Acura Exports US-Built Integra Type S to Japan for the First Time
Starting in the second half of 2026, the Integra Type S will be the first Acura-branded vehicle matching U.S. market specifications to be sold in the Japanese market...
Acura announced that the U.S.-built Integra Type S will be exported to Japan, with sales scheduled to begin in Japan in 2026. The high-performance Integra variant will become the first Acura-branded vehicle sold in Japan as the brand marks its 40th anniversary. Acura was the first premium Japanese automobile brand sold in the U.S. market, company officials stated in a press release.
The award-winning Acura Integra Type S is built exclusively at the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, using domestic and globally made parts. The K20C engine that powers the Integra Type S is built exclusively at the Anna Engine Plant in Ohio, which also produces the engine that powers the Civic Type R, which is also exported to Japan.
“Building Acura models in America for the past 30 years has been a source of immense pride and now exporting the American-built Integra Type S to Japan takes that pride to a new level,” said Jun Jayaraman, senior vice president of the Manufacturing Management Center at Honda Development & Manufacturing of America. “Our Ohio associates pour their expertise and passion into every vehicle, and we’re excited for customers in Japan to experience the performance they create.”
Integra Type S Performance Specs – Engine, Suspension & Brakes
The Integra Type S will be offered in Japan, matching U.S. market specifications, including left-hand-drive. Standard high-performance hardware includes a turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC engine producing 320 horsepower and the only available manual transmission in its class — a short-throw 6-speed with an automatic rev-matching system. A limited-slip differential puts the engine’s power to the pavement effectively, the company said.
A dual-axis front suspension and performance-tuned Adaptive Damper System provide precise control of ride and handling with optimized damping curves to suit driving conditions. Brembo front brake calipers and lightweight 19-inch wheels wrapped in 265/30ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S high-performance summer tires complete the package.
