Honda Integra TypeR

We were looking for a new car, a car for us, (but mainly for Heather, my wife), that would not involve consideration of the children, who now don't live with us (it is remarkable how our cost of living has fallen !). So we both had a test drive of the Honda Integra R. Why this car ? Well, for a start, at the moment, you can buy one from a Honda dealer for under £17,000 new, wheras a year or so ago you could not get a discount from the £20,500 new price. It has the looks and performance figures that the wife says she is looking for, and being 'over 50', the insurance premium quoted has not caused apoplexy. We took a test drive in a ...  Read the complete review

First things first: The Integra Type-R is not for most people. I'm glad we understand that now. The Integra Type-R (ITR) was built as an uncompromising driving machine. Many manufacturers promote their cars as being great to drive but Honda decided to make the drivers' ultimate front-wheel drive coupe. To do this they went to lengths almost unheard of on a road car. The engine (a work of art) for starters, has the internal specification of a racing car. Titanium is used, forged pistons, hand polished internals, free flowing exhaust system etc, etc. The engine itself is Honda's four-cylinder B18 1.8 Double Overhead Camshaft VTEC unit. With ...  Read the complete review

The Honda integra can do 0 to 60 in 6.2 secs. The Recaro seats give the car a rally feel and the v-tech kicks in at about 5'000 revs and gives the car alot of extra speed. I dont atually drive the car but my dad would recomend it to anyone. It gives a spark to driving if you like a fast car and you have got some extra cash then go to your nearest honda dealer and hand over that cash. ...  Read the complete review

I have driven many cars (I was in the motor trade) however I owned an Integra Type R for 12 months and would say that it is the finest car that I have ever driven. The handling and performance defy belief, it really does give some idea of how a F1 car would feel (havnt had the chance but I have raced carts and TVR). Fuel economy is dire for the first few weeks, you just keep driving it harder and harder!!! I had mine during the fuel crises and driving it economically is hard work (and not very rewarding). When you are pottering along you notice the noise from the engine and tyres, the note from the engine (when not being pushed) is a little ...  Read the complete review

I took a Honda Integra Type R on a track day recently. I actually own a Peugeot 306 GTI 6 and I'm sorry to say that I wish it was an Integra. This is a truelly great car. Ok a little old looking now and a bit 80s on the inside, the performance and handling is to die for. Revvvvvving to 9000, it just goes on and on and on. A strange sensation at first, but one you soon become very satisfied with. 0-60 is in the 6 second region, and in my experience it felt as fast as an Impreza Turbo. The car handles brilliantly, infact better than my 306 which has been described by magazines as sublime! Available in white, red and black. It is only ...  Read the complete review