What I’ve learned after 1,500 miles driving the Integra Type-S 

I have almost 13,000 miles on my 2024 ITS and I love it as if I just got it yesterday. Almost got a 2023 boost blue Type R in 2022 but when this got announced I waited. Already had an Acura TLX at the time so I waited. Don’t regret it at all 👌🏽.

I owned the 2018 1.5 liter Si. I put 90,000 miles driving it from California to San antonio TX and Arizona. It's a great car. Zero maintenance issues.

I gotta say something I've truly enjoyed watching this video! The way you grasp my attention to all the details that you've found out about your vehicle makes me excited to buy one. Thank you and you've gained a new subscriber!

When Jay Leno drove the Type S on his show, he kept saying, “This reminds me of my NSX.” Savagegeese say the gearbox is on par with the 911. I think what Acura have made is a 4 cylinder Super Car.

Excellent video, your editing and presentation is up there with the big channels. I'm watching all the ITS content there is (trying to push myself over the edge to buy one) and this video is the one that pushes me closest to the line. The driving dynamics are a given but your daily ownership experience was very enlightening

I have not been able to stop driving my ITS since taking delivery. Over 3000 miles in less than two full months and my commute is only 2 miles long. The last car I drove that felt this enjoyable and engaging was my 2002 1.8T Jetta I had when I first got my license. This car really does feel special!

Mine was supposed to arrive on october here in canada but got it last week. So far, this is the car I would definitely keep for the long run. Had fk8 and some hyundai N and none of that can top it off. This is the most perfect, fun and reliable car you can buy in the market. No complaints, I just love it.

Top class quality. Camera, angles, sound and more importantly objective content. Please keep it up.

that exhaust note is beautiful. thank you for that eargasm

Phenomenal review! Very very thorough especially for day-to-day scenarios. Hats off of to you.

I love my LCM Type-S! Mine actually came in before I expected it to, but I am less than two hours from the plant. I agree with the HomeLink missing, but hard to really say anything I don't like about it. I traded an Integra A-Spec Tech that I had for under a year, that I traded an '18 Si in on. I almost passed on the car, I liked the A-Spec so much. I was scheduled for an oil change in the A-Spec on a Saturday when my salesman called to tell me they were going to build my car the next week, which would bring me to a decision. They had the demo on their lot on Saturday, and when I started it, my wife looked at me, and we both knew, and after a short test drive, the decision was firm! I picked it up the following Thursday, and had back surgery on Friday, but I'm driving it again and loving it!

You didn’t mention the lack of rear vents which I think is criminal on a 50k+ car… your kids must love that feature! 🙃🤣

What a great video your editing is second to none

2 years ago for my Birthday; I bought myself a 2005 Civic Si EP3 Silver with black rims, coilovers, intake and a lot to list (clean looking car). Now I know what im gonna get my self for Christmas.

Your review hit me right in the feels... Thanks, Man! I love this car 🙂👍❣

Really appreciate this update. I've never spent this much on a car before but fell in love with the Type S when they first unveiled it. This video makes taking to my local Acura dealership a lot less worrisome and makes me even more excited to get on a wait-list for a 2025 model.

THIS was a GOOD review! Thanks, really needed it.

Nice shots bro I see all the angles that I cannot see in other review. Looks amazing

The Integra’s interior ergonomic design is just about perfect.

Great review and filming! Superb quality. Can't wait for mine! (been told about a year or two wait in Canada...)

Really nice job! Probably the best quality filming and editing I have seen. Seriously, well done. The content is fantastic as well. Thanks for taking the time to share your thougths Im in the market for a type S. Still considering an RS3 or simply just giving BMW the residual buy out on my X5 x40i drive at the end of my lease in 6 months

Great job. Quality video

Thanks for sharing. Great to see Honda (Acura) made another type S model. It brings back so much memories when I wish i had a civic type R back in the days.

Sweet ride man!

