2001 Acura Integra Review

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Fuel Economy

24 mpg

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

An absolute gem back in 1994. Eight years is a long time to go without a major update, though. The Integra replacement can't come soon enough.

Pros

Type R model for the track, GS-R model for daily driving, hatchback utility, frugal with fuel, excellent reliability and resale value.

Cons

Aged dash design, creaky structure, poor road and wind isolation, funky styling.

What's New for 2001

Carpeted floor mats are newly standard, and an emergency trunk release is added to the inside of the sedan's cargo area. Four new colors round out the changes for 2001, Integra's final year before an all-new model debuts for 2002.

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What a Machine

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 10 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 10 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

2001 Acura Integra Type R 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This vehicle is one of my favorite cars. I drive this vehicle like a race car. It performs when requested, accelerates with hesitation, and screams like a motorcycle! The car is very fun to drive especially when it reaches VTEC! The sound of the cross-over from normal cam lobes to higher lobes provides a exciting moment to enthusiast. Sit back in a nice and comfortable bucket seat, enjoy the gripping power assited by LSD and watch your tach as it reaches 8500 RPM. It is no V-8 but it performs like one!

Favorite Features

Front lip, rims, carbon fiber instrument panels, specialized emblems, shifter, and motor!

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Best sporty sedan for the price

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Overall Rating 

Performance: 8 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 9 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 9

Vehicle

2001 Acura Integra GS 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

If you or your passengers are large, this car is probably not for you. Otherwise, the car is awesome. The car is solid and nothing seems out of place in not only design but also responsiveness and mechanical consistency.

Favorite Features

I can't put my finger on any certain feature. It's a very fun car to drive. Also I am glad Acura finally moved the antenna to the rear window as the antenna motors in previous years tended to fail

Suggested Improvements

Move the horn buttons away from where people like to place their hands to steer and shorten the trans gear ratios a bit

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2001 Integra

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 9 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 8 Interior Design: 9 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

2001 Acura Integra GS 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Exceptional handling. This car will "turn on a dime, and give you a nickle in change". High RPM powerband will quickly remind you if you are in the wrong gear. The five-speed manual trans is a must. If pure acceleration is your thing, then go for a Type-R model.

Favorite Features

Exterior styling

Suggested Improvements

Larger diameter wheels. The stock 15" look too small on this car. I have used 16" with low profile tires and it vastly improves the appearance and also the handling, although the ride becomes a bit rougher because of the tires.

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Try to find better....

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 9 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

2001 Acura Integra Type R 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This car is nothing less than INCREDIBLE! I have driven many cars, and I must say this is more fun than a BMW M3 and Porsche Boxster Sport. Its fast and furious, nimble, responsive and just down right FUN! **WARNING** this vehicle is HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!

Favorite Features

VTEC changeover, incredible handling, non-existent body roll.

Suggested Improvements

6th gear for highway cruising.

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Best car ever owned

Detailed Ratings

Overall Rating 

Performance: 10 Fun-to-Drive: 10 Build Quality: 10
Comfort: 9 Interior Design: 8 Reliability: 10
Fuel Economy: 10 Exterior Design: 10

Vehicle

2001 Acura Integra LS 2dr Hatchback (1.8L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I absolutely love this car. I have driven and owned several cars but this one beats them all. Incredible gas mileage, performance, and a blast to speed around the city in style.

Favorite Features

The exterior is hot.The performance and handling of the car is like owning an expensive sports car, for a fraction of the price.

Suggested Improvements

The back seat is like a sardine can, but what do you expect from a cute little sports car.

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