Personally I lease a ILX with the 2.4L manual trans. I added the "Launch Kit" which is basically the "Aero Kit" with the addition of multi-spoke Acura branded rims and Michelin Super Sport summer tires. It added an additional $4000 and change to the cost of the car. Like I stated in my original comment, I lease so the overall cost to me in my monthly lease payment was nothing stupid. Acura's leasing program is fantastic, people who just look at costs rather than options are missing the boat.
I totally agree. Not to mention that the honda civic is a economy car, however the ILX and all other acura products are luxury car. I personally prefer the TSX over the ISX though.
Within 20 miles of me there is a 2013 ILX 2.4L Premium Package for sale for $26K. It will have better resale value than the civic and 1000% more style and amenities. The $5k difference is totally worth it.
ohh I see. Just to let you know they're planning on refreshing the 2014 ilx. So you might want to wait to see the changes for the new model. hopefully they make some good changes. good luck with your decision!
The 2013 ILX hybrid doesn't have an Atkinson cycle engine like other full hybrids like the 2013 Accord hybrid, that's why it's only rated at around 39MPG combined. Honda/Acura, Earth Dreams engines would be nice to have across the Acura and Hona lineup. It'll have Atkinson cycle and OTTO cycle combined in one engine, where in the case of a high load the engine will be in OTTO cycle mode and when you are driving economically, the engine will be in Atkinson cycle mode, so hybrid like MPG
all good points, the civic is definitely missing some little touches that would make it more luxurious. I gotta say though, I don't really understand why you can't get everything you just mentioned on the SI, considering it's the highest trim level for the civic. At least make them a la carte options..
I really think a lot of people are missing the point of this car.... many people have stated the cost of the vehicle as being very high however I think people need to drive the car #1 and #2 if you lease like me you will notice an amazing value as Acura/Honda have been very aggressive in terms of lease rates and residual value. I will agree that no Navi on the 2.4L is silly but this is to push people to pick up remaining TSX's. I' m certain the 2014 or 2015 ILX will have Navi in the 2.4L then.
Yea you pretty much pointed out a few of the reasons I want to get this car. If I do end up getting the Acura, it would be the cheapest model and the features would be minimum. But I definately have a "hard on" for this car...
What is the RPM flow that he mentioned at 3:55? I own this car and I always feel that the transmission a little different than the earlier car i drove.
Well I'm trying to get a Luxary Car. Yea I could just get a Civic or Accord and be happy, but I really want an Acura just for the quality and name recognition.
Is this worth an almost $5,000 increase in price over the Honda Civic SI sedan? Just curious, but doesn't seem like you get much more; plus with the Civic, the price that I was making this calculation off of included Navigation.
The Si comes out the door 7 grand cheaper with an LSD, far superior suspension tuning, a better touch display, no leather and no A badge. I really can't think of a way to justify 7 grand more on a car that handles so much worse and offers less tech, leather seats arent worth 7 thousand dollars.
no way dude. Fully loaded, this car rolls out 30,000. Hybrid? add 2,000. This is also a lot more functional. i'm 6'1".... I can't fit in the back seat of the CLA. CLA... You are lucky to get away starting with and leaving with a 30,000 dollar version at least in California.
Honda just needs to ship over the Civic Type R. Everywhere else in the world gets it except the USA. What kind of nonesense is that? We obviously need it.
you should get what you pay for, $30k is too much for a base, option less FWD car...at this point a 4door Si is the rational choice, and you get NAV with that for about $26
Agreed, its overpriced considering, Honda is using the SAME exact civic platform for this car. Meaning, the true value should be around 23K...Not fucking 28K
So basically a Civic Si with slightly nicer interior? Now that the 2013 Civic is getting a new exterior and a better interior, why would you spend $8k more for this?
I completely agree, although I think both cars are targeting different audiences. I think the tsx, with the bigger engines available, is an entry level acura for men while the ILX is a 'cute' little entry model for the women out there..
So far, i'm not impressed at all. I much rather buy a Buick Verano in bas or the new 2.0L Turbo model with 49 more hp and 90 more lbs ft of torque and you get ALL the options for the model and you can get it with a 6speed auto/manual. Yea.... thinking Buick looks good now. And its cheaper!!!
"we never should've killed off the integra"
truer words have never been spoken.
Nerdygamer000 and now this car is gone.
nor the old nsx. or the legend, or the s2000, or the prelude...
0:29 "Latest version of Acura's Might Morphin' Power rangers breast plate" that one just killed me.
“We never should have killed off the Integra” well its 2022, and they brought back the Integra name for the ILX’s replacement.
