China's other Honda Civic is called the Integra, but it's different from what you think
Eric · Sep 8, 2021 03:59 PM
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This handsome-looking sedan you’re seeing right now is the Honda Integra. No, it’s different from the Integra that Acura teased last month. Let us explain.
Destined for China, this Honda Integra is essentially a reskinned FE-generation Honda Civic. As a refresher, Honda has two partners in China, Dongfeng Honda and GAC Honda. Dongfeng Honda sells the Civic in China, while GAC Honda is responsible for the Integra.
Compared to the FE-generation Civic, the China-only Integra looks sportier, thanks to its sharper LED headlights, honeycomb grille, and angular design elements. The rear-end is adorned by a pair of boomerang-shaped tail lights and a swankier-looking bumper with a large diffuser piece.
In terms of dimensions, Chinese documents mentioned that the Honda Integra is 4,689 mm long, 1,802 mm wide, and 1,415 mm tall. Wheelbase of the Integra is 2,735 mm long.
Dimension comparison (China-spec)
Model
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Integra
4,689
1,802
1,415
2,735
Civic (FE)
4,674
1,802
1,415
2,735
Civic (FC)
4,658
1,800
1,416
2,700
Chinese sources have indicated that the Honda Integra will be powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre L15C9 petrol engine that does 182 PS.
The sole teaser image released by Honda, with Acura's signature grille and LED DRL
The Acura Integra that was teased last month, on the other hand, has a different front-end compared to China’s Integra. Unlike China's Integra, the Acura-branded model has a sharp kink in its LED daytime running light, in-line with other Acura models.
Started from the IT industry but somehow managed to find his way into the automotive industry. If he’s not gaming, he’s constantly tinkering with his daily/weekend car.
