| Acura ILX | |
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 2019 Acura ILX A-Spec | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Acura (Honda) |
| Model code | DE1/2/3 |
| Production | 2012–2022 2012–2014 (ILX Hybrid) |
| Model years | 2013–2022 2013–2014 (ILX Hybrid) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact executive car (C) |
| Body style | 4-doorsedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related | Honda Civic |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | MF6DC synchronous |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | IMAparallel hybrid |
| Battery | Lithium Ion |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in (2,670 mm) |
| Length |
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| Width | 70.6 in (1,793 mm) |
| Height | 55.6 in (1,412 mm) |
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| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor | Acura Integra (DE) |
TheAcura ILX is acompact car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed byHonda under theAcura brand, based on theninth-generation Civic sedan. The ILX replaced the Canadian market exclusiveAcura CSX.[3] Thegasoline-electric hybrid version was Acura's first.
Theconcept version was unveiled at the 2012North American International Auto Show, the production version was presented in the 2012Chicago 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 inGreensburg, Indiana[5] and U.S. sales began on May 22. Like other Acura models, the ILX was not offered for sale on the Japanese domestic market.
The ILX's body in white uses 59% high strength steel ranging from 440-980MPayield 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 withSiriusXM satellite radio, andhigh intensity discharge headlamps. Both option packages include a multi-view rearbackup 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 audiosubwoofer withActive Noise Cancellation.
In July 2014, 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]
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-speeddual-clutch transmission, a very closely related powertrain to that of theTLX, 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 theMarysville Auto Plant inMarysville, Ohio.[11]
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]
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Honda has offered several differentfour-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'sCivic 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.
2013–2015
2016–2022
The ILX originally featured a 2.0-literI4 engine making 150 hp mated to a 5-speedautomatic transmission, or a version of theCivic Si's 201 hp 2.4-liter I4 engine mated to a 6-speedmanual. The ILX Hybrid model featured a 1.5-literI4 engine making 111 hphybrid from theCivic Hybrid, EPAfuel economy rating of the hybrid version is 39 mpg‑US (6.0 L/100 km; 47 mpg‑imp) for city and 38 mpg‑US (6.2 L/100 km; 46 mpg‑imp) on highway driving.[16] Starting from 2016, the ILX is offered only with the 2.4-liter I4 engine and the 8 speedDCT.[17]
The ILX was discontinued after the 2022model year, with theeleventh-generation Honda Civic-basedIntegraliftback replaced it as the brand's entry-level offering.[18]
| Calendar year | US[19] | Canada | Mexico[20] |
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| 2012 | 12,250 (incl. 972 hybrid) | 2,260 | 357 |
| 2013 | 20,430 (incl. 1,461 hybrid) | 3,190 | 589 |
| 2014 | 17,850 (incl. 379 hybrid) | 2,750 | 464 |
| 2015 | 18,530 | 2,550 | 374 |
| 2016 | 14,597 | 2,459 | 295 |
| 2017 | 11,757 | 2,047 | 224 |
| 2018 | 11,273 | 1,903 | 167 |
| 2019 | 14,685 | 1,871 | 161 |
| 2020 | 13,414 | 774 | 78 |
| 2021 | 13,900 | 870 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6,296 | - |
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