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Integra Type R DC2

First gen (B18C5)1995–2001

The greatest front-driver ever made. Yes, that one.

13 reviewers · 28 videos

Generations
DC21995–2001DC52001–2006
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers agree on its handling and fun to drive, but split on performance and daily drivability.

across 13 reviewers

// scorecard at a glance
// where reviewers split
Performance
11 say · liveable

"it's powered by the 1.8 L b18c engine pushing at 195 horsepower and 130 lb feet 8500 RPM"

Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 0:28
1 say · critical

"acceleration does zero to sixty in seven seconds and it gets a two out of ten."

Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:44
Daily drivability
5 say · liveable

"according to Sunny this is a surprisingly comfortable and livable package"

TheTopher · ▶ 2:47
6 say · critical

"comfort is only ok the ride is harsh and there's a lot of cabin noise"

Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:16
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.5/513 of 13 reviewerssplit

“acceleration does zero to sixty in seven seconds and it gets a two out of ten.”

critical · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:44

“it's powered by the 1.8 L b18c engine pushing at 195 horsepower and 130 lb feet 8500 RPM”

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 0:28

“the integra type r might be best known for its engine design... the integro type r made some of the most horsepower per liter of any naturally aspirated engine in the world”

positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 17:09
// 02

Handling

5.0/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus

“handling is good i bet it was great for the time period but by modern standards it's not as quick or precise as front wheel drive stuff like the ford fiesta st”

mixed · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:48

“oh my God how can a front-wheel drive vehicle have steering this good it doesn't make sense”

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 3:36

“there is essentially zero understeer zero and the car just turns in so quickly”

positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 26:55
// 03

Fun to drive

5.0/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus

“fun factor is good it's a thrilling car to drive though it isn't incredibly fast”

positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 21:55

“this is the first vehicle the first front wheeel drive vehicle I've driven where you do not have to make any excuses for it”

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 4:01

“this is probably and i assure you not one of the best driving cars i've ever been in at least the best front-wheel drive example i've ever been in”

positive · Savagegeese · ▶ 25:14
// 04

Daily drivability

3.0/513 of 13 reviewerssplit

“comfort is only ok the ride is harsh and there's a lot of cabin noise”

critical · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:16

“the type-r is a car that privileges performance over comfort”

critical · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 4:56

“according to Sunny this is a surprisingly comfortable and livable package”

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 2:47
// 05

Value

4.0/513 of 13 reviewersconsensus

“by modern standards the itr isn't an amazing performer but it's fun to drive and values are sure to go up”

positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 22:36

“$60,000 you're not buying a car you're buying a time machine that only goes to 1997 I think it's worth every penny”

positive · Regular Car Reviews · ▶ 3:13

“seven to ten thousand pounds for one of these feels like something of a bargain”

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 18:29

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Zygrene
Posted Aug 16, 2026Open on YouTube
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Jubbal & Cars
Posted Jun 10, 2026Open on YouTube
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TheTopher
Posted Nov 18, 2024Open on YouTube
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