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.

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, 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. the ILX was later facelifted in 2016. and in 2018.

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.

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".