With its premium-looking exterior and affordable starting price the Acura ILX might be just the car you have been looking for. It is a subcompact luxury sedan that has been modeled on the previous generation of Honda Civic. Although the ILX might lack a few features compared to its competitors, it does offer a smooth ride and is very fuel efficient. Listed below are some of the amazing features of the Acura ILX .

Acura – Brand
The luxury segment of Honda, the renowned Japanese automaker, Acura mostly operates from the northern part of the country. It was launched in the country in 1986 and the first ILX was introduced by the brand in 2012.

Acura ILX – Features

Engine and performance
The Acura ILX has a front-wheel drive that has a four-cylinder engine that produces 201 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque. It also has an eight-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission and offers fuel-economy ratings of 34 mpg on highways and 24 mpg on city roads. This vehicle is easy to handle and has an excellent brake system.

Interior and cargo
The interiors of the Acura ILX are quite spacious, especially for the driver and front seat passenger with 42.3 inches of legroom. However, those in the rear seats could feel a bit cramped with just 34.0 inches of leg space. The sloping roof design of this car also reduces the headroom a bit compared to its competitors. The driver’s seat is power adjustable for comfort and the car can seat up to five people. The seats are covered in synthetic leather upholstery and the front seats are heated. The vehicle also has a sunroof and dual zone automatic climate control. The rear seats also have LATCH connectors and a tether anchor to easily fit child car seats. The trunk of the ILX is of average size with a capacity of 12.4 cubic feet.

Tech features
The Acura ILX comes with an 8.0-inch display unit and is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It also has an audio system that has seven to 10 speakers. Although, this is available only in the higher packages. The base ILX model comes with a 5.0 inch display that is not touch sensitive and needs to be operated by the buttons and knobs provided.

Driver assistance and safety
The Acura ILX comes with many standard driver assistance features including adaptive cruise control, forward warning collision, lane departure alerts, lane keeping assist and blind spot monitoring. This vehicle has scored quite highly in various crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. These scores can be viewed on the NHTSA and IIHS websites.

Exterior
The ILX comes with 18-inch wheels, chrome side windrows trim and body colored door handles. It has bright LED brakelights and front fog lamps and perimeter or approach lights.

Warranty
The Acura ILX comes with a basic warranty of four years/50,000 and a powertrain warranty of 6 years/70,000 miles.

Trims and packages
Although the Acura is available only in a single trim, you can add features to it through the various packages available by the brand. These include Premium, Technology and A-Spec. In addition to the standard features mentioned above, you can choose any one of the following packages for add-ons: The Premium package offers the On Demand Multi-Use Display infotainment system by Acura. This starts at about $28,500.
The A-Spec package mostly includes styling changes such as stainless steel sport pedals and accents in dark chrome. This is available for about $30,500
With the Technology package you can get a navigation system and smartphone connectivity. You might be able to get this for about $32, 500.

Final words
For more information on the Acura ILX and to book a test drive contact your nearest automobile dealership.