Performance cars have become extraordinarily clever. They have also become heavier, more complicated, and increasingly determined to put a screen or electronic setting between the driver and the machinery. The 2026 Acura Integra Type S takes a more appealing route. It has serious, Turbocharged power, a manual gearbox, useful technology, and enough practicality to function beyond a Sunday morning drive. For drivers around Grapevine and the Dallas-Fort Worth area, these 5 characteristics explain much of the Type S appeal. 1. The Engine Has the Numbers to Back It Up The 2026 Integra Type S uses a 2.0L VTEC® Turbo engine producing 320 hp and 310 lbs. ft. of torque. Those are substantial figures for a compact performance car, but the more important detail is how Acura lets the driver access them. The engine is paired exclusively with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. There is no automatic alternative waiting farther down the options list. The Type S assumes its buyer wants to participate, and Acura has built the powertrain around that idea. Its Turbocharged output gives the Integra Type S the performance expected of a modern sport compact without changing the basic character that makes this sort of car entertaining. 2. Acura Kept the Manual Manual transmissions are becoming unusual enough that simply offering one deserves attention. Acura goes further by making the 6-speed manual central to the Type S experience. A lightweight flywheel allows the engine to gain revs rapidly, helping create the responsive character expected from the VTEC® Turbo powertrain. Rev-Match Control can smooth downshifts by matching engine speed during gear changes. This is technology assisting a mechanical experience rather than replacing it. Drivers can still choose their gear, work the clutch, and decide how they want to use the engine's performance. That distinction gives the Type S much of its personality. 3. Sport+ Changes More Than a Graphic Drive modes can sometimes amount to little more than different dashboard graphics. Sport+ in the Integra Type S makes changes the driver can use. Selecting Sport+ stiffens the dampers for sharper responses and opens the Active Exhaust Valve. The result is a more aggressive exhaust note and a chassis setting aimed at enthusiastic driving. It also gives the Integra useful flexibility. The most aggressive settings do not need to be engaged for every trip across Grapevine. When the road becomes more interesting, Sport+ allows the Type S to reveal another side of its character. 4. The Wider Body Is Doing a Job The Integra Type S is more than 2 inches wider than the standard body, and the additional width gives it a noticeably more planted appearance. Yet the exterior changes have engineering behind them. Large front openings direct air toward the intercooler and brake ducts, helping manage cooling during harder driving. At the rear, a diffuser contributes to aerodynamic stability by helping reduce lift. Chicane™ LED daytime running lights and taillights provide the recognizable Acura lighting signature. Taken together, the Type S design communicates its performance without relying on decoration that serves no useful role. 5. Performance Hasn't Consumed the Cabin The cabin follows the same philosophy. Bolstered sport seats provide additional support and feature Type S-specific details, but the interior retains the equipment expected from a modern Acura. A 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster places driving information directly ahead, while the available head-up display can project vehicle speed and AcuraWatch™ information onto the windshield. Wireless charging and rear USB ports add useful connectivity for trips beyond a short back-road run. That balance is important. The Integra Type S remains a car you can enjoy when the road opens up without becoming tedious when traffic closes it again. The Type S Is Best Experienced from the Driver's Seat The strongest argument for the 2026 Acura Integra Type S is not one specification. It is the way the pieces work together: 320 hp, 310 lbs. ft. of torque, a close-ratio manual, adaptable suspension settings, functional aerodynamics, and a cabin that remains usable. Drivers interested in experiencing that combination can explore the Integra Type S inventory and other new Acura models at Grubbs Acura in Grapevine. Compare available vehicles, research the Integra lineup, and schedule your Acura Integra Type S test drive online to find out how those 5 highlights translate to the road.
There is a temptation with sporty versions of large SUVs to bolt on darker wheels, add a badge, and declare the transformation complete. The 2026 Acura MDX A-Spec® goes further than that. It combines its sharper visual treatment with a 290 hp V6, standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, a 19-speaker audio system, and seating for up to 7. For drivers around Grapevine, TX, these 5 features explain what the A-Spec® brings to Acura's 3-row SUV. 1. The A-Spec® Treatment Continues Inside The A-Spec® cabin has enough distinctive equipment that you won't need to check the badge on the tailgate to remember which MDX you're driving. Heated and ventilated front sport seats use perforated Milano premium leather and Ultrasuede® trim, with choices including Ebony and Red. A flat-bottom leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, metal sport pedals, contrast stitching, and stainless-steel speaker grilles continue the theme without turning the interior into a costume. Seating remains available for up to 7, while the removable second-row center seat can create a captain's-chair-style arrangement and open a clearer route to the third row. 2. There are 19 Bang & Olufsen® Speakers A Bang & Olufsen® Premium Sound System is standard on the MDX A-Spec®, and Acura has not been stingy with the hardware. The system employs 19 speakers and 16 channels, along with Acoustic Lens Tweeters, 3D Sound Control, and speakers mounted in the headliner to create a more enveloping listening experience. Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard as well, allowing compatible smartphones to connect without a cable, while a standard wireless charging pad provides a convenient place to keep a compatible device powered. 