Honda Integra

The Integra styling, bolstered for the American market is smooth and muscular. In red as tested, we agreed the curves of the car, the proportions and presence on the road add up to a good-looking vehicle. Panel fit and paint is excellent, with no visible marks or aberrations. Rounded tail lights, and sleek front light assemblies complete the sporty look.Climbing into the cockpit of the Honda you are first struck by the smooth styling of the interior. There isn't a multitude of dials, switches or a large expanse of stereo. You get a single CD unit, some A/C and climate controls and the dials in the dash. The stereo has reasonable sound, and controls are simple to use. The three climate controls for fan speed, temperature and fan location are intuitive to use, and of high quality feel. The driver and passenger get power window controls, but they are not so convenient, being located in a position on the armrest uncomfortable to find easily.The interior is pretty much textured and colour coded ABS plastic and rubber which looks cohesive and stylish. Storage in the cabin is acceptable with a small single din compartment under the stereo, door pockets, and glovebox. There is a neat compartment forward of the tiptronic box with dual compartments, a tray and a bin below it, accessible by using either of two plastic tabs (visible in the interior photos).Pedals are standard fare, with rubber for grip (not drilled metal racing look as used for 'sporty' model cars these days). The steering wheel is a leather-clad design with integrated airbag. It is of small size, and feels very good to grip with comfortable hand positioning. Behind the steering wheel are white-faced dials, with needles pointing dead south - the racecar influence. They are generally easy to read during the day, but we found the red illumination at nighttime, although it looks good - is somewhat hard to read clearly and quickly.