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2023 ACURA INTEGRA A-SPEC | Premium Sports Compact Sedan | All New Acura Integra 2023 | Lift Back Shape Acura Integra 2023

Honda's Acura luxury division has relaunched the iconic Integra nameplate in hopes of finding success in the entry-luxury compact segment. The all-new Integra replaces the aging ILX sedan, an entry-luxury compact that failed to make much of a mark on the segment. Some may wonder why a luxury automaker would choose to launch a sporty four-door in the Age of the SUV, but we'd be quick to remind them that the Integra is a big part of what made the Acura brand. The new car is a hatchback and it shares its underpinnings with the all-new Honda Civic. It comes with the same turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that's in the Civic Si and is offered with a six-speed manual (an automatic is standard). The Integra is fun to drive and offers a slightly more upscale presence than the Civic, but it lacks the luxury elements found on rivals such as the Audi A3 and the Mercedes-Benz CLA-class.

Until the high-performance Type S arrives next year, the A-Spec model is the one to buy. It adds sportier bodywork, 18-inch wheels, and unlocks the availability of the six-speed manual transmission—which is not available on the base model. To get the manual, you also need to add the Technology package, which easily justifies its $3000 price increase with features such as an adaptive suspension system, a 10.2-inch digital gauge display, a 16-speaker ELS stereo system, and wireless smartphone charging, among other items.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The new Integra is powered by a 200-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine borrowed from the Honda Civic Si. All models are front-wheel drive and come standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). A-Spec models can be had with an optional six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. At our test track, our six-speed manual A-Spec test car hit 60 mph in 7.0 seconds; the A-Spec with the CVT was 0.1 second slower to 60 mph. An adaptive suspension system is available as well, and the A-Spec model adds an Individual drive mode to the Integra's drive-mode selector switch which allows drivers to save a customized setting. During our initial test drive, we found the Integra to be lively and spry. The steering is heavily weighted and satisfyingly direct, and the adaptive dampers allow the driver to choose between a comfortable cruising ride or a stiffer setting for better cornering fun. Road noise is too evident, however, and we wish Acura had integrated more sound-deadening materials.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
According to the EPA, the most efficient Integra model is the base car with the CVT, which is rated for 30 mpg city and 37 mpg highway. Such ratings will allow the Integra to go up against its key rival, the Audi A3, which is rated for 29 mpg city and 38 mpg highway. Step up to the A-Spec trim with the manual transmission and fuel economy estimates fall to 26 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. On our 75-mph highway fuel economy route, our automatic test car managed to exceed its EPA rating, achieving a result of 38 mpg.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
Although there's plenty of parts-sharing with the Honda Civic, Acura has done a decent job of making the cabin look right at home in the brand's lineup, pulling styling from the TLX sedan and RDX SUV. Heated sport seats wrapped in faux-leather upholstery are standard and feature eight-way power adjustments for the driver. A-Spec models with the optional Technology package add faux-suede inserts to the seats as well as 12-way power adjustments for the driver and four-way power adjustments for the front passenger. The rear seat is spacious enough to comfortably fit two adults, but we noticed a lack of creature comfort

Infotainment and Connectivity
A 10.2-inch digital gauge display is standard across the Integra lineup and provides reconfigurable information for the driver. The Integra comes with a 7.0-inch infotainment display as standard with a larger 9.0-inch unit available as an option; both forgo the frustrating touchpad controller that's found in other Acura products. The larger touchscreen is part of the Technology package on A-Spec models, which also includes a wireless smartphone charging pad, a 5.3-inch head-up display, and three USB-C charging ports dotting the cabin. All models feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but only cars with the Technology package offer wireless connectivity for those features. An eight-speaker stereo is standard but an ELS Studio 3D premium stereo system is available and includes a whopping 16 speakers.

The turbocharged Integra is engineered for true driving enthusiasts. With a 1.5L VTEC® Turbo engine that pumps out 200-HP141 and an early and flat torque curve that offers smooth power delivery,

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