- sedan 56,191
- 1,676 below average
- 13,900 good
- Apopka, FL
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- 1,676 below average sedan 56,191 gasoline silver manual
2013 acura ilx review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The 2013 ilx essentially replaces the slightly larger tsx as the division's most affordable offering, the first acura with a sub-$30,000 base price since the 2009 model year. while it's all-new to acura, there is much about the new ilx that is adapted from the honda inventory. Specifically, the basic platform, model lineup, and powertrains all began with the latest honda civic sedans. but this is not to say the ilx is basically a rebadged civic: there are as many hardware distinctions as there are similarities. The ilx rides a shorter wheelbase (105. 1 inches versus 106. 3), and is longer, lower, and wider than the civic sedan: the ilx measures 179. 1 inches overall, 70. 6 inches wide, and 55. 6 inches tall. Also, the ilx is distinguished by its own front suspension setup. Instead of adopting the civic's front struts, the compact acura employs a more sophisticated, more expensive, double wishbone system. there is no shared sheetmetal between the honda and the acura. The acura ilx cabin is furnished with high grade materials, with no sign of the interior cost-cutting that diminishes the latest civics, and the ilx benefits from more sound-deadening measures. Acura also claims higher rigidity for the ilx's unibody, although the company refrains from furnishing specifics on this score. the ilx is reasonably roomy by compact car standards. Two average size adults can ride comfortably in the rear with only minimal cooperation from front seat occupants. The basic combination is identical with the one used in the civic hybrid, but with an intriguing distinction. In the ilx, the hybrid's computer management is programmed for a little more punch when the driver tramps hard on the throttle. that extra punch, which is all but intangible, comes at the expense of fuel economy. The civic hybrid carries epa ratings of 44/44 mpg city/highway. The ilx is rated for 39/38 mpg. But like the civic, the ilx hybrid includes a little dashboard button marked eco. Punch the button, and the system computer adjusts its mapping to make the hybrid more miserly. pricing for the ilx starts below the $30,000 threshold, but close enough to put the ilx in a competitive arena, call it compact premium, that is thinly populated. Acura sees key ilx competitors as the audi a3, bmw 1-series, buick verano, and volkswagen cc. lineupthe 2013 acura ilx lineup comes with a choice of three powertrains. The ilx comes standard with cloth upholstery, automatic climate control, 160-watt audio system with six speakers, am/fm/cd with rds readout and mp3 and wma compatibility, usb interface for ipod, auxiliary input jack, pandora internet radio interface, bluetooth handsfreelink, sms text messaging, keyless access system with smart entry and pushbutton start, tilt/telescope steering column, power moonroof, 16-inch aluminum wheels with 205/55hr16 continental contiprocontact m+s tires. the premium package 3,300) upgrades the ilx 2. 0l with 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 aluminum wheels with 215/45vr17 michelin pilot hx mxm4 m+s tires, a multi-view rearview camera and an active sound cancellation system to make for a quieter cabin. (all prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices, which do not include $895 destination charge and may change at any time without notice.) ilx 2. 4l 29,200) comes with a 201-hp 2. 4-liter engine. The ilx 2. 4l comes standard with the premium package and its leather upholstery and all the other features above. The optional technology package 2,200) upgrades it further with the els surround audio system 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 garage door opener. 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 ilx hybrid 28,900) features the gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain with cvt. The hybrid comes with cloth upholstery and the standard 2. 0l features. The technology package 5,500) for the ilx hybrid adds all of the premium package and technology package features listed above except that the hybrid comes only with the 16-inch aluminum wheels with 205/55hr16 continental contiprocontact m+s tires. safety features include driver- and front-passenger dual-stage front airbags, front side-impact airbags, active head restraints, three-point seatbelts for five passengers, front seatbelts with automatic tensioning and load limiters, latch lower anchors and tethers for children, vehicle stability assist with traction control system, abs, ebd, brake assist, rearview camera, tire-pressure monitor. walkaroundthe acura ilx looks like an acura. As noted, there is no sheetmetal commonality between the ilx and the civic. The acura design team did a good job of giving the ilx a divisional family look, not vastly different from the tsx albeit with a little more sculpting in the front end and a little more surface variation along the side panels. The beaky chrome strip that tops the main grille opening is familiar, and acura has diminished the size and serpent's tooth appearance that has marred other recent offerings. overall, the look is subdued. There's too much front overhang and not enough at the rear, making the proportions seem awkward when viewed from the side. But the design is otherwise quietly conservative and inoffensive, though it remains to be seen whether it will measure up to target market research. Whether the ilx is perceived as cool will be in the eyes of the beholders. interiorinside, the acura ilx contains nothing that's likely to remind anyone of the honda civic. While many carmakers are moving to touch-screen controls, a variety of buttons and knobs govern many of the secondary controls in the ilx's center stack, with a good many duplicates appended to the steering wheel hub. the front seats are moderately supportive (no one will confuse them with something from a bmw), but comfortable, and adjustable enough to fit a wide range of body types and physical dimensions. Other elements of the package include the upgrade audio features that are also part of the premium package. driving impressionacura has drifted a long way from the days when its integra coupes were performance pacesetters in the compact class. Though the division would like the ilx to be perceived as sporty, that character trait is present only in the hotter ilx 2. 4l version, with its 201-horsepower engine and slick 6-speed manual transmission. acceleration in the basic ilx 2. 0l version is tepid. Forward progress is not enhanced by its 5-speed automatic, which seems anomalous compared to competitors offering 6-speed automatics, as well as 6-speed manuals. The ilx 2. 0l automatic has a select shift manual mode with paddle shifters, but it adds. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System✔ Bluetooth✔ Aluminum Wheels
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