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.
Its exterior looks a bit like the larger TLX and its rear fascia a little like the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. This sedan is certainly a more elegant than the Honda Civic Si.
Continue reading: The 2023 Acura Integra prototype launches an iconic nameplate. It will start at around $30,000
It is still up for debate whether the car should carry the Integra logo. This car is a departure from DC2-generation and DC5 models, which many enthusiasts associate with Integra. As such it may not live up to their lofty expectations. 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 offer the Integra with the same turbocharged 4-cylinder 1.5-liter engine that powers the Civic Si. The engine in the Honda produces 200 HP and 192 Lb-ft (260Nm) of torque. Grunt will travel through the front wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission with 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.
Next year, the new Acura Integra is expected to be available in production form. It is scheduled to hit the markets in the model year 2023. The price should be around $30,000.
