The affordability of the 2018 Acura ILX will appeal to you if you don’t have the budget for a high-end luxury vehicle but wish to enjoy the elegance and performance of a sleek-looking automobile. The 2018 Acura ILX is a front-wheel drive, premium compact sedan with four great reasons to make it worth driving.
Exterior Design
The tasteful modern exterior of the 2018 Acura ILX seems like a smaller version of the Acura TLX and the Acura RLX. Its distinctive feature is the LED headlamps with multiple lenses, which Acura calls the Jewel Eye. The LED brake lights shine faster than normal, giving quicker warning signals. The muscular contour of the vehicle is emphasized by the character line that runs along the side and pans out dramatically around the rear door handles. 17-inch wheels are part of the standard features, however, the A-Spec Package includes 18-inch wheels, side sills, fog lights, and a trunk spoiler.
Interior Luxury
Four adults would be comfortably seated in the ILX, with its leatherette upholstery and heated front seats. The interior is quiet because of the active noise-cancelation system and the dual-zone climate control adds to the overall comfort. It comes with an intuitive dual-screen infotainment and navigation system and Bluetooth connectivity. The trunk has 12.3 cubic feet of storage space, which can be expanded when the rear seat is folded down. The A-Spec Package adds perforated suede upholstery with contrasting stitching, red instrument panel illumination, ebony headliner, and aluminum pedals.
Safety Features
The ILX has an impressive five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Although the 2018 model has not yet been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2017 model received a Good score on most of the tests. To improve on the standard safety features of a rear-view camera with multiple views and the automatic headlamps, there is the AcuraWatch package with additional safety features. These include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and road departure mitigation. The Advanced Compatibility Engineering body construction helps to reduce and disperse forces in front crashes with another vehicle.
Impressive Performance
The 2.4-liter, 4-cylinder, engine is powered by 201 horsepower and 180 pounds to feet of torque. It also has a well-designed transverse layout that’s lighter in weight and fuel-efficient. This effortless engine winds out rapidly, delivering good acceleration to match the robust, front-wheel drive transmission, which has a torque converter that smooths out the gear shifts. The eight-speed, dual-clutch, automatic transmission is particularly impressive when using the paddle shifters on winding roads. The ILX gives a sporty ride with a great steering feel and a well-tuned suspension. All in all, it’s a comfortable, yet athletic drive.
The 2018 Acura ILX compact sport sedan is an affordable option for a luxury vehicle. It comes in six trims: Standard, Special Edition, AcuraWatch Plus, Premium, Technology Plus, and A-Spec. Whichever model you decide on, you’ll find that the above four reasons make driving the Acura ILX a delightful option.
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