Acura ILX is a five-seat small-size vehicle in the Luxury Sedan category. For the 2016 model year, there are six trim-lines to choose from, all with the same 2.4L Inline-4 engine that produces 201 horsepower. EPA-estimated annual premium gasoline expense is $2,400, which over the course of five years will cost you $1,500 in extra fuel spending. NHTSA has given the Acura ILX a 5-stars overall crash rating.
2016 ILX has a relatively short wheelbase ( 105.1 in) on a narrower body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively lighter with curb weight of 3093 - 3137 lbs.
2016 ILX seats five adults. On first-row passenger room it falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. When it comes to second-row passenger room, ILX falls below average on all four measurements: legs, shoulders, hips, and head room. Trunk volume is smaller than average with 12.3 cu. ft.
Trim | 2016 ILX Base | 2016 ILX AcuraWatch Plus Package | 2016 ILX Premium Package | 2016 ILX Premium and A-SPEC Packages | 2016 ILX Technology Plus Package | 2016 ILX Technology Plus and A-SPEC Packages |
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Starging MSRP | $27,900 | $29,200 | $29,900 | $31,890 | $32,900 | $34,890 |
Engine | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 | 2.4L Inline-4 |
HP | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
Highway | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG | 35 MPG |
Combined | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG | 29 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
2016 ILX Sedan comes in six trim levels, with an average price that is $12,092 less compared to its rivals. With a lighter body, and on average less powerful engine, ILX has a class-leading fuel economy of 29 mpg.
2016 ILX Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, which is higher than the average among other competing models. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed thirty-six complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also four recalls issued by Acura, which by itself is a relatively high number.