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Acura Integra Prototype Revealed, Previews Production Car

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Acura first announced the return of the legendary Integra nameplate at Monterey Car Week in August, sparking lots of excitement from fans. As the Integra’s 20222 release grows nearer, it’s about time we get some sort of preview. Just like the redesigned MDX three-row, Acura has revealed a prototype version of the all-new Integra. The prototype's design should stay close to the finished product, albeit a few small tweaks.





The Acura Integra is to be based on the Honda Civic, just like the original car. The prototype takes on a hatchback body style rather than a coupe, and whether a two-door variant is coming remains to be seen. As a "premium sport compact," we expect the Integra to take the place of the aging ILX sedan as Acura's entry-level offering.





The dazzling paint color seen on the prototype, called Indy Yellow Pearl, is inspired by the 2000 Integra Type R's iconic Phoenix Yellow finish. However, this shade was also used for the retired NSX supercar. The Integra Prototype was designed in Japan, and features a long, sloping roofline similar to a four-door coupe. This should make for a cavernous cargo area, which could become a major selling point over competitors. The word Integra embossed below the driver's side headlight and taillight hark back to the original model, while the distinct Diamond Pentagon grille puts it in line with the current model portfolio. As seen in the initial teaser, the signature JewelEye headlights from Acura's Type S concept slightly differ from the rest of the lineup. The chicane LEP headlamps sit just above the daytime running lights, rather than below them. The aggressive look carries over to the rear, where you'll find sharp chicane-style taillights above the JewelEye LED lighting, similar to the headlights.




The Integra Prototype wears five-spoke, matte-finished 19" rims over the large Brembo high-performance brakes. The Indy Yellow Pearl exterior paint was applied to these brakes, as well as the dual exhaust tips, and they match the car in a satisfying way. To match the sinister black wheels, the roof, side mirror caps, spoiler, and grille have been finished in glossy Berlina Black paint. Additionally, a decal exclusive to the prototype proudly reads Integra.


Acura said that the finished product will start around an affordable $30,000 when it reaches dealers next year. It will be the first America-built Integra in its history, as the first examples will roll out of Honda's Marysville, Ohio factory. More details on the 2023 Integra will be released in the first half of 2022. We suspect that those "details" could be an official reveal.


Do you think the new Integra lives up to its name?

Images: Acura

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