With many luxury brands now dipping into the accessible end of the
entry-level premium market, can Acura compete with a vehicle that is
both affordable and desirable? That's exactly what the 2015 Acura ILX
aims to do–attract hip retirees and up-and-coming young
professionals–with its somewhat sporty, fuel-efficient small sedan. And,
it comes with the service you'd expect from a luxury brand, too.
The 2015 Acura ILX is barely a luxury car if you go by its
sticker price. And for that reason we don't hold it against the brand
that they're not offering some of the higher-end items you'll find in
slightly more expensive sedans, such as radar-adaptive cruise control,
blind-spot monitoring, and heads-up displays. Granted, the brand is
making big steps to head up-market with its RLX flagship sedan and
future NSX super car, but there's still room for the ILX, which no only
offers the slow-selling Hybrid model for 2015. With that in mind, the
ILX holds its own as a well-equipped, pleasant-driving, and comfortable
compact sedan.
Balancing between crisp and fluid, edgy and smooth, the ILX's exterior
is a more youthful take on a compact luxury car than you'll find
elsewhere in the segment. The fenders swell gently from the sides, there
are character lines to accent its shape, and the greenhouse arches
gracefully ove the passenger compartment. On the whole it's a handsome,
if not lust-inducing, sedan. Inside, it's a pleasant place to travel,
looking like a typical Acura: edgy curves, contoured surfaces, and
easy-to-read gauges.
There are two versions of the ILX available, named for their
drivetrains: the 2.0 and the 2.4L. The 2.0L offers a four-cylinder,
2.0-liter engine rated at 150 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque. A
five-speed automatic with paddle shifters is standard. It scores an
EPA-estimated gas mileage rating of 24 mpg city and 35 mpg highway.
The 2.4L is the sporty model, with what is essentially the Civic Si's
201-horsepower, 170-pound-foot 2.4-liter four-cylinder mated to a
six-speed manual transmission--no automatic is offered with this model.
What's disappointing is that the suspension in the 2.4L is essentially
the same as the rest of the ILX lineup, and it's not as sharp as we'd
like in spirited driving. Across the lineup, you get handling that's
crisp and responsive, but nothing approaching the driving experience of,
say, Acura's outgoing, half-size-larger TSX sport sedan.
Inside, the cabin is comfortable and spacious--surprisingly so in the rear seats, with enough room even for taller adults to fit comfortably. Ergonomically, things are laid out very well, with all controls easy to identify and use without taking one's eyes from the road. Fit and finish is also very good, with solid-feeling construction and quality materials (plastic, rubber, and leather) in all touch-points. Cabin noise is low, though not quite mausoleum-quiet like you'll find in some luxury cars a bit farther up the ladder, including Acura's own. For 2015 Acura has made Active Noise Cancellation standard on all models in this lineup. It can actively 'mop up' smaller but bothersome noises from the powertrain or road, using the sound system's speakers, a cabin microphone, and a sophisticated processing algorithm.
Inside, the cabin is comfortable and spacious--surprisingly so in the rear seats, with enough room even for taller adults to fit comfortably. Ergonomically, things are laid out very well, with all controls easy to identify and use without taking one's eyes from the road. Fit and finish is also very good, with solid-feeling construction and quality materials (plastic, rubber, and leather) in all touch-points. Cabin noise is low, though not quite mausoleum-quiet like you'll find in some luxury cars a bit farther up the ladder, including Acura's own. For 2015 Acura has made Active Noise Cancellation standard on all models in this lineup. It can actively 'mop up' smaller but bothersome noises from the powertrain or road, using the sound system's speakers, a cabin microphone, and a sophisticated processing algorithm.
As of last year, leather upholstery and active noise cancellation are
among the new features added to all models of the ILX. An eight-way
power driver's seat, heated front seats, and a Multi-Angle Rearview
Camera system have also all been added as standard. Two primary packages
are available to upgrade from the base specification, the Technology
Package and the Premium Package. Add the Technology Package and you get
premium audio with USB and Pandora integration, a navigation system with
voice recognition, a rear-view camera system, and real-time traffic and
weather info. With the Premium Package you get leather seating
surfaces; eight-way power adjustable driver seat; two-way heated front
seats; an auto-dimming rearview mirror; a multi-view rear camera; a
premium sound system with Bluetooth, USB, and Pandora functionality.
Source http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/acura_ilx_2015
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