Living with The 2023 Acura Integra - Morning Commute (POV Binaural Audio)
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- Welcome to the 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec with Technology Package. It comes with a 1.5L turbo mated to a 6 speed manual transmission and Limited Slip Differential. But how does it function in your daily life? Is this a car you'd want to commute with in the city or on the highway? Let's look at the driving experience and fuel economy to find out.
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You and TheTopher are best car reviewers. PERIOD.
Thank you! We're actually hanging out this weekend at a car event. I'll share your comment with him
By far, the 2 best
You do the BEST REVIEWS. Down to earth and you give us a hands on feel of what it will be like to live with the car. I drove an Integra last week. I like it but I'm on the fence. This has helped a lot!
I’ve been obsessed with yours Topher’s vids of these Integras. They have really grown on me as a great daily.
The Acura has a direct TPMS system that has sensors in the wheels. The Civic has indirect, which does not use sensors in the wheels. I personally prefer the indirect systems, because if you want to get another set of wheels & tires you don’t have to buy new sensors.
You don’t have to buy new sensors for many years after buying a new car. They can be swapped to new wheels
@@tiberone5957 and doing that every time you swap wheels will quickly add up
@@309gti8 how often you really gonna be switching wheels 😂?
The sensors are $25 a wheel now. So it's not really a big deal
Not a big deal honestly. Negligible cost on new TPM sensors if you plan on changing wheels. Unless you swapping to a new set of wheels 4 times a year haha.
"I feel like it's weird to watch POV driving videos of a car you own and is sitting outside" IDC this is so satisfying even if I'm not driving!!!
I have a 2023 Integra 6 speed and I've put over 5k miles in less than 3 months of ownership. It is a blast to drive and the added features, mainly the 16 Speaker ELS Studio 3D system, are great to have as well. Just really wish they put rear seat vents and a rear wiper. Other than that, it's nearly perfect for daily use.
I replied to your old video about it, but there are actually hidden rear vents below the seats. Should be on the center console, but they exist.
@@darianslame what do you mean hidden rear vents?!
Does the ELS 3D have a subwoofer as well?
@@JohnJakes95 Yup Yup! It’s in the cargo area. System is crazy 🔥
@@HKN_RealReviews nice! I’ve tried searching but can’t find what size it is but I presume an 8”?
"if you get a car for msrp you're going to get a car that's worth 10 grand more" That's how I got my integra A spec. I had gotten a 2024 civic sport and paid in full, and was offered 10,000 more than what I paid so I went and got the Integra. Learing stick helped me learn patience and also that driving manual isn't as scary as people seem to think, after a week it became second nature to me.
Thanks for all the good videos on this. I just picked one up in a 6 speed yesterday. Super excited!
Not sure I fully follow the logic of buying a 10k more expensive Si and talking about fuel costs. Think this integra really needed the Accord 2.0t engine for the price
Just what I needed to feel confident about my deposit on one of these Integras at MSRP. Thanks Tedward! Cannot wait to get it later this month!
where did you get yours for MSRP?? been looking but all i find is 5k-10k markups
@@justincarimbocas7393 It's funny because that was the same case for me looking at Civic Si's earlier this past spring, up to $15k markup!
I found two dealerships in NJ that are selling Integras at MSRP. The one where I got mine is at Clinton Acura. Selling the 6MT like hotcakes
@@foureyeddriver Yep I live in philly and SI was what I was gonna go with but the markups are insane! Couldnt find a single one non-marked up.
Decided if i'm gonna spend over the 28.5k msrp of the SI i might as well go integra so called around Acura's the PA/NJ area in early June. Clinton told me they don't do markups but it would not be in soon enough for what I needed (may even be the one you currently have on deposit!). Ended up getting mine from Turnersville with no markup and picked it up a couple weeks ago just under 40k out the door, a bit more than what I originally wanted to spend for a car but in this market I'll take msrp if I can get it
Loving the car so far. this is my first manual so I'm still learning but it's been really fun
@@nick2by2 Wow! Your journey is literally exactly what I'm doing. First manual car, shopping during this wild market and finally bagging one for MSRP. Pretty weird that Clinton told you that they're not selling at MSRP but Turnersville was the other one I was referring too. What a coincidence but congrats man!
Happy that you're enjoying the Integra. How's learning how to drive a manual on that car so far?
