THE Integra comes standard with climate-control air-conditioning, which Honda claims provides "best-in-class cool-down performance", although it doesn't quote any sort of evidence for this. It also says the new system reduces power consumption by nine per cent compared to the previous model. The system can operate in full auto mode or manually via the centre console controls which comprise three knobs that control force, temperature and direction, and three buttons which control recirculation, a-c and rear demist. One of the highlights of the system are the Alfa-style vents which close and open easily and rotate to blow air in virtually any direction.