I believe that in the hearts of every Honda fan, the word "INTEGRA" is synonymous with the strongest front-drive car of the Honda family. Without thinking too much, they can tell you that INTEGRA has always been the purest JDM. As early as the end of the 1980s, INTEGRA was Honda's first model equipped with a red-headed VTEC engine, and the achievements of the B16A, B18C and K20A i-VTEC in the past have witnessed the highlight of Honda's sportsmanship. Among them, the INTEGRA Type-R is a generation of "gods": the B18C VTEC engine, 1.8L displacement squeezes out the maximum power of 147kW (200PS) and the performance of up to 9000 rpm, which was only achieved by supercars such as Ferrari at that time.
Time flies, and our long-awaited model has been re-launched at Guangqi Honda, and although everyone knows whose sister model it is, the familiar feeling can still be found on the new model. First of all, the type is bolder and more fashionable than the Civic in the appearance of the color matching, and it is learned from the communication with the Japanese engineers that the type is very concerned about the details in the design of many parts. Although there is still room for improvement with other brands compared with Honda, it can be seen from the type that Honda's class of science and engineering men has begun to understand how to consider life and romance, rather than building a car with the thinking of a pure steel straight man. For example, the interior vision design, the damping setting of the knob, the nvh performance of the whole vehicle at low speed, the fineness setting of the throttle, and so on.
In terms of appearance design, the overall shape of the type will be lower and sportier than the Civic, and in some details, such as the headlights, the lattice has adopted full LED lights, whether it is headlights or taillights, all of which are LED light sources, which are really conscience in the configuration of this piece compared to the Civic.
When you enter the car, you will find that it continues the fit's wide-field design. From the outside, its A-pillar is actually not thin at all, but when you sit inside the car, you find that the view in front of it is very wide. And there is a very important feature is its center console shape, which is very smooth. In addition, inside the dashboard, there is also a real-time vehicle status display.
It allows car owners (especially novices) to keep abreast of their car. For example, the lighting of the front and rear lights, which door is not closed, or you step on the brakes, the tail lights in the car condition display will also be lit, all of which are displayed in real time. I think this is really a very good tip for newbies.
Other details, I think Honda's engineers, really a change in the idea of a straight man of steel, they can really stand in the perspective of the owner, and from the perspective of consumer use to consider the configuration, and do some settings. For example, the commonly used function control directly uses physical buttons, and does not need to be clicked in the central control screen like other brands. Even when you are driving, you can exercise blindly. In addition, in terms of smart cars, its progress is also great. For example, you say: I want to go to XXX, how many degrees of air conditioning temperature is adjusted, and then I want to listen to songs or something, and the voice system can quickly recognize and execute. This is completely different from the Japanese car machine that was previously remembered.
Another point, the type of car key using a card design, which is not only very fashionable, but also takes into account that female car owners usually carry a small bag, if the traditional car key is put in a small bag, it is both heavy and occupies a place. If it's a card-style key, it's lightweight. You know, the card key has been useful in bmw, Lexus, crown and other high-end models, and tesla model 3 is also in use. Now the type also adopts this relatively high-end and stylish card key.
In terms of power control, it goes without saying that everyone knows that the Honda engine power is absolutely advantageous compared with the same level, the same is 1.5T displacement, and its power performance is more rapid than others. During this test drive, we experienced urban road conditions, highway conditions, and non-paved road conditions. First of all, its power gives me the feeling that the explosion in the middle and rear section is also very good, according to the reason, the small displacement turbocharged engine is good in the first and middle sections at the start, but the acceleration in the rear section is not good. The experience of the type is that at 80km/h and then accelerate to 120km/h, its power is still powerful. We tested it on a closed-court road, and even when you accelerate at 120km/h, it definitely has more staying power than you expected.
In terms of handling, the chassis of the type is the same as the Civic after all, so the performance can also be remarkable. However, I believe that Guangqi Honda should be more attentive in the use of materials. Take the headlights and tail lights, for example, the type is an LED light source. So in terms of chassis, I think it will be more solid. After all, when driving on high speeds, you can feel that it is very stable. And when it comes to cornering, I think it's cooler than the Civic. Because when I test drove the Civic before, I always felt that it was a little bit off when I made a quick turn. The type gives me the feeling that the body will react faster.
I believe that everyone knows that sound insulation is Honda's weakness, how will the type behave in terms of sound insulation? I don't think it's comparable to Civic. But if it is compared to the previous generation, it is an improvement. If it is compared with the same class, it can only be regarded as a medium level. You know that most of the people who buy this kind of car are young people who like hot blood, and they have to hear the exhaust sound, wind noise and road noise, and they will feel that they are driving fast cars, and they will have a passion.
In terms of comfort, the type gives me the feeling that its suspension setting is soft, and when you go through some speed bumps, or through some potholes, the small jump at the beginning, it is handled very well. But because it is in order to take into account the sport control, so when you pass some large pits, or quickly pass the speed reduction belt, the vibration of the rear row will be more direct. After all, the needle cannot be pointed at both ends, so its partial movement of tuning can also give you a certain degree of comfort, and the vibration of the rear row is still acceptable. And it is worth mentioning that the top-of-the-grid model is equipped with 18-inch rims, which are not available on the Civic (the maximum is only 17 inches). After all, the larger rims will be improved both visually and in terms of handling.
In the two days of getting along with the style, I feel that it is in the aspect of rejuvenation, especially in terms of color matching, and it is really bold to connect with fashion and fashion. Unlike the Civic, which comes and goes, only those more dull traditional colors are available. The stylistic setting will be more in line with the distinctiveness and personalization that young people need.
Then there is the pre-sale price of 144,900, which I think is quite competitive, after all, the type is more powerful in terms of materials and configuration, so I think it is more expensive than the same Civic 1k is also acceptable, and in case it is officially listed, its price will be lower, then the competitiveness is even greater. Anyway, I am quite optimistic about the type, I believe that it will definitely get a part of the market share in the Civic and its peers.
For young consumers who have demand for appearance, quality and power control, the model is really a model worth prioritizing.