The first generation Integra was introduced to the North-American market in 1986, a year after its launch in Japan.
The new model was addressing the entry premium sector - challenging the Ford Probe, Volkswagen GTI or Honda CRX - and came with a choice of 3-door or 5-door hatchback. Based on the Civic, the all-new Integra featured larger disc brakes and redesigned suspension, as well as stylish exterior lines. It was first available with a 1.6L 113-hp engine (between 1986 and 1987) which later received a 5-hp power boost through an electric advance distributor (1988 and 1989).