Is the 2024 Acura Integra Type S a BETTER sport sedan than an Audi S3?
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 28. 08. 2024
- FIRST DRIVE: The Integra Type S is here and Acura is ready for the competition from BMW, Mercedes AMG & Audi. Under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 that produces 320HP & is mated to a 6-speed manual. On the outside you will discover 19in wheels, triple-outlet exhaust and tons of functional vents. On the inside you will be greeted to a precision crafted cockpit. Is the 2024 Acura Integra Type S a BETTER sport sedan than an Audi S3?
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Videography: Lori Raiti đ„
Got a case of the MONDAYS? Let's go ON THROTTLE together!
Can't go wrong! If your ready, I'm ready......
@@DarkJediChrisG-1425 you know it brother!
You getting it? Is it better than your type r ? Thatâs the real question lol
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To the door panels đ
After watching this video all I have to say is I want one! I'd leave it stock too, nothing on this car to change it looks so good.
You have good taste Arthur! Thanks for letting me share the drive with you!
There's no room in the budget for anything else.
I throw on a front lip, some side skirts and lower it and call it a day.
Acura all days
Good luck đ€
Happy National Integra Type S Day! This is the most important car video of the year and I am here for it.
I think you are so very right man!
This reminds me so much of my first gen Acura TSX⊠so fun to drive, drove that car for over 10 years
I want the engine the Integra has in my TSX lol
I regret selling mine almost weekly. Had a lot of great cars but that TSX holds a special place.
Still rocking my 07' TSX with ecu tune and cold air intake. Wish I could afford this Integra, but love my TSX!
Glad they made the suspension more âstreet friendlyâ compared to the Type R
apparently without sacrificing handling ability too
I have been waiting so long for this on throttle review! I canât wait to watch, and own one of these eventually! Love the vids from the team, you guys never disappoint!!!
Much love from Puerto Ricođ”đ·
Thank you for being so supportive! I am so glad that I can share it with you!
This is fantastic, definitely my new dream car. Thanks Joe!
You are so very welcome! Dream big man!
Type S all day! Besides the repairability and maintenance side of things, just a better experience all way around.
repairability???
you ever worked on these modern turbo POS cars ??
their not much better than the kraut cars nowadays. more elextronics than the space shuttle, jap, euro, dont matter in 2023
Well done again Joe and Lori. I was definitely waiting for this on throttle. I LOVE this car. I already talked to the wife and she said this is our next car. Acura won me back with this Type S and for once, I don't mind the piped-in sound. I can't believe I said that. Honestly, too many cars are just too big and wide to enjoy on public streets which is why I really appreciate the size of this car and the way they package it, it is incredibly practical. Also, it looks like there is no auto engine start/stop which is a HUGE plus for me. Now it is a matter of me putting the money together and hoping dealer make-ups are not insane. Thanks again, Joe! What an amazing time to be a car enthusiast!
Thank you for letting me share the Type S with you!
Same here, I wasn't convinced with the other current Type S, but this looks very balanced, well thought.
Right now I'm aiming for a house, but I'll leave some money on the side to buy the last year model of this car, when they announce end of production.
@@ProphetC2 Good luck on that house. A nice garage to park this beauty is a must. When I was living in a small apartment with on street parking my cars were constantly damaged by other people. It took us a while but my wife and I were able to get a nice house with a 2 car garage and we actually use that garage for our 2 cars and we couldn't be happier.
Joe THERES AN INTEGRA TYPE S for sale where I live and Iâm telling you,my car enthusiast heart is pitter pattering right now!!!!!! Joe thank you for taking the Raitiâs rides family on throttle with you, youâre the best!!đđ
You are so very welcome my friend!
Honestly regardless of the price this has moved up to the top of my list for my next car i love acura and honda and you cant beat the reliability of japanese cars i dont mind it great review
Iâm so glad that you like this one
Really? Higher than 911 Turbo S?
@@alexeivoloshin5984 i mean you got the money to maintain it sure but if youre gonna bitch and cry when you pop a tire or gotta get a oil change this argument is irrelevant
@@jonathanrodriguez-dq5iq Why is it irrelevant?
