22 Facts About Honda Integra

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Honda Integra, marketed in North America as the Acura Integra, is an automobile produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda from 1985 until 2006, and then since 2021.

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The Honda Integra was one of the launch models for Acura in the US in 1986 alongside Acura Legend.

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Honda Integra nameplate was revived in 2021 after a 16-year hiatus.

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The Honda Integra EX16 did offer a sunroof, painted bumpers, a rear spoiler and Hi-Fi stereo equipment, but neither electric windows, central locking nor air conditioning were available.

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The first Honda Integra never became as popular in Europe as it did in the US, but was praised by most motor magazines for its styling and overall road performance.

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Honda Integra received a minor facelift for the 1988 model year which featured slightly reshaped indicator lights, an improved climate control system and an update of the instrument clocks.

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The Honda Integra sedan saw competition from the similarly sized Toyota Corolla Ceres, the Toyota Sprinter Marino, the Nissan Presea, and the Mazda Lantis.

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Honda Integra debuted the third generation model in 1993 in Japan at Honda Integra Verno locations.

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Dealer-installed options for the third generation Honda Integra included: security system, 15-inch alloy wheels, trunk mat, splash guards, fog lights, rear-wing spoiler, moonroof, CD changer, leather seats, leather-wrapped shift knob and steering wheel.

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In 1995, Honda introduced the Integra Type R to the Japanese domestic market.

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In Japan, the Honda Integra is revered as one of the best sports cars of the '90s.

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12.

In Thailand, the Honda Integra SJ was sold as the Isuzu Vertex, the last Isuzu passenger car ever for that market.

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The Honda Integra came in two models in the United States, the RSX and the RSX Type-S boasting the K20A2 engine from 2002 to 2004, while the 2005 and 2006 RSX-S came with a K20Z1.

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In March 2006, Honda announced that the Integra would be discontinued in June after its final 300 cars were sold, due to the shrinkage of the coupe market.

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The reaction of the consumers towards the discontinuation forced Honda to extend production until July 2006 and produce 150 more Integras.

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China-exclusive fifth-generation Honda Integra sedan was introduced in September 2021 as the twin model of the eleventh-generation Civic sedan, produced by Guangqi Honda.

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The design of the production Honda Integra is nearly identical to the pre-production version the yellow exterior color and exterior decals shown on the pre-production model would not be available on the production model.

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Honda Integra is available in three trim levels: an unnamed base model, the mid-level A-Spec, and the top-tier A-Spec Technology Package.

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19.

Honda Integra appeared in the Chiaki's Journey series of Acura Type-S commercials.

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20.

In 1987 and 1988, the Honda Integra won two consecutive IMSA International Sedan series manufacturers' championships, while Parker Johnstone won drivers' championship in the same years driving the Honda Integra.

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21.

In 1992, the Honda Integra was used in Formula One as a safety car at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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22.

The BTC-T version of the Honda Integra was very successful in the British Touring Car Championship, winning 27 races and becoming the champion in 2005 and 2006, despite being only entered by privateer teams.

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