Integra Type R DC5
The greatest front-driver ever made. Yes, that one.
11 reviewers · 23 videos · 3 hours watched
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and fun to drive, but split on handling and daily drivability.
across 11 reviewers
"The increased body weight can't be felt from the driver's seat at all the car is finished perfectly."
BestMotoringClassic · ▶ 12:57"the whole chassis doesn't really seem to be that Keen to turn in and it's not a bad car it's not unpredictable it's not dangerous it just doesn't have that real grip that I expected it would"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 12:53"you get so much more of the creature comforts"
Zygrene · ▶ 13:42"on the motorway there's an absolutely insane amount of wind noise engine noise rattles you name it"
KiwiCarLife · ▶ 5:27"when compared to much of the other classic japanese stuff on the market at the moment that is actually quite cheap"
JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:35"as great as this car is i don't think it's worth that"
Accelerate · ▶ 9:28Performance
4.5/511 of 11 reviewersstrong consensus“this motor blows it b18c out of the water”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 11:25“This car is very fast.”
positive · BestMotoringClassic · ▶ 12:10“third gear is white on the verge of VTEC at motorway speeds so you put your foot down and it just takes off”
positive · KiwiCarLife · ▶ 6:52Handling
4.5/511 of 11 reviewerssplit“The increased body weight can't be felt from the driver's seat at all the car is finished perfectly.”
positive · BestMotoringClassic · ▶ 12:57“this is the first front-wheel drive car I've ever driven with a proper mechanical limited slip diff and as a result it's able to put power down like nothing I have ever driven”
positive · KiwiCarLife · ▶ 7:21“the steering has got a delicious weight to it... you just get much more feedback it feels more meaty it feels like a proper solid unit in your hands”
positive · Car Obsession · ▶ 3:36Fun to drive
4.5/511 of 11 reviewersconsensus“the Integra typ R Blends reliability borderline daily driver usability along with exceptional performance meaning this car is probably one of the most fun cars I've ever driven”
positive · Joe Talks Cars · ▶ 11:52“Whenever I was able to go through the corner with the right line and speed I got the satisfaction a pleasure that only the Integra can offer.”
positive · BestMotoringClassic · ▶ 14:02“I love how visceral this car feels and this is the kind of car you simply won't get everywhere again”
positive · Car Obsession · ▶ 5:39Daily drivability
3.5/510 of 11 reviewerssplit“on the motorway there's an absolutely insane amount of wind noise engine noise rattles you name it”
critical · KiwiCarLife · ▶ 5:27“you get so much more of the creature comforts”
positive · Zygrene · ▶ 13:42“it's also so livable and comfortable to drive on a day-to-day basis”
positive · Clay Wong · ▶ 11:51Value
4.0/510 of 11 reviewerssplit“when compared to much of the other classic japanese stuff on the market at the moment that is actually quite cheap”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 16:35“as great as this car is i don't think it's worth that”
critical · Accelerate · ▶ 9:28“on paper it's definitely a better course more valuable car”
positive · Calvin's Car Diary · ▶ 6:24Hear it in the reviewer’s words
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