The Integra is a five-door hatchback that reaches back to the early 2000s for its name and sporty character. It’s related to the Honda Civic (especially the Si), and competitors include the Subaru WRX, Mazda3, and even the BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe.
The Integra is fun to drive, and its hatchback body style gives it some practicality. It’s a return to form for the entry Acura. We give it a TCC Rating of 6.7 out of 10 (Read more about how we rate cars.)
A year after its return, the new Intregra adds the high-performance Type S model for 2024. It shares its engine and many of its performance upgrades with the Civic Type R, though at 320 hp it has 5 more hp. The Type S also gets a sporty body kit, bigger brakes, larger wheels and tires, and a slightly sportier interior.
The Integra combines Acura styling cues with the laid-back hatchback shape of the Honda Civic. The shallow slope at the rear makes it easy to think the Integra is a sedan. Up front, it has an attractive version of the brand’s five-pointed grille with outboard lower air intakes that get bigger on the Type S. The body sports prominent creases that are also familiar for the brand, and the rear has only modest spoilers, even on the Type S.
Inside, Acura gives the Integra a touchscreen interface, either 7.0 or 9.0 inches, and we prefer it over the trackpad infotainment interface of other Acuras. The screens sit in a layered dash and team with a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster as the car’s technology nerve center. Every model has sport seats, but those in the Type S get more bolstering.
Interior room is good for a compact car. The rear seat has decent legroom, though headroom suffers due to the slope of the hatchback. Cargo room is larger than in any compact sedan with 24.3 cubic feet of space that expands when the rear seats are folded down.
The Integra’s standard engine is a 1.5-liter turbo-4 that delivers peppy but not robust acceleration. We prefer it with the 6-speed manual by far, and find it a bit sluggish with the CVT. For power, go with the Type S and its 2.0-liter turbo-4. It can rocket from 0-60 mph in about five seconds. It only gets the manual.
Every Integra has quick, engaging steering and agile moves. Models with the manual have a limited-slip differential that helps the car control its power when exiting corners. The A-Spec with Technology Package grade gets adjustable dampers, as does the Type S, though the ride can become rather firm in the Type S’s hardest damper setting. Appropriately, those are the best handling models, though the Type S is an order of magnitude more capable, as it can handle the rigors of a racetrack.
The Integra also comes standard with a healthy set of standard safety features. It gets automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, active lane control, and blind-spot monitors. It also scores well in crash tests.
How much does the 2024 Acura Integra cost?
The Integra comes in base, A-Spec, A-Spec with Technology Package, and Type S models.
The base Integra starts at $32,895 and comes with a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, an 8-speaker audio system, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, synthetic leather upholstery, an 8-way power-adjustable driver seat, heated front seats, ambient interior lighting, a sunroof, LED headlights and taillights, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
A well equipped A-Spec with the Technology Package runs $37,695 and the high-performance Type S costs $51,995.
Where is the 2024 Acura Integra made?
In Marysville, Ohio.