@@foureyeddriver Nah Clinton was committing to MSRP, they just couldn't get it delivered until around September from what I remember, which was longer than I wanted to wait needing a car for work
Learning has been not too difficult. At first I struggled pretty badly (accidentally started in 3rd instead of 1st way too many times!), but after like 4 hours total or so I pretty much got the hang of it. still not perfect by any means, but I make fewer and fewer mistakes every time I use it. Honestly my biggest recommendation if you have no manual experience at all is just practice starting and stopping around a neighborhood or empty lot and you'll get it down in no time. Getting going from a stop without stalling was definitely the most daunting thing for me
The beginning was a great sound, it'd be nice to make a separate video of you just driving like that on some twisty roads for 7 or so minutes. Put the headphones on for some auto therapy!
I drive a 2019 Maxima daily and I love everything about it... except the lack of a clutch. I don't have a big issue with the CVT in general, but having a manual would make it the perfect daily driver to me. It seems like Honda/Acura has still got the right idea offering a "sporty" car like this with a proper gearbox. Looks like a great car
shouldn't have bought a CVT, there are better options.
Why don’t you just get a real car if you actually enjoy driving
Yes! Toyota also doing a good job accommodating the manual drivers too
I’ve watched this video so many times🤭… it’s so relaxing. Please make more “daily driving” videos. 😊
i live over here and it’s crazy to see you drive on rt 146, i’m on that road every day lol keep up the good videos!
I'm glad your video allows viewers to get a sense as to how loud the blinkers are. It's the only complaint I have about mine so far. I need to read the manual to see if the blinker volume is adjustable. Or something. A truly amazing car overall. I love it.
They're loud AF because people are stupid Enough to forget they turned on their blinker and never turn it off for miles. 🙄
@@TwisteeTheDefiant1 BMW drivers are so evolved they just don't turn them on in the first place
I believe you can change the volume of sounds and chimes under "car settings" in the infotainment.
@@darrenmathias9384 yea there is a system sound volume setting for driver alerts and other things
Holy hell RI!?......just came across the vid & im like hey that looks like home. Great vid & review. You have a new subscriber here in me. Do not live in RI anymore so its good to see home every now & then. Keep the great vids coming.
As someone who lives in Rhode Island I immediately noticed the highway ramps near the Providence place mall in the first few seconds of the video 🤣
They got to make 2-door Acura Integra Type R again. Holy grail
This is so cool favorite car and TH-cam from Providence that’s awesome. Keep it up
Love the POV commute-also good to hear its a little quieter than Si. Considering both. A little more comfort and better sound make the sale for me. I've yet to see any videos of this with Summer Tires.
Well considering the difference in feel Summer Tires make for the SI id imagine it'd be similar levels of enjoyment. The funny thing about this car is its the same price as the SI in my area because the SI is marked up and this isn't for some reason. Guess no one wants the better SI or something. Its weird.
I bought the Integra as my first manual car and I absolutely love the car and learning on it; 2k miles in. Wish my 1-3 gear shifts were smoother though... Only thing that kind of makes me tick about the car is how fast you rev the engine at 1st gear... barely reach 10mph and I'm already at 2.5/3k rpms and need to shift into second, even though I barely moved!
Yeah the gears are shorter for better acceleration since it’s a lower HP car, and it being a 6-speed allows for that as well. Me being used to longer 5-speed ratios, it would definitely be interesting to adjust to a shorter ratio 6-speed. Don’t get me wrong though, I’d absolutely love the shorter ratios. Way better acceleration I’d imagine.
Keep at it Peter, welcome to the club! Yes the short gearing keeps you closer at the power band of the engine…Hondas are always like that. Congrats, I hope you enjoy your car!
when you learn to shift at 5500 thats when the fun starts...
What is the lowest RPM you should drive at? like Tedward, he goes into G6 driving around 40mph and sitting at 1.8k rpm. At what point should u raise your RPMs (not go below #)? When learning, I was told below 2k is bad, so this lowkey shocked me.
I have a 2006 rsx type s and it's the same way. I started shifting at 3000rpm (and sometimes 4k) as 2500rpm was just too slow for me. Love the car tho it's a blast
I know this is probably not worth the money over the Civic but I like it so much. It would be the only car I need for years.
If money were no object I’d buy the Acura Integra A-Spec with Tech package in apex blue, orchid interior, and a 6-speed manual. However, because I live within a budget, I’d probably buy the Honda Civic Sport Touring in boost blue and with a CVT because it’s not available with the manual gearbox in that color.
Is it available with that trim in a different color? Because you might enjoy the manual longer term than the exterior.
They really need to offer the blue with the manual sport touring. No reason we should be stuck with monochrome color choices as enthusiasts who love manuals.