Love the review. Donât you love June gloom in Cali? The Integra is great as it is. Acura hit it out of the ballpark. The zonks are not even major issues. Donât need ventilated seats. Never ever used the moon roof. The infotainment system doesnât bother me. Who cares if the passenger has electric seats. Great looking car. The only modify is tinted windows. The price point and the manual transmission, separates enthusiasts with money and the others who wants to ruin this gem with bolt ons. You must did this vid early morning because it gets crowed there. Love it.
I justify watching these knowing I'll never afford one by saying they're very informative and this guy always makes them sound cool lol
Thanks Joe! Your content is top notch and entertaining while informative. Keep it up!
You got it Tim
Agreed! It's great to be able to identify with a bona fide manual enthusiast. On that note, it seems like the press cars always have a clutch that's still breaking in. I doubt the launch from a stop would've bogged like that if the clutch had maybe another 5k on it, especially since Raiti's daily is an STi Type RA.
Raiti's Rides at 6AM? This is better than coffee!
I like the way that you think David!
Never comment but have followed forever, with a lot of review channels slacking youâre always top notch thanks Joe! Amazing car
At this price point the car should have ventilated seats, moon or pano roof, illuminated door sills and dead pedal, power seats for all. Acura skimped on some features and those with the money to afford these prices want all of those amenities. They nailed the look and failed with features, B- score!
This car is not for you. This car is for drivers who prioritize driving over collecting features.
â@@bt9765It's called Luxury sport. Those are features you get with BMWs and Mercedes.. the vehicles this integra is supposedly trying to compete with.
Then the price would increase then folks will be mad about the cost âŠ..just buy the car that fit your needs and budget and boom!!!
â@I JUST WANNA FLY DJI DRONES it's over 50k. Idk what you're smoking. Acura designed a 40k car and then decided they could sell it for 50k so they did
@@VanquishedAgain why so offensive? Dialogue works great without it.
Audi S3 is a better overall car. Plus AWD < FWD.
Just got the s3 and itâs awesome fast quattro
I like how he explains the technical stuff to a person like me that doesn't know what those features do.
Good way to start the morning for a Monday haha. This Acura looks so good.
The breakfast of champions is some ON THROTTLE!
@@RaitisRides Yessir youâre correct about that!!
No ventilated seats is a crime against humanity đ đą but this is a great car
Trust me living in Florida I know the struggle.
Thank you for keeping your promise Mr. Ratio i was waiting so eagerly for your awesome review! Hello from LA
Mr. Raiti
You are so very welcome! You deserve it!
@@monsieurlaflamme995 Thanks for that!
Iâm just picturing how much better this would look with two doors and it would weigh less. Plus the sunroof doesnât bother me but the manual passenger seat and no ventilated seats is crazy
Congratulations on a million subscribers Joe! You really earned it đ đ
Been waiting for this video! You have the best reviews Joe. Ive got a 2018 Type R and have this car, and the ZL1 1LE on my radar for a trade. Obviously very different cars
ZL1 1LE is one of my dream cars, if you already have a daily driver, I would go ZL1 all day
June 19th - The start of the Type-S wave! Great review as always!
It all happens at once that is for sure. Thanks for taking some time to spend with us!
@@RaitisRides Raiti Rides for the win!
Great review as always! Looks like a great performer for sure. But think they shouldâve included a few more features (moonroof, cooled seats, power passenger seat, rear air vents and a full rear seat with center armrest) These omissions are acceptable on the civic type r, but not for a car competing in the luxury space, especially when the competition has these features.
.....and their SH-AWD system, instead of the same front-wheel system as the CTR
Great review. Might just have to test drive this one day. If Acura gave us a TLX type-s with a 6MT, Iâd be running to the dealership to give them my money
Facts
the TLX Type S has the 6MT with the SH-AWD
@@BabySkinCondom unfortunately, no. Itâs the integra that has it as of now. I donât think Acura will be making the tlx type s in a manual. especially with the poor sales numbers. Great car regardless
Breakfast accompanied by the Raitisâ family. What else could I ask for?
I am glad that you can start your day with us Omar!
EVERY reviewer has raved about the Type S, from Savagegeese to Jay Leno to everyone else. It must drive so so good. đ
It really is!
Anyone noticed how it cut from him behind the truck to being in front of the truck! đ he doesnât condone that type of driving! Love it!
