Running with the trend of “what’s old is new,” Acura’s once-popular Integra nameplate is coming back to Canadian roads this June. Pricing for the base trim comes in at $34,350, but, really, rarely anyone buys a base model [ahem, paging Driving.ca videographer Clayton Seams].
The middle trim, the A-Spec, comes in at $37,050 in Canada; and climbing the ladder to the Integra Elite A-Spec, with either an automatic or the segment’s only 6-speed manual transmission, you’ll find an MSRP of $42,550, which, to me, is worth it. Ask me again after I’ve driven it.
I’ll get you up to speed on the new Integra with a rundown of some key features:
- First-ever factory turbocharging on an Integra comes fitted to a 1.5-litre VTEC® engine producing 200 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque
- Class-leading rear seat legroom and cargo volume
- Standard 10.2-inch all-digital Acura Precision Cockpit instrument cluster and available head-up display
- Available 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Qi-compatible wireless charging, and 16-speaker audio
All of the #savethemanuals drivers out there, here you go — a DIY transmission in a new sporty-esque car you might just be able to afford.
Keyword: 2023 Acura Integra hits Canada in June, at a nice price