@@subvet3668 agree and I'd bet there's a lot of overlap with the people likely to pick that car also wanting a manual
Ironically enough in my area, the civic sport touring hatchback cost more due to markups and mandatory accessories than a top trim Integra at MSRP. Im going with the Integra!
I love both cars and think they’re cool, and wouldn’t mind daily driving one of them. But that’s $80k in the driveway with a 400 total horsepower..
I would like to see a comparaison between a 2gen TSX 6MT, ILX 6MT and a Integra 6MT too see the evolution.
That’s a great idea!
Hi Tedward, I have been a long time subscriber to Chris, aka The Topher, and only recently discovered your channel. Glad I did! I am in no way a car ¨enthusiast¨ (I drive a 2017 Camry LE), but it is fun to get a feel for what driving some very different vehicles is like.
Wish youd do a bit more spirited runs in these videos, showing us a bit more performance. Nothing crazy necessarily. Just here and there a few proper accelerations from standstill or showing torque capability in cruising gear on the highway, maybe downshift quickness in x gear also when cruising on the highway, perhaps a few quicker corner runs with different suspension setting and talking us through the feeling of differences. Also perhaps pick a specific rough,poorly maintained stretch of road and always drive each car over it and compare it, its also easier this way for viewers to get a sense of suspension comfort.
Still like the videos, just a few quick ideas.
cheers
he is in the city and not by his normal routes, thats my guess if the pace of the video is slightly different. always gotta watch to the end for that last pull :D
I already made a video of spirited driving when I compared against the civic.
So true about used car prices. My 2017 VW Alltrack value has gone up over the last year.
I like the Integra but I’m good for now.
Really nice review of the Integra. Gonna have to look at one. Lil tip - don't drive out here in California, you'll go crazy. Driving 60 in the fast lane is pretty common - we don't even have those great signs.
I’ve had mine for exactly 1 week and I can’t get over it I love it mine came up to 41k 😮haha but worth it
I took one of these for a test drive it was nice. I’ll probably end up getting one
The base RSX from 2006 also hit 60mph in 7 seconds. I think it's insane that Acura would create a base Integra for 2023 with the exact same engine as the Si, and performance literally stuck 16 years in the past. Acura has a special talent when it comes to disappointing afterthought releases based on Hondas.... Edit: You can buy a used TL from 10 years ago for like a third this price that will be quieter, more comfortable, and will smoke it pretty easily. Almost $40k for this? Why???
my friend, unfortunately those times have ended
Why? because broke bench racing fanboys don't actually show up to dealerships and put a downpayment on a NEW car, so their opinions go unaccounted for in development. Acuras are amazing general use cars. They are very good at everything that's important for a daily driver.
@@whilestanding8495 you would have to be delulu if you think this integra is going to sell well. Acura as a car company just made their bed. Those broke car bench people are kids about dreaming to get those cars with no hype equals to no sales.
I havent even thought of Acura after the RSX died. I dont know what cars they make now but was interested in the new Integra until i saw the reviews. Unless a Type R od S comes out I have no interest.
@@whilestanding8495 Well if you look at Chargers and Challengers they definitely do. Broke boys who work at warehouses actually aren't that broke. But If I'm gonna do 12-15 hours in a warehouse, I don't wanna leave in a boring fwd Honda. I want POWAHHH I want RWD, 🤣 I wanna pull out and make the tires spin as I take off my clown costume with the Amazon logo on it.
I love that Honda/Acura is going on the lower engine volumes, in todays economy 1.5 liters with the beautiful interior and good driving experience is a win for that price range. If I haven`t gotten my 2019 Chevy cruze 1.4L turbo charged I`d definitely get my hand on the civic or integra
Yikes. Last I checked those engines have the turbocharger's oil return line wrapped around the exhaust header, for some god forsaken reason.
Downsizing is horible... you'll notice in a bit.
What a silly comment.
“ we don’t live in that world anymore “ yes, yes we do.
That's an impressive car for that price point...........and with a manual! WOW!
Soooo clean 😎I’m getting this car just because of this video.
Rhode Island never looked better !
I want a reincarnation of the Honda CRZ. Such an amazing car let down by it’s powertrain. If they could get an ~8 second 60 time out of a new hybrid system that would be one of the best cars they make
Imagine if they started making s2000s again tho
idk about a hybrid, manual would be better :)
@@Ben.N The original was both
Unfortunately you're just not going to see many of these types of cars. Cars are just bigger these days and general audiences are looking for more space. Small two door hatches have become niche.
