2016 Acura ILX Review - First Drive
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
- Well loved by many, it became synonymous with Acura and elevated the young luxury brand’s image. But the ILX, Acura’s new take on a small premium sedans, has yet to catch on. Lacking an identity of its own, the ILX’s mundane styling, ho-hum powertrain and absence of a family resemblance meant most people forgot about it before it even had a chance to make an impression.
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Honda/Acura best car for the money.
It is no longer a civic.
modified chassis 12% stiffer and redesigned slightly
acura interior
acura leds
acura engine
acura transmission
acrua body panels.
This car is now 10% civic
90% Acura. Good job Honda. Home run on this refresh!
How was the chassis modified to make it 12% stiffer?
go to temple of vtec and read the engineering specifications. This was a major refresh. Its not just a civic chassis anymore. Its a modified one.
*****
Do you think this is worth the $10,000 premium over the Civic Si sedan with Nav?
***** Not much aftermarket support for the ilx though
Very true
Fuel economy ratings are spot on. Driving at 70 mph on a level surface, 36 mpg is definitely doable. It gets its best mileage at around 60-65 mph. Above 70 mph, aerodynamic drag takes over and mpg tapers off.
Transmission: tends to shift into higher gears a bit too soon for my liking. I think this was done intentionally by Acura to get mpg ratings up. Of course, this can be offset by putting the transmission into sport mode and using the paddle shifters. :)
Gearing is quite high, which can make this car a bit slow off the line. 4.50:1 final drive (found in the TLX) would have been better. Funny that the TLX has 4.50 gearing but the ILX doesn't, despite it being the same transmission.
At 70 mph, the engine is taching around 1850-1900 rpms.
Headlights: extremely bright, even when on dim. Contrary to what the reviewer said in the video, the headlights are ALL LED's. It says so in the manual.
I have this car and I definitely love it.
It's going to get real fun when the ILX gets a makeover in the future and supposedly gets the new Civic's 2.0 turbo engine. Acura needs to keep the exterior styling "under the radar" when the new refresh is due.
Great information, thanks for the comment!
I have this car and it's a pleasure to own and drive. Love it.
This is a nice car, I just bought one a week ago as a commuter car.
Any complaints ?
crunchytacos21 So far so good, I had no problems with it. I have about 1000 miles on it. Good gas mileage, I get about 34 mpg on the highway, and about 23 mpg in local streets.
crunchytacos21 One thing I don't like about it is its small steering wheel, but that is because I drove full sized sedans and cars with large steering wheels all my life. I had a Honda Prelude 1993, Toyota Camry 1997, Lexus ES 300 2001, Honda Accord LX 2005, and a Audi A4 2009.
gmualum08 This car's engine requires premium fuel, because it has a higher compression ratio. Different grades of fuel run at different time settings, this is why they require different kinds of fuel.
The Scion FRS is a regular car, and it also uses only premium fuel as well.
When the fuel goes into the piston, you have an explosion. The explosion in the piston has to be correct in order to operate the crank shaft. Higher end engines have higher compression ratios, and it also has higher performance. This simply means, if you use the wrong kind of fuel, you tend to have pre ignitions and this could damage your engine.
gmualum08 The Acura TLX is going to shift more smoothly than a Honda Accord. The Honda Civic Si also uses premium gasoline as well. I don't think car companies are colluding with energy companies.
The Nissan Z370 isn't a luxury car, and it uses premium fuel as well. High performance engines use premium fuel.
Great job man! Nice review even tho I have a TLX I still want to test drive this car it looks good!!
The amount of information this man knows about this car is impressive. Thanks for creating it.
I seriously don't get people who think it's so expensive. I have Invoice $28000 for Acurawatch package. Now someone please point me to car that has 200hp engine, 8 speed duel clutch transmission, collision sensors, adaptive cruise control, lane watch, automatic climate, heated seats, jewel lights(or similar), led rear lights, power seats, sun roof, keyless smart entry and push start button, 4-year/50,000-mile limited warranty for less than 28k
Fully loaded Civic Si without half of the options of ILX is $25k And lets face it, less than 10% people in US drive manual transmission.