I love your enthusiasm and your kid like vibe while driving this Joe, but Acura is insane for the price on this car
Should I add one of these to your garage and have the Type R and this one parked next to each other. That would be cool looking!đđđ
Way to go Acura! Having had 8 Acuraâs and now 2 Audiâs, I think while this is a great Acura, itâs no Audi. Great review Joe, when the post started I would have never expected Acura to jam in as much as they did, in a very well designed body.
You are so very right!
But you've never had any Acura Type R or S, have you? Drive one back-to-back with any Audi (besides R8) and see how much sportier it drives (may not be as quick in a straight line though).
@@ytsux9259 Iâm sorry, did you say to me that I never had a Type R or S? While you are incorrect in your statement and judgement, itâs important for you to know that I left a complimentary reply to Joe Raiti regarding Acura and I by know means was I speaking to you.
â@@ytsux9259 I want to drive one of these. It's very clear Acura was going directly at Audi with this, down to the "individual" drive mode. Acceleration of this and interior room seems to put it in line with the A4 more than the A/S3.
The noisiness of that cabin, though... đ€ź
Have you drove one??
Not going to lie, I was part of the fix the integra group, but this car has grown on me a ton. Considering it a future goal of mine perhaps
Great video Joe & Lori !! I absolutely love this car and the fact that Acura has a manual transmission in 2023 is amazing !!! I only drive manuals so this is right up my alley. I am disappointed in a few things, no sun roof, no aluminum dead petal as it looks plain without it. I can "almost" do without a power passenger side seat but for the money it should have ventilated seats for sure. I can't recall if the back seats were missing vents for heat/air and no connectivity which is crazy and if I am wrong I do apologize. Bottom line it is an incredible car abd the looks blow away the competition. I would still buy this car tomorrow even without some of those features but it would be nice to have. GREAT job Acura !!!!
i would love a sunroof as well but seems most, if not all, performance cars don't offer sunroofs as an options... Civic Type R, Golf R, Veloster N, BMW M2 etc......
I have a 2016 WRX, roof...... I love my roof and metal dead petal, vents in the back.....
Joe I just want to thank you for your awesome review and confirming this will be my next vehicle!! Canât wait until it arrives at my local Acura dealer!!đđŸâ€ïžđđŻ
For the low price of $70k
Great video! Sweet ride. Out the door of almost 60k is a little crazy though
I love watching you drive, Joe (esp. a manual)...and narrating at the same time!
I really appreciate you taking the time to say that.
Iâd buy this over a Benz or bmw. This will last longer and offers better reliability. Love your videos!
Actually looks a lot nicer than the civic type r and the Acura tlx. Wheels are fire
Thank you for the ride video!
You are so very welcome Joe!
O man, nice review Joe. My cousin had one of these in the 90âs, I have to say the best driving experience is manual drive, to me itâs just stupid to drive this in a automatic. đđœ nice work Lori đ„
Hell yeah. More room, reliability , stylish and better interior. Audi has more options tho
They do have more options but don't forget that drives up the price.
That "WHITE" is đ„ and the "Gold Rims" tops it off.đđŒ#On Throttle,Here We Go....đđŒđđŒ
You know how we get done here!
Doesnât strike me as a car thatâs worth 51KâŠâŠ.. a lot of meh interior bits
It fits California oranges over Florida, IM ALL IN LOL. I've been waiting for a drivers review for this car. I'm so happy you made this video first. Love your reviews and happy you're doing well keep it going!!
All they had to do was add a DCT opinion and I STILL would have considered it...but no DCT, no sunroof, no ventilated seats, only 4 seats, no ac/usb in the back, AND NO AWD!! đ€ that would be bad a 48k car. For a 52k car that's straight robbery. After taxes/fees and interest rates you're looking at an almost 60k car đ
Almost 60k is a understatement with the accessories, dealership greed is 15K topping it high 70K.đđđ
No butt massage either! Crime in Italy..
I agree 100% at this price point no sunroof,no Ac in the rear and no passenger power seats is a killer for me
Yes bro I'm with you it's a great machine but is missing a lot for being 51k , my car has all of that you mentioned but without that engine and only cost me 30k đđđ
People like you are whatâs wrong with the car market today. Youâre offered a capable sports car with a manual for car enthusiasts and youâre comparing about no automatic and no luxuries that just add weight. Just get the tlx! Itâs got all the luxuries but heavy and slow.