Ending your review with “so…good luck with this” … there truly is no one like Brian Cooley. Love it.
Why do car reviewers always hate on front drive cars? Not every car, or driver, needs a sports car feel.
Personally I lease a ILX with the 2.4L manual trans. I added the "Launch Kit" which is basically the "Aero Kit" with the addition of multi-spoke Acura branded rims and Michelin Super Sport summer tires. It added an additional $4000 and change to the cost of the car. Like I stated in my original comment, I lease so the overall cost to me in my monthly lease payment was nothing stupid. Acura's leasing program is fantastic, people who just look at costs rather than options are missing the boat.
I totally agree. Not to mention that the honda civic is a economy car, however the ILX and all other acura products are luxury car. I personally prefer the TSX over the ISX though.
Looks like a decent car for a teenager going to college or daily commuter. Thanks Brian I love all your videos
ILX 2.4 is replacing the TSX 2.4 sedan not the entire TSX line. TSX Wagon 2.4 I4 and the V6 is still in production.
Within 20 miles of me there is a 2013 ILX 2.4L Premium Package for sale for $26K. It will have better resale value than the civic and 1000% more style and amenities. The $5k difference is totally worth it.
"Duck tape the phone there" Brian is just awesome with his logical sarcasm
Mah Fah did u say awesome? Cmon man
i see this as a great premium commuter car
ohh I see. Just to let you know they're planning on refreshing the 2014 ilx. So you might want to wait to see the changes for the new model. hopefully they make some good changes. good luck with your decision!
when u guys doing the 2013 Altima???
Rpm float..means the revs hang between gear change
The 2013 ILX hybrid doesn't have an Atkinson cycle engine like other full hybrids like the 2013 Accord hybrid, that's why it's only rated at around 39MPG combined. Honda/Acura, Earth Dreams engines would be nice to have across the Acura and Hona lineup. It'll have Atkinson cycle and OTTO cycle combined in one engine, where in the case of a high load the engine will be in OTTO cycle mode and when you are driving economically, the engine will be in Atkinson cycle mode, so hybrid like MPG
all good points, the civic is definitely missing some little touches that would make it more luxurious. I gotta say though, I don't really understand why you can't get everything you just mentioned on the SI, considering it's the highest trim level for the civic. At least make them a la carte options..
Getting mine Saturday wohooo
Acura ILX 6 spd or Buick Verano, which is better?
Why do 5 hour energy commercials want to make me take a nap?
I really think a lot of people are missing the point of this car.... many people have stated the cost of the vehicle as being very high however I think people need to drive the car #1 and #2 if you lease like me you will notice an amazing value as Acura/Honda have been very aggressive in terms of lease rates and residual value. I will agree that no Navi on the 2.4L is silly but this is to push people to pick up remaining TSX's. I' m certain the 2014 or 2015 ILX will have Navi in the 2.4L then.
@briancooley I got to drive the ILX at candlestick park for their event, I came away with, "its their latest Integra, w/ less head room"
i agree that's a bit absurd, but it's a marketing gimic, it allows them to say the car will still cost right around 30k with all available options
NO the gas cap was not open. That was a camera mount with the camera on it.
Yea you pretty much pointed out a few of the reasons I want to get this car. If I do end up getting the Acura, it would be the cheapest model and the features would be minimum. But I definately have a "hard on" for this car...
Liked it when i saw it was a B.Cooley Review.
I'm still waiting for the two door hatch to replace the RSX. That with the 2.4L 201hp engine would be pure, unadulterated magnificence.
Can you review the 2013 Honda accord ex-l
Do these sell much in the us?
What is the RPM flow that he mentioned at 3:55? I own this car and I always feel that the transmission a little different than the earlier car i drove.
Well I'm trying to get a Luxary Car. Yea I could just get a Civic or Accord and be happy, but I really want an Acura just for the quality and name recognition.
Is this worth an almost $5,000 increase in price over the Honda Civic SI sedan? Just curious, but doesn't seem like you get much more; plus with the Civic, the price that I was making this calculation off of included Navigation.
You are paying for the "Acura" name
BigTMoney121 ...and interior, and styling, and extra sound deadening and better materials and a bigger engine in most trims
The Si comes out the door 7 grand cheaper with an LSD, far superior suspension tuning, a better touch display, no leather and no A badge. I really can't think of a way to justify 7 grand more on a car that handles so much worse and offers less tech, leather seats arent worth 7 thousand dollars.
his gas cap is open?
is a go pro camera
Does the Bluetooth system work with Android
I seriously hope Acuras executives pay attention to all of these negative reviews of their ILX... and bring back the integra...
