What is the Acura ILX?
The ILX was a compact luxury sedan and the entry point to Acura’s car lineup. Its four-door body and compact size suited everyday driving, while the range included petrol and, in the United States, hybrid power. The ILX was sold from 2013 to 2022 as one continuous generation.
ILX generation and engines
The first-generation ILX ran from 2013 through 2022. Its original US range included petrol engines and a hybrid option. The lineup later focused on a larger naturally aspirated four-cylinder; the refreshed 2019 model used a 2.4-litre engine and an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Across the range, engine sizes span 1.5 to 2.4 litres. Canadian versions used petrol, while US versions included petrol and hybrid options.
Fuel consumption
The highest listed US combined rating is 38 mpg under EPA testing. The lowest listed consumption is 6.2 L/100 km in the United States and 5.9 L/100 km in Canada, under EPA and NRCan five-cycle testing respectively. The procedures differ, so the figures are best understood within each market. The ILX’s US range included a hybrid alongside petrol versions.
Where was the ILX sold?
The ILX was sold in the United States and Canada from 2013 to 2022. It filled the compact sedan role in Acura’s North American range.
Questions and answers
What type of car was the Acura ILX?
It was a compact luxury four-door sedan and the entry model in Acura’s car lineup.
When was the ILX sold?
Its first and only generation ran from 2013 to 2022.
Was there a hybrid ILX?
Yes. US versions included petrol and hybrid options; Canadian versions used petrol.
What is the ILX’s best listed US fuel economy?
Its highest listed combined rating is 38 mpg under EPA testing.