2023 Acura Integra Review

Name: 2023 Acura Integra
Brand: Acura

Price Range: $20,380 - $32,998

Acura Integra A-Spec 4dr Hatchback Exterior

Average

7.4

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The reborn 2023 Integra is a challenging case. With the manual transmission, it's good fun to drive, but it's also less refined than its direct rivals and uncomfortably similar to the Honda Civic Si, which retails for thousands less. Conversely, with the continuously variable automatic (CVT), the Integra is more affordable but less fun. The hatchback body style adds some welcome versatility, but overall it's hard to find much about this Acura that distinguishes it from the pack.

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Pros

Roomy hatchback-style cargo area
High fuel economy
Many advanced driver aids come standard
Plenty of rear legroom

Cons

Underwhelming acceleration, particularly with the automatic
Too much road noise for a luxury-branded car
Cabin doesn't feel particularly luxurious
Many desirable features are limited to the top trim level

What's new

Integra nameplate returns for 2023
Standard turbocharged engine is available with a six-speed manual or CVT automatic
An entry-level Acura that could bring back old buyers and bring in a few new ones
2023 model kicks off the fifth Integra generation

Overview

Written by automotive expert Mark Takahashi

7/28/2022

It's been a long time since Acura produced the Integra, a hatchback dating back to the brand's debut year of 1986. The early Integras gained a loyal following of drivers seeking performance on a budget. It's understandable that the new 2023 Acura Integra has a lot of hype surrounding it. A small four-door hatchback that's based on the latest-generation Honda Civic, the new Integra is an entry-level model in the Acura lineup that promises a bit of driving fun, some mild luxury and some nameplate cachet. Does it deliver? Sort of.

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Certified 2023 Acura Integra
Base 4dr Hatchback
$24,500
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$1,974 below market
- 30,608 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 30 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Radley Acura (23 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
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CARFAX One-Owner. Clean CARFAX. 30/37 City/Highway MPGCertified. 17" Alloy Wheels, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 8 Speakers, ABS brakes, Air Conditioning, All...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
33 Combined MPG (30 City/37 Highway)
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VIN: 19UDE4H20PA017113
Stock: WP2206
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Listed since: 01-09-2026
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Certified 2023 Acura Integra
Base 4dr Hatchback w/A-Spec Package
$25,250
great price
$1,983 below market
- 35,374 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 30 City / 37 Hwy MPG
- Radley Acura (23 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
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CARFAX One-Owner. Recent Arrival! Odometer is 1465 miles below market average! 29/36 City/Highway MPG Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price!Certified....
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
33 Combined MPG (30 City/37 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 19UDE4H32PA024931
Stock: WP2210
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 03-07-2026

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The new Integra uses the same turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that you'll find under the hood of the Honda Civic Si. Like the Si, the Integra produces 200 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. Unlike the Civic Si, however, the Integra comes standard with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) as standard. On the top trim level, the Integra is available with a six-speed manual as a no-cost option. Inside, the Integra's interior is nearly identical to the current Civic's. There are some more upscale material choices, but the steering wheel, climate controls and infotainment screen are all identical to those in the Civic.

On one hand, there are worse cars than the Civic to be based on. But ultimately the Integra doesn't distinguish itself enough from the Honda yet it costs several thousand dollars more. If the new Integra had a more powerful engine or some other performance advantage, that price might be easier to stomach. As it is, we're more inclined to recommend you take a look at the Audi A3 or other sporty hatchbacks that include the Mazda 3 and Volkswagen Golf GTI. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below for our full evaluation of the new Integra.

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Josh Sadlier

Average

7.4

out of 10

We drove the 2023 Acura Integra on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Integra drive? We clocked the manual-shift Integra at 7.8 seconds to 60 mph, a disappointing result for an entry-level luxury car. It's also roughly half-second behind the Civic Si, which weighs a hundred pounds less and uses the exact same powertrain. The time would be quicker if second gear didn't top out at about 55 mph, requiring a second shift, but we're talking fractions of a second. In the real world, the Integra's engine feels eager enough once you get past the notable turbo lag.