I heard that was a rumor, has it really been confirmed that they're dropping the tsx?
are you forgetting reliability?
is it just me, or is a manual ILX pointless? If i'm looking to get the 2.4l with a manual I'll save myself 5-10 grand and go with the 4 door SI..
Good looking car!
Its a the Side View GoPro Camera. You later see it's angle @ 4:51
lol, saw the gas cap too.....hmmmm....what happened there?
I always wonder...what car does Brian drive? o.Ó
Well this is perfect, because I won't be back in the states until the summer of 2014...
About the same price as the CLA but the CLA is way nicer looking.
no way dude. Fully loaded, this car rolls out 30,000. Hybrid? add 2,000. This is also a lot more functional. i'm 6'1".... I can't fit in the back seat of the CLA. CLA... You are lucky to get away starting with and leaving with a 30,000 dollar version at least in California.
Sean Mangubat the Cla looks like a damn pig it’s gross. The ilx is just boring.
The Acura, since the Buick is more destined to fall apart sooner.
Yea But I'm trying to pay for the car fully with no monthly payments... We'll see what happens though...
This is the ilx to get. Has the civic si motor
There's an extra 0 in the price tag after the decimal ($30,000.000) that makes it look like the car costs $30 million.
agreed
Did he just say "California's crappy pavement"? Come to northeast Ohio and let's talk about crappy pavement...
Come to Pennsylvania and talk about crappy pavement
I live in Canada. I claim the prize for crappy pavement and potholes. Frost heaves BIG TIME! I wish we had California roads!
Washed out?
crv doesnt come with a v6,back up camera sh-awd, or alot of the other things the rdx has to offer
Honda just needs to ship over the Civic Type R. Everywhere else in the world gets it except the USA. What kind of nonesense is that? We obviously need it.
You the man
This car seems like it replaces the older, smaller tsx.
No 2 door and no 2.4 auto option on any model limits the sales big time. The last strike is it's price is too high for what it is...
No Nav. Option on any configuration of this car?! WTF?! Even the RIO has Navi.
whats the point of this car from honda if u bought this you should got the Si
you should get what you pay for, $30k is too much for a base, option less FWD car...at this point a 4door Si is the rational choice, and you get NAV with that for about $26
The 2.4 should be standard engine, and come out with a better type-s version later down the road. I think the TSX might over shadow this model.
The front looks like the old Camry!
Acura with below comment. They should have never dumped the RSX either.
Nice.
Note to Acura stop with the letter cars and bring back luxury and the old name plates
Does it also come in 2door?
Much prefer techless style rather than gutless style in this case lol.
What is freaking stupid is how you can't get NAV on this ILX model but you can on a Civic Si...
Needs dual exhaust.
you could, but the Civic's interior is cheap and its missing tech like HID lights, push button start, back up camera... etc
For that amount of money I rather buy a Honda Accoord Coupe V6 manual. Should be more fun then the ILX.
Agreed, its overpriced considering, Honda is using the SAME exact civic platform for this car. Meaning, the true value should be around 23K...Not fucking 28K
So basically a Civic Si with slightly nicer interior? Now that the 2013 Civic is getting a new exterior and a better interior, why would you spend $8k more for this?
$30,000.000 wow that's a lot of money!
I want this car so bad. But it might be out of my price range. $15k - $20k...
I wish Honda made this the civic
"cheap shots" as in, things that he found unappealing about the car?
Nothing an $80 Garmin can't do.
so?
Honestly... this should be the Honda Civic lol
INTEGRA SEDAN.
His complaints regarding the drivetrain and navigation system are what you call "fine details"???
so this is a civic si.
go go power rangers nuh nuh nah nuh nuh nuh
Nice car, but priced about $4,000 too high.
no, camera
hi
vrooooommmmmmmmmmmmm
Ha ha! 3.24- they forgot to put the gas cap on.
isnt that amazing? crazy
I completely agree, although I think both cars are targeting different audiences. I think the tsx, with the bigger engines available, is an entry level acura for men while the ILX is a 'cute' little entry model for the women out there..
Power rangers 0:29 lol
Drive the 2L with tech and Its gutless. Also it's not very comfortable for a XXL guy
UGGLLYYYYY
I'll take a Lexus IS or a BMW 3 over this any day.
This car is pointless. Way to go, Acura.
Cooly C:
2013 ALTIMA please
...you're just a crappy driver or a drunk!!" Lmao
So far, i'm not impressed at all. I much rather buy a Buick Verano in bas or the new 2.0L Turbo model with 49 more hp and 90 more lbs ft of torque and you get ALL the options for the model and you can get it with a 6speed auto/manual. Yea.... thinking Buick looks good now. And its cheaper!!!