A3 starts at $30k. 1.8L turbo and does not even have back up camera as standard.
CLA250 starts at $31k and simplest option to add is at least $1k. Besides according to Consumer Reports it has less than horrible reliability rating
BMW 220i is also $30k at start line and they will take your arm and leg for features.
Not feeling the wheels at all!
Soo much better than the old ILX
AnotherSiGuy But no more manual = BS
Why does everyone still compare this to the Civic. A lot of manufactures share platforms, Lexus ES shares a platform with Toyota Avolon. This isn't new people this happens all the time. Test drive the car befor you write it off.
I agree with you but it is what it is when you get down to it. Its a Civic in a tux with a better drivetrain and that's cause I think the Civic is a great car. And you're right about Toyota's Avalon and Camry sharing the same underpinnings with LExus ES. So does GM with the Buick LcCrosse/Regal, Chevy Malibu/Impala with the Cadillac XTS. nearly all manufactures do it, just show get lazy when they do rebadges.
That's true, but I think the problem with the ILX is that it looked so plain vanilla. With the other cars you mentioned, there's a clear distinction in quality, whereas with the ILX there wasn't. I think this refresh definitely improves the overall look.
chigasaki06 It has to do more with the Acura brand... back then they're just rebadged Civics and it has the same ricer image as Honda. Now Acura tries to break from that image but the damage has been done with the inevitable comparison with the Integra.
blankerism chassis was modifed its no longer just a civic chassis. 12% stiffer is not EZ
Hys Zahre Never said it in a way that it takes away from the job that Acura and Honda did with the ILX and the Civic, if we're just going to split hairs about what it is or isn't. Never said that it was a bad thing. example.The Zeta chassis which the Camaro and Chevrolet SS/former Pontiac G6 shared the same chassis/platform just heavily modified to make them more distinct from each other. chassis sharing is a fact of life for automakers
Hi, I've driven both the 2017 Acura ILX ASpec 8-speed and the 2017 Mazda 3 sedan 6-speed auto. I can't decide between the two for point to point acceleration. I sensed the Mazda 3 is faster from idling rpm to about 30mph and the ILX wins the crown at the end of the line. I can really feel the Mazda push me more back to the seat from stop light. What do you guys think ? Cheers !!
Anyone have this car still? I'm looking into getting a used one
flacko001 just got one and I love it!
Leezeny Do you still like it?
@@RobDonaldson I owned a ‘16 ILX and loved it. Ran great, not a single maintenance issue, and a lot of fun to drive.
At the end of the day, its still just a Civic, just as the Audi A3 is a Volkswagen Golf underneath. Acura would have been better off redesigning the TSX and the TL, keeping both cars separate. Then offer an RSX replacement. The RLX is almost dead in sales, it should have been brought to market with a rear wheel drive setup, not that silly PAWs system. I can't understand what their marketing group is looking at when they recommend new designs.
That's a lot of money for a pretty much luxury-up civic.
kensai69 ... Says the guy who can't even afford a civic.
Looks sweet, great video as usual.
Wrong about the headlights lol they indeed are FULL LED. I just looked at my ‘16 headlight assembly and you can see the diode for the high beams...
So it's basically a quieter Honda Civic Si, with an automatic, and a nicer interior design (no digital speedo). Sounds good to me.
This has got to be a record... 2016 model year already available.
threepac3 They're desperate. They want to replace the dreadful 2015 model.
Honda is starting to blend Honda/Acura a little bit too much. Looks like a dressed up civic, inside and out.
This isn`t as bad as the csx few years ago which looks exactly the same as civic both inside and out.
I would agree but then disagree. mechanically, minus the engine, under the skin they're blending and sharing parts, but so does nearly every car maker. But visually Acura went to great lengths to separate it from the Civic from the exterior to the interior. I still think its a great lil car, just that the engine was weak, glad to see they upgraded it in a big way. this is the engine they should of at least started off with out the gate
You're clearly a troll and don't know what you're talking about. Acura is now more differentiated from Honda as it's ever been. Don't let the ignorance make you talk nonsense on the internet.
