[car fanatics]

Acura
Photo credit: Acura
May 22, 2012
By: CF staff

The 2013 Acura ILX goes on sale at Acura dealerships today, May 22, 2012, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP*) starting at $25,900. The all-new ILX offers remarkable value for the money on a luxury scale with robust feature content and premium appeal.
Serving as the gateway to the Acura brand, the all-new Acura ILX features a choice of three powertrain options, including Acura’s first-ever gasoline-electric hybrid. Equipped with an interior that is smart, spacious and sporty, the ILX will offer a number of new, premium features including a standard Keyless Access System with smart entry and pushbutton start, along with Pandora® internet radio interface and SMS text message function for smart connectivity with the world. Like all Acura models, the ILX is equipped with a rich list of standard features including a power moonroof, aluminium wheels and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.

The entry-level ILX (starting at $25,900) is powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower paired with a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking a more dynamic driving experience, the ILX can be equipped with a 2.4-liter engine ($29,200, includes the Premium Package) with an output of 201 horsepower featuring a close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission. The ILX Hybrid (starting at $28,900) makes use of a 1.5-liter inline engine and an Integrated Motor Assist® electric motor. Paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the ILX 1.5L Hybrid has an EPA estimated** city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 39/38/38 mpg.

The Premium Package (available as a $3,300 option; not available on the ILX Hybrid model) features leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, a power driver's seat, an upgraded 360 watt stereo system with XM® radio, HID headlights, foglights, 17-inch aluminium wheels, a multi-view rearview camera and an Active Sound Cancellation system to make for a quieter cabin.

Building on the Premium Package, the Technology Package (available on the ILX with 2.0-liter engine for $2,200) adds Acura's award winning ELS Surround® audio system and a full complement of relevant technologies, including AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps and HomeLink®. The navigation system makes use of a hard disk drive (HDD) with 60 gigabytes of storage capacity— including 15 gigabytes that can be specifically allocated for music storage. The Technology package is also available on the ILX Hybrid for $5,500 and includes all Premium Package features except 17-inch aluminium wheels.

[REVolution]

I would like to test this car along with the Verano together to actually figure out which one is worth it. After sitting in the ILX at NYIAS, I wasn't blown away with the quality or the materials. I actually am leaning towards the Verano (its still fresh in my mind) but can't make a final judgment until I see them both together.

[Speed Devil]

The 2.4 is gonna be a badge snobs Civic Si, wonder if it'll eat into some of the Si sedans sales?

[jaybird]

150 horsepower with a 5 speed tranny! Like showing up to gun fight with a knife!

Rev, I too wasn't impressed with the interior at all when I check it out in Chicago.

[redsky]

Thats strange..selling without configurator on the website.

[Speed Devil]

I know right, the fuck is that shit?

[CTS-Vluvr]

Nice Sebring:: No really, Acura thinks they can move these based on their Honda lineage alone. We see how that tactic worked for the HS250