I still have my 8th gen accord at 271 hp and im happy with it. Not too slow or too fast but the integra will always be a fan favorite in my book

I picked up an a spec this year and I’ve absolutely loved it , my uncles raptor had some issues and I let him borrow it for the week while it was in the shop. Long story short he loved it so much he went and bought a type s lol so much more fun I think an upgrade is due soon 😅

Great review! Test driving one tomorrow. Thanks.

How do you not have more subscribers? Amazing video!

Great inputs, thanks for the video

Awesome review, I'm glad RU-vid pushed your channel to me! As someone who's been daily driving a truck for the past 3 years the itch for a small fun car is coming back hard. I see you have car seats in yours. I'll have two rear-facing ones, how would you say rear space is with the car seats? I know someone with an sti who has two rear-facing and it is TIGHT. Again, nice review!

Nice looking car. Whenever I have to bring my MDX for a service/recall, I always drop by the showroom to check out th TLXTS and this ITS. It is so tempting. Someday.

Thanks for sharing your ownership experience. I am very interested in acquiring one. I will be following you from now on.

A week ago tomorrow I picked up my Platinum White Pearl Integra Type S at Valencia Acura in Valencia CA. Although I wanted a Civic Type R none could be found at MSRP or without ridiculous dealer add ons. My car was reserved for another customer who backed out last minute. I was sold the car at just MSRP. It did have a small ding on the top of the hatch which was promptly corrected before delivery. The passenger rocker panel was scratched but the dealer will replace it. Thankfully the part comes pre painted. I should have that swapped out hopefully next week. While there I'm having them install the Copper Accessory wheels. It's going to be sweet. I just love it. My past Integra was a 1996 GSR which I purchased new. I wish I still had it. I previously owned a 2019 Civic Type R in Championship White. Very nice video. Enjoy.

Great review! Great photography!

Beautifully shot video.

Nice editting. Lets all thank Honda for still giving us a 6sp. Curious on what u think of lack of rear wiper esp in rain.

Awesome video!! I need that Amazon cubby tray in my life. LCM looks so good and stealthy. Enjoy it in good health 🍻

Well done. Informative and engaging.

That front bumper with those black intakes have me drooling!

I have driven mine for 2000 miles now and honestly I love everything about it. I am considering changing the steering wheel to the alcantara one as wheel. But indeed I do love my stock shifter.

Beautiful car and excellent review!

Great video. Very informative!

Great Review especially on the little things.

I just got a ITS, I agree with most of your comments. I’m installing a civic rear view mirror to add the home link

My first car with a stick also first time driving a stick, 200 miles from dealer to home. Aside from the ghost reminding me they don’t have their seatbelt on in the backseat, really is a great car

I love the new Integra type S!! I owned a 1988 RS integra and a 2000 Integra LS. I would love to own this one, obviously.

06 RSX-S owner here. Had my car since 09. Absolutely love that Acura is continuing the Integra bloodline especially with the ITS. Unexpectedly though I still feel like hanging onto the RSX. Still very much love the way it feels to drive despite it being slow by modern standards.

I haven’t come across your channel until now but I am glad I found it. Great content. I’m particularly impressed by your audio/video quality (especially considering your modest subscriber count). I hope to see you continue to grow and increaes your production quality. Salamat po. 🫡

Great review and nice car! I think Acura should have added a few more features since this is targeted more to a luxury buyer. Power passenger seat, cooled seats, moonroof, rear air vents, and rear usb ports would be great additions.

Nice review, thanks. This car reminds me of my favorite car I’ve ever owned. That was a 1990 Acura Legend sedan with a 5-speed manual. That car was so comfortable and yet so much fun to drive, especially with the 2.7L V6 mated to a manual transmission. That engine was silky smooth as a sewing machine. This truly is a Legend reborn. Too bad it took Acura 34 years to do it.

I own one as well, and I think your review is spot on. What a great car. Powered passenger seat, as you said... come on!

Really nice review. It’s clear that the ‘missings’ you believe the car should have are all beancounter cuts that produce additional income by their absence. It’s surprising they didn’t include those items in this competitive midsize sport segment.

Great review, I love this car.