I test drove the CRZ once, I could not see out of the driver's position. My favorite was the Honda CRX, loved that car to death, so fun, so toss able!
I love my K20 Series 2007 Honda Civic Si, still in my world as long as it lasts... 🙂
probably the most fun car i've ever driven
Very good review. It's nice to see a manual transmission.
Great review. Been enjoying my Integra for 2 weeks now 🤘
A lot of people complaining about the new Integra and I get it.
But if you think about it, it's really not that different than times past as far as Honda/Acura has always been a "mod" car for performance-minded people.
That is, it's a great platform to start with for what people have done with Hondas for Generations. And that is to mod it out. Tunes, Bolt-ons, suspension, etc. It's a bulletproof engine/transmission.
Make it your own, get it to do what you want it to do.
Supposedly the 1.5 L doesn’t handle power well, so they don’t mod as reliably
That's why we(Your viewers/subscribers) love your videos.. Your honesty, is refreshing, Tedward.
can we get a bugatti veyron pov drive for 300k sub special
🤔
Closest he can do is a Bentley Mulsanne, lmao 🤣
I feel like one of those is just a "little bit" difficult to get ahold of to review...
We need a model s plaid review
@@ryancw714 nah we don't
I like the new Integra a lot but my issue is that for the price of a fully loaded one I can get a fully loaded Accord Touring with more features, more power and more space. The Acura is more luxurious and it looks gorgeous but yeah the Accord is the better deal.
You really got me into cars! Love your reviews, keep up the great videos
wasn’t expecting to see my city in this one lmaoo you’re usually driving in massachusetts!
I used to end up in providence fairy often
Love how you did the video in Prov, shout out my hometown 💪🏽
Glad I still have my 97 Prelude. 8,500 rpm never has sounded better lol
That WRX silence was hilarious 😂
Great review. Man cars have came a long way
Also looks like providence place to me can’t miss it
I wish they'd offer a normal automatic or a dual clutch. I don't think my joints can take a manual in a daily :( tho I heard Acura/Honda is pretty light
9,000hp top fuel dragster would smoke this in a straight line, get it together Acura 😤
I’m trading my Prius liftback to this liftback… I’m excited to pick it up in a few days. I want something more fun to drive while not terrible on gas
Nice to see you down in Providence. If you ever wanna do a '22 veloster N video I'd lend you mine.
You live in RI 😳😳😳😳😳😳 brooooooooo whaaaaaaaat that’s just amazing !!
Loving the not Acura hat on the passenger seat of the Acura 😂
There's enough Acura badges sprinkled in this one =p
@@TedwardDrives Can you turn off the auto start stop features?
I love everything in your video. This is totally my next car. Owning a 2017 Accord Sport MT6 right now. This said, very small detail, why don't you use the "tip tap lane-change flasher function"? I just feel this makes that common command to age better. Thanks for the awesome review!
How do you like the accord?
Looking forward to getting one when I can finally snatch one up at Acura.
Hey your in providence my hometown awesome,, I just got the car I loveee it thanks for the video
Would love to see you make a video on a Honda Fit. Not really sure what gen, whatever you could get your hands on I guess. What about some of the Gridlife guys. A spec Fit "race car" would make a fun video!
I love my honda fit. Would like to see that video
Feel like this car you take into town for a night out and it fits right in with other luxury brands but for half the price....and probably more fun
@@MrTresto see I actually drive a Subaru outback it's not the turbo or the fastest and it definitely blends into the crowd but I enjoy it and I love driving it.....plus standard AWD is pretty much only on Subaru, most competitors you have to pay extra for AWD...
Its a nice car, just ashame it has no resemblance to the Integras we all love.
Hi. Great video & choice of vocabulary.
Great video. You made me buy this vehicle. Thank you
Wow, I was just driving over there by Providence Place. There used to be a great club that had all-ages shows right off the river - long since demolished.
Is rev hang standard or optional upgrade?
I really miss these "cheaper" sedans in europe / germany. it feels like theres only suvs coming out for a few years now.
jeez looks just like a civic interior wow
Most people: Should I buy the Si or the Teg?
This guy: Yes.
Hey Tedward, could you do a review of a tuned version of the Si/Integra? I'm sure this engine is much more capable!
Yea would like to see this with full bolts and a flash. Would like to see how it does against a full bolt on tuned gti
Hi Tedward, love your videos and jw if you will ever do a video on the 1969 Nissan GTR "Hakosuka" as i would love to see a pov drive of one !
