Enthusiasts loudly bemoan the demise of small, cheap cars with manual transmissions, but some automakers haven’t given up the fight. Honda has continued the tradition with the Civic Si and Civic Type R, and now it’s Acura’s turn. After months of teases and speculation, reservations for the new 2023 Integra open on March 10.

The new Integra comes as a five-door only. Acura

Acura says it will elaborate on the Integra’s specs and features soon, but we have a good idea of what we’ll see when it does. The car will be powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine making north of 200 horsepower and will come with a six-speed manual transmission. Rev-matching and other trick performance features from the Honda Civic Type R and Civic Si will make their way into the new Integra, and the five-door car will likely ride on 19-inch wheels as the prototype does.

All automakers are struggling to keep pace with demand, as a global chip shortage and other supply chain disruptions continue. Acura says production of the new Integra will be limited, but does not share exact quantities. Other brands, such as Ford, have expanded production numbers of new and popular vehicles in response to swelling demand, but there’s no word yet on how restrictive or flexible Acura’s plans are.

The Integra has a long motorsport and tuning history. Acura

Reservations open on March 10 for the 2023 Acura Integra. If you’re interested in getting on the list, head to acura.com/integra to enter your contact information. You’ll be notified when reservation books open.