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The 2024 Integra is Acura’s luxury sedan. We take a look at the powertrain, interior quality, and more to see if its the right car for you.
What’s New for the 2024 Acura Integra?
The 2024 Acura Integra is an entry-level luxury sedan that aims to offer premium materials and a sporty driving experience. It’s available with two engines and the choice of a manual or automatic transmission.
For this new model year, Acura introduces a new trim, the Type S with a more powerful motor, better brakes, and stickier tires. It goes up against rivals like the Audi A3, the Mazda3, and Honda’s own Civic Si.
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Carsforsale.com Score
7/10
Powertrain
Score
7.25/10
Interior
Score
7/10
Technology
Score
7.5/10
Value
Score
6.5/10
The Breakdown
Very fuel efficient
Strong Type-S engine
Excellent safety features
Other sedans in the segment offer higher performance
Cheap interior
Infotainment is lacking
An Acura for Integra fans
2024 Integra Specs
- 201 horsepower from base engine
- 192 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 4 available trims
- 24.3 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- Available 5.3-inch heads-up display
- IIHS Top Safety Pick+
- 2-years free maintenance
2024 Acura Integra Powertrain 7.25/10
Under the hood of every Acura Integra you’ll find a turbocharged four-cylinder engine but what comes after that depends on the trim level. For the first three trims, Base, A-Spec, and A-Spec Technology, the Integra with a 1.5-liter engine makes 201 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. That power is then sent to the front wheels only via a six-speed manual transmission or a continuously variable transmission.
This same exact drivetrain is the one used in the Honda Civic Si and that car is considerably faster despite costing thousands less. Don’t get us wrong, the stick shift offers a more engaging experience than many cars in this space but we’d like speed too.
Above the base offering is a 2.0 liter engine that’s also turbocharged but makes 320 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. In this case, that’s just a touch more than you’ll get in the Honda Civic Type R. Just like in the Type R, you’ll get bigger brakes, better tires, a limited-slip differential, and a stick shift that rev-matches on downshifts.
For performance enthusiasts, the 2.0 liter engine is by far the only real choice in the Integra lineup as it’ll do 0-60 in under 5.5 seconds and provides the sharpest handling thanks to adaptive dampers and a wider track. The steering is nicely weighted and the pedals provide good feedback throughout the lineup.
None of these cars truly bridge that gap between performance and luxury though. All of them allow in quite a bit of road noise and feel heavy in the corners compared to challengers. Where the Integra really shines though is when it comes to fuel economy. According to the EPA, it gets up to 30 mpg in the city and 37 on the highway. Those are really solid figures and they demonstrate Acura’s focus on efficiency over outright performance.
2024 Acura Integra Interior 7/10
The cabin of the Integra is a mixed bag. The front seats are comfortable and supportive. Power adjustability is standard for the driver though not standard for the passenger. The dash is simple but classy with physical climate controls, a classic gear shifter, and push-button controls for the drive modes and parking brake. The steering wheel is full of physical buttons and switches that feel great to use.
The rear seating situation doesn’t feel as premium though as Acura doesn’t include rear climate vents. The seats themselves aren’t as supportive or sculpted, save for the $52,000 Type-S where the bench is traded for a two-seat row instead. No Integra model offers heated rear seats or ventilated front seats. Cheap plastic material is littered throughout the cabin too on the center console and the door cards. That’s all a bit of a letdown in our eyes.
Thankfully, what the Integra lacks in real luxury chops it makes up for, somewhat at least, in terms of practicality. This is a hatchback/liftback after all and so it sports over 23 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row. In addition, it’s a breeze to fold those rear seats down and expand storage far into the cabin.
2024 Acura Integra Technology Features 7.5/10
Every Integra gets a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster that looks crisp and clean but lacks much personality. It’s configurable which is also nice and it provides subtle changes when one selects different drive modes. The infotainment system is similarly passable with simple menu screens that take a no-nonsense approach to their design and layout.
That applies to both the base 7-inch unit and the larger 9-inch version available in the Integra A-Spec Technology. Those who go for that trim level will also benefit from physical controls on the left side of the infotainment system and a 5.3-inch heads-up display. Acura provides a bevy of charging ports including a wireless one, a USB-A, and a USB-C, along with a standard 12v outlet.
Acura gets high marks all around when it comes to safety. The Integra features a five-star crash test rating from the NHTSA and is also a Top Safety Pick+ according to the IIHS. Along with those accolades, it comes with a comprehensive package of safety technology including forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot warning, and a rear-seat reminder.
It’s worth noting that Acura is one of the few brands that does adaptive cruise with a stick shift so kudos to it. Those who want more can add parking sensors as well as low-speed automatic braking.
2024 Acura Integra Trims & Pricing
Base – $32,695
The base Integra kicks things off with 17-inch wheels, LED exterior lighting, a sunroof, faux leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, ambient interior lighting, a 7-inch infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a digital gauge cluster, and eight speakers.
A-Spec – $34,695
The next trim level adds 18-inch wheels, a trunk lid spoiler, black exterior trim, stainless steel pedals, and contrast interior stitching.
A-Spec Technology – $37,695
The A-Spec with Technology Package adds adaptive dampers, dual-zone automatic climate control, faux suede upholstery, driver’s seat memory functions, a power-adjustable passenger seat, a 9-inch infotainment system, 16 speakers, a heads-up display, wireless Android and Apple connectivity, parking sensors, and low-speed automatic braking.
Type S – $51,995
The top-of-the-line Integra gets a more powerful 2.0-liter engine, a six-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive. It also comes with a limited-slip differential, Brembo brakes, 19-inch wheels, performance tires, a wider track, a sport-tuned adaptive suspension, adaptive exhausts, sport front seats, and unique exterior trim.
2024 Acura Integra Overall Value 6.5/10
Acura includes a four-year or 50,000-mile limited warranty and a six-year or 70,000-mile powertrain warranty on every Integra. It also provides up to two years or 24,000 miles of complimentary maintenance on the car. Those are both above average for the segment and elevate its value.
These add-ons are not as good as rivals like the Audi A3, the Mazda3 hatchback, or even the Honda Civic Si. It’s worth noting too that the Audi S3 starts at the same price as the Integra Type S and offers dramatically better value in every vein. Even BMW’s M235i Gran Coupe is available for Integra Type S money.
CarsForSale.com Overall Score 7/10
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The Integra seems to be a new entry-level point for fans of the old version more than it is a groundbreaking new reason to buy an Acura. That’s perfectly fine but it’s hard to justify it beyond that. If we absolutely had to buy one we’d go with the A-Spec Technology as it has all of the tech we could want and doesn’t cost anywhere near the Type S.
We’d love to see Acura really go for it with a unique and compelling Integra for the next generation but we’re not holding our breath on that hope.
2024 Acura Integra FAQ
Are Acura Integras AWD?
No. Regardless of how much one might spend, they won’t be driving an AWD Acura Integra anytime soon.
How much is an Acura Integra?
The Integra has a starting MSRP of $32,695 and a top-end MSRP of $51,995. At the same time, it’s worth noting that some dealers are charging $20,000 over MSRP for the Integra so be prepared for shenanigans.
When does the Acura Integra come out?
As of August 2023, Integra is available on dealership lots right now.