Imagine if they made this as a coupe.
It should have been a coupe.
Omg if they wouldâve did that đ I wouldâve broke my bank account I love coups and this as a coupe wouldâve looked so good đ„¶đ„¶
Why do you want a worse car? 4 door is superior in every way.
It would have been good for consumers but for their shareholders it's not what they want. Nowadays alot of companies are not really trying to make coupes because of shareholders
If it was a coupe, I wouldn't be in the market for it. I want a sporty daily that is easier to get my kid in and out of and still have room for someone up front.
Question is. Would you trade your Type R in for this Type S?
Thank you for the comprehensive review with great detail. Unfortunately, local Acura distributors are retailing these vehicles at much above MSRP. Apparently, buyers are traveling out of the state to negotiate cheaper deals behind the scenes. Until Acura produces sufficient quantities of these Acura variants pricing will be over the moon. Overall, this vehicle is an excellent choice.
Another great review from Joe and Lori. Was nice to see you go "on throttle" finally. Can't wait to see you go "on throttle" in the 2023 Canyon Denali.
THE MISSING SUN ROOF IS A DEAL BREAKER FOR ME.
Looking forward to grab one of these babies! Thanks Joe!
You are so very welcome Edwin. They are turning up at dealers as I type this.
â@@RaitisRides Awesome! Men I'm excited. God bless you.
i love everything about this car joe exceptt....the dealbreaker for me is the no sunroof. i am always driving with sunroof down just adds more to the experience. thats just me though. I just love the look of it on the interior. if there is one thing to cheap out on the sunroof isnt it. i dont mind them cheaping out on the manual passenger seat assist but its gotta be one or the other. not both. it is a beautifully crafted car aside from that though.
Congratulations on reaching 1M susbcribers Joe! đ„łđ
Also, this Type S looks so cool! I love it! â€
You are the best Bryan.
What a vehicle. I'd definitely be leaning towards this over the European performance luxury spoken of. Even feeling it over anything Subaru currently is offering with the death of the STI. Very excited to hopefully take the new intergra type R for a spin.
Enjoy your civic. lol
@@Rico0333 I will. Enjoy trying to belittle what other people enjoy.
Fwd đ€Šââïž
The demand is stupidly high for this.
@@ChickenMeister84it looks crazy!!đ„
Joe, the question everyone wants to know, which one are you taking if you didnât purchase the type r already?
That is the million dollar question. If I only had one car I would go Integra Type S.
â@@RaitisRidesthat's a good honest answer
Wow this looks really nice. AND itâs available in manual! đź
âTo the door panel!!!ââŠ. The type S looks great!
You are so very right!
What a desirable little car. Could have been more, and/or less expensive, but still this is a win for Acura. More relevance beyond the MDX.
I am glad that you are digging this one Marcus!
I have been looking at the TLX and saw this come out this weekend at the dealer, couldn't drive it, but waited for this review. The only thing I am worried about is the FWD, compared to the AWD for the S3.
Donât be worried. You have to take it for a spin.
Imo it depends on where you live, if youâre in the north with snow, Iâd go S3 with AWD, if you live west or south I could see it being a toss up
AMG A35/CLA35 all will smoke this car. Used variants of these within 20/21 MY can be bought for the price of 40-50k.
We all know markups will try to charge 60/70/80k for this car.
I think it would be better to wait for the market to stabilize and true⊠non biased reviews come out or go with something you know has performance and is faster.
@@Ben-mq8ugitâs hard to find a channel that doesnât get a press car loaned to them from the manufacturer. Meaning most car reviews will be biased otherwise they wouldnât get the press cars in the first place.
TLX weighs 4200 lbs itâs like a SUV shit is so heavy
Very nice presentation on a carâs exterior. I think no one goes that detail as you do. Thank you.
That means the world.
No sunroof on a $51K car is definitely a zonk, but Acura has definitely brought it with their new lineup. Love the reviews as always!
