New & Used 2026 Acura Integra for Sale nearWinston Salem, NC

Is the 2026 Acura Integra a good car?

Yes — 5/5 from owners and 6.83/10 from our experts. The standout strength is Look and feel at 9/10.

The 2026 Acura Integra is presented as a five-door liftback that blends comfort, utility, and driving satisfaction, and it stands out as a rare enthusiast-focused car in a market dominated by SUVs. For you, that means a car that is stylish, practical, and still engaging to drive, with subtle styling updates and an improved standard infotainment system helping it feel current.

The trade-offs are clear: all-wheel drive is not available, hybrid powertrain availability is absent, and the technology is described as outdated.

Even so, 32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which suggests there is still meaningful market availability if you shop carefully.

Is the 2026 Acura Integra reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The Integra is described as a quality-focused car that offers comfort, utility, and driving satisfaction, and its standard equipment is broad enough to cover the basics well. The performance setup is also straightforward: the lineup uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine in most trims, while the Type S gets a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a full hardware upgrade and exclusive dynamic tuning.

If you want a maintenance perk, the available information does not add one here. For used buyers, the main long-term ownership risk is that the car’s appeal depends on staying within its intended narrow use case, especially if you want AWD or hybrid efficiency.

What should I look for when buying a used 2026 Acura Integra?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially if you are considering a manual-transmission car or a higher-trim example with more equipment to verify. Focus on condition, feature operation, and whether the car’s equipment matches the trim you think you are buying.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base models emphasize the Integra’s style and practicality, while A-Spec trims add a sportier look and revised exterior details; A-Spec models also gain ambient lighting, and the cabin gets extra contrast treatments depending on interior color. The base trim is the one most likely to feel lightest on extras.
• Powertrain: Most of the lineup uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 200 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque, paired with a CVT by default. The A-Spec with Technology can add a six-speed manual with automatic rev-matching and a helical limited-slip front differential, while the Type S uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 320 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque.
• Safety package: Every Integra comes with AcuraWatch, including forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane centering assist, and adaptive cruise control. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are also included, while the A-Spec Technology adds front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking.
• Infotainment: All models get a 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and wireless phone charging. The A-Spec with Technology adds SiriusXM satellite radio, HD radio, Alexa Built-in, AcuraLink connected services with Wi-Fi hotspot access, a 16-speaker ELS Studio 3D audio system, and a 5.3-inch head-up display.
• Fuel efficiency: The available information notes that the Integra missed the official EPA estimate of 30 mpg in combined city and highway driving by 3.5 mpg on evaluation, returning 26.5 mpg on the test loop.

Which 2026 Acura Integra trim should I buy?

The 2026 Acura Integra is offered in 4 trim levels: base, A-Spec, A-Spec with Technology, and Type S.

Here's the short version:

• base: This is the entry point if you want the Integra’s style, hatchback utility, and standard safety and infotainment without paying for extras. It makes sense if you mainly want the car’s core personality and value.
• A-Spec: This trim adds the sportier exterior treatment, blacked-out wheel finish, and ambient lighting, so it is the better pick if you want the Integra to feel more distinctive without jumping too far up the price ladder.
• A-Spec with Technology: This is the best-value trim for many shoppers because it layers in the manual transmission, rev-matching, helical limited-slip differential, adaptive damping suspension, upgraded audio, head-up display, and more connected tech.
• Type S: Choose this if you want the most serious performance version, with the 320-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, full hardware upgrades, and exclusive dynamic tuning.

The A-Spec Technology trim also adds front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking, which is a useful safety-package upgrade.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2026 Acura Integra?

This looks like a moderate, selective-buyer market, so you should shop with a clear target and be ready to compare listings carefully.

• Deal availability: 32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 724 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 93.2% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2026 Acura Integra safe?

The Acura Integra earns a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gives it a mix of “Good” and “Acceptable” ratings.

It earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Every 2026 Integra comes standard with AcuraWatch, which includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, lane centering assist, and adaptive cruise control. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard, while the A-Spec Technology adds front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking.

One caveat is that the lane-centering assist system requires regular steering input reminders, and the lane-keeping assist system can be less reassuring in challenging light conditions.

Should I buy a 2026 Acura Integra or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2026 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

• Choose the 2026 if:
  • 32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
  • Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.2% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
  • Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
  • Subtle styling updates and an improved standard infotainment system help keep this year feeling current.

The bottom line: If you want the freshest version of the Integra’s style, liftback practicality, and driving enjoyment, the 2026 model is the one to target. If you are more price-sensitive, you can widen your search and focus on the best-equipped example that fits your budget, especially if you do not need the latest updates.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.