Acura ILX – Inject a Fun into Your Day

March 7, 2013 | Posted in Acura | No comments

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With three powertrain options, the ILX gives you  opportunity to inject a little more fun into your day

This is anything but basic transportation. And it starts the moment you start the engine. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine in the ILX features Acura’s i-VTEC® variable valve technology to help wring the most enjoyment from its 150 horses, all while helping deliver a 35 mpg high­way fuel economy rating.1The 201-horsepower engine in the ILX 6MT promises even more thrills. Its all-aluminum construction enhances the vehicle’s weight balance for better handling and agility. The ILX Hybrid mates an efficient 1.5-liter engine with a powerful electric motor to generate plenty of acceleration and help achieve mpg ratings of 39 in the city and 38 on the highway.
Each ILX model features a transmission per­fectly suited to make the most of engine output.
The ILX converts horsepower into forward movement with a 5-speed automatic trans­mission. Those desiring more involvement can take advantage of the Sequential Sport­Shift paddle shifters to manage the transmis­sion’s shift points. The ILX 6MT features a close-ratio 6-speed manual to let you get the most power out of the vehicle’s high-revving engine. The ILX Hybrid features a Continuously Vari­able Transmission (CVT), giving the vehicle a steady climb in acceleration from a standing start up to cruising speed, helping to enhance its fuel efficiency.
The ILX Hybrid is designed to produce great fuel economy efficiently. And with a little help from you, it’s even better.

Advanced technology is only part of getting good mpg num­bers. The other side of the equa­tion is the person in the driver’s seat. The ILX Hybrid features a Fuel Economy Indicator to give you real-time feedback on your driving style to help you drive more efficiently. You can also push the dash-mounted ECON button and the engine and trans­mission will both operate more efficiently to help you further maximize your fuel economy.

The ILX not only keeps pace with state-of-the-art luxury, it ups the ante

While its interior amenities make the ILX an ideal respite from the rest of your world, it can also help you reach out when you’re ready to reconnect. In addition to the standard Bluetooth HandsFreeLink® phone connectivity,2 the ILX also comes with a new SMS text mes­sage function,3 which can read incoming texts aloud and let you verbally choose from a list of preprogrammed responses.
While the machined creases of the sheet metal are as crisp as a well-tailored business suit, other design features speak to the sportier side of the ILX

Lines that taper toward the rear of the vehicle create wide rear wheel overhangs, giving the ILX an aggressive stance. Details like projector-beam halogen (or available xenon high-intensity discharge) headlights add to the vehicle’s modern appearance.
Outside, climates fluctuate with the weather. Inside, they conform to your desires
The dual-zone climate-control system features a patented humidity control for ideal comfort. A GPS-linked, solar-sensing climate-control sys­tem is also available. It tracks the sun’s relative position and intensity and automatically adjusts to compensate.
Active Sound Control (included on select models) helps keep excess engine noise in check. It can detect unwanted engine noise and emit opposing frequen­cies to literally cancel it out. Along with extensive soundproof­ing, it contributes to the sanctu­ary-like feel of the ILX cabin.
Inside the cabin of the ILX, special atten­tion has been given to areas of contact

Go ahead, get comfortable. It’s all there for you. Every touch point crafted to enhance the experience. Available fea­tures include a leather-trimmed interior, heated front seats and power adjust­ments for the driver’s seat (all included with the ILX 6MT). The steering wheel, shift knob and hand brake are also wrapped in leather, fur­ther adding to the cabin’s luxurious feel.

The ILX is on the cutting edge with features like a Pandora® internet radio interface,USB audio interface6 and available XM® Radio

A great drive deserves a great soundtrack. The vehicle’s 415-watt Acura/ELS Surround® Pre­mium Audio System, available with the Technol­ogy Package, lets you store more than 3,500 songs on the vehicle’s hard disk drive (HDD). The ELS system also features Song By Voice® technology that lets you verbally call up your music based on song, artist or album.
Exclusive features and technologies both under the hood and inside the cabin help strengthen the connection between car and driver
Designed to complement its larger engine and 6-speed manual transmission, the cabin of the ILX 6MT has been outfit­ted to appeal to the driving enthusiast. The seats, steering wheel and door panels feature special stitching.
The pedals are drilled alumi­num. Gauges glow red. It’s all meant to evoke the more spirited nature of this model. A quality that the quick accel­eration and specially tuned exhaust note are also quite adept at keeping top of mind.
The available voice-activated Acura Navigation System features a database containing over 7,000,000 points of interest as well as Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews.
While part of the job of a luxury vehicle is to produce an enjoyable ride, its primary function is to get you where you’re going. Once you’ve found your fun you can even call ahead for a reservation through a con­nected Bluetooth-enabled cell phone.
The system is also linked to your personalized settings, memorizing your door lock and lighting preferences. The remote control also lets you open windows and the vehi­cle’s moonroof at the touch of a button before you enter.
The Expanded View Driver’s Mirror gives you a better look at vehicles passing or being passed, while the available multi-view rear camera helps you know what’s behind when backing up.
The suspension system aboard the ILX easily handles both of these requirements
It is a balancing act in more ways than one. While the vehicle’s suspension system provides a flat ride through the curves, it also strikes the perfect equilibrium between sport and comfort. The ILX features a 4-wheel independent setup that includes Amplitude Reactive Dampers specially designed to help eliminate the small vibrations caused by rough roads. The electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering adjusts to vehicle speed, allowing the steering feel to match driving conditions, giv­ing the driver more tactile responses.