What narrative do you think I’m trying to push here? I am considering purchasing the A-spec Tech 6MT Integra myself… I’m no stranger to what it is... a Civic Hatchback Si with slightly nicer trim. This is basically what it’s being marketed as.
The Integra is different but it is not very different. Exterior is different, but it shares its roofline and door handles with the Civic. Powertrain is the same, Interior is even more similar, different seats, slightly different vent design, but the same digital dash, infotainment, and even...
What exactly about the Integra is premium? The Civic is a great base but let’s be honest its not very different in any way.
I’d argue with 250hp, a conventional automatic and AWD, the Mazda 3 is closer to being premium than the Integra will be. I have driven it, you don’t notice the torsion...