Acura ILX (DE1/2/3) | |
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2013 Acura ILX 2.4
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Honda |
Production | Apr 2012–present |
Model years | 2013–present |
Assembly |
Greensburg, Indiana, United States (Honda Manufacturing of Indiana) (2012–14) Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant) (2015–) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
Body style | 4-door sedan |
Layout | FF layout |
Related | Honda Civic |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L LDA/LEA15 I4 2.0 L R20A I4 2.4 L K24Z7 I4 2.4 L K24V7 I4 (2016-) |
Transmission | 5-speed automatic (2013-15) 6-speed manual (2013-15) 8-speed dual-clutch (2016-) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in (2,670 mm) |
Length | 179.1 in (4,549 mm) |
Width | 70.6 in (1,793 mm) |
Height | 55.6 in (1,412 mm) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor |
Acura CSX (Canada) Acura Integra (United States) Acura TSX (as an entry-level car) |
The Acura ILX is a subcompact executive car for Honda's luxury brand Acura. All ILX variants are based upon the ninth-generation Civic Sedan.
The ILX became Acura's first compact model in the United States since the RSX was discontinued after the 2006 model year, and the first compact sedan in the United States since the Integra was last produced in 2001. The ILX was also Acura's first gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle.
The concept version was unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, the production version was presented in the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The ILX introduces a new design that Acura calls "aero-fused dynamics". Mass production commenced on April 23 at Honda's assembly facility in Greensburg, Indiana and U.S. sales began on May 22.
The ILX's body in white uses 59% high strength steel ranging from 440-980 MPa yield strength grades, aluminum is used for the hood and front bumper beam. Compared to the Civic the ILX uses Acura's "Amplitude Reactive" dampers and a larger more rigid steering shaft for improved handling and ride quality characteristics.
Major options are grouped into Premium and Technology packages and include leather upholstery, 17" alloy wheels, navigation system, premium audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio, and high intensity discharge headlamps. Both option packages include a multi-view rear backup camera with regular, wide-angle, and top-down modes.
For the 2014 model year the ILX came standard with 17-inch wheels, leather interior, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver's seat, tri-angle backup camera and audio subwoofer with Active Noise Cancellation, however price was increased by $1000.