Acura ILX
06-17-14, 05:48 PM
#391
Looks like they've canceled the ILX Hybrid.
2015 ILX Offers Two Powertrain Options plus Premium Features on Acura’s Gateway Luxury Sports Sedan
The feature-packed ILX offerings, including an exhilarating 2.4-liter, 6-speed manual pairing and a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter automatic, provide the Acura experience to entry luxury customers
06/17/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif.
Going on sale June 18, 2014 the 2015 Acura ILX lineup provides new luxury buyers with numerous ways to join the Acura family with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP1) starting at $27,050. The ILX is available in four grade levels offering different blends of performance and premium features plus Acura refinement and quality in a sleek, sporty and luxurious package.
The ILX is available with two powertrain choices:
ILX 2.0-liter i-VTEC®, five-speed automatic transmission (5AT), 35 MPG rating (highway)2, available in standard trim, Technology Package or Premium Package
ILX 2.4-liter i-VTEC®, six-speed manual transmission (6MT), 31 MPG rating (highway)2, with Premium Package
With multiple new features and upgrades applied last year to the 2014 model, the 2015 ILX continues to offer enhanced styling, comfort, and driving enjoyment along with excellent value on a luxury scale. Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, projector beam headlights, leather seating surfaces with heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat, a Keyless Access System with smart entry and push button start, a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The 2.0-liter direct injected engine produces 150 horsepower3 and is paired with a Sequential SportShift five-speed automatic transmission. For a more dynamic driving experience, a 2.4-liter engine that pumps out 201 horsepower4 is mated to a close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission. The identically outfitted 2014 Acura ILX earned the Intellichoice 2014 "Best Overall Value of the Year" award in the Premium Compact Passenger Car category, with the lowest total ownership cost in its class.
The ILX 2.4-liter and 2.0-liter models with the Premium Package come equipped with a premium sound system including XM® Radio, USB port and AUX jack connectivity, Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora® interface, SMS text messaging feature, speed-sensitive volume control, 7-speakers with subwoofer and 360-watt amplifier. The ILX 2.0-liter model with the Technology Package includes the ELS Surround® audio system with Note function music reminder, AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps and HomeLink®.
For the 2015 model year Modern Steel Metallic replaces the Polished Metal Metallic exterior color, all other color options carryover from the 2014 model year. View, build and price a 2015 Acura ILX at acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=ILX.
For More Information
Consumer information is available at www.acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=ILX. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/Acura. Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of the 2015 Acura ILX and ILX Hybrid are available at hondanews.com/channels/acura-automobiles-ilx.
1MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, vehicle options and destination charge of $895.00. Dealer prices may vary.
2Based on 2015 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle and other factors.
3Based on anticipated 2015 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-package/condition (hybrid only), and other factors.
4150 horsepower at 6,500 rpm, 140 lb-ft of torque at 4,300 rpm (both SAE net).
The feature-packed ILX offerings, including an exhilarating 2.4-liter, 6-speed manual pairing and a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter automatic, provide the Acura experience to entry luxury customers
06/17/2014 - TORRANCE, Calif.
Going on sale June 18, 2014 the 2015 Acura ILX lineup provides new luxury buyers with numerous ways to join the Acura family with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP1) starting at $27,050. The ILX is available in four grade levels offering different blends of performance and premium features plus Acura refinement and quality in a sleek, sporty and luxurious package.
The ILX is available with two powertrain choices:
ILX 2.0-liter i-VTEC®, five-speed automatic transmission (5AT), 35 MPG rating (highway)2, available in standard trim, Technology Package or Premium Package
ILX 2.4-liter i-VTEC®, six-speed manual transmission (6MT), 31 MPG rating (highway)2, with Premium Package
With multiple new features and upgrades applied last year to the 2014 model, the 2015 ILX continues to offer enhanced styling, comfort, and driving enjoyment along with excellent value on a luxury scale. Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, projector beam headlights, leather seating surfaces with heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat, a Keyless Access System with smart entry and push button start, a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The 2.0-liter direct injected engine produces 150 horsepower3 and is paired with a Sequential SportShift five-speed automatic transmission. For a more dynamic driving experience, a 2.4-liter engine that pumps out 201 horsepower4 is mated to a close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission. The identically outfitted 2014 Acura ILX earned the Intellichoice 2014 "Best Overall Value of the Year" award in the Premium Compact Passenger Car category, with the lowest total ownership cost in its class.
The ILX 2.4-liter and 2.0-liter models with the Premium Package come equipped with a premium sound system including XM® Radio, USB port and AUX jack connectivity, Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora® interface, SMS text messaging feature, speed-sensitive volume control, 7-speakers with subwoofer and 360-watt amplifier. The ILX 2.0-liter model with the Technology Package includes the ELS Surround® audio system with Note function music reminder, AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps and HomeLink®.
For the 2015 model year Modern Steel Metallic replaces the Polished Metal Metallic exterior color, all other color options carryover from the 2014 model year. View, build and price a 2015 Acura ILX at acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=ILX.
For More Information
Consumer information is available at www.acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=ILX. To join the Acura community on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/Acura. Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of the 2015 Acura ILX and ILX Hybrid are available at hondanews.com/channels/acura-automobiles-ilx.
1MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, vehicle options and destination charge of $895.00. Dealer prices may vary.
2Based on 2015 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle and other factors.
3Based on anticipated 2015 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-package/condition (hybrid only), and other factors.
4150 horsepower at 6,500 rpm, 140 lb-ft of torque at 4,300 rpm (both SAE net).
06-17-14, 06:15 PM
#392
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aaaand... nobody noticed or cared. 
