Pros: Surprisingly hospitable rear seat; competitive pricing; good range of available luxury and safety features; improved quietness; nice ride/handling balance
Cons: Only one powertrain available; cabin ambiance and materials a bit drab for the class; engine occasionally feels coarse to some testers
CG Says: The 2016 Acura ILX gets updated front and rear styling, new safety features, upgraded interior materials, available 18-inch wheels, and a standard 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The ILX’s 201-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder is now the lone engine; the 2.0-liter four has been dropped from the line. Newly available safety features include Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, and Collision Mitigating Braking System with pedestrian-detection capability. Also new is an A-SPEC package that brings sporty interior and exterior trim. The ILX is positioned between regular compact cars and the majority of premium compacts. The numerous improvements for 2016 make ILX a more credible contender in its segment. This junior Acura still doesn’t quite match the premium ambiance of some of its class rivals, but competitive pricing and a long list of desirable available features make it a worthwhile choice.
| Class | Premium Compact Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Acura |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | ILX: $27,900 ILX w/ AcuraWatch Plus: $29,200 ILX w/ Premium Pkg: $29,900 ILX w/ Premium & A-SPEC: $31,890 ILX w/ Technology Plus: $32,900 ILX w/ Technology Plus & A-SPEC: $34,890 |
| Base Engine 2.4-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 201 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automated manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 25 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 36 |