Dressed up Civic: Yeah, that's right.
Maybe it's not a luxury brand feeling like the Audi or Mercedes, but it's a really NICE dressed up Civic, and for people who really like the Civic but want 'normal' wipers, 'normal' instruments, no CVT, and an automatic with the more powerful 2.4L engine, this is the one to get. I'm getting my Luxo-Civic ILX in Blue.
The inside two holes are empty because that turns on when u kick the high beams on...
Does this car have a hold brake feature if you push the brake at a stop a little harder? I'm so used to that from my car I just can't not have it lol
Current model doesn't. Hopefully the new refresh will have the feature.
Ronnie Bradley
Thanks for letting me know.
This didn't even out sale the Buick Verono which came out around the same time.
which is why I think Acura upgraded the hell out of the ILX. Buick's Verano was better in nearly everyway which also included the turbo 4 cyl. In every comparison publication the ILX was compared to the Verano when it came to appearance of exterior and interior, drivetrain and electronics. Verano scored higher and it can be argued that the sales prove it
Couldn't have said it better myself.
The ILX looks ok but the Buick Verano still looks better. It's insane that back in the 1990s, no one would have thought that someday, a Buick, back then known as a "grandpa's car", would be eventually be better looking than an Acura, the company that made those beautiful Legend sedans and coupes lol.
Most still see Acura as a sub-luxury car like Volvo and Buick. I don't really see this competing with the CLA or A3, besides size. It doesn't have the performance, features, luxury, and branding to attract those buyers. The only Acura I see a lot is the new MDX, so we'll see if this will sell better than the TLX.
The ilx is quicker than the CLA and A3. Not only that it is cheaper and comes with more stuff.
With similar weight but less horsepower and/or torque than the CLA and A3, the ILX can't be faster. Similarly equipped A3 1.8t is only a couple thousand dollars more than the ILX, which is a much better and more refined car than the ILX. Just look at the interior of the A3 and its worth it.
dcharizard91 The a3's interior is not that great. And it is not that refined. The gearbox is shit as well. Also this new ilx will be the quietest of the 3 and has the most comfortable seats of the 3. Go test drive all 3 and you will see.
ILX is better packaged because Acura's approach Is a one size fits all with few options. where as Audi and Mercedes Benz entry models will always been, in a sense, stripper models with a laundry list of options. its because of that, that I don't see the point in them comparing ILX with the CLA and A3. its an apple to oranges comparison because its like dcharizard91 said, Acura is considered a sub luxury car company like Volvo, Buick sorta, and Lincoln.
CLA, A3, ILX all three of them stand on FWD. Unless you go for CLA AMG with AWD but I wouldn't put 55k on a 4 cylinder and S3 is also AWD, that's the only advantage CLA and A3 have on the ILX but after they're all basically the same thing.
Definitely a lot better this time around. They could probably steal the small luxury market if they offered it in a hatchback.
Ermm...it's better for sure. But competing with an A3/CLA seems like a stretch. They need to get more power in their cars before they can really compete. The TSX had 201hp from a 2.4L way back in 2004.
If they would change the wheels, it wouldn't scream honda so much.
$35 thousand what? Are these people insane? A Mazda3 is ten times a sportier car with so many standard features for so much less and an honest batch. But hey, if you're shopping for a CLA or an A3, then you deserve to be looking at this car.
Is it good for a teen driver?
Yes, this would be a good choice for a beginner driver. A newer car will over more safety technology though.
The front of it is still just too ugly for me. It looks like an eagle with an underbite. Also, Honda's dual screen layout looks like an afterthought and overwhelming for the driver. I'd like my car to be relatively simple and elegant inside, not covered in screens and touch panels.
I think the Base ILX comes with just one LCD screen. Only the more expensive higher trim levels come with the dual screen. I'm getting the base model because I like things more simple, just like you said.
Lol everyone keeps talking about Acura's "beak" yet what about Alfa Romeo's grille. Now THAT is a beak.
