The new-for-2024 Acura Integra Type S is the hotter sister to the normal Integra, with a far more engaging personality and the type of driving experience that dedicated enthusiasts like. We're pleased that Acura made an attempt to commemorate the brand's "Type S" high-performance tradition by packing the engine compartment with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 320 horsepower, a hefty 120 horsepower improvement over the basic Integra. This is practically the same engine that powers the track-ready Honda Civic Type R. A slick-shifting six-speed manual transmission—an automatic is not an option—adds to Acura's dedication to driver engagement and makes exploring the engine's 7000-rpm rev range an instinctive joy. The Integra Type S is similar to the Civic Type R sporty hatchback, but with Type S-specific adaptive dampers, it seems more mature at lower speeds. This dualism contributed to its 2024 10Best award and Editors' Choice status. The Type S flawlessly integrates performance and practicality, with a decent-sized luggage compartment and enough capacity for four, making it a superb value proposition and an excellent all-around option for drivers.
What's Special for 2024?
The Acura Integra Type S high-performance model is new for 2024. It joins the standard Acura Integra (reviewed separately), which debuted in the 2023 model year after a nearly two-decade absence from the North American market.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
Beginning at $52,999, the 2024 Acura Integra Type S sedan is available for purchase.The Honda Integra Type S comes with heated front seats, a head-up display, a 16-speaker ELS audio system, and a power driver's seat as standard equipment. These are all features that are not available on the Honda Civic Type R. Despite the fact that the Integra Type S commands a premium of approximately $7000 over its mechanically comparable Honda Civic Type R counterpart, the Integra Type S is a more expensive vehicle. Additionally, the Integra Type S boasts a measly five extra horsepower, which is just enough to maintain the corporate pecking order while maintaining its position. To add insult to injury, it provides a more sophisticated daily-driving attitude than the edgy Type R, which distinguishes it from its Honda cousin in a manner that allows it to represent a considerably distinct choice.