As Joe starts looking to sell his Type R and buy a Type S. That smile was undeniable. đ Type S dynoed at 30wtq more and 16whp more -so will definitely be noticed.
Torque is measured in f-lbs ;)
@AnotherUser 30wtq (10% more torque down low you absolutely notice) the torque comes on earlier in the TYPE S. 16whp peak not so much, but the torque is what provides the get up and go so yes it will be very obvious. There are direct comps of the dyno from both cars with the same fuel at the same place the same day that provided this data with the support of King Motorsports. This also comes from an owner of the FL5 that verifies it to be a faster feeling car than the Type R. The Type S sounds leagues better than the type R also with a proper exhaust setup.
Omg beautiful color! Like your type R civic Joe.
You are so very right Tony!
A great car. The Japanese offer reliability and performance, they are doing such a good job. I sure wish manufacturers would allow you to turn off all artificial sounds. I don't want to hear fake noises. Santa Barbara area sure looks nice.
I am so glad that I can share it with you!
Great review as always sir. Awesome to see all you have achieved and are getting recognized for (saw your post about being on the news show) and even saw Straigh Pipes mention you in their review. This is a gorgeous car but yet another "unobtainium" car that keep coming out.
Of wow that is really awesome! Thank you Travis for being so supportive!
Lets take a moment to appreciate cars like this still exist today. And bravo to Acura a company that typically plays it too safe and underwhelms us appears to have delivered a winner. Iâd probably still pick the Type R since im more about performance/driving and less about tech and luxury in an enthusiast car but no denying this is a great option for those that want more creature comforts. Iâve long forgotten about Audi and MB since the manual transmission went away. Those 2 companies don't even exist to me anymore lol and with its hatch option and incredible manual gearbox iâd take it over the BMW if i wanted some luxury to go with my fun car.
50k+ and manual only, fwd only. Not sure why this is a winner in your book. lol
Seems like a you issue not a me issue.
Very good points Danny!
Nice car but theyâre asking way too much. When you factor in taxes, options, fees etc. this thing is going to be around $60k out the door
At that price point you could get into a Supra 3.0
True but there is way more to this car
If you finance it, even at MSRP, by the end youâre looking at 70+
@@LateNightDateNight you're looking at 70k plus for the Type S after markup and taxes so...
This would be usually a rich guys toy. It would be a financial mistake for anyone to finance this car and not make a large downpayment. Interest rates are high now.
Hard pass. Markups etc all plagued the TLX Type S and we all know what a failure that car was.
Market is stabilizing in the used car scene and you can easily get a used AMG/M/S maybe RS for 40-60k within 19+ MY. All of which will smoke this car.
Well done Acura!âŠ. Now bring back the legendđȘđŸ
I lost count on how many times heâs made videos of this car đ. But each one is always better.
Title Correction:
"Was it worth the wait for Joe Raiti to test drive the Type S to finally convince him to come on the Type S side?"
Tune in at 9AM! đ
You are the man Chris! I always love reading your comments!
@@RaitisRides Well Joe, that does mean a lot to me đ
I have already contacted the Acura dealer, and they say they will only have 4 cars per semester, and they have around $10k to $12k markup. It is so sad the dealers will mess up with the car. $60K-65K For manual assist seat, no air vents for the second row, no ventilated seats, no sunroof for this price, I prefer a Bmw.
Oh wow that is crazy!
Thanks! Love the car reviews
Nailed it another great review
Thanks for taking the time to say that!
Now my car to buy!
I can see you in this one Jeremiah!
Traded my A-Spec for the Liquid Carbon Metallic Type-S on 7/27. Drove it the rest of the day, then major back surgery on 7/28. Can't wait to get behind that wheel again! Don Ayres in Ft Wayne IN took care of me at MSRP.
went on a road trip with my new Type S . Except for a cut tire that became a costly repair (no spare BTW and no run flat which is crazy). The trip was just fantastic. Price is hign compared to mundane Japanese cars but a steal when compare to equivalent German machinery. Used to drive BMWs. They got boringly comfortable or super expensive. No regrets.
Sorry to hear about the tire but I am so glad that you discovered your ITS.
