Acura

Acura ILX

Price $27,990 – $35,190
Fuel consumption 5.6 – 9.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
The elegant ILX is a luxury compact sedan assembled in Greensburg, Indiana, and sold right across North America. Built on the same platform as the Honda Civic, it is offered with three different engines. The two gas-powered four-cylinders generate 150 and 201 horsepower, respectively, and the ILX hybrid brings together a 1.5L 111-hp four-cylinder and an electric motor that adds 23 additional ponies.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 8/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 9/10
Winter driving 7/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2014

N/A

Pros

  • Meticulous presentation
  • Impeccable manual gearbox
  • Surprisingly spacious
  • Good road handling
  • Choice of engines

Cons

  • Overburdened steering wheel
  • Significant fuel consumption (2.4-litre)
  • Discouraging price
  • Stiff suspension

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