Everyone who's saying that Acura is now more differentiated from Honda than ever haven't been keeping up..
Just recently, they put the new push-start transmission in the all new Pilot. That same transmission is found in the TLX (?) It's stuff like that, that makes Acura less desirable. Why pay a lot more for Honda's so called 'luxury' brand, when you can find it in their lesser priced companions. The dual screens, the rims (on this car anyways, look identical to that of the Civic) are all too Honda-ish. How else has Lexus survived? You don't see Toyota-like quality in their Lexus brand. They stay positive with reviews because the luxury brand has to stand out. Be bold, different, and worth the money. Acura really needs to change their interiors, as Lincoln did, to separate itself from its Ford counterparts.
Jimmy Jam Surprise! Cars share platforms? no WAY!!!!. If you think Lexus and Toyota do not share same parts, you are seriously misinformed.
gmualum08 Price difference of cheapest Toyota and Lexus is more than $15k. Term Luxury car will disappear in very nearest future or it will only apply to very high end vehicles. ILX pretty much shines in it's class for price and features. No other car at it's mid luxury and size has same features for the money. Drop A-spec and navigation and car worth about $28k (based on fair market price sites)
32k for this car is crazy. You can get a Hyundai Elantra loaded for well under 25k. Or how about a Kia Optima SX Turbo that has 274 horsepower that starts at 27k.
CSM1470 Hell, I'd even take the Hyundai Sonata over this car.
but in a long run, acuras has more value than hyundai when you sell it.
Great car, I really like it!
This car would be nice if Honda would have gave it the Honda s2000 240 hp engine then the price for owning it would makes sense. I think most buyers would opt for the civic si as it has the same motor but comes in a manual!!
eventually I think this car and most of Acura will start getting 4 cyl turbos once they introduce them some of Honda's line up. Not sure when but Honda is set to introduce them and I think the Civic Si will be the first to get it, but as far as trickling them into other models and brands who knows
Yea I heard they're going to start turboing their 4 cylinder in the year 2016. Rumors have it a possible type s version might be in production for the tsx with 300 hp which is awesome and of course the tlx will be getting upgrades also.
Not surprised the manual is gone. This is trying to portray luxury which is associated with latest technology aka: DCT.
Revolt2010 Well aren't you a superior manual driving God..
+Revolt2010 Manuals are slow and dim witted. Honda makes clutches out of potato chips. No man can shift faster than a Dct so you have a better overall car because it can launch much faster.
The lights are fully led.
Looks better but your showing the top end aspec model! I really fon't consider acura "luxury" anymore nor do I find their tech any good. Its all very old and stale. They are failing hard and need help. Its sad i used to love acura.
Wait a little longer on tile the new 2liter turbo replace the 2.4 than it will be a blast to drive...:-)
Much better looking. The last one put me to sleep.
Looks awwwesome
Too bad Ilx didn't get the double wish-bone suspensions like the TLX
no one wanted a manual?! I've lost sales because the manual could not come with the navigation also Acura never wanted to produce it.. We could never order it
+chris turnage For some odd reason you could get Navigation and manual on the Canadian ILX's some reason Acura/Honda gives special treatment to the Canadian versions of their cars since Hondas sell so well in Canada
@@Darksyne Cuz we Canadians special lol, I actually currently own a 2015 ILX 6-Speed w/ Navi. Very nice car to have with the amenities it comes with. Heated seats, sunroof, push-button start and reverse back-up camera
this just feel like a trim upgrade from an honda
I want one so bad!!!
A accord coupe exl 6 speed is still my choice
Come to Australia please.
That exhaust drone tho... sounds horrible...
now they just need to stop trying to act so green and show a nice chrome tip exhaust. duel would be even better.
The only thing this car shares with the civic is the platform...interiors look different, exteriors look different....
