What happened to the Acura Integra?

The History of the Acura Integra
The Acura Integra is a small, sporty vehicle that was sold as an Acura in North America and as a Honda elsewhere. It was designed to compete with popular “hot hatch” models like the Volkswagen Golf GTI in the 1980s. The Integra was available as both a 4-door sedan and a 3-door hatchback.
The first-generation Integra was launched in 1986 and featured a pop-up headlight design, a 1.6-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine, and a 5-speed manual transmission. It quickly gained recognition and was named to Car and Driver magazine’s 10Best Cars list in 1987. The Integra also achieved success in motorsports, winning the IMSA International Sedan series in its first year.
Over the years, the Integra went through several generations and received updates and improvements. However, in 2001, Acura discontinued the Integra due to the shrinking coupe market and the need for something new in its lineup. The Integra was replaced by the Acura RSX, another coupe model. The RSX was discontinued a few years later.
For a period of about six years, there was no vehicle in the Acura lineup to inherit the sporty compact coupe mantle. However, in 2012, the Acura ILX was introduced as a successor to the Integra and RSX. The ILX, like its predecessors, was heavily based on the Honda Civic.
The Return of the Acura Integra
After years of speculation and hope, Acura announced the return of the Integra in 2021. The new generation of the iconic coupe was unveiled in 2023. The 2023 Integra is positioned as an entry-level hatchback targeting both nostalgia buffs and young enthusiasts. It replaces the Acura ILX in the lineup and is built on the same platform as the Civic Si. The Integra shares its 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and limited-slip differential with the Civic Si. It is also available with a six-speed manual transmission, making it the first Acura model to feature a stick shift since the 2015 ILX.
The new Integra is expected to have a starting price of around $30,000 and is likely to offer at least 200 horsepower.
Conclusion
The Acura Integra was discontinued in 2001 due to the shrinking coupe market, and it was replaced by the Acura RSX. After a period without a sporty compact coupe in the lineup, Acura introduced the ILX in 2012 as a successor to the Integra and RSX. In 2021, Acura announced the return of the Integra, and the new generation was unveiled in 2023. The 2023 Integra is an entry-level hatchback that shares its platform and engine with the Civic Si. It is positioned to cater to both nostalgia buffs and young enthusiasts.

Will there be a 2024 Integra?

The 2024 Integra is crafted with passion and designed to excite a new generation of drivers. Shown: Integra A-Spec with Technology Package in Liquid Carbon Metallic with Acura Genuine Accessories.

Why did Acura stop making the Integra?

Acura discontinued the Integra in 2001. The main reason wasn’t the car itself but rather the car market. At the time, the Coupe market was shrinking, and the automaker saw fit to give one of its most prized rides the AX, rather than allow it to be deemed a flop due to possible low sales.

Will the Integra ever come back?

Powertrain and Handling
Acura confirmed that the 2023 Integra will get a VTEC 1.5-liter turbo-four making 200 horsepower and 192 pound-feet of torque. It’s paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission as standard, but a six-speed manual transmission with rev-matching is available.

Why was the RSX not called an Integra?

It was introduced in North America on 2 July 2001 as the Acura RSX, the name a part of Acura’s naming scheme changing the names of its models from recognizable names like “Integra” or “Legend” to alphabetical designations in order for buyers to build more recognition to the marque, and not the individual cars.

Is an Integra just a Civic?

The Honda Integra nameplate is used for a restyled Honda Civic sedan for the Chinese market, while the Acura Integra nameplate is used for a Civic-based liftback for North America, replacing the Acura ILX.

Is Acura bringing back the Integra?

What’s New for 2024? Acura has made no signification changes to the revived Integra for its second year on the market. The 320-hp Type S is new to the Integra lineup for 2024, but we review that model separately.

Are Acura Integras reliable?

Acura’s reputation for reliability is well-earned, and the Integra models are no exception. The 2023 Acura Integra, for instance, boasts a robust 1.5-litre turbocharged engine known for its endurance and stable performance.

What replaced the Integra?

For the fourth generation, the Integra nameplate was replaced by RSX for the United States market. Available exclusively as a 3-door hatchback, the RSX debuted with an all-new body, chassis, styling, and engine.

Why is the Acura Integra so good?

It’s softer and much more compliant than the type R. Both vehicles have adaptive damping but with very different tuning Acura tells me that sport mode in the Integra.

What was the last Acura Integra?

2006 marked the final model year for the Integra/RSX.