2019/2020 Acura ILX Review | Luxury Car on a Budget
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- 2019/2020 Acura ILX Review, a luxury car that is on a budget. I have driven many Acura cars like the TSX, TL, and TLX however, the Acura ILX is the cheapest new luxury car you can buy. In this Acura ILX review we look at the 2019 Acura ILX which is the same car as the 2020 Acura ILX.
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Keep up the good work. They are hating on you and or the Acura. I give Acura one thing, they dont let anyone else decide for them what is luxury. Acura has their own way of luxury and I love it.
Haha idc either way. I mean I can see exactly who it is 🙃 I agree about Acura luxury, they have a great practical take on Luxury. Many can afford the prestige of this car and even tho it doesn’t do 0-60 in 1.3 seconds, it’s a different kind of rewarding drive that I like
@@MeynMotorGroup Very true. I believe all car manufacturers brings something to the table. Acuras for are good driving cars.
Yes they def do every car manufacturer has their own unique feel
i bought the exact car that you show and I like it. Its my daily drive unless it floods because its low to the ground so I drive my truck. Great review and yes I will enjoy the vehicle until i am become in the market for another one..
"When I bought a TSX, people stopped talking to me for years." Haha
It’s so true these cars invoke jealousy in people even if you get a 10 year old one 😂 sad thing the human heart
@@MasterWilliam82 I don't think real friends really exist anymore too much jealousy and hatred for all that
When I got my ILX premium package after my TSX people always call me boujee and even more so if I shop at whole foods in this thing lol. I've even started to do valet parking when I visit Chicago and Atlanta 🤣 for reference I am only 23 and had my car for 2 years
2007 TSX: 301,000 miles on her. I still love it and it's been a pure joy. Currently considering the ilx or civic hatch soon
@@a_toast_to_our_ghost07That’s what I did mate. Mine is falling to bits and wanted the same feel. Wheelbase is almost identical to the 1st generation and 300 pounds lighter. I was sold. Cheers
i’m looking at the ILX because I’m cheap! i got a house to pay for!😂
Look into the 2016-2020 Honda civic superior to this and cheaper
Exhaust Sports Auto I have a 2016 Civic and I am thinking about the ILX to replace that pos! the AC broke last year and i fixed it. Honda sent me a recall notice and to send in the bill. They called me back saying the part i replaced is not part of the recall(condensor vs conpressor). And now the AC broke again!🤦♂️ plus the car has 100,000 miles now. i don’t feel like spending more money and risk having it break again next year. 🤷♂️
Great review. It’s nice to have something a little different after a while. Especially when the VTEC kicks in..... keep up the good work!
Thank you again my friend!
I've owned both Acura and Lexus... and when it comes to luxury feel Lexus blows Acura out of the water. But when it comes to economy cars Honda blows Toyota out of the water! Probably why I would rather get the Civic hatchback over the ILX.
I def know what you mean and yea it’s funny I do find Honda’s to be better but not Acura’s. I do however really like the TLX. Thanks again for stopping by
Great review. Here are a couple of constructive tips. I would stop comparing the ILX to the TLX or the Accord. They’re in totally different vehicle classes after all. In an exaggerated manner, one would not review an Audi A5 and say “I think the R8 is much, much better.”. Obviously, it would be; and if the audience had the means to do so, they would purchase that vehicle instead.
From your review, the way it was delivered, it sounded as if the ILX and the TLX would have costed the same. For enthusiasts, it would be quite obvious that they’re not. For the not so vehicle-informed person, not so much.
Secondly, such as in my case, people may be looking at these types of vehicles for their dimensions. While it may be trivial for some, a standard (or smaller) size garage can only fit so many items within it. For myself and my partner, we have two motorcycles and two vehicles. All of which, we would like to keep secure inside our garage. It would be quite nice to own a truck actually; but as that route will have to ensure I buy a bigger home, I will just settle and buy a smaller sedan instead.
I hope you will find these tips useful and wish you good luck on your journey.