Fantastic review and great job making this video!🎩🇺🇸

I have an Civic FD and i kinda like the tyres sound it feels more sporty to me 😂

I have a stock ‘95 integra and 2020 Si And I love how the Si is better in every way but the Integra it just feels more raw and natural. I love driving the integra to redline. In the Si I’m scared to redline.

The old Integra, bro that car was my life during such a memorable period in my life...

That was a great honest car review. Great video and commentary ... worth a "Subscribe".

I love my 24 Integra aspec with tech. I haven’t loved a car this much since my 05 TL.

Great review. Thank you

Car is definitely a looker. Nice review.

Just saw one of these today. Man, those rear over fenders are literally tacked on. They weren't even flush with the body of the car. The rear over fender had a gap between it and the body. WILD to see on a Type S with 300 miles.

Great production! Great car

damn, the color grading is nice on this video

I agree on the fuel tank. It needs a bigger tank

9:55. That intersection is right next to the High school I went to. Pretty cool to see

I ordered in March and got it in mid August - Red Pearl. Took it to The Tail of the Dragon within the first week. It handles a switch back like nobody's business. Sounds so good and goes so fast.

Was very close of going with a ITS but ultimately went with the CTR last month. They both drive very similarly(obviously) but the interior of the Type R is ultimately what sold me. Both vehicles have some features that the other vehicle doesnt have and vice versa so its all about what you want to compromise and rather have more when it comes right down to it. ITS has few more bose speakers, better exhaust, rear LED turns to name a few while the CTR has better seats, racing/S2000 style odometer, data log, bigger wing ,etc. They both are great cars either way.

I’ve owned a few Acura Tsxs’ in the past. Loved them. High quality . Great cars. I actually really liked the integra as a kid but never could afford one. I currently have a c8. I think I’m going to buy one of these as well. You only live once 😊 right?

You just earned a new subscriber. I’ve been waffling back and forth on a few cars including the CTR, GR Corolla,the TYPE-S and a short list of others. The fact this car is 100% American is all I need to hear. We are living in challenging times and I have to support what’s best for the current, and future state of my family. Means more now than ever in my lifetime… TYPE-S all the way now

Nice color choice! Acura, if you're listening, I would have bought one of these if they came with a sunroof....

I just sat in one yesterday here in Doral, FL. It was pretty nice. "Only," a $5k mark-up on the 2 they had, but $63k out the door is crazy to me.

Definitely a plus that you could customize your MODES.

Awesome video!

we need people with money to buy this car like this youtuber otherwise it will become a sales flop

Good review. I have over 2,600 miles in the 1.5 months I’ve had mine. I have a 90ish round trip commute. I can’t praise the clutch enough. I have no complaints in the stretches of stop and go traffic. I agree I wish high quality parts here and there and YES it would have been great if there was a bigger gas tank. I average about 21-22MPGs between my commute and city driving over the weekend. I have/noticed interior rattles under hard acceleration/higher RPMs in Sport + does kill the vibe for me. In Comfort it’s not as bad but still present. I get the rattles in the center of the dash and somewhere around the passenger side door/window. The biggest complaint I have is, I feel it’s over priced especially having to pay a 5k mark up.

I wish the Acura TLX Type S came with a manual transmission. At 6 foot 2 inches I just cannot fit in this car but I can fit nicely in the TLX. It just floors me that a manual transmission cannot be in a mid-sized car like the TLX. I owned a 1995 Acura Legend V6 5-speed in college and loved that car so much. A TLX Type S manual would sell like hot cakes.

This car is amazing for what it is. It just is.

I drove a 1997 Acura Integra GSR for 17+ years. Great handling car with the double wishbone suspension. Light enough to dance thru any S curves at speed feeling like it was on rails even though its FWD. Acura really did some magic job on that car. Hatchback design so the backseats flipped down to a big storage area. Now it would be injustice not to talk about the 4 cylinder naturally aspirated 8000 Red Line revving engine that with an AEM cold air intake let the meanest growl you could ever imagine with the stock exhaust. It absolutely terrified people in the warm weather with their windows down as I ripped by thru the gears. All for a reasonable $20,000 ! This new Integra Type S looks much bigger ( wider & longer). The turbo engine is a 4 cylinder work of art. However the cost of this car runs $51,000 to $57,500+ ! While the new Type S has a much nicer interior the function is still what the old Integra gave too. My gripe is that it will never be in the price range of most young enthusiasts like the old Integra. It was what 5 or 6 years that Acura got rid of the manual transmissions in their cars. This new Integra brought back the manual to Acura.

