Released as a 1987 model, the very first Acura Integra started what was to become a strong following of owners who were drawn in by the cars sports appeal and reasonable prices. Based on the Honda Civic, the Integra successfully brought customers over to the Acura brand and has been widely credited with spurring Hondas luxury division to its legendary success. In 2002, Acura renamed the car the RSX to bring the name in line with the alphabet soup designation of each of its models. Whatever you call the car, the Integra has lived up to all of the hype surrounding the model. Lets take a closer look a vehicle that has an interesting, if not a bit strange, legacy.
From Civic to Acura
Hondas decision to launch a luxury car division was based on two factors: luxury versions of Honda automobiles were already being sold in its home market, Japan, and the American automotive market was ripe for some competition. Honda felt that the US market would more readily accept an all-new Acura brand over an upscale Honda, thus the decision was made to proceed with Acura.
The brands first two models, the Integra and Legend, were based on existing Honda platforms, the...
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