I know itâs a performance car but honestly for the money , it should have a sunroof since Honda doesnât believe in panoâs đ lol. Vented seers too but I guess weight is their reason. But itâs a good looking car . However a 2 series bmw I would spend the money on
My old 2003 Acura RSX Type S cost $22k brand new, with a sun roof. I think it was a standard feature.
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Thanks for being so awesome Jimmy! I am just taking it one day at a time.
They missed the mark big time on the interior of this car. Exterior is spot on. The seats look like they're out of a 93 Buick. No perforated leather? The flat fluffy leather look has been out for a LONG time. No connectivity or ac vents in the back? Ridiculous.
I wouldn't go that far about the seats.
Sounds so good on the windy roads. Great review show casing the interior mode while you ride.
đșđž *LOVE this Integra Type S* !! *Price is very competitive for the luxury sport sedan market* !! *Fantastic 'cooper' look wheels* !! *This Acura is10x better than any Audi* !! *FABULOUS content Joe and Lori* !! #RaitisRides đșđž
Looks awesome .
I am so glad that you are digging this one.
Your best video yet, the Integra type s grew on me.
"Wider wheels and tires to help with the stability."
Just received my second bit of eye opening (knew ro me info) light bulb moment in this car master class! đ
NO ventilated front seats đ
It hurts for sure
Looks good
I totally agree with you!
Of all the cars I've had over the years, i miss my 2000 Integra Gsr the most. My most recent car is a 2022 audi s3. All the other cars have been manual and i was ready to take a break. I find DSG amazing for what i was looking for in a driving experience. I know honda has apparently perfected fwd but i still like the extra benifits of awd even the front wheel biased haldex in the s3. If honda/acura stepped into the performance awd game i would take a serious look. Even if it was manual only.
Oh I bet you do!
Thankyou sir!! Thankyou very much for this review! It helped a lot on our perspective of the Type S
You are so very welcome!
Hey Joe. I got to drive the Teggy Type S last Friday and it was very nice indeed. I may look to get one by my birthday later this year. Iâve only driven the Fk8, not the FL5 though.
Would you say the Type S and the FL5 drive very similarly?
I had an opportunity to test drive this and I was highly disappointed. For the amount it's priced, It felt sluggish and heavy I feel there too many other competitors with better performance and interior with the same amount of money. I have to admit the exterior is a beauty but the interior feels very cheap.
What other cars are you comparing this to?
Went and saw this car in person, videos on youtube doesn't show how good it looks in person. IMO it looks way better than the FL5 even though i like the classy look
Great video as always Joe and Lori! For these performance cars, I'd love to see the gauge cluster during your drive time if possible. Keep up the great work!
@MattN03
If he would show you that during "On Throttle" he would be "On Suspended Drivers License" lol.
Iâm so annoyed with the sunroof delete. They should at least have made it an option. They really need to change that
Love the car but yeah that doesnât make sense. Neither does making it a 4 seater, no rear AC vents or USB ports. I donât get why they skimp on basic stuff like this
Why do you need a sunroof?
@@MiamiBaconsome people like them.. Also my old RSX-S had one, irks me that itâs not even an option here! đ€·đ»ââïž
Ehh its just added weight at the worst possible spot
I may get one because it doesn't have a sunroof lol
Love it
I am so glad that I could bring it to you!
Man it's the pure joy of your face while driving it is what makes the video even better đ€ŁđŻđȘ
Thanks for the video with attention to details. Those 30-series tires at 265 could be trouble for wheels on potholes, especially for daily driver.
Great review and congrats on 1M Joe! Well deserved
Let me start by saying that Iâm sure this is a great car, but it has missed the mark on what the Integra should be. Acura is really giving us a rebadged CTR, added 2 or 3 upgrades and are trying to compete with the German compacts? If you really look at this car for the price point then you are paying +$50k for a car with no sunroof, no ventilated seats, no power passenger seat and cheaper interior materials. Thatâs unacceptable for $50k. I got the same car 2 years ago (2021 civic type R) for almost $15k cheaper. They even kept the 2 passenger backseat design for no reason. Time to stop allowing companies to put out a product, make small changes, slap a âluxuryâ tag on it and charge a premium for it. Thatâs all Acura/Honda did. I call corporate greed. This car is the same price as the TLX type S was a year ago. Use that as a benchmark before the German compacts. Great car, terrible price!!!