The exterior of the ILX looks great, especially in the electric blue color it has. But that interior, oof. A sea of cheap plastics.
Haha yea I do like the looks. Interior might be plastic but it is solid
That's how you can save $5k+.
Be smart with your money bro
What do you think is better , Honda Civic/accord compared to this Acura ilx ? I can’t really decide to get as my first car
tenth gen civic and accord are superior to this ILX. Accords are amazing
This needs a redesign bad. It is like a more mature 9th generation Civic SI. At the very least, it needs to be updated to the 10th generation Civic platform, considering it is already 4 years old now.
Merry Christmas Kevin, and thank you for everything you do. Looking forward to a Team ESA 2020.
Yes very true my friend this car seems to always be a generation behind but kind of what makes this car have that old school feel.
Thank you again hope you had a Merry Christmas as well and have a blessed 2020!
I heard Acura’s have electrical problems. Is that true?
can u review the new acura tlx sh-awd aspec?
I will try to
Well I’ve already driven it just didn’t review it, I just wish they would put the 8 Speed DCT in that car
Acura does cool stuff
I agree they make some great products for sure that are pretty underrated
@@MeynMotorGroup very underrated for sure. But that's ok there are plenty out there that is overrated. I don't have a problem with Acura at all. I'll buy one tomorrow if I could.
Yea I particularly enjoy the TLX it’s truly a quality experience and it feels like no other car not even similar to a Lexus actually. Acura’s are nice cars
The only thing that's apealing is the exterior styling acura just seem to never get it all right the new camry is 300 hoars power for crying out loud and this suppose to be a sport luxury?
Yea it's got the badge that's why
jetta?? $20K
Just test drove the new TLX and ILX for the 2nd time. The TLX love the v6 but the Auto tran holds the car back and the simple double deck infotainment needs redesign, plus I feel the car is to heavy. I do love the AWD system for what it is. I would take the ILX though, Nimble (though I hope next gen gets SH-AWD and a type S) the K24 that comes in it is ready to mod due to the K series being around since 2001, Good chasis, Luxury appeal vs the civic even though the civic is best in its class to me, 25 k for base, and Dual Cluth is great and snappy down and up shifts. I would take a ILX over a accord even though the accord is beautiful the ILX reminds me of a Audi A3 and something about that I love. The A-spec is nice but I would save my money and do it my self seeing its really just a appearance package but it does make the ILX even more sexier.
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your detailed thoughts my friend, I always love to hear from others so the rest of the viewers have other opinions to take into account.
I agree the TLX V6 with the 9 speed is no where near as good as this 8 speed dual clutch but that motor was amazing. Let me know if you’ve tried the 4 cylinder TLX with rear wheel steering
Acura is junk beside the RDX. Everything is ancient and about a decade old. Honda fanboys love Acura due to them not shopping anything but Honda but there are much better choices out there for less money. In isolation they aren't bad, but Genesis and even Honda has better offerongs. Hell the new Hyundai Sonata is more luxurious than this and the Civic SI of the prior gen Civic at least has a LSD unlike this cheaper retread
Haha I know what you mean for sure this ILX is not their best work but it does at least pull off that old school Acura feel well...mainly because it’s based on the old civic 😂
The TLX is truly a rewarding product in my opinion driving wise, you will have to ignore the idiocy of the interior tho to enjoy it.
Omg Genesis kills a lot of new Luxury cars but the TLX with rear wheel steer and or the V6 I believe has a space In the market due to its unique feel, I would skip this car all day long 😂
My girlfriend just tested the Sonata and ILX, the Sonata was hands down the better value for the money. ILX was poop.
Too long in the tooth.. That interior is sooo outdated. It needs jesus. Im being modest. Anywho, hope you had a great Christmas!
Haha it is def a generation behind the base model doesn't help either. Thank you my friend I hope you did as well, and have an amazing 2020
At 4:00, " you probably just graduated from college and want a luxury car" no! In my 30s and need an economical car 😂 in between civic and the ilx.
