Thursday 3rd October 2013

Honda launches new Integra...

...but it's not quite what we were hoping for

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Oh Honda, why must you tease us so? Seemingly unsatisfied with revealing a Civic Type Rlooking nearly production ready two years before it goes on sale and drip-feeding us NSX updates, now we have a new Integra.

We wanted another one of these...

So another LSD-equipped hardcore coupe, a valedictory hurrah for high-revving Hondas and a reimagined PH Hero? Not as such. Honda, the swines, now apply the Integra nomenclature to its motorbikes. You'll excuse us for getting excited by the headline.

The Honda Integra Sport Edition is in fact a 'maxi scooter' with a 52hp 670cc engine and a dual-clutch transmission. There's 46lb ft of torque also, which is quite a bit for a Honda petrol engine...

Those figures aren't even produced at some sky-high engine speeds either, the power and torque peaks arriving at 6,250rpm and 4,750rpm respectively.

... we've been given one of these!

The Sport Edition carries a few Honda Racing trinkets too, most noticeably the 17-inch wheels and a 'Sport Barracuda' smoked screen. Very sporty. The Akrapovic exhaust is a welcome addition though.

Ho hum, there's isn't another 'proper' Honda Integra then. And the closest thing to it in the Honda range is probably the USDM Civic Si coupe.

Not a looker, but it makes 200hp at 7,000rpm and has a diff, so all is not lost yet. For English folk, may we suggest eyeing up DC2s and DC5s in the PH Classifieds? This 1996 JDM Type R looks a beaut.

[Source: AutoEvolution]

 

 

[DanielJames]

Didn't you post this exact story a few years ago?

[Crow555]

On the brightside, it's now rear wheel drive...

[matbat]

Crow555 said:

On the brightside, it's now rear wheel drive...

Hehe, has more torque than the original too...

[dukebox9reg]

Im interested in the dual clutch box. Surely in a scooter the weight penalty is horrific compared to a CVT.

No idea why we don't embrace the maxi scooter in this country like they do on the continent.

I do though think it is very weird for them to use the Integra name on a scooter though. Which markets is it actually going to with that name? If its America dont they just know the Integra as RSX? If so it has no history there.

[British Beef]

When and why did the guys at Honda stop caring about the cars they make?

These days it seems to be a company that is controlled by accountants and greenies.

.... and yet they still make some of the best sports / racing bikes out there.

[exceed]

I'm so angry with you for posting this Matt, bold post... Bold post indeed.

[Fire99]

Well that was a hiding to nothing...

[Matt Bird]

Just a little bit of fun, plenty of 'proper' content on the way! Dan suggested it, I didn't require much persuasion for another Honda story.

[RobGT81]

Matt Bird said:

Just a little bit of fun, plenty of 'proper' content on the way! Dan suggested it, I didn't require much persuasion for another Honda story.

So, Integra vs M135 coming up..

[Polrules]

Had to go and check, the Civic coupe isn't that bad is It?

[LukeR94]

matbat said:

Hehe, has more torque than the original too...

I actually burst out laughing at this

[Amirhussain]

RobGT81 said:

Matt Bird said:

Just a little bit of fun, plenty of 'proper' content on the way! Dan suggested it, I didn't require much persuasion for another Honda story.

So, Integra vs M135 coming up..

The m135i is gone :P

[Liquid Tuna]

Polrules said:

Had to go and check, the Civic coupe isn't that bad is It?

Are you being serious?

[AntiguaBill]

dukebox9reg said:

Im interested in the dual clutch box. Surely in a scooter the weight penalty is horrific compared to a CVT.

No idea why we don't embrace the maxi scooter in this country like they do on the continent.

I do though think it is very weird for them to use the Integra name on a scooter though. Which markets is it actually going to with that name? If its America dont they just know the Integra as RSX? If so it has no history there.

The USDM DC2 (and the 2 generations before it) were Acura Integra, then the DC5 was renamed to RSX as you say.

[dukebox9reg]

Liquid Tuna said:

Polrules said:

Had to go and check, the Civic coupe isn't that bad is It?

Are you being serious?

Id say thats its worse angle

[AntiguaBill]

British Beef said:

When and why did the guys at Honda stop caring about the cars they make?

These days it seems to be a company that is controlled by accountants and greenies.

.... and yet they still make some of the best sports / racing bikes out there.

I think that's a bit unfair. How about the latest USDM Accord coupe v6 that does 0-60 in under 6 seconds? that's not bad for a FWD semi-luxo barge.
Or the new NSX that is on the way?
Or the new S2000 that is going to be a S1500 MX5 fighter? (you might have a slight point there!)
Or the new Civic Type-R?

Ouch my cheek hurts...

[motor mad]

British Beef said:

When and why did the guys at Honda stop caring about the cars they make?

These days it seems to be a company that is controlled by accountants and greenies.

.... and yet they still make some of the best sports / racing bikes out there.

Unfortunately I think you answered your own question with the second sentence.

[Richair]

Jesus Honda, you'd think the Japs would like consistency in there model names!

Probably not quite as bad as the CRX replacement story from yesteryear though... We all know how that one ended.

[mp3manager]

dukebox9reg said:

Liquid Tuna said:

Polrules said:

Had to go and check, the Civic coupe isn't that bad is It?

Are you being serious?

Id say thats its worse angle

This 4 door Civic is better.

Edited by mp3manager on Thursday 3rd October 13:43

[Nersha]

Good enough excuse to post my teg



Sadly will have to sell and get a diesel soon thanks to a new job..