Integra Type S
The Type R that wears a suit.
28 reviewers · 100 videos · 33 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on value.
across 28 reviewers
"I still think this is probably the best car on sale right now... the most well-rounded, most enjoyable, practical, daily drivable, track capable car at its price point."
Zygrene · ▶ 6:44"is there $7,000 worth of upgrades in this car in my opinion not really at least not in the areas that I care about"
Shifting Lanes · ▶ 17:12Performance
4.5/527 of 28 reviewersstrong consensus“this is an incredibly impressive car from a performance perspective”
positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 20:46“it's so much faster in a straight line the torque from this K20 C1 is immense”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 18:55“The Integra Type S makes nearly 30 foot-pounds extra torque down low in the RPM band between two to three thousand RPM when you wind this thing out to redline it makes 15 to 16 more Peak horsepower”
positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 3:48Handling
4.5/527 of 28 reviewersstrong consensus“it is astonishing how well this car puts the power down”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 3:57“The steering is so direct, you feel so connected. And even though I I can hear it already, people like, 'But Joe, it's front-wheel drive.' I'm telling you, this and the Type R will change your mind forever on how good a front-wheel drive vehicle can really be.”
positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 22:26“it is immensely capable even with it just driving those front wheels it fights under steer with ease.”
positive · Realistick · ▶ 8:52Fun to drive
4.5/527 of 28 reviewersstrong consensus“while this is more impressive from a performance perspective, the way it involves you as a driver is it's not the same”
mixed · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 21:53“it's one of my favorite Transmissions that you can get in any vehicle it's so good in the type R so good in this type S”
positive · Car Confections · ▶ 5:34“in terms of the driving dynamics of the car dare I say close to faultless”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 10:42Daily drivability
4.5/528 of 28 reviewersstrong consensus“from a daily driving perspective this type S is superior to the type R um it feels more well insulated it feels a little more substantial”
positive · Tedward · ▶ 18:23“for daily driving this car is supremely comfortable since we do have adaptive dampers”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 4:01“Go over to Acura buy the type S enjoy it more as a daily.”
positive · EverydayDriver · ▶ 33:25Value
3.5/528 of 28 reviewerssplit“I still think this is probably the best car on sale right now... the most well-rounded, most enjoyable, practical, daily drivable, track capable car at its price point.”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 6:44“This vehicle really undercuts the competition, but doesn't undercut any type of driving engagement.”
positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 1:26“where the Integra shines is in that base value proposition the base model the medium loaded trims Etc they're incredibly good value”
positive · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 27:10Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Car and Driver
2026 Acura Integra Type S vs. 2026 VW Golf R Comparison Test
◆Worth itThe Integra Type S is the preferred choice for its rewarding manual transmission and superior interior usability, despite the Golf R being faster.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who prioritize driving engagement and physical controls over raw acceleration.
- Watch out
- slower than the Golf R · highway tire noise · limited rear headroom
Quotes worth your time - Car and Driver
2024 Acura Integra Type S Won Our Hearts
◆Worth itThe Integra Type S is a phenomenal sports sedan that balances daily practicality with track-ready engagement, even if it falls short on interior refinement for the price.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a practical, manual-transmission daily driver that can handle track duty.
- Watch out
- High levels of road noise · Firm, choppy ride quality · Small fuel tank limits range · Interior lacks premium feel for the price
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
2025 Acura Integra Type S vs. RSX Type-S: Two Generations, Two Very Different Thrills
◆Worth itThe Integra Type S is a more capable, practical, and powerful evolution of the Acura sport compact formula, though it lacks the raw, analog simplicity of the RSX.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts needing a daily driver that can accommodate adults while providing high-level performance.
- Watch out
- Road noise · Difficult to parallel park due to size · Less analog feel than the RSX
Quotes worth your time - MotorTrend
Our Yearlong Review 2025 Acura Integra Type S Has Been Mostly Bulletproof, With Two Small Exceptions
◆Worth itThe Integra Type S has proven to be a highly enjoyable and practical driver's car that is reliable, despite minor, easily resolved electronic glitches.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a practical, fun-to-drive daily driver.
- Watch out
- Road noise · Parallel parking difficulty · Potential for intermittent emissions/rev-match fault codes
Quotes worth your time - Top Gear
Acura Integra Type S (US) review: Honda’s giant-slaying hot hatch goes luxe Reviews 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe Integra Type S is the better all-rounder, successfully balancing high-performance thrills with the comfort and amenities expected of a daily driver.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts who want a high-performance manual transmission car that is comfortable enough for a daily commute.
- Watch out
- No rear hatch wiper · Finicky infotainment software · Higher price point than the Civic Type R
1,963 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time - The Drive
2024 Acura Integra Type S Prototype Drive: Possibly the Hot Integra We’ve Been Waiting For
The Integra Type S prototype shows immense promise as a refined, high-performance machine that successfully balances track capability with luxury.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts seeking a more premium, daily-drivable alternative to the Civic Type R.
- Watch out
- Prototype speed limiter · Limited track time
2,644 wordsOpen articleQuotes worth your time