The 2023 Acura Integra’s Sales Are Impressive

Many Honda enthusiasts complain that it’s just an enhanced Si, while purists question why it’s not a coupe or more powerful. Despite the negativity, Acura has reported selling precisely 2,503 Integras in the U.S. in February 2023, or 4,694 year-to-date. Initially, this may not seem like a large number, but it actually positions the Integra as the brand’s second best-selling vehicle, following the MDX three-row SUV.

It may come as a surprise, but the compact liftback outsold the RDX crossover, which sold 2,090 units last month. Additionally, it surpassed its larger TLX sibling by more than two to one.

According to Acura, the Integra leads the “premium gateway segment,” which likely includes competitors such as the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, and BMW 228i Gran Coupe, precisely the three cars it identified as rivals during the car’s launch last summer.

This goes to show that the viewpoints of enthusiasts have a limited impact.

A more potent Integra Type S is set to debut next year, equipped with the powertrain from the Civic Type R, delivering over 300 horsepower. Recently, Jerry Perez, Managing Editor at The Drive, had the opportunity to test a prototype on an oval track at speeds exceeding 125 mph. For more information on that experience, you can find his account here. Andrew Collins, Executive Editor at The Drive, notes that the base 2023 Acura Integra, with its 200-hp engine, already embodies the blend of practicality, luxury, and sportiness, though it may not be the ideal car for dog owners. This particular model starts at $31,895.

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