Doug DeMuro has released his review of the Integra! This one is a manual A-Spec.
Doug DeMuro Reviews the Integra
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This statement on people complaining about the new Integra is spot on...
"I’m amazed by the number of complaints that the new Integra is “just a nicer Civic.” Uh, yeah— so was the old one! I assume the complaints are coming from younger people who weren’t around for the older Integras and only remember the Type R. I was around back then, and I can tell you the vast majority of 1990s Integras had a 140-hp 4-cylinder, cloth seats, hubcaps, and a 4-speed automatic. It was basically just a luxury Civic back then, too."
People also seem to forget the business end decisions that need to be made on a new product. Just be happy it happened.
"I’m amazed by the number of complaints that the new Integra is “just a nicer Civic.” Uh, yeah— so was the old one! I assume the complaints are coming from younger people who weren’t around for the older Integras and only remember the Type R. I was around back then, and I can tell you the vast majority of 1990s Integras had a 140-hp 4-cylinder, cloth seats, hubcaps, and a 4-speed automatic. It was basically just a luxury Civic back then, too."
People also seem to forget the business end decisions that need to be made on a new product. Just be happy it happened.
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Agree 100% The fact that Honda and Acura are still offering manual cars like this is something that needs to be celebrated before everything goes hybrid or fully electric.
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Yeah not nearly as many people would be interested in an Integra that was going for TLX money.
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Yup, just look at how many hoard the TL 6-Speed, the Integra is the next best thing to a newer version of it.
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I agree, you see all the complaints about how it is not have enough power and that it needs more hp or whatever reason, keep in mind that they need to price this between the SI and the Type R. 30 to mid 35K is a nice spot to put it and to add more features. The looks are amazing and I am sure we shall be pleased on the full reviews. My question is these reviews so far have the Integras have accessories on them, is it common to have reviewers showcase a car that have accessories on them?
Most of the car reviews I see, especially on youtube, tend to be high trims and pretty much fully optioned. The automakers want to showcase all the bells and whistles, and then throw in a 'starting at' price point.
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