2016 Acura ILX : His Turn - Her Turn Expert Car Review
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- čas přidán 8. 03. 2015
- 2016 Acura ILX : His Turn - Her Turn Car Review
The ILX has the Acura DNA - Performance, proportion, prestige
This is an entry level luxury is one of the fastest growing segments
About Acura ILX:
Premium content, great performance
Emphasis on sport
Lower and wider
New engines -
3.5L V6 with a better torque curve
or
2.4L I-VTEC DI engine (same as TLX)
201 hp. 180 torque
8 DCT transmission
MPG: 25 city / 36 hwy. / 29 combined
Significant changes to the suspension and body
A Spec Trim package - adds more sport to the car, bigger wheels, unique interior, aluminum pedals, and more attitude. A-Spec offers more sport and more attitude. 18" 10-spoke wheels, spoiler and side sills and fog lights. Interior- A-Spec offers red gauges instead of white
Audio system: on demand multi use display, 8" inch screen with 7" screen touch screen controls. All new iPhone Navi link Display audio cable with $99 and $60 app. Allows you to run it through your phone and show on your screen
Safety
AcuraWatch - It’s radar backup for your blindspot. A high-tech tape measure to the detected car ahead of you. It’s reassurance on busy highways and crowded parking lots. Braking assistance when events unfold too quickly.
Forward collision warning system
Adaptive cruise control
Collision mitigation braking system
Lane departure warning system
Lane keeping assist system
Road departure mitigation
Blind spot information system
Multi-view rear camera with dynamic guidelines
Cross traffic monitor
Audio includes SiriusXM, BlueTooth, Pandora, HD radio and USB jack.
Siri eyes free links to the talk button down to activate the phone. Plus touch screen controls for audio system.
Packages available:
Standard base package with nice features
Remote engine start
AcuraWatch Plus
premium package
Tech plus pkg.
A-Spec package
NHTSA 5-star overall and IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus
Built in Marysville, OH
6 color choices
Driving impressions:
Confident brakes
Quiet cabin
Tight handling
Comfortable ride
Fuel efficient
Fast and smooth shifts
Firm steering feel
Hotly competitive segment as an entry level luxury segment:
Audi A3 FWD
Mercedes CLA
Lexus CT
BMW 2 series
Youthful, premium, sporty and sophisticated
Directed toward millennial buyers (20-30 years old)
Prices start at $27,000 an attainable price point
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Destination: Sonoma, CA
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Just got this car five days ago and love it. It rides great, is pretty quiet and the drive train is super. The 201 hp engine with the dual clutch 8 speed transmission is very impressive. Not as fast as my 2013 TL was but would't expect it with the TL's 280 hp engine. The transmission shifts so smooth you barley can feel it. So far my GPM is showing 30.3 with just 306 miles on it. This is mu second Acura and probably not the last. Try it, you'll like it.
Own a 2016 Acura ILX and I love it! Seats are so comfortable they feel like they were designed by a chiropractor. A couple of years ago I did not even know what Acura is.
+David Meyer If all you are looking for are comfortable seats, then just buy a couch. This is a CAR review. If you didnt even know what Acura was a couple years ago, you really must be ignorant and living on the moon or north korea. Really ? the seats are what impress you about this car ? really
Thanks for the input. I really appreciate the insulting tone.
Boateng, why are you being a jackass?
+Boateng 2018 Honda traditionally has good seats. Piss off, Hater.
Is it worth paying the extra money for the ILX as opposed to getting a Civic SI? They are VERY similar.
GREAT REVIEW
Hi Lauren. It was a pleasure meeting you in Cincinnati. Truly enjoy the format of your video, talk-show-review style. Love it! Catch you around the water cooler. Parks.
Great review you guys! I like that you all compliment each others commentary styles. Continue to make great videos. Could you all do a comparison test with all the cars in the entry level luxury segment? That wouls be stupendous!
Lauren and Paul were very knowledgable on the product they were reviewing, THANKS FOR THIS GREAT REVIEW!
I got this car about 3 months ago, and I'm having an amazing experience with the car! Absolutely love the performance, technology, and the useful features that the car has. Highly recommend this car to first time buyers looking for luxury with a competitive price range!