If you stay on it till redline, you'll even hear faint echoes of Honda's rev-happy engines of yore, though this one has the midrange torque that those classic non-turbo engines lacked. It could definitely use more power, though; we're surprised Acura didn't turn up the wick in order to separate the Integra from the Civic Si (or simply to help the Integra to keep up).

In our emergency braking test, the Integra needed an adequate 119 feet to stop from 60 mph, pipping a 2022 Audi A3 by 2 feet. Both cars had all-season tires. The Integra, unlike the Civic Si, cannot be equipped with summer tires from the factory, so you'll need to shell out at the local tire shop if you want to unlock better stops.

Same goes for the handling — you can feel the inherent goodness in the Integra's chassis during spirited driving, but a quality set of summers would take it to another level. Although the Integra offers the adaptive suspension dampers that the Civic Si gave up for this generation, the difference between modes is subtle unless you're really pushing it. We observed that the car was ultimately less capable on the skidpad in Normal versus Sport, with subjectively more body roll. But in everyday driving you'd be hard-pressed to feel which mode you're in.

Comfort

7/10

How comfortable is the Integra? The adaptive suspension dampers are not standard on every Integra; you have to go with the A-Spec with Technology package to get them, which naturally inflates the price. Having said that, our A-Spec with Tech test car definitely had a more compliant ride than the non-adaptive Civic Si regardless of suspension mode. It's still on the firm side for a luxury sedan, but it's within range for a car at this price point. The Integra is also quieter inside than the Honda, but that is faint praise indeed. By luxury standards, there's simply too much road noise in this car for comfort.

A small but significant selling point for the Acura vis-à-vis the Honda is the former's power-adjustable driver lumbar support, but you must again spring for the A-Spec with Technology package to get it. A further slight to buyers of the lower trim levels is the manual — yes, manual — front passenger seat, which is upgraded to rudimentary four-way power if you decide to go all-in. Seat comfort is decent in general but nothing special, and there is no available upgrade to sport seats. The Integra's A/C didn't wow us either, taking a bit more time than expected to cool down the cabin on an unseasonably hot day (and lacking rear vents to boot).

Interior

8/10

How’s the interior? The Integra's interior is largely borrowed from the Civic Si. At a glance, they're the same inside, separated only by the Integra's additional color schemes and features. Fortunately, the current Civic has strong fundamentals for an economy car, but if you just test-drove an Audi A3, for example, the Integra will likely feel low-rent. Fans of classic Integras will note that although those models were also based on the Civic, they had unique interiors that made them feel more special.

Again, the good news is that the Civic mostly gets it right, which means the Integra does, too. Visibility is clear in all directions, and the driving position is exemplary. Most controls are within an easy reach, though the touchscreen might be a stretch for taller drivers.

There's ample legroom front and rear. It's worth noting, though, that the Integra's hatchback body takes a bite out of rear headroom compared to the Civic sedan.

Technology

8/10

How’s the tech? The 9-inch touchscreen interface (7-inch on trims without the Technology package) pokes up out of the dashboard, making it easy to use while keeping your eyes mostly on the road. The screen responds quickly to inputs and has a contemporary look and feel, aside from somewhat rudimentary navigation graphics. Our A-Spec with Tech package car had the ELS 3D audio upgrade, but it didn't sound all that special. Crisper than the Civic Si's Bose setup? Yes. A standout stereo among entry-level luxury cars? No.

All Integras come standard with adaptive cruise control and lane keeping assist, which made for a rare bundle with our test car's manual transmission. You do the shifting, and the car takes care of the rest. We had no real complaints. The adaptive cruise rarely overreacted to action up ahead, while the lane monitor seemed to have a good sense of where the car was between the lines.

