It's A Shame You Prefer Crossovers - 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Tech Review

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It's a shame that most people prefer crossovers over cars, because the all-new 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec is a joy to drive! M.S.R.P. - $37,395.
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@IWalkInTheLight Жыл бұрын

This has been the best 2023-24 Integra review I've watch so far & I've watched a lot of them.

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, I Walk In The Light. Thanks for watching!

@genli6024 Жыл бұрын

I like how you put all the features upfront and make it so clear. First time viewer and a subscriber.

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your support, Gen Li. And thanks for watching, too!

@brians5281 11 ай бұрын

You’re reviews are excellent. You speak clearly and slowly and you have great energy! Gorgeous car!!

@AutoAcademics 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@anthonykiedis1765 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review on this car. It's nice to have a car reviewer that goes over all the features the car has.

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

We appreciate your comments, Anthony Kiedis. Thanks for watching!

@TheKingkingg Жыл бұрын

I enjoy vehicles of various types and classes. I enjoy my 2020 2.0T Accord, 2020 2.0T Acura RDX A SPEC, my Ridgeline trucks, and others, and my new 2023 Integra Elite a spec Canada 🇨🇦 version day 12 in and wife and kids do too.

@peterchen607 5 ай бұрын

This review is so true. just replaced my CX-5 with an Integra, I can fit just as much luggage with the seats down but get 40MPG on the highways.

@cannenmadeit Жыл бұрын

Probably the best car review youtuber, everyone wasted time and bores me, you get to the point and talk about everything without wasting time, greaf video💪🏽

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Thank you, 7amthugger. I truly appreciate it!

@Hallowsaw Жыл бұрын

Must know him cause there are much better out there

@E_Static Жыл бұрын

Daily drive a sedan and my second "utility" vehicle is a manual transmission wagons. As for the Integra I love they incorporated the hatchback design. More Americans should embrace sedans and wagons instead of the lifted wagons called "crossovers".

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

You sound like my kind of guy, E Julien. Thanks for watching!

@NoName-ge6wc 4 ай бұрын

Superb vid. Lots of content. Well produced.

@AutoAcademics 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@fit2yougolf926 Жыл бұрын

I really like your review process. You move quickly through the features making the video informative but fast paced. I own a 2023 Integra with the 6-spd manual, and think you hit all the important points. You did leave one out... As a golf club maker I have to point out that you can fit a set of clubs horizontally in the hatch. The heads of the clubs fit perfectly into that little notch with the cargo net! - Dave

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

That's good to know, Fit2YouGolf. Thank you for the heads up and for watching. Oh, and enjoy your car, too!

@cornbread70s4 Жыл бұрын

Great review Chris!!! Nice camera quality and content sir!!

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Cornbread 70's! Great to hear from you again!

@Ryan48093 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad there is a manual option. But am I the only one that prefers the automatic for this car (even if it’s a lousy CVT)? I’m just interested in a new entry level luxury daily driver that looks good and has decent driving dynamics; all under 40K MSRP. I personally don’t feel convinced about a manual in this car for my needs. If we are talking Civic Si, that’s a different story. Even though it’s the same powertrain, the premium interior and better looking exterior of the Acura are enough to satisfy me without a manual. I’d rather have a second vehicle that’s RWD and a manual to scratch that itch (Toyota 86 maybe?).

@AB21 Жыл бұрын

No you arent the only one. imo it makes no sense to get this over the Si if you really want a manual. Ive had my fair share of manual cars and just want a nice looking well equipped car to chill and drive as a daily driver.

@IrixGuy Жыл бұрын

I bought the CVT automatic and love it! It performs well and I achieve EXCELLENT MPG, even around town!

@nontraditionaltech2073 Жыл бұрын

I’m thinking the same thing myself.

@RetroKingOG 4 ай бұрын

That lousy CVT can get you 46 mpg highway. Which makes for an amazing tourer vehicle.

@Andy-sb3gb Ай бұрын

You won’t regret getting this car..I bought one and I get a lot of compliments

@jjacob25101 10 ай бұрын

This would be my perfect car in Apex Blue Pearl with white or black interior if the Type S is overkill for what I need. It would be $40K with all the OEM options and accessories. The Type S same colors with all the options I want would be almost $20K more. This is a luxury Civic SI with the hat back utility and available CVT if you don't want a manual and spend $5K extra. The engine was dyno'd at 222 HP in OEM form by Hondata in an Si when they just came out. Not my favorite engine, but I wouldn't be abusing and trashing it.

