2023 Acura Integra: Everything We Know So Far

Update 11/11/21: Acura just revealed the Integra Prototype, previewing the production 2023 Integra set to arrive at dealers next year.

The Acura Integra is one of the most celebrated front-wheel-drive performance cars to ever leave Japan. Initially launched in 1986 alongside the Acura brand, the Integra would leave the U.S. market after three generations back in 2001. After more than 20 years, Acura has announced that the Integra is coming back in 2022, and previewed the exterior styling with a new "Prototype." Here's what we know.

Turbo Power and a Six-Speed

At the reveal of the Integra Prototype, Acura president Jon Ikeda confirmed that the new Integra would be powered by Honda's 1.5-liter turbo four-cylinder. In the new Civic Si, the engine makes 200 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. The automaker previously confirmed that a six-speed manual will be the standard transmission, fulfilling the wishes of many enthusiasts. The teaser image and video announcing the manual gearbox bears a striking resemblance to the Civic Si's shifter.

A Surprise Announcement

News about the 2022 Integra came as a surprise following the debut of the NSX Type S during Monterey Car Week 2021. A fleet of drones was responsible for letting everyone in on the secret, lighting up the sky in a rather spectacular fashion. The drones first assumed the shape of a first-generation Integra, before the shape morphed into the upcoming offering. From there, the word Integra was illuminated in an oh-so Nineties style font. Thankfully for everyone, journalists at the reveal of the NSX Type S managed to capture some photos of the surprise drone show in action. While not as detailed as other forms of teasers, the drones did give us a look at what a variant of the new sporty compact could be shaped like.

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