Acura Integra gets new standard tech in 2026, more aggressive look

Integra A-Spec models get a new aero body kit, wheels, ambient lighting, larger touchscreen and three new exterior colours to choose from.

2026 Acura Integra A-Spec front — *You can get a body-coloured grille on the 2026 Acura Integra with the Double Apex Blue Pearl exterior colour. – Acura Canada photo*

The Acura Integra is currently the least expensive car from a luxury brand you can buy new with a manual transmission in Canada and that’s not likely to change in 2026.

While pricing hasn’t been announced, the automaker released details of new standard features coming to the sporty compact four-door liftback for the 2026 model year, which should give the car an even more premium look and feel.

The Integra is available in three trims. This includes the A-Spec, which is available with an automatic transmission only, the Elite A-Spec, which can be had with a manual or automatic, and the more powerful Type S, which can be had with a manual transmission only.

Acura Canada provided details of the 2026 A-Spec and Elite A-Spec models.

Below is a look at what’s new for the coming model year.

2026 Acura Integra A-Spec interior — *The standard screen is growing to nine inches on the 2026 Acura Integra. – Acura Canada photo*

Tech enhancements

The Integra’s standard centre touchscreen is growing by two inches to now measuring nine inches, plus the car is getting wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility and wireless charging as standard.

The new touchscreen also has a faster processor to give it lag-free usability.

Acura Integra A-Spec rear — *A new aero body kit gives the Acura Integra a more aggressive appearance in 2026. – Acura Canada photo*

Exterior changes

The A-Spec models also get a new aero body kit to give the car a more aggressive appearance. This body kit includes gloss black side spoilers at the corners of the front fascia, and a new side sill garnish, which also improves the car’s aerodynamics at higher speeds.

Three new exterior colours are becoming available, those being: Solar Silver Metallic, Urban Grey Pearl and Double Apex Blue Pearl.

Cars with the Double Apex Blue Pearl colour now get a body-coloured front grille, while a gloss black grille is standard on all the other colours.

Acura Integra interior blue inserts — *Acura Integra cars in Elite A-Spec trim with the Orchid interior now get blue inserts. – Acura Canada photo*

Interior changes

There’s a new trim pattern on the dashboard and extended ambient lighting.

Furthermore, Elite A-Spec cars with the Orchid interior get blue inserts, which is a new feature in Canada.

A-Spec models with the Ebony interior get new yellow stitching on the seats, steering wheel, shift boot and door panels.

Yellow stitching on black Acura Integra seat — *Acura Integra cars with the Ebony interior get new yellow stitching on the seats. – Acura Canada photo*

Powertrain

Integra cars, whether in A-Spec or Elite A-Spec trim, are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with 200 hp and 192 lb.-ft. of torque.

A continuously variable transmission (automatic) is standard, while the Elite A-Spec trims have an available close-ratio six-speed manual transmission. Cars with the stick shift get a helical limited-slip differential to help maximize traction when accelerating out of corners.

Type S cars get a turbocharged 2-litre four-cylinder engine with 320 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque.

Canadian availability

The 2026 Integras are expected to be available in Canada by October. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

For full model details, visit the Acura Canada website.