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2023 Acura Integra Prototype Revealed With Civic Si Power, Fastback Style
2023 Acura Integra Prototype Revealed With Civic Si Power, Fastback Style
The five-door gets a high-output 1.5-liter turbo and an available six-speed manual.
Returning to the Acura lineup after a two-decade-plus absence, the Integra Prototype took its first bow in Los Angeles tonight. And if the luxury automaker’s previous concept outings are any indication, the five-door hatchback should be a very close preview of the forthcoming 2023 Integra. Although some details remain in question, there’s no denying that the new Integra will fill a very nostalgic hole in Acura’s luxury sedan lineup.
Like the first-generation Integra from 1986, the Prototype will take the form of a liftback sedan, though clearly modernized with current Acura styling cues. That means LED headlamps with chicane-shaped signature lighting bookending an angular “Diamond Pentagon” grille up front. Sweeping taillights with a notched internal design appear on either side of an aggressive fastback rear hatch. A crisp line rises from the front wheel arch, cutting through the front door and giving the profile some aggression without ruining the Integra’s clean design. The front and rear bumpers also get retro-inspired “INTEGRA” logos embossed into the plastic.
A longish front overhang, small dash-to-axle ratio, and arching roofline betray the Civic hatchback that likely hides behind those Acura-spec design cues. However, Acura did a good job of dressing up the Integra, with a clean front end thanks to the frameless grille and a hood that somewhat recalls the second-generation Integra with how it integrates into the bumper and fenders. Even the Indy Yellow color is intended to recall the Integra Type R's Phoenix Yellow. Still, those hoping for a retro redux will be disappointed the Integra Prototype doesn't stray further from the Civic's general proportions.
Since it’s a design exercise, the Acura Integra Prototype we saw in person doesn’t actually have an interior. We presume it'll use the lovely Civic as a jumping-off point, dressed up a bit with the TLX's wing-like, contrast-color lower dash, as well as softer materials throughout the cabin. Acura’s True Touchpad Interface might show up, or the Integra could make use of a reskinned version of the Honda Civic’s intuitive infotainment, replete with a 9.0-inch touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
We wish Acura were equally as daring with the front end, which features Acura’s handsome familial grille. LED lighting front and rear adds some sparkle, and the embossed "INTEGRA" on the front and rear bumpers is a nice touch.
Acura is mum on further details, though they did reveal that the 2023 Integra will launch sometime next year with a starting price of roughly $30,000. While it’s several grand more expensive than the Civic Si and departing ILX, Acura is banking on the performance angle to woo the hearts of younger drivers.
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