+Harsh Patel Harsh: I really love this car and I'm going to test drive one pretty soon. The only thing that it keeping me away from buying it is all the Dual Clutch Transmission problems that people are having. Any thoughts on this? Your input will be greatly appreciated, thanks!
I honestly don't have any issues. The one thing I had a problem with my car, was a squeaking noise from the brakes which they told me that eventually will be part of a recall. They have advised me to sit tight for now, and it is not a dangerous in any way, so its okay. Just have to bear the sound for now I guess. But you'll get more of an idea after your test drive of course! It also looks like you've done your research so you should know all of the things to look for when you go for a test drive! Hope that helps!
+Harsh Patel It sure did help. Thanks a lot! I think the DCT recall was on the TLX. But still, just makes me a little nervous. Thanks again!
Love the review, very informative and hit all the highlights I too noticed in my Test Drive.
Its upgraded in every way over the previous ILX for sure. While the previous ILX even in Type S configuration felt like a soft version of the Civic SI, this new ILX even in its base configuration now stands tall above all its Civic cousins Si included.
If it costs more then a 25K Si, it has to perform better, and indeed the new ILX does that and more. While still being more comfortable, with more tech, and more MPG to boot...
Nice ILX it's interesting
The psychology part at the beginning made me smile.
Hi, I've driven both the 2017 Acura ILX ASpec 8-speed and the 2017 Mazda 3 sedan 6-speed auto. I can't decide between the two for point to point acceleration. I sensed the Mazda 3 is faster from idling rpm to about 30mph and the ILX wins the crown at the end of the line. I can really feel the Mazda push me more back to the seat from stop light. What do you guys think ? Cheers !!
Hows the handling compare to BMW 3 Series, is the steering lossy compare to the F30?
TSX and ilx is the best cars and is funny my tsx can still keep up with the new cars this days and most people ask if I am selling it
your review are very informative, question for you, I'm looking into buying the 2016 A-spec trim, canada price $35000, a-spec trim offer a lots of safety features, navigation and the 18inch wheel but I also like the 2015 audi a3 1.8 it only has 6speed dual clutch and the price here $32600 and it doesn't offer much things not even a back up camera, if I needed to add all the features it jumps to a difference point, I test drove the A3 1.8 it was good, did not the new ILX.
Which car should I go for it,?since I like both, I'm sure you drove both cars which one has a better power train?
Which is a better value?
Hi Sean, we have driven both cars. I prefer the Audi, however you get more for your money on the Acura. Resale value and residual values are similar. The best way to make a final choice is to check with your insurance company and see what your rate is with each, one maybe a lot more that the other. In addition, seating comfort, visibility and performance are final decision makers. BTW - both have great crash test ratings. Either is a great choice.
Lauren Fix hey thank you for the reply, I did check the insurance rate it's the same, your right you do get more value with acura ilx a-spec, which car was very fun to drive?
Which one had more power train?
If you go with the 2 L turbo engine in the Audi, the Acura engine is powerful. So unless you're going to step up to the larger engine, the Acura is a better deal for the money when it comes to power.
Thanks very helpful
Decent review. The only thing is, there is no driving footage. No frills, no fun. The review could include some spirited driving footage and reactions. Just like the guys at Motortrend, Caranddriver, etc. Not bad though.
ravenstylea2 We need their budgets. They have cash flow! Thank you for the comments
I just got a grey 2016 acura ilx (with a-spec package & technology package) in may 2018 and I like it a lot, great car... I just got some ceramic tint on the windows and now it looks & feels even better... and this 2016 model added more horse power (201hp) so it has some balls for a small car! :)
I like how his name is Paul Brian! Don't get it? Paul Walker acted as Brian O'Connor in the Fast & Furious franchise! RIP Paul Walker!
nice car; too bad they don't make a coupe variant. lexus and audi have 'em. the NSX doesn't really count, unless you can spend 150K.
Stop interrupting him lol
The wheels are very cartoonish and ugly. Am i the only one thinks that?
+TheHoth1 Yes it looks like u are the only one that thinks that.
Agreed with so many sweet Rim designs they could have done much much better in terms of choice