[ReverendHonda]

I haven’t driven the Integra but I got the civic touring hatch 6MT recently. A 6MT was top priority for me, and in hindsight the Integra is something I wish I’d text driven (price delta not that much considering markups). The touring civics are supposed to have more sound deadening than lower trims, but I find it still pretty loud at highway speeds, so points to Integra most likely. I prefer the interior design of the civics. But the Integra strikes me as a great mix between the civic si performance capabilities, and the nicer amenities of the civic touring trims. If you go for an Integra, the rev match of the Integra and LSD will make it a ton more fun than the civic sedan touring. And you’ll have the cargo flexibility of the hatch (which just about looks like a sedan in this generation).

Thanks for those thoughts! What is "LSD"?

 

[BlazedSi]

I haven’t driven the Integra but I got the civic touring hatch 6MT recently. A 6MT was top priority for me, and in hindsight the Integra is something I wish I’d text driven (price delta not that much considering markups). The touring civics are supposed to have more sound deadening than lower trims, but I find it still pretty loud at highway speeds, so points to Integra most likely. I prefer the interior design of the civics. But the Integra strikes me as a great mix between the civic si performance capabilities, and the nicer amenities of the civic touring trims. If you go for an Integra, the rev match of the Integra and LSD will make it a ton more fun than the civic sedan touring. And you’ll have the cargo flexibility of the hatch (which just about looks like a sedan in this generation).

Unsure about the US Touring model but the Canadian Si is based on the Touring model so I am not sure if the sound deadening is the same. Most of the road noise comes from the crappy Goodyear Eagle Sport AS tires. It's definitely no German car but with better tires, it helps a lot.

 

[Eldahank]

Thanks for those thoughts! What is "LSD"?

Limited slip differential. It gives better traction and allows for better handling and acceleration around corners. Something like if one wheel loses traction, the other wheel can still grip and pull you out.

 

[Eldahank]

Unsure about the US Touring model but the Canadian Si is based on the Touring model so I am not sure if the sound deadening is the same. Most of the road noise comes from the crappy Goodyear Eagle Sport AS tires. It's definitely no German car but with better tires, it helps a lot.

The Canadian Si has a few things we are missing in the US version unfortunately. My touring hatch has Continental pro contact tires. Idk much about wheels but I might switch it up when these are worn out for something quieter, although I worry that most low profile tires will be louder than I’m used to.

 

[cleanneon98]

Are you saying that the tire quality and quietness is inferior on the Sedan Touring vs. the Hatch Sport Touring? Or vs. the Integra?

Sedan touring has louder tires than hatch touring, so even with the trunk being sealed off it’s not actually quieter than the hatch. It would be, with the continentals from the hatch, but god Goodyears on the sedan are not great

the integra will def be quieter, up to you if it’s quieter enough for the price point. I usually have my stereo volume moderately set, and road noise is minimal with music on. Then again, road noise doesn’t bother me even without music. Maybe if you live somewhere with more abundantly rough pavement, your mileage will vary

 

[BlazedSi]

Sedan touring has louder tires than hatch touring, so even with the trunk being sealed off it’s not actually quieter than the hatch. It would be, with the continentals from the hatch, but god Goodyears on the sedan are not great

the integra will def be quieter, up to you if it’s quieter enough for the price point. I usually have my stereo volume moderately set, and road noise is minimal with music on. Then again, road noise doesn’t bother me even without music. Maybe if you live somewhere with more abundantly rough pavement, your mileage will vary

I mean if I was in the US and compared the models there to the Integra, I'd probably go with the Integra. I couldn't live without a lot of the creature comforts (especially when the heated steering wheel up here).

I would consider upgrading from my Si to the Integra Type S however.

 

[cleanneon98]

I mean if I was in the US and compared the models there to the Integra, I'd probably go with the Integra. I couldn't live without a lot of the creature comforts (especially when the heated steering wheel up here).

I would consider upgrading from my Si to the Integra Type S however.

I know you can get the heated wheel on the CRV as a dealer option, and it’s the same wheel as the civic, so that solves that problem. I think they just swap the steering wheel and transfer the airbag

Maybe I’ll go drive the integra again locally to see if my thoughts have changed after 6 months with the hatch

edit, this seems like a steal if anyone wants to add this to their car 2022 Civic Sedan Sport Leather Heated Steering Wheel w/ Audio Cruise Control OEM | eBay

 

[ReverendHonda]

I finally had the chance to drive the top trim level Integra today. Was a beautiful car and I thoroughly enjoyed the drive. But it made clear for me that I prefer the civic touring.

To me, the civic feels more comfortable and relaxed, is more esthetically pleasing, and brings back great memories of a civic I had 35 years ago.

A great reminder that nothing can take the place of a test drive. Thanks again for all the comments everyone shared!