Brief Acura Integra 3rd Generation History

The first year for the third generation Integra was 1994 and the GS-R did come in four door and hatchback flavors.  The 1995 models are very similar to the 1994 editions but minor engineering updates throughout the car.  The 1996 Integra received OBDII (the ’94/’95s had ODBI) and minor engineering updates.

The GS-R was the top end model until the release of the Type-R in 1997.  In 1998, the third generation Integra line saw a slight cosmetic update and is usually known as version 3.1.  The easiest way to tell a version 3 Integra from a version 3.1 Integra is to check the rear tail lights.  If the turn signals are amber, then its a version 3 (’94-’97).  If they’re red, then its a version 3.1 Integra (’98-’01).  Another trick is to watch the blinking front turn signals at night.  If the entire turn signal module blinks in sync (there’s two bulbs), then its a version 3.1.  The ’94-’97s two bulbs blink opposite each other producing an interesting on/off effect.  You have to watch out, the front turn signals appear to be a favorite for kids to modify.

The third generation Integra design survived for seven years until the release of the 2002 Acura RSX, the predecessor to the Integra.  The RSX was discontinued in 2007.