Looks pretty good to me. I like that shade of Blue.

[86wasagoodyear]

If only it would be sold over here...

[MightyBadger]

I can’t see no Integra there? Shame.

[Daniel-89u1d]

That is literally a Civic with a different rear end. Far too close visually for me to find that appealing, and the Type S badge holds zero appeal in the UK.

[Petrolism]

It looks huge... Older is probably a better, more authentic driving experience. I'll stick with the original.

[Court_S]

I think it looks pretty good; I can even accept the slightly silly exhaust.

It’s better looking than the turds that BMW are churning out at the moment.

[1974foggy]

Looks great, although agree the exhausts look so out of place its like a bad photoshop. Im sure a nice aftermarket one would sort that.

[mrclav]

wistec1 said:

BMW designers and senior management should take very careful note. There may just be time to reverse the automotive vasectomy they have created.

No, they shouldn't - they're more profitable than they've ever been.

[UncleGoat]

Why did they ruin it with the 3 centre pipes? Two Exhausts, one tip each side and you're onto a winner.

[Missy Charm]

MightyBadger said:

I can’t see no Integra there? Shame.

Don't forget that the Integra Type R we all remember was only one model in a whole range of cars bearing the name. Honda have sold all sorts of ordinary family cars called 'Integra' over the years, including in Britain in the mid-eighties as a five door with pop-up headlights. The Integra proper fits somewhere into the baffling collective of Civic, Ballade, Quintet, Integra, Concerto, Rover 416 and Triumph Acclaim.

The American Acura Integra harks back to the five door Integras of old.

[Raccaccoonie]

Designed by Halfords

what will this be 60k GDP lol, I sure the fanboyz will be falling over themselves, scene life, innit

[blearyeyedboy]

OPC100 said:

They do the Si sedan Civic in the USA that is about $15K cheaper than the type r and it's really rated as a cheaper / starter drivers car. I think that a hatch version for low £30's would do well over here, only they wouldn't sell it due to emissions / move to hybrid in the UK / Europe.

I know. It's a shame. I'd quite fancy an Si.

I'd quite fancy an FL5 too to be honest- now that the looks are a bit more discreet than its predecessor- but given the stratospheric costs of that car then a more reasonable model beneath that would be great.

[biggbn]

Another dull effort from Honda. Not for me.

[premixer]

My big pet peeve on a car like this is the centre exhausts. Its a usable practical hatch back, but cant put a tow ball/bar on it for a simple bike rack.

[F1GTRUeno]

Back end looks like the Genesis coupe from about half a decade ago

[Jon_S_Rally]

Missy Charm said:

Don't forget that the Integra Type R we all remember was only one model in a whole range of cars bearing the name. Honda have sold all sorts of ordinary family cars called 'Integra' over the years, including in Britain in the mid-eighties as a five door with pop-up headlights. The Integra proper fits somewhere into the baffling collective of Civic, Ballade, Quintet, Integra, Concerto, Rover 416 and Triumph Acclaim.

The American Acura Integra harks back to the five door Integras of old.

I don't think a lot of people realise how broad a range of cars the Japanese manufacturers made, particularly in the 1990s. Say "Skyline" to someone, and they immediately think of the GTR, but many don't realise there was a whole range of them, from the GTR, right down to 2.0-litre SOHC automatic four-door models with about 100bhp.

F1GTRUeno said:

Back end looks like the Genesis coupe from about half a decade ago

Nothing wrong with that, the Genesis Coupe if a nice looking car in my view.

[EK9_CTR]

Not bad effort from Acura. Still rather the Type R though. I guess this is the equivalent previous generation FK8 Sportline but with Acura clothing.

Raccaccoonie said:

Designed by Halfords

Didn't know Halfords did car design. Same lame comments.

Raccaccoonie said:

I sure the fanboyz will be falling over themselves, scene life, innit

Err no, that won't happen.