Storage

8.5/10

How’s the storage? The Integra's hatchback cargo bay looks like it could swallow a lot of stuff with the rear seatbacks folded, although Acura does not provide a maximum cargo figure. It's a meaningful upgrade over sedan rivals if you want a car that can haul. With the seatbacks in place, there's a generous 24.3-cubic-foot cargo bay, which is approximately twice the capacity of the Audi A3.

In the cabin, there are plenty of cubbies and bins, highlighted by the center console between the front seats, which has storage space both ahead of the shifter and behind it as well as underneath the armrest. The generous rear legroom also lends itself to car seat installation — we clipped a rear-facing seat into the rear center position with no impact to front passengers in terms of seat positioning.

Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? With the manual, the Integra gets an EPA-estimated 30 mpg combined (26 city/36 highway). On our 115-mile real-world evaluation route, the Integra validated those estimates with a 30.2-mpg run as measured at the pump. That's not exceptional by current standards, but suffice it to say that owners are unlikely to complain about the Integra's fuel economy. Should you find the CVT to your liking, it's rated at 33 mpg combined (30 city/37 highway).

Value

6.5/10

Is the Integra a good value? Frankly, no. The Integra's core challenge is convincing shoppers that they should pay significantly more than Civic Si money for essentially the same car, or else accept a CVT in a luxury car when all serious rivals offer more responsive automatic transmissions. It's hard to make that argument on the merits. A little more differentiation in key areas — more power, less road noise, perhaps eschewing the Civic's CVT for a conventional automatic — could have gone a long way. As things stand, the Integra seems stuck in a no-man's land between the value-driven Civic lineup and true luxury models.

At least you get better warranty coverage with the Integra than the Civic, though the four-year/50,000-mile comprehensive warranty is just average for a luxury brand. The six-year/70,000-mile powertrain coverage is more impressive.

Wildcard

6.5/10

Subjectively, we wanted to like the Integra. Many of us have fond memories of Integras past. Trouble is, the wildcard would have helped those classic Integras, whereas the new one just doesn't distinguish itself in the same way. Sure, the old ones were noisy and spartan inside, but they also had unique powertrains and interiors that made them feel a breed apart. In the late '90s, we would have had a spirited debate about whether to buy the Civic Si or the pricier Integra GS-R, with the latter probably winning the day. Fast-forward to the present and not a single staffer said they'd spring for the Integra. It may yet make sense for some shoppers, but it's not the passion play it used to be, and that's a bummer.

2023 Acura Integra trim level differences

The 2023 Acura Integra is a four-door hatchback that is available in three trim levels: Base, A-Spec and A-Spec with Technology package. It's powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (200 horsepower, 192 lb-ft of torque) that is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that drives the front wheels. A six-speed manual transmission is optional on the top trim only. Feature highlights for each trim include: Compare the 2023 Acura Integra trim levels in-depth.

Which Integra trim does Edmunds recommend?

It's not often we recommend the top trim level, but in the Integra's case, we suggest checking out the A-Spec with Technology package. For a relatively affordable price compared to the base model, you get a lot of comfort and convenience features, including adaptive suspension dampers that improve handling and ride quality.

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Reliability

The 2023 Acura Integra has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 2 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

2 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 24V744000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: SJS, MJU,
Manufactured from:: 2022-09-13 to 2024-09-11
Number of vehicles affected:: 1693199
Defect Description:: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Defect Consequence:: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

Recall Number:: 23V430000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: GEI, DEG,
Number of vehicles affected:: 386
Defect Description:: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Defect Consequence:: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are GEI, DEG, XEK, and OEJ.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 6 years / 70,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 2 years / 24,000 miles

Acura Integra Reviews

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2023 Integra Features & Specs

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$31,300
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	33 MPG
Cost to Drive	$156/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	24.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Integra models:

Collision Mitigation Braking System: Warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios.
Lane Keeping Assist System: Makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
Rear Seat Reminder: Alerts you to check the rear seat for passengers before exiting the vehicle.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover9.5%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Good
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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