@AutoAcademics 10 ай бұрын

It's a great car. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

@itskyb Жыл бұрын

This is the first Acura that I would ever consider buying. It's a shame there are not more manual sedans available for purchase.

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Yeah, not many manuals left, itsky. Fortunately, Acura (and Honda) still make decent ones. Thanks for watching!

@SoBlessed09 Жыл бұрын

Great review!

@bigtuco0496 5 ай бұрын

Liked & subbed , great review !

@AbsoluteMdot Жыл бұрын

I still love the older body styles better, but this car is still a beauty

@lauralei2 3 ай бұрын

Nice review!

@mrgold3591 Жыл бұрын

I had an 06 TSX 5AT ASpec w/ Navi. The new Integra is an improvement in every category over my old TSX. If you adjust for inflation, the new Integra is about he same price as my old 06 TSX w/ Navi.

@amorsitaVeronicita Жыл бұрын

Great review man, thank you

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, amorsitaVeronicita!

@MrEwciii2001 Жыл бұрын

Excellent review.

@JWheelman Жыл бұрын

Great review. Your preparation and attention to detail is noticeable

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, K Wheelman. Thanks for watching!

@khunt1947 Жыл бұрын

You do the best car review, quick and fast and str8 to the point.

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Hunter X Hunter!

@LightningSe7en Жыл бұрын

Most families in general would have a single car so it makes to get something that can do it all. Would still love to get a sedan myself for weekend/ spirited drive.

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

That's why I love wagons! 😁 Thanks for watching, Aron Estabillo!

@michaelwilson5659 Жыл бұрын

Good review. Thank you

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Michael Wilson!

@IrixGuy Жыл бұрын

0-60 is about the only area where this car doesn’t win! I love my 2025 Acura Integra A-Spec. It’s funny that they excluded garage door opener and didn’t put an AC vent in the back. The audio system is best-in-class. Sub and Like added! Great video!

@dennisdmenace6249 8 ай бұрын

The Acura DOES have rear A/C... it's under the front seats.

@roowiCrip Жыл бұрын

Even if Chris make a review of a dead leaf it will be worthy watch!

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks, roow420!

@MrSoulMonk Жыл бұрын

Super review!

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lexluv9 Жыл бұрын

i dont prefer crossovers im a sedan guy im more of a TL guy but happy Acura still has sedans, and good ones

@gary6576 Жыл бұрын

Love my 08 tl

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

The current-gen TLX is sweet, A. White, especially in Type-S guise. Thanks for watching!

@Cynsham Жыл бұрын

Love my '14 TSX

@jonj77 8 ай бұрын

Lots of very cool things about this car. I've been in market for a hybrid compact or subcompact SUV, and this is the only gas car I"m currently considering. Sound system is the best in pretty much any car I've tested. Infotainment is excellent, and it's overall an excellent package. I just wish... it got better MPG in the city and sat a liiiiiiittle big higher! But, overall, this is a very good car.

@AutoAcademics 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@The_Notorious_CRG Жыл бұрын

Yet another great review. I was a bit surprised at your measured 0-60. 7.7 in 2022 with a manual higher-spec trim level is not very quick at all. The rest of the car is great. The looks and the interior are top notch. Hopefully they do the Integra like how they did the TLX and a Type-S is coming with the 272hp turbo 4 from the base TLX. Is it too much to ask for the Civic Type R motor to be put into an Integra Type R???? Thanks again Chris!

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

With all the Type-S variants coming out, I wouldn't be surprised if they offered one for the Integra, with possibly a Type-R, too, The_Notorious_9. Even with the lack of power, this Integra is a sweet driving car and as I mentioned in the review, it doesn't feel that slow when you're in the powerband. Thanks for watching!

@The_Notorious_CRG Жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics as always mah man!

@alexanderpotier2737 Жыл бұрын

best review i’ve ever seen

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Alexander Potier!

@vzxvz9929 10 ай бұрын

Just bought this car for just under 40k. Best car on the market for that price. I love it but if it comes out in a 2 door I'll trade it in, I still miss my 99cl, best car I ever owned.

@AutoAcademics 10 ай бұрын

Nice! Enjoy your new car and thanks for watching!