06-17-14, 06:33 PM
#394
06-18-14, 05:53 AM
#396
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2015 Acura ILX Hybrid Cancelled In US, Continues In Canada
Any Americans who miss the ILX Hybrid are welcome to cross the border to buy one of ours! 
Source: Autos.ca
While Americans will only get two engine options, Canadians will still be able to opt for the hybrid model
When Acura replaced their CSX model with the new, larger ILX, the Japanese manufacturer also decided to add a hybrid option to the mix.
In the lower 48, the electrified option hasn’t been doing well (not that the ILX is a stellar sales performer in general) and Acura has decided to cancel the hybrid offering.
In Canada, the 2015 Acura ILX seems to still have a future.
When asked by email about Acura possibly cancelling the model here as well, Maki Inoue, head of public relations for Honda Canada, stated plainly, “We will sell the 2015 ILX Hybrid in Canada.”
This continues a tradition of Canada-only models from Honda’s luxury brand.
When Acura sold the EL and CSX models in Canada, which were redesigned Honda Civics for the most part, the compact models were not sold in the United States.
When Acura replaced their CSX model with the new, larger ILX, the Japanese manufacturer also decided to add a hybrid option to the mix.
In the lower 48, the electrified option hasn’t been doing well (not that the ILX is a stellar sales performer in general) and Acura has decided to cancel the hybrid offering.
In Canada, the 2015 Acura ILX seems to still have a future.
When asked by email about Acura possibly cancelling the model here as well, Maki Inoue, head of public relations for Honda Canada, stated plainly, “We will sell the 2015 ILX Hybrid in Canada.”
This continues a tradition of Canada-only models from Honda’s luxury brand.
When Acura sold the EL and CSX models in Canada, which were redesigned Honda Civics for the most part, the compact models were not sold in the United States.
06-18-14, 06:10 AM
#397
Acura quietly kills the ILX Hybrid
Company cites weak demand
Acura has unveiled the 2015 ILX.
Set to go on sale on June 18th, the 2015 model closely echoes its predecessor as the Modern Steel Metallic exterior replaces the previous Polished Metal Metallic paint job.
Under the hood, there's bigger changes as the company has quietly dropped the hybrid variant which featured a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor and a 144 volt lithium-ion battery. This enabled the sedan to have a combined output of just 111 bhp (82 kW) and 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) of torque.
For comparison, the entry-level ILX has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 150 bhp (112 kW) and 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) of torque. While this is significantly more than the hybrid variant, American Honda executive vice president John Mendel has previously said this particular engine is "underpowered and consumers don't see the value [in it]."
Regardless, the 2015 ILX will be priced from $27,050 excluding a destination charge of $895.
Source:
Acura has unveiled the 2015 ILX.
Set to go on sale on June 18th, the 2015 model closely echoes its predecessor as the Modern Steel Metallic exterior replaces the previous Polished Metal Metallic paint job.
Under the hood, there's bigger changes as the company has quietly dropped the hybrid variant which featured a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, an electric motor and a 144 volt lithium-ion battery. This enabled the sedan to have a combined output of just 111 bhp (82 kW) and 127 lb-ft (172 Nm) of torque.
For comparison, the entry-level ILX has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops 150 bhp (112 kW) and 140 lb-ft (190 Nm) of torque. While this is significantly more than the hybrid variant, American Honda executive vice president John Mendel has previously said this particular engine is "underpowered and consumers don't see the value [in it]."
Regardless, the 2015 ILX will be priced from $27,050 excluding a destination charge of $895.
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06-18-14, 07:25 AM
#398
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merged threads for this pretty uninteresting car.
06-18-14, 07:41 AM
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It'll probably be years before the ILX uses the new system, if at all. Remember the original Accord hybrid? They cancelled that as well when it wasn't selling great. Of course it had a V6 instead of a 4 cylinder and wasn't very fuel efficient for a hybrid. So instead of replacing it with a more efficient option, they just went and cancelled it. Same thing here.
06-18-14, 10:58 AM
#400
You would think, right?
It'll probably be years before the ILX uses the new system, if at all. Remember the original Accord hybrid? They cancelled that as well when it wasn't selling great. Of course it had a V6 instead of a 4 cylinder and wasn't very fuel efficient for a hybrid. So instead of replacing it with a more efficient option, they just went and cancelled it. Same thing here.
It'll probably be years before the ILX uses the new system, if at all. Remember the original Accord hybrid? They cancelled that as well when it wasn't selling great. Of course it had a V6 instead of a 4 cylinder and wasn't very fuel efficient for a hybrid. So instead of replacing it with a more efficient option, they just went and cancelled it. Same thing here.
06-18-14, 05:07 PM
#403
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06-18-14, 07:17 PM
#405
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Well, if they base it on the Civic (as the current ILX sedan is), then they had better give it a much better interior and wheel-well insulation. The current Civic, despite its excellent overall build quality, is clearly deficient in both.
And I mean what I say about a better interior and lower road noise. In a couple of months the new Buick Verano compact will be out, and, while I have not had a chance to see or review one, press reviewers who have driven it say it has (by compact standards) ultra-plushness inside and rides with the silence of King Tut's tomb. If Acura wants to compete in this new (and upcoming area) of compact-luxury, it can't be producing Civic-clones.
And I mean what I say about a better interior and lower road noise. In a couple of months the new Buick Verano compact will be out, and, while I have not had a chance to see or review one, press reviewers who have driven it say it has (by compact standards) ultra-plushness inside and rides with the silence of King Tut's tomb. If Acura wants to compete in this new (and upcoming area) of compact-luxury, it can't be producing Civic-clones.