I love this car, it will be great 4 NYC driving
I'm currently leasing a 2019 Ilx Premium. Pretty happy with it given what I am paying. The premium package is a must for the full leather upholstery and the tech upgrades. Before leasing I test drove an ILX that was a base car and that upholstery honestly does make a difference in terms of the comfort and luxury feel of the car, and the base car also lacks Apple CarPlay which is kind of a must. While not quite a BMW, it's nimble enough and the 2.4 does a fine job moving it along. One big annoyance for me is the size of the fuel tank. There is also a lag in the throttle response which seems to occur randomly. I have had a couple of strange episodes where the car wouldn't accelerate the way I would normally expect it to, and I had to floor it. Not sure what to make of this?? Maybe some kind of gremlin in the throttle system. All that said, a fine car for the money.
Just saw the Integra reveal, and back here to see a *compact* sport sedan.
I'm sorry I know I will get cursed out for saying this but those rims aren't working for this car they look like they belong on a Chevy Malibu.
No need to get cursed out for sharing an opinion haha just a car I don’t see why people get so sensitive especially since looks are subjective
I'm glad you reviewed an Acura, I've never been a huge fan of their products. It seems very budget luxury from all the ones that I've test driven.
Thanks and yea this ILX isn’t bad but I really like the TLX quite a lot actually. Acura’s older cars like the TL and first gen TSX still driver superior to the newer ones however, the new TLX has a unique feel that really no other new car has captured. That was a very rewarding driving experience to me. Thanks again for stopping by my friend, hope you had an excellent holidays!
I see where you are coming from to a degree. However Acura has to establish themselves somewhere in the marketplace. Could Acura build and charge 60 to 70 grand for a top line TLX? And have 60 to 70 luxury feel to it sure they can. But if you could buy a BMW for the same price, alot of people would choose the BMW. When Acura came out they wanted the American market share from Lincoln and Cadillac. Lexus was targeting Mercedes. Acura is the performance division of Honda. Because Acura is a Luxury line of Honda, they get compared to every other luxury manufacturer. I appreciate Acura for what they are. I guarantee you alot of people couldn't afford a brand new Acura in the first place. But I do see where are coming from.
Absolutely well put my friend
bro it brakes hard when you are about to crash and u dont brake it dose it for you it works
I had this car as a loaner from the dealer, and coming from the TLX directly, I wasn’t too impressed. The ride was just stiff & choppy and it wasn’t as quiet as my TLX - too much road & wind noise. I'm surprised how spacious the ILX was on the inside & and the powertrain wasn’t bad despite the engine can be quieter. I just wish the 8-speed DCT downshift more smoothly as it seems a delay at times for response. I currently drive the 2020 TLX w/ 4-cylinder & 8-speed DCT and the engine combination in that car felt more refined. I almost purchase an ILX, but very glad that I purchased the TLX instead. It’s a shame that Acura isn’t putting the 8-speed DCT on the new Integra, but I can understand why they put CVT on the Integra to save cost in fuel.
You keep saying accord is better but it runs a junky cvt.
This guy. I loved your review man, but this car will last longer than the Accord. The engine is NA compared to the 1.5L Turbo in the Accord that it's working its ass off to lug around that big car; it will break faster. Also the ILX has the 8-speed auto transmission, not that wack CVT the accord has.
Very true my friend no turbos is a big advantage for reliability
Driving really distracts me from looking at my phone.
Yup
Great review as always Kevin. I like the refreshed look but as other mentioned, I think it should sit on the 10th Gen Civic. Overall as you said, it has some old school feel to it.
Thank you again sir, and yea the old school charm is probably one of the things I like but how many people in the ILX's target market is going to care about that lol. Is what it is but hope you and your family had a very merry Christmas!
Good video. Could you do a video on the RLX?
If I can find one yes haha they are impossible to find tho
I don’t think you can make a mistake spending money on a Acura vehicle. If you take good care of one, you’ll most likely have a decade of any major trouble driving. What more could one ask for? Happy Holidays!
