Acura has shown the finished version of the 2024 Integra Type S that will be sold to the public. It’s like the Honda Civic Type R in many ways, but its turbocharged 2.0-liter engine makes more horsepower. When it comes out in the US in June, we want to know how much the Type S will cost compared to the base model of the Integra and the Civic Type R. After a long wait, the Acura Integra is finally here. Even though the standard model may not have lived up to everyone’s hopes for the nameplate’s return, the new 2024 Type S performance model with 320 hp will make sure that the Integra will still be mentioned when talking about sport-compact cars. Like the regular Integra, the Type S comprises different Honda Civic parts. However, these parts come from the sporty Honda Civic Type R hatchback. This has the Acura’s 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, which makes 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. This is five more horsepower than the Civic, which Acura says is because Integra’s exhaust system is different. The difference in horsepower could be for show, but since the Acura is about 30 pounds heavier than the Civic Type R, we expect their acceleration to be the same. The Type S has a manual transmission with six speeds, rev-matching, and a limited-slip differential. All of the planned changes to the chassis will also be made. The front and back tracks of the Integra are more comprehensive, and it has the same dual-axis front suspension system as the Civic Type R, which is meant to get rid of torque steer. You can also get dampers in the Integra A-adaptive Spec. They change depending on the drive mode, Comfort, Sport, or Sport+ in the Type S. The front and back brake rotors have been upgraded, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires have been put on light 19-inch wheels. The Integra will appeal to a different crowd than the Civic. It will have a less aggressive style than the Type R, which is a street racer. The Type S has the Civic’s big back wing, but it also doesn’t have it. Instead, its air intakes, front splitter, and rear diffuser look smaller. Still, it has more oversized fenders and a suitably scary stance. Still, the Civic’s active exhaust will be more noticeable than the Integra’s, with many pops and bangs in Sport+ mode. Seven colors, including white, blue, and the gold Tiger Eye Pearl color, will look great on the TLX and MDX Type S models. Inside the Type S, the seats are red, black, or white leather and suede, and the front seats have more support. The Civic Type R doesn’t have a head-up display or an ELS sound system with 16 speakers. The driver’s seat can be moved electronically, and the lumbar support can be changed. The front seats are warmed up. Type S can be turned into a four-seater by taking out the middle rear seat. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can be used wirelessly with the 9.0-inch touchscreen display. Acura still needs to set a price for the Integra Type S, so knowing where it fits in the market is essential. We want it to cost less than $50,000, putting it a few thousand dollars above the Civic Type R and close to German rivals like the Audi S3 and BMW M235i Gran Coupe. We should find out more soon since the Type S will appear in American showrooms in June after its debut at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend.
