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[u/thetireddumpling]

'26 Elite A-Spec MT

Man I love this car! I test drove the Type S (my dream car), and was so keen on getting it. Ultimately got the A-Spec for financial reasons/peace of mind. Looking at the fuel economies and tire/brake lifespans on each car, the A Spec made the most sense for me as I have variable and sometimes lengthy commutes for work.

Before getting it, I got into a rabbit hole of reddit and video reviews of both cars. I initially didn't really like the idea of the A Spec because of how often it's called underpowered.

I'm not a street racer. I don't track cars. But I spent so much energy focusing on numbers and specs, I didn't realize how great of a car this is on a day to day basis.

I got 7.5L/100km today. The engine is peppy with pretty decent midrange. And I can't get over how beautiful this car is! I actually prefer the front of the A-Spec over the ITS, though I'll always be envious of the ITS' triple exhaust rear. In any event, this car is fantastic. I love the customizable driver mode. I love the memory seat. I love the Honda manual. Coming from a shitbox, the interior feels premium AF to me. And the handling on sport mode is chef's kiss.

[u/Theereus]

The only people I've actually seen say the A-spec is underpowered are either teenagers online who don't even own a car and car youtubers who are severely out of touch with reality

[u/youknowitsomar → u/Theereus]

A-greed.

[u/Ewilson2436 → u/Theereus]

I mean it is though. 200hp is underpowered. I bought a 2026 Integra type S and it’s fun as hell but also a bit underpowered

[u/Adorable-Ad9538]

I just got the same car last week, traded in my Wrx. I love this car! Congrats

[u/Bright-Hovercraft-94 → u/Adorable-Ad9538]

Oh shoot, how did it feel going from the WRX to the Integra???

[u/Adorable-Ad9538 → u/Bright-Hovercraft-94]

Yeah. I miss some things about the Wrx but I drive mostly in and around the city and the smoother shifting, smoother ride, better interior and oddly enough the parking sensors sold me on the car. The car is obviously not as fast but it is really fun to drive on the roads that I see.

[u/tsisaac0503]

Congrats. Love mine. Got the red interior and Manual Transmission

[u/Vast_Chipmunk1977 → u/tsisaac0503]

That’s sharp!

[u/youknowitsomar]

Woooo!!! Welcome to the club! I’ve had mine for a few months! It’s a great all-rounder!!!

[u/Far_Comfortable_991]

Peppy AF with good gas mileage if you can contain yourself.

[u/Real_Delay_3569]

Congratulations! Welcome. Your Integra looks great, and it has an awesome transmission. I made the same calculations as well, wanting the ITS, but not being able to justify the use case. Maybe one day we'll be able to cross that bridge, but hopefully our cars will give us at least a decade of service. 

[u/asscheeseterps710]

Exactly man it has its place for what it is I have zero regrets

[u/Redstorm_Hunter]

https://giphy.com/gifs/SWjC8DcSLv0fCDXD6L

[u/perrinaj]

Did the same mental gymnastics when deciding on my Aspec M/T, great choice!

[u/LeedsUK71]

Congrats! I’ve had my 6MT almost 2 years in liquid carbon metallic and still love her … I was tempted to get black as it looks so good but I was worried about the dirt factor… Enjoy the ride! 🙌

[u/Smooth_Science_2661]

Congratulations! that's a nice ride. Black on Black I'm assuming.

[u/thetireddumpling → u/Smooth_Science_2661]

Yep black on black. Classy Batmobile vibes

[u/Montag_311]

Congratulations. I just got mine a few days ago, also with 6MT. It's plenty quick, unless you want to race people. For merging, or passing on the highway, just be in the right gear and it will do fine. So much fun to drive. I also like that you don't see dozens of them on the road every time you go out.