Acura ILX

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Acura ILX
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2019 Acura ILX A-Spec
Overview
Manufacturer Acura (Honda)
Model code DE1/2/3
Production2012–2022
2012–2014 (ILX Hybrid)
Model years 2013–2022
2013–2014 (ILX Hybrid)
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact executive car (C)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Related Honda Civic
Powertrain
Engine
  • 1.5 L LEA I4 (hybrid; 2013–2014)
  • 2.0 L R20A I4 (2013–2014)
  • 2.4 L K24Z7/V7 I4 (2013–2022)
Electric motor MF6 DC synchronous
Transmission
  • 5-speed automatic (2.0 L; 2013–2015)
  • 6-speed manual (2.4 L; 2013–2015)
  • 8-speed dual-clutch (2.4 L; 2016–2022)
  • CVT (1.5 L hybrid; 2013–2014)
Hybrid drivetrain IMA parallel hybrid
Battery Lithium Ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase 105.1 in (2,670 mm)
Length
  • 179.1 in (4,549 mm) (2013–2015)
  • 181.9 in (4,620 mm) (2016–2018)
  • 182.2 in (4,628 mm) (2019–2022)
Width70.6 in (1,793 mm)
Height55.6 in (1,412 mm)
Curb weight
  • 2,910–2,954 lb (1,320–1,340 kg) (2.0 L)
  • 2,958 lb (1,342 kg) (1.5 L hybrid)
  • 2,978–3,144 lb (1,351–1,426 kg) (2.4 L)
Chronology
Predecessor
Successor Acura Integra (DE)

The Acura ILX is a compact car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by Honda under the Acura brand, based on the ninth-generation Civic sedan. The ILX replaced the Canadian market exclusive Acura CSX. [3] The gasoline-electric hybrid version was Acura's first.

Contents

Overview

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". [4] Mass production commenced on April 23 at Honda's assembly facility in Greensburg, Indiana [5] 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. [6] 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.

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 eight-way power driver's seat, tri-angle backup camera and audio subwoofer with Active Noise Cancellation.

For the 2015 model year, the ILX Hybrid was discontinued due to slow sales. Through May of 2014, only 2,660 Hybrid units were sold since its introduction. [7] [8]

2016 facelift

The refreshed 2016 ILX was unveiled during November 2014 at the Los Angeles Auto Show, and went on sale in February 2015. It now came exclusively with an "Earth Dreams" direct injected 2.4-liter four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC engine mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, a very closely related powertrain to that of the TLX, first introduced in 2014 (as a 2015 model). The manual transmission ILX was also discontinued with the release of the facelift. Only around 4% of ILX sold had manual transmissions from the 2013-2015 model years. [9] [10] "Jewel Eye" LED headlamps (low and high beams, DRL pipe and amber turn signals) similar to those on other Acura models (RLX, MDX and TLX) are standard, along with new LED tail lamps. A new "A-Spec" trim was offered, which included sporty exterior and interior styling enhancements. Production of the 2016 ILX began during January 2015 moving to the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio. [11]

2019 facelift

In September 2018, Acura revealed a second facelift for the ILX, incorporating what the company markets as its "Diamond Pentagon" grille. The headlights are revised along with front bumper. In the rear of the ILX, the taillights are revised, and the license plate has been dropped from the trunk to the rear bumper. In the interior, the overall design has revised seats, with the availability of red leather (only on the A-Spec), and an updated infotainment system the latter 30% faster. [12] AcuraWatch is now standard on all ILX's. The powertrain has remained the same for 2019. [12] The ILX A-Spec now makes the exterior look more aggressive. It comes with 18" wheels, red or black leather seats with ultrasuede inserts, aluminum pedals, and other equipment. [12]

Safety

Specifications

Honda has offered several different four-cylinder gasoline engines in this model, similar to those in the CSX, TSX, and Civic Si. The hybrid model (available for the 2013 through 2014 model years and Acura's first hybrid), used a 1.5-liter I4 and shared its gas/electric powertrain with Honda's Civic Hybrid producing 111 hp (83 kW; 113 PS) at 5,500 rpm and 127 lb⋅ft (172 N⋅m) of torque between 1,000 and 3,000 rpm. The ILX is not sold in Japan.

2013–2015

2016–2022

The ILX originally featured a 2.0-liter I4 engine making 150 hp mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, or a version of the Civic Si's 201 hp 2.4-liter I4 engine mated to a 6-speed manual. The ILX Hybrid model featured a 1.5-liter I4 engine making 111 hp hybrid from the Civic Hybrid, EPA fuel economy rating of the hybrid version is 39 mpgUS (6.0 L/100 km; 47 mpgimp) for city and 38 mpgUS (6.2 L/100 km; 46 mpgimp) on highway driving. [16] Starting from 2016, the ILX is offered only with the 2.4-liter I4 engine and the 8 speed DCT. [17]

Discontinuation

The ILX was discontinued after the 2022 model year, with the eleventh-generation Honda Civic-based Integra liftback replaced it as the brand's entry-level offering. [18]

Sales

Calendar yearUS [19] CanadaMexico [20]
201212,250 (incl. 972 hybrid)2,260357
201320,430 (incl. 1,461 hybrid)3,190589
201417,850 (incl. 379 hybrid)2,750464
201518,5302,550374
201614,5972,459295
201711,7572,047224
201811,2731,903167
201914,6851,871161
202013,41477478
202113,9008705
20226,296-

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