NO the platform is now civic's modified. 12% stiffer and redesigned slightly for better safety. It is no longer a civic platform. its hard to make it 12% stiffer when the civics chassis is already stiff
Don't humor Acura, AutoGuide. This thing needs to get pass the Buick Verano first before getting into Mercedes/Audi territory, which benefits from their trademark Quiet Tuning AND can be had with a turbo and manual. This looks like a classier Civic SI, overdone body kit and all
just 2 years and they refresh it already, that remind me of what they hv done to the civic. why not make it better at the first place?? honda/acura
2013, 2014, 2015>>>2016- That is 4 years for a mid cycle refresh
ok even according to model year i still count it 3: 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015- 2016. total of 3 years...
Shows how LAZY corporate Honda is getting these days.
the exterior is boring, the accord even looks better than this
The Civics alloyed rims look way better..
Those headlights are really sad...as is the exposed wire coming from the back of the rear view mirror...gross
I'm sorry id never pay $30,000+ for a fancy honda civic
And you'll pay 40k for a dressed up vw?? Audi??
did i say that? no. plus if i wanted to the initial quality in a vw is far superior to honda. last time i stepped foot in a civic it smelled of a new plastic shower curtain.
Grace JD Yes, I would.
D to the C to the T...
Still woefully slow...they should slot in the 3.5 V6 as an option.
Better to tweak than twerk..
Boring exterior and boring transmission. Honda makes the best manual transmissions, it's a shame acura won't offer it anymore.
Dea Garic Exterior refresh is much improved over the 2015 model but that might not be saying much. Honda's wonderful and innovative DCT with torque converter ranks right up there with the ZF 8-speed used the BMW, both of which shame the jerky S-tronic/DSG DCT in the Audi/VW.
I'm not arguing that, I just wish they would at least offer a few with a clutch. I know other companies have also quit producing manual transmissions but I'm sure acura had a market for it.
The exterior kind of reminds me of a modern rsx so i'm biased to that. It would be awesome to see a 6 speed manual but apparently there is not much of a demand out there since they ditched the idea.
+Dea Garic if you go to a Honda or Acura dealership, they have 0-1 normal cars in manual transmission. You have to request it most of the time. Go to a dealership and see for yourself.
Simal A I know. But the fact that you can't even request it now is kind of ridiculous.
5 door version would set it apart..
***** Eww. No.
love hatches
Это типа аккорда будет? Конечно это премиум..
Net. Eto takogo razmera kak honda sivik.
Премиум Honda Civic.
This car's styling and interior look to be in the same league as a civic...... A Mazda 3 looks more luxurious to me.
Lexus IS looks better to be honest :)
It's also $10,000 more.
The is competes with the TLX...
Fire the guy who signed off these immature cartoonish looking wheels! Acura's shield grille is always ugly and now the wheels are ugly too? Acura deserves to struggle in sales. They really deserve it.
TheHoth1 The grill is immensely improved and looks great compared to before but these A-spec rims scream high school boy racer. I rank them only slightly less hideous than the nauseating Austins VW puts on the new GTI.
not gonna lie...serious here...boring ass car....I would not consider this car over BMW or Mercedes, and I hate euro cars!
Why not?
Yes, you are correct. If you are the type who would normally go for a BMW or Mercedes, then this Luxurious Civic is definitely NOT the car that would impress you. But if you simply want a much better Civic then this car is PERFECT. It will be stealing a lot of potential Honda Civic Si buyers away from the Civic brand.
Honesty Counts
wouldnt even consider this over the new camry TBH
trilingualkid You want a Lexus don't you..Me too!!..and RC!!..haha..but the new ILX is easier to acquire..
★★★★★
Boring, No manual boring..No LSD boring.. No excitement boring. Under powered boring the Si has more power and more exciting to drive and costs less.
Ugly. Doing way too much to such a small car.
Acura is better said dead
civic
Design disaster.
He's a hater
I'd rather buy a Sonata. You can get a Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T for 28k that pushes out 245 horsepower and gets just about the same fuel economy.
This car looks outdated. Looks old. Ehh.. 😒😒😒
very ugly looking car! wouldn't buy it
+Ashraful Bhuiyan -You couldn`t afford it.
Looks good to me
+Ashraful Bhuiyan It's gorgeous. You're just jealous.