Im so torn between the ASpec and Si. I dont wanna spend the 10k but man do I want that radio
This is Why I bought a used 535i x drive for 17k . 300hp 300tq. 30mpg on the highway. And it’s amazing quality for the money. 8way power memory seats, driver and passenger. I meen the car costed 80k new in 2012… lol I can’t justify a car like this with less features and everything for 40k..
Always some Bridge being worked on in Boston
nice ride up 146!
Looks almost identical to the interior of the Si. I'm truly glad Acura decided to keep that goofy ass center cap on the steering wheel.
I don’t think there’s a less fun more expensive alternative. That’s the least fun per dollar I could imagine
This car is absolutely gorgeous!. I feel like the integra has a more elegant sporty ($$$) look compared to the SI 💜 both are absolutely gorgeous but the integra wins for me, SI is more for fun and speed . It’s absolutely gorgeous!.you know what I’ll take them both 🤣💜
I didn't realize the Si takes premium. Kind of a bummer for only 200 hp, but the fuel mileage certainly makes up the difference. I'm just sick of filling up 2 premium cars, especially when it's about 75¢ more than 87 currently. But again, if I got 40 mpg I probably wouldn't mind buying premium- my better car gets 22 mpg and the other one gets about 17. Thankfully I work at home
@@Malar1898 lol, it's only human nature to be self-centered and complain when your own situation gets worse relative to what you're used to 😉. Also in fairness, most commuter cars in Europe have had less than 3 liter engines, and in many cases less than 2 liter engines for almost ever. Whereas up until more recently, it was pretty common over here to have a thirsty ~3.5 V6 as a base engine in a family car. All that to say, we're not as well equipped as you guys, and it's our own fault really. (And you know what they say about spoiled kids 😂)
I’m pretty sure premium is just recommended in both the Integra and Si.
@@CrackBerryAddict even if it's just recommended and not technically required, I'd still use it. That implies you'd get even less than 200 hp on regular
the rev hang is so tragic
Agree with your Providence comment 100% 😅
Trading in already, Tom? 🤣
We'll see if I can get a Type R first lol
@@TedwardDrives I'm sure McGovern's got the hookup 😂
Providence looks nice on TH-cam
That’s you who I see on the road !?!? Wow
Providence RI!
Still baffled by the comparison reviewers constantly make between the modern BASE powertrain Integra to the classic Integra Type R. The car we currently have should be compared to the Integra LS/GS. Will have to wait for the Type S for a fair comparison to the classic Integra Type R. Probably will show up as a 2024 model at the earliest, considering that the Civic Type R is still waiting to be released this year.
Great advice
I'm hoping the Acura Type S comes out with a SHAWD and 2.0T engine.
Mazda 3 premium plus sedan is another option buyers should look into also if you’re looking under 40K
Yeah even preferred package is only around 25K and it has the 10 speaker Bose, leatherette seating, heated seats, and pretty much the same performance albeit without a manual.
Great channel. It's nice to be able to see the experience of driving certain cars! Especially with the way cars are sold these days. Dealerships don't really give a lot of information, and they don't have any in-person examples to show. I'm in the midst of trying to order a 2023 Toyota Camry TRD/XSE V6, and I have no idea what it's going to look like. I like that they have added the interior options of an XSE to the TRD this year, but I'm not sure if they've changed the exterior. Would be really awesome if you could let me know if it is going to look the same as a 2022, but with XSE interior options.
If you don’t mind a small car. I prefer my 2023 Mini Cooper S. It’s more fun to drive and it sticks to it’s all school looks. Plus you are driving a BMW in a Mini body.
Hey Tedward,
Huge fan of the channel. I'm picking up my new Imola Red E46 325i Touring next week, and I would love to slap a No Limits sticker on the window. It looks like your shop doesn't ship to Canada, though.
Is there anything you can do to help me? Thank you much!
As it’s nearly 100% mechanically identical to the Si, I don’t think the $10,000 price difference (plus the inevitable dealer markup) is worth it. While the Si lacks some of the creature comforts the Integra has, it is not a bad interior and has the premium Bose sound system. When choosing between the two, I’d opt for the Si and save that $10,000 (or potentially more due to markups).
Nice video bro. What camera are you using?
Damn I miss the old teggys.. they needa bring back that old style
16:00 to 16:40 is the reason one should get an Integra.... a good summary.
Fellow Honda, as clearly an Subaru STI passes😂 Gotta love TH-cam car guys🤓
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