Acura to Export U.S.-Built Integra Type S High-Performance Model to Japan
- Sales of Integra Type S will begin in Japan in the second half of 2026
- Integra will bring Acura Precision Crafted Performance to Japanese market for the first time, matching U.S. market specifications
- Integra Type S is built exclusively at the Marysville Auto Plant in Ohio, using domestic and globally made parts
Acura announced today that the U.S.-built Integra Type S—the most powerful, best-performing Integra ever—will be exported to Japan, with sales scheduled to begin in Japan in 2026. The high-performance Integra variant will become the first Acura-branded vehicle sold in Japan as the brand marks its 40th anniversary. Acura was the first premium Japanese automobile brand sold in the U.S. market.
The award-winning Acura Integra Type S is built exclusively at the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, using domestic and globally made parts. The K20C engine that powers the Integra Type S is built exclusively at the Anna Engine Plant in Ohio, which also produces the engine that powers the Civic Type R, which is also exported to Japan.
“Building Acura models in America for the past thirty years has been a source of immense pride, and now exporting the American‑built Integra Type S to Japan takes that pride to a new level,” said Jun Jayaraman, senior vice president of the Manufacturing Management Center at Honda Development & Manufacturing of America. “Our Ohio associates pour their expertise and passion into every vehicle, and we’re excited for customers in Japan to experience the performance they create.”
Honda exhibited the Acura Integra Type S at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 and Osaka Auto Messe 2026, held in January and February 2026, respectively, where many visitors expressed excitement over the possibility of the model being available for the Japan market.
In March 1988, Honda became the first Japanese automaker to import its own U.S.-made vehicles to Japan, with a shipment of Accord Coupe automobiles and Gold Wing GL1500 motorcycles made at Honda plants in Marysville, Ohio, USA. Since beginning overseas exports of U.S.-made automobiles in 1987, Honda has exported more than 1.75 million Acura and Honda vehicles to global markets. This includes nearly 300,000 vehicle exports to Japan.
A perennial top seller in the premium sport compact segment in America since its launch in 2022, the Acura Integra consistently commands about 35% of retail sales1 in the segment. Integra Type S has been especially important to Acura in attracting the youngest buyers in its segment2 with the high-performance Type S variant representing over 10% of the Integra sales mix.
Honda to Export U.S.-Built Passport SUV to Japan
- Sales of Passport in Japan will begin in the second half of 2026, bringing TrailSport capability to customers in Japan
- Available exclusively in TrailSport Elite trim, the Japan destined models will match U.S. specifications, including left-hand drive arrangement
- Passport is built exclusively at the company’s Alabama Auto Plant, using domestic and globally made parts
Honda today announced plans to export the U.S. designed, developed and built Honda Passport, in the top TrailSport Elite trim, to the Japanese market in the second half of 2026 – to enhance its product lineup to meet the diverse needs of customers in Japan.
The fourth-generation Passport has been a runaway success in the U.S. since its introduction early last year, posting multiple monthly sales records and its best year in 2025.
The award-winning Passport, including the Passport TrailSport that accounts for around 80% of the trim mix, is built exclusively at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln, Alabama. The 3.5-liter V6 engine that powers the Passport also is made locally at the plant. Moreover, Passport consistently ranks in the top 10 of the Cars.com American-Made Index for its contribution to U.S.-based auto manufacturing jobs and supply chains.
“Since Honda began auto production in America more than four decades ago, we have been dedicated to delivering quality for the world, made in the U.S.A.,” said Jun Jayaraman, senior vice president of the Manufacturing Management Center at Honda Development & Manufacturing of America. “From the onset, Honda has believed in our American manufacturing talent, and we are proud to export quality vehicles built by our associates in Alabama to Honda customers in Japan.”
In March 1988, Honda became the first Japanese automaker to import its own U.S.-made vehicles to Japan, with a shipment of Accord Coupe automobiles and Gold Wing GL1500 motorcycles made at Honda plants in Marysville, Ohio. Since beginning overseas exports of U.S.-made automobiles in 1987, Honda has exported more than 1.75 million Honda and Acura vehicles to global markets. This includes nearly 300,000 vehicle exports to Japan.
Honda exhibited the 2026 Passport at the Tokyo Auto Salon and Osaka Auto Messe, held earlier this year, where many visitors showed strong interest in this model and expressed excitement over the possibility of the model being available for the Japan market.
About Honda
Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The award-winning Honda lineup includes the Civic, Prelude and Accord, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport, Prologue and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. The Honda electrified vehicle lineup, representing nearly a third of total sales in 2025, includes the all-electric Prologue SUV, hybrid-electric Accord, CR-V, Civic and Prelude, and fuel-cell-electric CR-V e:FCEV.
Honda has been producing automobiles in America for over 40 years and currently operates eight major auto manufacturing facilities in America. In 2025, around 99% of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, with about 62% made in America, using domestic and globally made parts.
About Acura
Acura is a leading premium auto brand committed to delivering expressive styling, innovative engineering and engaging dynamics, all built on the brand’s Precision Crafted Performance DNA. The Acura lineup consists of four models: the Integra sport sedan, and the ADX, RDX, and MDX sport-utility vehicles. The all-electric RSX will join the lineup in 2026. About 85% of Acura vehicles sold in America in 2025 were made in America, using domestic and globally made parts.
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- Source: Urban Science DataHub™ retail sales 2026CYTD March.
- Source: Strategic Vision New Vehicle Experience Study 2022-2025, median age.