Honda Created a Contemporary CR-X Based on the Integra | Carscoops

      The two-door Integra concept was introduced in China, featuring a targa roof, a manual transmission, and a reference to its historical roots.

      Recently, GAC Honda presented a Civic-based Integra concept in the Chinese market.

      This version has been redesigned into a two-door model with a removable targa roof and is reportedly equipped with a manual transmission and a 1.5-liter turbo engine.

      While the new Prelude hybrid coupe is capturing attention within Honda’s lineup, another model is seeking its moment in the spotlight at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China.

      GAC Honda, a joint venture, has disclosed an extensively modified version of the local market's Civic-based Integra, reimagined as a two-door with a detachable hardtop. Its shape inevitably reminds one of Honda’s classic CR-X from the 1990s.

      What Is the Integra Targa?

      It’s important to clarify that the Integra Targa will not be available in showrooms. This is a concept car and most likely a unique prototype. The base of this model is the hatchback variant of the Integra, which serves as GAC Honda’s counterpart to Dongfeng Honda’s Civic in China.

      While the front and rear sections remain largely unchanged, the central portion presents a different story. The roof has been removed, the rear doors have been eliminated, and the front doors are now extended and frameless, dramatically altering the original vehicle design.

      The modifications continue, with the B-pillar pushed back and reinforced to create a sturdy enclosure around the rear section of the cabin. The rear quarter windows and glass hatch seem mostly intact, maintaining the Targa’s profile and invoking memories of earlier open-top Hondas.

      The concept is fitted with white multi-spoke alloy wheels matching the car’s paint, complemented by red mirror caps referencing the Integra Anniversary Special Limited Edition launched last year.

      Inside, the concept showcases a 2+2 seating arrangement instead of the usual five-seat configuration found in the hatchback and sedan. The open roof ensures ample headroom in the front, while the comfort of the back seats remains uncertain. Red accents on the dashboard add a splash of color to an otherwise familiar interior.

      Overall, the Integra design evokes a sense of the 1990s Honda CR-X del Sol, although its proportions appear somewhat awkward and uncertain in purpose.

      Photos shared on X by Tycho de Feijter indicate that the drop-top Integra is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, likely paired with Honda’s 1.5-liter turbocharged VTEC engine generating approximately 180 hp (134 kW / 182 PS). The hybrid version does not offer a manual option, suggesting this is the standard gasoline engine.

      GAC Honda has not provided official details, indicating that this vehicle was created primarily as a showcase for the Guangzhou Auto Show rather than as a preview for future production.

      The primary challenge lies in the market itself, as two-door coupes and convertibles occupy a small niche in China, making it difficult to transition a concept like this into a commercially viable product.