2016 Acura ILX Debuts At 2014 L.A. Auto Show - Motor Authority
Acura had high hopes for its newest gateway vehicle, the ILX compact sedan , which was originally introduced at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. The idea behind its creation seemed logical enough: by basing an Acura model on the Honda Civic, the automaker could lower the price of entry and attract a younger, hipper audience to the brand. What the automaker didn’t count on was the likes of Mercedes-Benz and Audi entering the segment with compact sedans of their own, priced just a couple of grand higher than the ILX. Revealed this week at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show is the updated ILX, which goes on sale early next year as a 2016 model. It brings to the table some new styling, a new powertrain, a more premium interior and a sporty new trim dubbed A-Spec. The engine delivers a peak 201 horsepower and 180 pound-feet of torque, which is up 51 hp and 40 lb-ft on the previous model’s 2. 0-liter engine. The paddle-shifted unit is the most advanced transmission in the segment, delivering incredibly quick, crisp and intuitive gear changes, including rev-matching down shifts. Acura also offers larger wheel and tire combinations than before (the standard wheels are a 17-inch set). Source: www.motorauthority.com
