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2023 Acura Integra Debut Date Confirmed: November 11th

Scheduled to return in 2022 as a 2023 model, the Integra will premiere on November 11th, according to Honda’s premium division. The debut will be livestreamed on the automaker’s website at 5:35 pm PST (8:35 pm EST).
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The attached press release mentions “New Acura Integra Prototype Global Reveal,” which means that we’re going to be presented with a near-production car. It mirrors Honda’s unveiling of the 2022 Civic on Twitch.

As opposed to the Civic, which is currently available in the guise of a four-door sedan or five-door hatchback, Acura decided on a five-door liftback design with a sloping roofline. The landing page for the all-new Integra further confirms a six-speed manual transmission as being available, which means that customers will also be treated to a two-pedal tranny.

What type is anyone’s guess right now. The Civic, for example, comes with a continuously variable box while the ILX is rocking an eight-speed DCT. Given the sporty nature of the Integra, the DCT appears to be the most appropriate choice for this car, even though Acura may prove me wrong.

More or less the plusher sibling of the Civic Si, the Integra with the six-speed manual is certain to receive the rev-matching system of the Civic Type R. A short-throw shifter, a limited-slip front differential, thick sway bars, reinforced upper mounts, and unique dampers are pretty certain as well. As for the force-fed powerplant, well, that particular detail is up for debate.

The 1.5-liter VTEC Turbo in the all-new Civic Si would be the most sensible choice, even though the 2.0-liter VTEC Turbo in the Accord Sport is more tantalizing. The lesser engine develops 200 horsepower and 192 pound-feet (260 Nm) in the compact sedan, whereas the larger motor cranks out 252 horsepower and 273 pound-feet (370 Nm) in the mid-size sedan.

That said, here’s hope Acura will offer a more in-depth look at the Integra Prototype on November, 17th when the Los Angeles Convention Center will open its doors to the media for the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show.
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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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