Acura ILX

Acura ILX
Acura ILX
	2019 Acura ILX A-Spec
Overview
Manufacturer	Acura (Honda)
Model code	DE1/2/3
Production	2012–2022; 2012–2014 (ILX Hybrid)
Model years	2013–2022 ; 2013–2014 (ILX Hybrid)
Assembly	United States: Greensburg, Indiana (Honda Manufacturing of Indiana; April 2012 – November 2014);; Marysville, Ohio (Marysville Auto Plant; 2015–2022);
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact executive car (C)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Related	Honda Civic
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L LEA I4 (hybrid; 2013–2014); 2.0 L R20A I4 (2013–2014); 2.4 L K24Z7/V7 I4 (2013–2022);
Electric motor	MF6 DC synchronous
Transmission	5-speed automatic (2.0 L; 2013–2015); 6-speed manual (2.4 L; 2013–2015); 8-speed dual-clutch (2.4 L; 2016–2022); CVT (1.5 L hybrid; 2013–2014);
Hybrid drivetrain	IMA parallel hybrid
Battery	Lithium Ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase	105.1 in (2,670 mm)
Length	179.1 in (4,549 mm) (2013–2015); 181.9 in (4,620 mm) (2016–2018); 182.2 in (4,628 mm) (2019–2022);
Width	70.6 in (1,793 mm)
Height	55.6 in (1,412 mm)
Curb weight	2,910–2,954 lb (1,320–1,340 kg) (2.0 L); 2,958 lb (1,342 kg) (1.5 L hybrid); 2,978–3,144 lb (1,351–1,426 kg) (2.4 L);
Chronology
Predecessor	Acura CSX (Canada only); Acura TSX (as entry-level in the US); Acura RSX;
Successor	Acura Integra (DE)

The Acura ILX is a Compact luxury car made by Acura a premium brand of Honda from 2012 to 2022. It replaced the Acura CSX.^[3]

History and Features

The Acura ILX was first shown as a concept at the North American International Auto Show in 2012. In the same year the production version was shown at the Chicago Auto Show,^[4] while sales began in May. The car is based on the Ninth gen of the Honda Civic.

Until 2014 it had a 2.0 liter petrol engine a 5-speed automatic gearbox and a 6-speed manual gearbox (until 2015) later the ILX had a 2.4 liter petrol engine and a 8-speed DCT gearbox the car had a hybrid version that combines a 1.5 liter petrol engine with a electric motor and a CVT transmission the hybrid version was discontinued in 2015 due to weak sales.^[5] the ILX was later facelifted in 2016.^[6] and in 2018.^[7]

Markets

The Acura ILX was sold only in North America during its production.

Discontinuation

The Acura ILX was discontinued in 2022 and was replaced by the Acura Integra.^[8]

References

↑ "Honda starts 2017 CR-V production in Indiana". FOX59. 15 February 2017. Archived from the original on 12 October 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
↑ "Honda Begins First Production of SUVs in Indiana with 2017 CR-V". Honda Newsroom. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
↑ "Compare Side-by-Side". www.fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
↑ Oldham, Scott (11 December 2011). "2013 Acura ILX Revealed". Inside Line. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
↑ McCants, Parks (2014-07-17). "We know why Acura ILX Hybrid is discontinued for 2015". Torque News. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
↑ "New 2016 Acura ILX Begins Production as Brand Marks 20th Anniversary Of Manufacturing in America". Honda North America (Press release). 27 January 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
↑ Glon, Ronan (3 October 2018). "For 2019, the Acura ILX gets more pep in its step and a friendlier price". Digital Trends.
↑ "Confirmed: Acura ILX is Dead After 2022 in Favor of New Integra".

[1] "Honda starts 2017 CR-V production in Indiana". FOX59. 15 February 2017. Archived from the original on 12 October 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

[2] "Honda Begins First Production of SUVs in Indiana with 2017 CR-V". Honda Newsroom. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 12 October 2019.

[3] "Compare Side-by-Side". www.fueleconomy.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-12.

[4] Oldham, Scott (11 December 2011). "2013 Acura ILX Revealed". Inside Line. Retrieved 26 July 2012.

[5] McCants, Parks (2014-07-17). "We know why Acura ILX Hybrid is discontinued for 2015". Torque News. Retrieved 2022-04-23.

[6] "New 2016 Acura ILX Begins Production as Brand Marks 20th Anniversary Of Manufacturing in America". Honda North America (Press release). 27 January 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2015.

[digital_trends-7] Glon, Ronan (3 October 2018). "For 2019, the Acura ILX gets more pep in its step and a friendlier price". Digital Trends.

[8] "Confirmed: Acura ILX is Dead After 2022 in Favor of New Integra".

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