Yea up keep on these cars is far less than pretty much any other Luxury car def not a bad buy. Thank you again Danny for stopping by hope you had an amazing holidays as well
Yea that definitely sounds good. Nice vid my friend 🤙
Thanks for stopping by brother I hope you had a very merry Christmas!
Hope to see a review on the new Sonata soon... go with the SEL Plus or the Limited trim, preferably in white.
Will try to do that! And yes a nicer trim would be ideal as the base models kind of look like a Chevy Malibu 😂 Great to see you again on the channel my friend hope you had an amazing holidays!
Been a little busy... but always here to support you my friend. Keep up the great work. I really like the fastback look of the new Sonata. Personally, looking forward to the N-line... Kevin Kang and team did a great job.
Oh yea In the right spec that car is stunning the N models will be wicked. And no worries my friend glad to hear you are busy I will always appreciate your support!
Great video. Really like the comparables!! Keep up the great work!!!
I appreciate that my friend!
I appreciate you and your knowledge and funny comments
Hi, is this the premium ilx model? Is it still a good car? The Aspec is abit more.
Why are they comparing this to a Honda Accord... the comparison is more with a Civic. The TLX is more like the Accord lol.
Because it's honda Accord money
Its nice, but as nice as my tsx
I would have to agree haha
At this point they should've added a premium cloth interior.
Lololol they really should have just thrown a manual in it
@@MeynMotorGroup , might as well put some premium roll up windows while they're at it.
Idk what they can do with this car honestly I feel like they will probably stop making but maybe I should check the sales figures before I say that 😂
@@MeynMotorGroup , they just need to move onto the next generation; they're beating a dead horse right now by continuing to sell the current gen ILX as "new".
I just looked it up this car sells peanuts like 10-13k a year their worst selling car
Are they making an ilx 2021 and awd ?
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Hey thanks again for watching brother, hope you had a very Merry Christmas!
Exhaust Sports Auto no prob bro here to show my support to your great channel and thanx hope yours was good as well ✌🏾
@meynmotorgroup I'm deciding between the 21 accord sport or the 20 ILX similiar price and miles which one would you go with ?
I would just lease a new Accord or a New Integra at 9% off MSRP for 300-400 dollars a month. I would never buy these over inflated used cars at 10-15% interest.
@@MeynMotorGroup thanks
Just bought a 21 ilx premium did you end up getting the accord? The premium feels way nicer than the base in this video tbh nothing groundbreaking but 17k got me dual screen carplay lane keep assist blind spot detection 8 speed dct. And it’s reliable
@@ethanboone226 I went with the accord but considering switching for the RDX
How is the NVH compared to the new civics?
i just got a 2020 primium silver is a nice car is not fast but has a lil pep when u hit the gas and i get 34 mil to a galon
I am looking to get one for my son, is the car reliable and how much should I pay?
@@ToOpen6seven i got mys with 32thaound miles for 19k with chase bank
@@addison2901 That sounds like a great deal -- thank you for responding.
Love the big fake plastic vents on the side .............................NOT!
I’ve grown to accept the nonsense some of these manufacturers do 😂 I kinda get it the vents the holes and grills is what gives the car a look and soul and face. This is something electric cars don’t have
What trim level do you have to go up to for the dual screen?
Premium
Package is a must with this car to make it feel luxury, it gives you the dual screen and apple car play
I've been shopping for 2020 ILX base model and one dealer gave me a quote of $4896 off the MSRP sticker price. I was shocked.
Yea not the most desirable acura I like the TLX a lot more
when i leased mine i got about the same off MSRP.
For a fully loaded Tech + A Spec trim costs $30.4k in my area.
I’d much rather buy an Accord Touring for that price. By the way... awesome videos 😎 👌🏾
I would agree haha and thank you so much my friend I am humbled by that! Hope you had a very merry Christmas
Accord Tourings are $35k in my area jeez