@bmlove81 Жыл бұрын

I drive a 2021 Accord Sport SE. And it's great!!

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Nice! Enjoy your car, Bennie, and thanks for watching!

@bmlove81 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoAcademics thank you!!

@Inobscurity-n7j 9 ай бұрын

I don't care for SUV's. I have a pick up when needed. I wanted this car sooo much. But had to get a civic sport touring as a cost saving measure. I have driven one a couple of times. Sweet Ride.

@MrEwciii2001 Жыл бұрын

I have a Mercedes C43 that will be coming off lease. This may be my next car. I’ve gotten the need for speed out of my system.

@poetrealoisio9942 Жыл бұрын

From Google: The Integra Type S will be a 2024 model year vehicle. Current plans have it hitting dealerships sometime during the summer of 2023. Acura confirmed that the Integra Type S will pack a "high-revving turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC" motor packing more than 300 horsepower like the Civic Type R.

@Stuart_little_96 Жыл бұрын

Lets bring the stick back into the mainstream.

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Sadly, I think these are the last of the manual transmissions, Austin Navarro. So we have to enjoy them while we can. Thanks for watching!

@kennethclark3985 Жыл бұрын

Where is the Homelink garage door system? That should be standard on all things Acura, since it’s a “premium” brand.

@Coronet_1969_ Жыл бұрын

Good looking car but I don't care for the red seats myself. I own 2010 Acura MDX and I'm a fan of the brand, they know how to make a quality vehicle and love the super handling AWD on most models.

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the red seats can be hit or miss for some people, David Trapp. Thanks for watching!

@joelsoto1849 Жыл бұрын

Car and driver had 0-60 at 7.0 for manual, 7.1 for CVT.

@opadilla123 Жыл бұрын

Its clearly a luxury civic i have all that on my elantra N for less and its track focust with bigger engine and adjustable suspencion and exhuast and kept my civic type r fk8

@DSDAN1 10 ай бұрын

auto academics would u prefer this integra or a 2022 honda accord sport ? please let me know your opinion

@AutoAcademics 10 ай бұрын

I like the Integra, but primarily because it's fancier and comes with more creature comforts. Plus, Honda didn't send me one of their last-gen Accords so I never got to spend much time with them. That being said, the new Accord is sweet! I just posted a review on the Hybrid recently so check it out if you get the chance. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJh1orV3q9PepJ8.html Hope this helped a bit and thanks for watching!

@thecloud1432 5 ай бұрын

I like this guy

@AutoAcademics 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davidboyce6427 Жыл бұрын

Driving 2005 RL AWD Automatic

@dextersmithbsee Жыл бұрын

I do not understand why Honda did not install the 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo charged engine that they use in many other applications. The 2 liter turbo is a fantastic, smooth and high revving engine that is just a gem. That mid 7 sec to 60mph acceleration time would be more like high 5 to low 6 second to 60 mph acceleration. This is the Acura division. Why should a loaded Accord or a Sport 2.0T have more balls than an A-Spec Acura Integra?

@poetrealoisio9942 Жыл бұрын

✊🏽PREACH!!

@realnapster1522 9 күн бұрын

I agree. This should have 2.0T

@MeliorIlle 9 ай бұрын

It's 24.3 with seats up.

@Torsee Жыл бұрын

You have to remember, we live in a land bereft of driving enthusiasts. SUV UTV etc. all generic! Just like their drivers! Sheepl… my neighbor has a Yukon.. I have to have a Escalade..

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

😂 Yukons and Escalades are nice, too.

@theodoregibbons4615 Жыл бұрын

I would buy this car, but the small engine is a deal breaker.

@choochoorabinowitz5354 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if they'll do a Type R version since the Civic beat them too it,

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Hopefully, Choo Choo Rabinowitz. Thanks for watching!

@chichibud31 10 ай бұрын

A shame Honda has gone cvt exclusively with it's 4 cylinders. A volume seller would be a premium 4 cyl model with with paddle shifters. Ditto a model with the 305hp motor and paddle shifting automatic. Then again that would take sales from the type r.

@AutoAcademics 10 ай бұрын

A traditional automatic would be fantastic, but it's nice that they also offer a manual transmission for those who like to row their own gears. Thanks for watching!

