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Basic Specs
| Base Price | TBA |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 2910 |
| City (MPG) | 24 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 35 |
| Horsepower | 150@6500 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 140@4300 |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 |
| Length (in.) | 179.1 |
| Width (in.) | 70.6 |
| Height (in.) | 55.6 |
Acura's new entry-level offering, the ILX, brings the Japanese luxury brand back to a price point it has not been able to chase since it canceled the RSX. The ILX slots in beneath the TSX, which contrary to past rumors, is being retained alongside the newest sedan in the Acura family.
Aside from Acura's familiar three-spoke steering wheel, the ILX gets a unique cabin with a relatively simple center stack, a centrally-mounted navigation/information screen and asymmetrical A/C vents dotting the dashboard.
The ILX's front end is unmistakably an Acura design, though the controversial "beak" grille is more gracefully incorporated than in some of the brand's other vehicles. The sides of the ILX feature a pair of eye-catching character lines: one runs relatively straight from the front headlight to the back of the rear window, while the other starts aft of the front wheel and sweeps up to create a "hip" above the rear wheel were the two meet. Around back, the taillights are reminiscent of the units on the brand's crossover vehicles.
Exterior features
The only exterior changes made during the ILX's transition from concept to production include restyled, less aggressive lower fascias front and rear along with different wheels. Still there are standard folding side mirror with heater and integrated turn signals, speed-sensing windshield wipers with mist feature, special heat-rejecting glass, a rear spoiler for the hybrid model, projector beam headlamps (Xenon HID bulbs are available, along with automatic on/off headlamps and integrated daytime running lights and foglamps).
Interior features
All models come standard with a leather-wrapped steering wheel with illuminated controls, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power glass moonroof, keyless entry and push-button start, a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with trunk pass-through and center armrest, dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink interface, CD player with USB port and auxiliary jack, auto-up/down driver and passenger power windows, power door mirrors and power door locks, HomeLink remote control system and more.
Powertrain Options
Riding on the same basic platform employed by the Honda Civic, the ILX is offered with a pair of four-cylinder motors in addition to Acura's first hybrid system.
The base motor is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 150 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. Paired exclusively with a five-speed automatic transmission, this powertrain combo is be good for an estimated 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Those looking for a sportier compact luxury sedan can opt for a 2.4-liter inline-four that produces 201 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. Essentially the same motor found in the larger TSX, the 2.4-liter engine comes hooked up to a six-speed manual transmission (and only a manual transmission) and returns estimated mileage of 20 city, 29 highway mpg.
For those seeking optimal fuel economy above all else, the ILX Hybrid is the one for you. The ILX Hybrid gets a 1.5-liter gasoline engine (with stop-start technology) teamed with a CVT transmission and a 20 horsepower electric motor that draws power from a lithium-ion battery pack. The setup is good for a combined 111 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque, while mileage is estimated at 35 city, 38 highway mpg.
The base ILX with 2.0-liter engine and ILX Hybrid models feature 16-inch split five-spoke aluminum wheels with P205/55R16 all-season tires, while the adding either Premium or Technology packages, or getting the 2.4-liter equipped ILX will result in the addition of 17-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels with P215/45R17 all-season tires.
Acura ILX is manufactured exclusively at the company's Greensburg, Indiana plant.
Key competitors
As the new entry-level offering from Acura, the ILX will compete with the Buick Verano and the Audi A3. Buyers can also consider cross-shopping it against Acura's own TSX, which is a size larger yet only marginally more expensive.
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- General
- Body Style: Sedan
- Size: Compact
- Market Segment: Near-Luxury
- Weight: 2910 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 179.1 in.
- Width: 70.6 in.
- Height: 55.6 in.
- Wheelbase: 105.1 in.
- Ground Clearance: 6.2 in.
- Front Track: 59.4 in.
- Rear Track: 60.3 in.
- Weight Distribution: 63/37
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: 89.3 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 12.4 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 42.3 in.
- Head Room: 37.9 in.
- Shoulder Room: 55.6 in.
- Hip Room: 50.2 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 34.0 in.
- Head Room: 35.9 in.
- Shoulder Room: 53.5 in.
- Hip Room: 51.6 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 2.0L I4
- Power: 150 hp @ 6500 rpm
- Torque: 140 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
- Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 35 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 24 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Front Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 16" Aluminum
- Front Tires: P205/55R16 89H
- Rear: 16" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: P205/55R16 89H
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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