I'm honestly grateful I have the A-spec w/ Tech CVT over this one - with the amount of features the omitted in the Type-S over mine. And 21 MPG that is rough... I can get almost 40 MPG regularly. It may not have as much wow-factor, but I certainly still have a lot of fun driving it regardless.

Signed up for the pre-order on May 14, and 4 months later, I've had very little communication at all and I only got 1 update after complaining about no updates. So far, I'm feeling pretty disappointed with this whole process. I would really love to have some kind of idea of when I could expect it to come in. I guess for some reason I was expecting that signing up for the pre-order meant that I would be getting one fairly quickly and I was not prepared for how long it would take.

I would put type R seats in this. But I would also take it to the track

Otay Lakes, Eastlake, Bowlero represent!

The trunk button isn’t a trunk release button but a trunk unlock button. It’s there so you can access the trunk without having to unlock the entire vehicle. And once it’s closed it is automatically locked again.

Nice daily driver bro, but im not giving giving up my 2013 Acura Tl base for this 4 banger.. you can't beat the TL's driving comfort, legroom, reliability oh and i have features like rear vents, passenger side, automatic seat adjusters, great sound system oh and she's a straight V6.. Zero turbo lag lol

It's actually awesome

I had driven early 2000s NSX & S2000, if the shifter in this is similar it’s gotta be awesome

i really like this car, but the cost is too high (never-mind what dealers are still doing).

Nice review! I love the DE5. The trunk release button is kind of pointless, but what it does is it let's you unlock the trunk once and keeps the rest of the vehicle locked. Pointless if you have the vehicle set to auto lock and you are getting something out of your own trunk. The only use case really is if someone else needs to grab something out of the trunk and you unlock the trunk alone via remote, then the vehicle is fully locked again once the trunk is closed.

Great review!

I love my type s and I use individual with everything set to sport plus and suspension to comfort

How much markups the dealer was asking?

Great review this is how i feel about my 2024 Chevy Trax 2RS no car is perfect but what is perfect for you ? thank you

Honda shifters are just the best, even in a base Accord. I had a 1994 GSR that’s been gone for 20 years now and have not owned a car with a better shifter.

I preordered a type-S and they couldn’t get me the spec I wanted and wanted me to “live” with a few choice while marking it up 7k without the options I selected and wait a year. I went with an M4 built in Germany in 6 months got all the specs I wanted without markup. Don’t regret my decision at all and now when I see a type S I just chuckle

If it was made in Japan you wouldn’t have those two imperfections on your Type S Integra. On a very positive note loved your review. Very well done. Your review is in par with Sofyan Bey of Redline Review which says a lot.

Nice review. Have you had any issues with rattles or squeak?

Great video!! How tall are you and your partner? Does having the child seats affect your front leg room?

You can really hear the Focus RS influence on the exhaust. Sounds great and of course the car looks fantastic.

Can you speak to how the car shifts when you are driving more spirited? I test drove an A-spec Integra a week ago with a manual and shifting at high rpm quickly, i found similar issues to what I had with my old FK8, which was that it tends to delay the engagement when you get on the gas after the shift and it seems like it just burns the clutch. Not sure if it's a delay valve in all Integras or what. I currently daily a 2023 BMW M3 in manual that I took delivery of in June, and while hopping back into that car feels a lot nicer than an Integra, it also cost me an extra $50k over the price of an integra. My requirements are turbocharged, 6mt 4 door daily driveable car and while I love my M3 I don't necessarily need this much car for a daily. Problem is I can't find an ITS anywhere to test drive so I'm struggling to get real info. Appreciate an owner's view