@The_Notorious_CRG Жыл бұрын

I may not have been first, but I'm betting I'm the first whose message you understand Chris! Comment to come

@yuggsriddle340 Жыл бұрын

360 camera 🎥 and ac vents in the back

@ssaini5028 Жыл бұрын

nah, not really important

@NOSHADOW321 Жыл бұрын

Like any Honda / Acura with the exception of the s-types and even then those as well they're not factory tuned. When you buy them we all know you have to take them to the tuner and have them taken/tuned where you need them to go for your needs. To judge them right off the showroom floor makes no sense to people like me who run these cars for over 40 years.

@GageDrums Жыл бұрын

What kind of speeds are we talking with the a spec? 0-60 time? I'm thinking about getting this car but the 0-60 time is the only turn off

@IrixGuy Жыл бұрын

I also wanted to add that I hate cross-overs LOL

@cnfusd Жыл бұрын

0-60 7.7 seconds is a shame for how great the rest of the car is!

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Yeah. If they improve that, there won't be anything left to complain about. Thanks for watching, Charles Nguyen!

@dextersmithbsee Жыл бұрын

I agree. That is just unacceptable in a world where crossovers can match that.

@todd-1 Жыл бұрын

almost a great car. 50hp more and RWD would make this a winner

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Todd I!

@FernandoGonzalesPortillo 4 күн бұрын

too bad it doesn't have ventilated seats or 360 camera

@MirroCosmoKenisis Жыл бұрын

Sometimes I just need to let the old a** in not trying to revise it because it don't get no better than what it was

@jayczyzyk9707 Жыл бұрын

crossover will surpass the tiny integra in every way

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Except in driving dynamics, unless it costs twice as much. 😉 Thanks for watching, Jay czyzyk!

@Cynsham Жыл бұрын

Crossovers suck, end of story

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

@@Cynsham 💪🏾

@LivingTheDream77 Жыл бұрын

like what ?

@paulm6481 Жыл бұрын

I am one of those people who tried a SUV, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, and will never go back to cars any more. SUVs have more luggage room, they are easier to get in and out compared to low cars, they are easier to put child seats in for your back, you ride higher so you can see over lowly sedans, and they are safer because usually bigger and higher. SUVs also have better ride because more suspension travel and generally bigger tires. Cars handle better for those that are that, otherwise get a sUv or truck for better life.

@LivingTheDream77 Жыл бұрын

Except they are more expensive, get worse gas mileage and slower.

@darrelpeters Жыл бұрын

Too bad it’s so slow it’s a beautiful car. Especially for the money. My 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe sport turbo is quicker than this 0 to 60.🤷🏽‍♂️

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

Yeah, 0-60 is lacking, Darrel Peters, but overall it's a great driving vehicle. Hopefully, a Type-S will help in the power department because that's pretty much all it needs. Thanks for sharing and for watching!

@diamondd2792 Жыл бұрын

Too bad youre comparing a CRossover to this sedan. Acura under marketed this performance on the engine. And its light, itll smoke it anyways at lower hp. Plus love that ppl compare such fugly cars to this one. Hyundai makes such fugly cars.

@gianniclaud Жыл бұрын

This was comprehensive with available features. Acura was def targeting SUV buyers back into better driving dynamics. SUVs are lame

@Indicafatbud Жыл бұрын

wtf is that motor

@Vencarter Жыл бұрын

the fact that honda got fckn lazy with the design. its literally a fckn civic interior to the fckn T.

@remzomehinovic4571 Жыл бұрын

37k civic lol no thank you

@brownro214 Жыл бұрын

Nice review Chris. Sounds like an overpriced version of the Civic.

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

We'll call it a premium version of the Civic. Civic is nice, this is NICE. 😅 Thanks for watching, R. Brown!

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

I prefer the $28,000 MSRP Honda Civic Si to the $37,395 MSRP Acura Integra A-Spec Manual Stick Shift.

@AutoAcademics Жыл бұрын

It's great to have choices, isn't it, Dreamy? Thanks for watching!

@diamondd2792 Жыл бұрын

So passive aggressive. The integra is the civc si engine but drives different. YES its 10k more but its fine if you cant afford it. Drive one then talk

@SilverScarletSpider Жыл бұрын

@@diamondd2792 Drove both. Wasn’t impressed. It’s a shame you prefer overpriced Acura Integras and burning money on badge wh ores. So passive aggressive. Drive both then talk.