In-short

• Acura introduces the new 2023 Integra, a fancier, sportier, and arguably more advanced version of the Civic Si with unique sheet metal, interior design, and other options.
• The Integra’s powertrain is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a turbocharger, 200 horsepower, and an optional six-speed manual gearbox.
• While the Integra has similarities to the Civic Si, it features unique sheet metal, interior design, and options that the Civic Si lacks.
• The Integra competes with models like the Audi A3, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, and Mercedes-Benz CLA but is more affordable.
• The Integra has adaptive dampers with three settings and could use stickier tires and a bit more power.
• The base Integra starts at just above $32,000.

Acura has introduced its new 2023 Integra, which is similar to Honda’s Civic Si but with a more advanced version of the previous generation’s adaptive suspension. The Integra has similarities to the Civic Si, including a powertrain of a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a turbocharger and 200 horsepower, and an optional six-speed manual gearbox.

However, it also features unique sheet metal and interior design, along with options the Civic Si lacks. The verdict is that the Integra is a value-priced sports sedan, but Acura needs to differentiate it further from the related and less expensive Honda Civic Si. The Integra’s sportier A-Spec trim levels compete with more luxurious and generally quicker models like the Audi A3, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, and Mercedes-Benz CLA, but are more affordable.

A base Integra starts at just above $32,000. While its adaptive dampers have three settings, the Integra could use stickier tires and a bit more power to compete better in the sports sedan category.