The 2023 Acura Integra lived up to its expectations by winning the prestigious North American Car of the Year award, which recognizes it for its sporty design, engaging driving experience, versatile package and premium features.
This is how Acura –the luxury brand of the Honda group-, with its Integra model returns to precision-crafted performance with 200 horsepower and the only manual transmission available in its class.
This model has become the best seller in the premium sports compact segment and has the highest percentage of buyers under 35 years of age. It is the second time the brand has received a similar award in Detroit. Previously, the 2001 Acura MDX won the North American Truck of the Year award.
“Relaunching an iconic model like the Integra with such fanfare and industry recognition has been incredible,” said Emile Korkor, Acura assistant vice president of National Sales.
“We are proud of the Integra development team in Japan and our production associates at our plant in Marysville, Ohio, where the 2023 Integra is manufactured,” Korkor said when accepting the award.
The NACTOY (North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year) awards since 2001 have recognized excellence in innovation, design, safety features, performance, technology, driver satisfaction and value.
The winners of different categories are determined by a jury of specialized automotive journalists, who work for independent magazines, television, radio, newspapers and industry websites.
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Designed for a new generation of driving enthusiasts, the 2023 Acura Integra features a high-performance turbocharged engine, an ultra-rigid body structure and a sporty chassis for an exhilarating driving experience.
Perfect for active youth lifestyles, the Integra also features a class-leading 5-door hatchback with a large, flexible cargo area and increased rear-seat legroom, with a sleek, classy profile. coupe and a sporty stance.
It also features a host of new standard driver-assist and safety technologies.
The 2023 Acura Integra also earned the highest safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
In addition, it is the first model of its kind built in the United States, with production in Marysville, Ohio, along the same lines as the Acura TLX.