2019 Acura ILX: Second facelift keeps old Civic platform going
The Acura ILX has been given its second facelift for the 2019 model year. With its new Diamond Pentagon Grille, the ILX now resembles the TLX, RDX, etc.
The Acura ILX has been given its second facelift for the 2019 model year. With its new Diamond Pentagon Grille, the ILX now resembles the TLX, RDX, etc.
The Acura ILX got its first facelift for the 2015 model year, and included new LED headlights, taillights, hood, grille, and a 2.4L Earth Dreams engine.
The 2019 Acura ILX facelift is the car’s second, and it has a bold new face, a sporty A-Spec trim, more safety features, and smartphone mirroring.
The Acura Precision Concept, which will debut at the 2016 Detroit Motor Show, will preview the company’s latest styling direction, as well as the new ILX.
The DE3 Acura ILX Hybrid was dropped after the 2014 model year, and not included as part of the faeclifted ILX’s 2015 model year range.
A future variant of the Acura ILX could be powered by the 300hp+ (206kW+) 2-litre turbo under the hood of the upcoming FB Honda Civic Type-R hatch.
The first generation Civic-based Acura ILX has been given a mild facelift, and specification tweak, to make it more competitive against its luxury rivals.
The underperforming Acura ILX has been given a mid-life nip and tuck, and a new standard drivetrain with a 2.4-litre direct injection motor and 8-speed DCT.
Acura has given the world a sneak peak at the rear of the facelifted ILX, which will debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, as a 2016 model year car.
Acura has dropped the ILX Hybrid for the 2015 model year after low sales since its introduction two years ago.