Considering the North American models, the Integra and RSX had a 3-door liftback body style on a slightly different platform with different wheelbase than the Civic. They also offered engines that weren't available in Civics here. It was more than a Civic with a better interior.
It only came...
It's an Acura Civic. What does this car do differently to deserve the Integra name, compared to previous Acura Civics like the ILX, CSX, and EL? When somebody says the name Integra, an Acura Civic isn't the image that will come to the mind of most enthusiasts.
As a Civic and an Integra owner...
So it sounds more like a revival of the Acura CSX instead of the Acura Integra. It might be a decent car but the name is wrong IMO.
With a name like the Integra, I was expecting a sporty lightweight competitor to the GT 86 or something similar.