Acura has revealed the 2013 ILX at the Chicago Auto Show today.
Based on the Honda Civic, the model will be offered with a choice of three powertrains. First up, the entry level 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 150 hp and 190 Nm of torque and delivers city/highway fuel economy of 24/32 mpg.
Next, the 2.4-liter four-pot engine develops 201 hp and 230 Nm of torque. It is mated to a six-speed manual and delivers city/highway fuel economy of 20/29 mpg.
Last but not least, the hybrid version of the ILX is powered by the same 1.5-liter engine as the standard vehicle and an Integrated Motor Assist electric motor, generating a total of 111 hp and 172 Nm of torque. The model comes with a CVT and is rated at 35 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.
"First-time luxury buyers tend to place a high value on exterior styling, affordability and environmental issues, and that's what we have created with the new Acura ILX," said Jon Ikeda, head of the Acura Design Studio. "The strategy behind this new model is to position ILX as the first opportunity for many young buyers to enter the luxury market."
Based on the Honda Civic, the model will be offered with a choice of three powertrains. First up, the entry level 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 150 hp and 190 Nm of torque and delivers city/highway fuel economy of 24/32 mpg.
Next, the 2.4-liter four-pot engine develops 201 hp and 230 Nm of torque. It is mated to a six-speed manual and delivers city/highway fuel economy of 20/29 mpg.
Last but not least, the hybrid version of the ILX is powered by the same 1.5-liter engine as the standard vehicle and an Integrated Motor Assist electric motor, generating a total of 111 hp and 172 Nm of torque. The model comes with a CVT and is rated at 35 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.
"First-time luxury buyers tend to place a high value on exterior styling, affordability and environmental issues, and that's what we have created with the new Acura ILX," said Jon Ikeda, head of the Acura Design Studio. "The strategy behind this new model is to position ILX as the first opportunity for many young buyers to enter the luxury market."
