Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda has announced that it will be reviving the Integra name under its Acura brand. As part of the announcement, the company unveiled a prototype of the fifth-generation Integra model, which will be delivered as a five-door fastback priced from $30,000.
So far, Honda has only released a few details about the new vehicle. What we do know is that the all-new Integra will come equipped with a turbocharged 1.5-liter VTEC engine, marking the first time that a forced induction set-up has been integrated into an Integra model. In addition, the car will feature a manual six-speed gearbox, 19-inch wheels, and high-performance Brembo Brakes.
According to the company, the new fastback is a "gateway performance model," meaning it is an accessible, reasonably priced vehicle with some high-performance elements.
Accessible High-Performance Fastbacks
Honda Unveils the Fifth-Generation Integra Model
Trend Themes
1. Accessible High-performance Vehicles - The introduction of affordable high-performance elements in vehicles opens up opportunities for manufacturers to create gateway models.
2. Forced Induction Integration - The integration of forced induction set-up in vehicles like the Integra opens up opportunities for manufacturers to enhance engine power and performance.
3. Manual Six-speed Gearbox - The demand for manual six-speed gearbox in high-performance vehicles creates opportunities for manufacturers to introduce new models with this feature.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - Honda's new fifth-generation Integra model showcases the potential for affordable high-performance vehicles to compete in the automotive manufacturing industry.
2. Engine Manufacturing - Manufacturers can explore the opportunity to develop turbocharged VTEC engines for performance vehicles that are both accessible and affordable.
3. Auto Parts Manufacturing - Manufacturers can consider producing high-performance components like manual six-speed gearboxes and high-performance brakes for affordable gateway performance models like the Integra.