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 2019 Acura ILX has revised styling and standard AcuraWatch suite of safety features: collision-mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and road-departure mitigation. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now available as part of the Premium Package. Also, base prices has been significantly reduced. The ILX is a premium compact sedan that is positioned between regular compact cars and the majority of premium compacts. A 201-horsepower 2.4-liter cylinder engine paired with an 8-speed automated-manual transmission is the sole powertrain. Available features include blind-spot alert and rear cross-traffic alert. The numerous improvements for 2016 made 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: $26,895 ILX w/Premium Pkg: $28,645 ILX w/Technology Pkg: $30,545 ILX A-Spec w/Premium Pkg: $30,645 ILX A-Spec w/Technology Pkg: $32,545 |
| Base Engine 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine |
| Horsepower 201 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automated manual |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 24 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 34 |