3. The Exterior Gets More Than a Different Set of Badges A-Spec® models ride on 20-inch Shark Gray 10-spoke alloy wheels fitted with 255/50 R20 high-performance all-season tires. Gloss Black exterior accents, A-Spec® badging, and unique front and rear styling provide additional visual separation from the MDX and Technology packages. Acura's lighting does some of the work as well, with Jewel Eye® LED headlights at the front and Chicane™ LED daytime running lights and taillights. The result is a sportier interpretation of the MDX without changing the SUV's underlying 3-row proportions. 4. SH-AWD® Is Standard, Not an Option Box Every 2026 MDX A-Spec® uses Acura's 3.5L aluminum-alloy V6, producing 290 hp and 267 lbs. ft. of torque. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters and standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™. SH-AWD® can vary power distribution between the front and rear axles while also actively distributing torque between the rear wheels, giving the system a role during acceleration and cornering instead of simply waiting for traction to disappear. A double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension handle the chassis duties, while properly equipped SH-AWD® models can tow up to 5,000 lbs. 5. Google Gemini Joins the Dashboard A standard 12.3-inch color touchscreen includes Google built-in with Google Gemini, Google Maps, and compatible apps through Google Play. Gemini allows occupants to use natural voice commands for tasks such as finding destinations, adjusting compatible vehicle settings including climate control, and asking questions about the vehicle. A 12.3-inch Precision Cockpit™ digital instrument display is also standard. AcuraWatch™ adds driver-assistance systems including Collision Mitigation Braking System™, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping Assist System, Traffic Sign Recognition, and Traffic Jam Assist. Meet the 2026 MDX A-Spec® at Grubbs Acura Drivers around Grapevine, TX, can visit Grubbs Acura to explore available MDX A-Spec® models and see how its cabin, SH-AWD® system, and A-Spec® equipment come together in person. Browse new Acura inventory and schedule a test drive online to experience the 2026 MDX A-Spec® from behind the wheel.
The 2026 Acura RDX A-Spec ® is an in teresting exercise in changing the character of an SUV without changing its basic architecture. It builds on the Technology Package, then alters the things you see and touch: wheels, exterior detailing, upholstery, steering wheel, seats, and audio. Beneath all of that remains the RDX's 272 hp Turbocharged engine and standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™. For drivers around Grapevine, TX, these 5 details show where the A-Spec® establishes its own identity. 1. The A-Spec® Treatment Starts with Proportion and Detail The A-Spec® sits on 20-inch Shark Gray multi-spoke alloy wheels wearing 255/45 R20 high-performance all-season tires, giving the RDX a different visual stance from the Technology Package. An A-Spec® Sport Appearance Exterior Package, gloss-black accents, and standard LED fog lights continue that treatment without altering the fundamental shape of the vehicle. Inside, perforated Milano premium leather and Ultrasuede® cover the sport seats, with contrast stitching and piping adding definition. Red is among the available interior colors, while heated and ventilated front seats, an Ebony headliner, and Y-pattern dark brushed aluminum trim carry the exterior's darker character into the cabin. 2. The Steering Wheel Changes the Driver's View A leather-wrapped flat-bottom sport steering wheel is specific to the A-Spec® and provides one of the most immediate visual differences from behind the wheel. Its shape works naturally with the more heavily styled sport seats and the darker cabin trim, giving the driver's area a clearer performance emphasis. Sequential SportShift paddle shifters sit behind the wheel and allow manual control of the 10-speed automatic transmission when desired, adding another physical interface between the driver and the RDX's powertrain. 3. Sixteen Speakers Become Part of the Interior Architecture The standard ELS Studio 3D® Premium Audio System uses 16 speakers and 16 channels rather than treating audio as something confined to the doors. Four ultra-slim Highline™ speakers are positioned overhead, extending the soundstage vertically through the cabin, while LED illumination behind the front speaker grilles makes the system part of the interior design. The setup produces up to 710 watts and uses Acoustic Motion Control™ to optimize individual speakers. It is a good example of equipment serving 2 roles at once: providing the sound system and contributing to the atmosphere of the cabin. 4. The Mechanical Package Remains Properly Serious Every 2026 RDX uses a 2.0L Turbocharged 4-cylinder producing 272 hp at 6,500 rpm and 280 lbs. ft. of torque from 1,600 to 4,500 rpm. A 10-speed automatic transmission sends that output through standard Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™, which can distribute torque between the front and rear axles and between the individual rear wheels to support traction and cornering. Snow, Comfort, Normal, and Sport modes allow the driver to alter vehicle responses for different conditions. The A-Spec® uses Amplitude Reactive Dampers; the Adaptive Dampers are reserved for the Advance and A-Spec® Advance models, an important distinction between appearance and chassis specification. 5. Technology Is Inherited from the Technology Package Because A-Spec® builds on the Technology Package, it includes the Acura Navigation System with 3D View plus wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility. A 10.2-inch HD dual-content center display works through Acura's True Touchpad Interface™, while a 7-inch color Multi-Information Display places vehicle information ahead of the driver. Wireless smartphone charging, Wi-Fi hotspot capability, AcuraLink® Connected Services, Amazon Alexa integration, and Natural Language Voice Recognition are also included, giving the A-Spec® a substantial technology package without requiring another step up the RDX range. See the 2026 RDX A-Spec® at Grubbs Acura Drivers around Grapevine, TX, can visit Grubbs Acura to compare the RDX A-Spec® with other available RDX configurations and see how its materials, exterior details, and cabin equipment change the character of the SUV. Explore new Acura inventory and schedule a test drive online to experience its 272 hp Turbocharged engine and standard SH-AWD® from the driver's seat.
