Automotive
The Integra Type S has long been a familiar name in the automotive community, particularly among Honda and Acura fans, and was reintroduced in the spring of 2023.
Honda has been using the Integra name since 1985, starting with the Quint Integra model sold in Japan, and later in the U.S. and Europe. However, with the fourth generation, this nameplate was removed from Acura’s lineup, being replaced by the RSX. In 2022, the premium Japanese brand brought it back and, in 2023, unveiled the Type S version aimed at the younger generation. It was a sporty vehicle that also provided enough comfort and space to be considered a family car.
Although it wasn’t the first four-door Integra, its sports-oriented designation was more obvious on the Type S version. The front fascia retained the angular styling from the rest of the Integra lineup but with a different bumper. It featured larger side scoops flanking the apron, fitted with a broad grille and a lip spoiler at the bottom. Additionally, the main pentagonal grille was adorned with the Type S logo. Moreover, the hood was fitted with a vent. Finally, the automaker installed a three-exhaust system at the back, centrally mounted, like in the Civic Type R, with which the Integra Type S shared its platform.
Inside, the automaker installed a similar-looking cabin as in the rest of the Integra, except for the six-speed manual that replaced the CVT selector. Moreover, the front seats’ headrests were adorned with the embroidered Type S badge.
However, the most significant upgrade was the drivetrain, which received the K20C turbocharged inline-four, as in the Civic Type R. It sent power to the front wheels via a limited-slip differential. Unlike the Type R, which focused on performance, the Type S was designed primarily for street use, hence the adaptive suspension that allowed for a more comfortable ride than its Honda-labeled sibling.
