2027 Acura Integra Type S Heritage Edition Brings Back Phoenix Yellow for the Type R’s 30th Anniversary
Thirty years ago, the Acura Integra Type R first arrived in the U.S. and became an icon for enthusiasts. Now, Acura is celebrating that anniversary with the limited-edition 2027 Acura Integra Type S Heritage Edition, and it brings back one of the most memorable colors in Integra history.
However, Acura will build only 700 Heritage Edition models for the U.S. market. At the same time, every 2027 Integra Type S picks up fresh styling and new convenience features, so even buyers who miss out on the Heritage Edition get an upgraded car.
What Makes the Integra Heritage Edition Special
Specifically, the Heritage Edition wraps the Integra Type S in Blazing Phoenix Yellow, a more vibrant, modern take on the Phoenix Yellow that enthusiasts loved on the 2000 Integra Type R. In fact, it’s the first Integra offered in yellow since the 2001 Integra Type R. Here’s what sets the Heritage Edition apart:
- Blazing Phoenix Yellow paint
- Standard 10-spoke 19×9.5-inch alloy wheels in a copper finish
- Exclusive black Type S badging
- A titanium shift knob inspired by the Japanese-market Integra Type R
- Ebony upholstery with yellow stitching and perforations on the seat backs and bottoms
- Yellow stitching on the steering wheel, door panels, center console, and shifter boot
- Production limited to 700 units for the U.S.
Honoring the DC2 Integra Type R
Above all, the Heritage Edition pays tribute to the DC2 Integra Type R, which marks 30 years since its U.S. debut. Interestingly, Acura sold the original Type R here for the 1997, 1998, 2000, and 2001 model years, skipping 1999 entirely.
Because Acura sold so few, clean examples of the DC2 Type R have become highly sought-after collector cars. As a result, a modern, limited-production tribute in its signature color should get plenty of attention from Acura fans, especially those who grew up with posters of the original on their bedroom walls.
What’s New for the 2027 Integra Type S
Even if you don’t snag a Heritage Edition, the regular 2027 Integra Type S gets meaningful updates. For example, outside it adds new gloss-black and yellow accents, while the cabin gets a darker, sportier look and several welcome convenience features:
- Gloss-black wheels, now standard
- Gloss-black mirror caps
- Yellow Brembo brake calipers
- New dark gray interior trim with a diamond pattern on the instrument panel
- Dark gray trim on the door panels, shifter surround, and interior door handles
- Gloss-black climate control knobs
- Redesigned Ebony upholstery with yellow perforation accents and stitching
- Redesigned Orchid upholstery with blue microsuede stripe accents
- Redesigned Red upholstery with black microsuede stripe accents
- Newly standard driver memory seat
- Newly standard reverse tilt-down side mirrors
- Newly standard memory brake hold
Notably, that driver memory seat is a welcome addition. For households where more than one driver shares the car, it saves a lot of fiddling with seat adjustments every morning.
Same 320-Horsepower Integra Type S Performance
Meanwhile, under the hood, nothing changes, and that’s a good thing. The Integra Type S still uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC four-cylinder that makes 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Better yet, it’s paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission that features automatic rev-matching, and a limited-slip differential helps put the power down.
In fact, Acura says the Integra Type S offers the only manual transmission in its class. Despite that performance, it’s EPA-rated at 21 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, and 24 MPG combined. Additionally, Acura builds it in Marysville, Ohio, alongside the rest of the Integra lineup, and its engine comes from the Honda Anna Engine Plant, also in Ohio.
2027 Integra Type S Pricing and Availability
First, here’s how pricing breaks down for the 2027 Integra Type S lineup:
| Model | MSRP | Price With $1,395 Destination |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Acura Integra Type S | $54,600 | $55,995 |
| 2027 Acura Integra Type S Heritage Edition | $56,900 | $58,295 |
In other words, the Heritage Edition costs $2,300 more than a standard Type S. Both the 2027 Integra Type S and the Heritage Edition begin arriving at dealers in December.
Before then, the Heritage Edition makes its public debut on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Super Street After Dark in Santa Ana, California. After that, it heads to the LA Auto Show, which runs Nov. 19 to 29, and we’ll be there covering the show in person. For more details, visit Acura.com.
Our Take on the Integra Heritage Edition
Overall, special editions that actually connect to a brand’s history are the best kind, and this one nails it. After all, the color, the copper wheels, and the titanium shift knob all speak directly to Type R fans, and at just $2,300 over a regular Type S, it feels like a fair price for a piece of Acura history.
Even the standard Type S gets better for 2027, and the new memory seat makes the car easier to live with every day. If you’re curious about the rest of the lineup, check out Holli’s take on the Integra A-Spec and the new Integra Urban Spec. Since we’ll be covering the LA Auto Show, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and sign up for our newsletter using the form at the bottom of this page so you don’t miss a thing.
