The 2019 Acura ILX debuts this year with a few design tweaks that create an edgier and sportier ensemble, boost the user-friendliness of the infotainment system and redefine safety standards from the base up, all for a price that outvalues its predecessor. Thus, what you get from Acura’s entry-level flagship sedan is adventurous styling that makes it bolder and better than ever before. Here’s a look at everything that’s new and improved for 2019.
Bolder Design
Perhaps the most notable 2019 Acura ILX revamp is the polished diamond-pentagon grille, a staple feature of Acura’s sedan lineup. You’ll also notice a dash of front-end rejuvenation via a sculpted hood, updated fascia, precision-cut front fenders, and sweeping LED Jewel Eye headlights. The rear end gets a similar update, adding elements like a new decklid, LED taillights, an exposed faux diffuser with chrome exhaust finisher, and a shifted license plate.
The ILX also adds five new paint options to its seven-shade lineup, including majestic black pearl and canyon bronze metallic. The A-Spec package pampers further, with an exclusive apex blue-pearl option, LED fog lights, and 18-inch 15-spoke wheels, noise reduction, and a shark-gray finish.
Restyled Interior
The 2019 Acura ILX packs a variety of high-end luxury features into each compact package. For instance, the front and rear sport seats have been reconfigured for comfort and now include driver lumbar support. You also get additional accents like an extra dose of silver trim on the dashboard and available espresso brown trim. The sleek and sophisticated A-Spec follows with plush leather upholstery delivered in either red or ebony alongside Ultrasuede inserts.
Fine-Tuned Technology
The 2019 Acura ILX offers an intuitive On Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) 2.0 system that’s been tweaked to produce a 30 percent boost in response time and finer graphics across the 7-inch color touch-screen display. Opting for the Premium trim or above further unlocks smartphone integration for Apple and Android devices.
Stepping up to the Technology package will, of course, gain you the most in advanced features, including a navigation system with 3D graphics and real-time traffic alerts, AcuraLink connected services like stolen-vehicle tracking and remote lock/unlock, and a 10-speaker ELS Studio premium audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio and Bluetooth streaming audio.
AcuraWatch Safety
Awarded a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it’s no secret that the 2019 Acura ILX surpasses the standards for dependability. Furthermore, a suite of active safety systems once offered as part of a $1,300 add-on for 2018 are now standard across all levels. This collection, dubbed AcuraWatch, includes state-of-the-art features such as lane-departure alert, forward-collision warning, adaptive cruise control, and a multi-view rear camera with optional dynamic guidelines.
Are you on the hunt for a sporty sedan with a commanding road presence? The 2019 Acura ILX has an updated ensemble ready to push your driving to new heights.
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