China’s 2025 Guangzhou Auto Show delivered plenty of expected reveals, but nothing quite as off-the-wall as this: a two-door, targa-top Honda Integra concept built by GAC-Honda. It’s the kind of car that makes you stop mid-scroll and ask, wait… what exactly am I looking at?
Not Your U.S.-Spec Integra
Let’s get the big clarification out of the way. This Integra has nothing to do with the one sold in the U.S. Under the GAC-Honda joint venture, the “Integra” badge is simply applied to reworked versions of the Honda Civic. China gets both a sedan and a hatchback under that name, and this concept is built off the hatch.
So when you see the proportions, the cabin layout, the powertrain hints, you’re basically looking at a Civic Hatchback that’s been transformed into a two-door targa convertible.
A Civic Hatchback Goes Weekend-Toy Mode
The most dramatic tweak is the deletion of the rear doors and the slicing of the roof. The opening is huge for a targa, almost bordering on full convertible territory. It’s the kind of cut that feels more like a workshop experiment than a corporate design exercise, which might be why so many people online are comparing it to builds you’d see at the Tokyo Auto Salon or SEMA.
Photos circulating on social media confirm the presence of a manual transmission — likely the familiar 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. That suggests this isn’t just a design shell. It might actually drive like a proper enthusiast toy.
Details That Raise Eyebrows
Since GAC-Honda hasn’t released any official specs or design notes, we’re all reading the tea leaves. But there are a few standout details:
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Giant side-mounted Integra branding
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White wheels match the body
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Red mirrors that break the monotone
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Red interior accents running across the dash and door panels
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Rear seats still intact, which feels delightfully impractical for a targa conversion
Inside, it’s regular Civic/Integra territory aside from the color highlights. No wild new dashboard, no ultra-concept lighting. Just everyday Honda ergonomics dressed with show-car flair.
Why This Exists at All
The mystery around this concept’s purpose is part of the fun. It doesn’t appear to be teasing a production model. It doesn’t tie into a known anniversary or marketing push. It almost feels like the designers were given a free weekend, a spare Civic, and permission to indulge their inner custom-car fabricators.
And honestly, that’s refreshing. Most auto-show concepts are heavy on corporate messaging. This one feels like someone simply saying: Hey, wouldn’t it be cool if?
A Flash of Del Sol Nostalgia
For longtime Honda fans, the vibe is unmistakable. The removable top, the compact proportions, the playful energy — there’s a quiet nod to the beloved Honda Del Sol from the 90s. And while Honda isn’t about to restart that chapter, seeing this concept reminds everyone how much fun the brand once had building quirky, low-volume toys.
Don’t Expect It in Showrooms
As intriguing as the two-door targa Integra looks, it’s almost certainly a one-off. Honda’s global lineup isn’t heading toward niche drop-tops, and GAC-Honda hasn’t hinted at anything beyond this show build.
Still, in a world of increasingly predictable model cycles, it’s refreshing to see a car that exists simply because someone thought it’d be cool. And honestly? They were right.
