Wheel spin comes naturally to the Integra, that is, if you push it too hard. Driven smoothly, plenty of traction is available to launch the Acura with adequate speed and control. I have found few road surfaces too choppy, corners too tight or accident avoidance maneuvers too difficult to throw the Integra off-course. Truly, it inspires confidence - turning an average to good driver into "Speed Racer" overnight. Take caution though, the test car I drove was not equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS). Still, the brakes are well modulated, and in the dry will stop you quickly. After a few undocumented 'tests' during my drive home in the mornings early hours, I am able to report that this unassisted Integra reacts quite differently when the road surface gets wet. In fact, if you like excitement, getting hard on the brakes in the wet is a bit like trying to stop an inner tube on a ski slope. That said, at least the Integra slid in a straight line. My advice? Spend the money and order yours with ABS.
As exciting as it is to drive, the Integra's exterior is starting to look a little stale. Sure, it is still relatively attractive - with quad headlamps, an aggressive air intake duct under the front bumper and a rakish profile. Just the same, you should expect to see a new Integra shortly. For the time being, the racy Type R has much more flash than its conservative sibling, especially with its tall rear spoiler and "notice-me" yellow paint scheme. The entry car is slightly more constrained. That said, if you're looking for originality, there is nothing available that looks anything like the Integra when viewing it from the front.
Unfortunately, there aren't as many hot hatches on today's market as there used to be in the 80's and early 90's. This leaves the Integra in a focused niche. Its most fierce competitor is Toyota's hot new Celica GT-S. VW's GTI 1.8T fits well into this niche as well. The GTI seems more upmarket inside, and some would say more 'everyday' looking from the exterior. Toyota's new Celica GT-S is more like the Integra in its general layout and feel, than is the VW. As well, the Celica is all new this year, offering its owner a high-tech appearance inside and out, as well as superb performance.
As exciting as it is to drive, the Integra's exterior is starting to look a little stale. Sure, it is still relatively attractive - with quad headlamps, an aggressive air intake duct under the front bumper and a rakish profile. Just the same, you should expect to see a new Integra shortly. For the time being, the racy Type R has much more flash than its conservative sibling, especially with its tall rear spoiler and "notice-me" yellow paint scheme. The entry car is slightly more constrained. That said, if you're looking for originality, there is nothing available that looks anything like the Integra when viewing it from the front.
Unfortunately, there aren't as many hot hatches on today's market as there used to be in the 80's and early 90's. This leaves the Integra in a focused niche. Its most fierce competitor is Toyota's hot new Celica GT-S. VW's GTI 1.8T fits well into this niche as well. The GTI seems more upmarket inside, and some would say more 'everyday' looking from the exterior. Toyota's new Celica GT-S is more like the Integra in its general layout and feel, than is the VW. As well, the Celica is all new this year, offering its owner a high-tech appearance inside and out, as well as superb performance.