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The reveal of the all-new 2023 Acura Integra is coming up real soon. The brand’s U.S. arm recently announced that participating dealers will start accepting pre-orders on March 10.
Of course, a lot of things have been said and written about this car—good and bad—since the introduction of the Integra Prototype last November. We know that the production model will be a close copy, that a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine will reside under the hood, and that a six-speed manual gearbox will be available—like a five-door Civic Si parent company Honda won’t sell you.
There’s no information yet about power, torque or acceleration times, unfortunately. The only known figure is a starting price in the mid-$30,000s in Canada.
The 2023 Integra will become Acura’s new entry-level vehicle as the ILX sedan will not return after the 2022 model year. The ILX is also very similar to the Civic, but those looking for an affordable Acura will likely be glad that it’s gone and replaced with fresh blood.
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Want another reason to be excited about the transition? While Acura has not yet confirmed this, its acclaimed Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system will be available with the Integra. As reported by a member of the Integra Talk forum, an Acura dealer in Wisconsin is saying as much on its website, noting the system will help increase traction in conditions like rain, snow and ice.
The ILX, remember, merely sends power to the front wheels, regardless of the model you select. In the case of the Integra, we wonder if the SH-AWD option will be available with the manual transmission or just the automatic.
This key addition will definitely help the Integra stand out from the FWD-only Civic Si, because there likely won’t be a big difference as far as output is concerned. Keep following The Car Guide for all the latest on the 2023 Acura Integra.
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