The 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Technology Edition Sport Sedan

The Bottom Line: What is an Integra? The 2023 Integra is an all new premium compact sedan, and the most affordable new Acura you can buy today. It revives a name from the days when Acura had more excitement going for it, like in the ’90s, when the first NSX supercar was around, and replaces the ILX. It’s now a 4 door hardtop, with a swoopy looking back end, and we all know it as a 5 door compact lift back sport sedan.

The 2023 Acura Integra has a starting price of only $30,800, plus a destination fee of $1,095. In A-Spec form, the 2023 Integra begins at $32,800, while the A-Spec with Technology Package has a starting price of $35,800, with a CVT continuously variable transmission, or with a slick shifting 6 speed manual transmission. I got the stick trans.

This week Acura sent me a 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Technology Edition Sport Sedan with a base window sticker price of $35,800. The only option on the test car is the liquid carbon metallic paint job for $500. The MSRP manufacturer’s suggested retail price, including the $1,095 destination charge, is $37,395.

After adding in the state and local sales tax, plus the DMV and dealer fees, the total out the door and in your driveway purchase price came to: $42,070. This a great price for a sports sedan and is $6,000+ under the average transaction sale price of $48,300. Now you can get an 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Technology Edition Sport Sedan for a bargain price for only $42 Grand.

Power for the 2023 Acura Integra comes from a potent DOHC dual overhead cam 1.5L liter turbocharged 4 cylinder engine producing 200 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque, that’s bolted up to a 6 speed manual transmission, sending power thru a limited slip FWD front wheel drive differential. An adaptive damper system, plus a multi-link suspension system, with electric power steering, tie all the systems together for a sporty ride with quick handling and superior braking.

What does A-Spec mean for Acura? The Acura A-Spec package features more aggressive interior and exterior accents that take inspiration from track focused cars, and most models have a selection of extra comfort and convenience items. The A-Spec package contains model topping premium features with: A-Spec exclusive exterior and interior styling with red and chrome A-Spec logo badges, LED fog lights, a rear deck lid spoiler, sport pedals, and a set of 18″ split 5 spoke alloy wheels with 235/40 R18″ all season tires.

The Technology Package includes: an Acura studio premium audio system with 16 speakers, sport seats with micro suede inserts, the AcuraLink communication system, head up display, wireless phone charging, front and rear parking sensors, low speed braking control, and rain sensing windshield wipers.

The AcuraWatch features adds: adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and road departure mitigation. Acura cars have a suite of driver assist technologies and safety features, designed to help prevent car accidents, and increase driver awareness. The core features of AcuraWatch are the collision mitigation systems that are all working together to keep you safe and in control all the time.

The 2023 Acura Integra is a fun to drive compact car. The 6 speed manual transmission is silky smooth to shift, and it gets 26 MPG in the city, 36 MPG in highway cruising, and 30 MPG in combined driving. The CVT, constant velocity automatic transmission, if you decide to go that route, gets around 32 to 33 MPG in combined driving. Note that all Integra models are FWD front wheel drive, and come standard with the CVT trans. Buy the manual transmission Integra, while you still can, as stick shift cars are fading fast.

Is the Acura Integra a fast car? The top speed of the Acura Integra is 135 MPH miles per hour, to go along with a 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 4.5 seconds. The 2023 Acura Integra has the same USA built engine that’s in the Honda Civic Si, with more luxury features and comfort, and it’s built in the Marysville, Ohio assembly plant in the USA.

When you’re ready to buy a new compact sedan, the 2023 Acura Integra Sport Sedan should be on your ride and drive list, as it’s one of the best priced and optioned sedans for sale in the compact class. Call, click or visit your local Acura dealer for a test drive, and a Bottom Line price review, on the all new 2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Technology Edition Sport Sedan. And remember, that the base price for a new Integra starts at only $30,800. Acura – Precision Crafted Performance.

Be smart, stay safe, and just breathe. Remember, “You Are What You Drive”© And maybe, just for those reasons alone, you should “Drive one, Buy one, Today”©.

This Bottom Line new vehicle review is a “Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense”© editorial  provided by Tony Leopardo. “Tony the Car Guy”© is an automotive writer, editor and publisher in the San Francisco Bay Area. If you have a question, or comment for Tony, send it to tonyleo@pacbell.net and visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net