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Getting 43 Mpg on daily commute
mahowald, 08/11/2012
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Technology Package (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
40 of 41 people found this review helpful
I love this car. Gas mileage, suspension, and stereo are great. Bluetooth integration and Pandora integration work perfectly. Suspension and noise cancellation work amazingly well. Although it looks small, it has plenty of room and has always been big enough. Gas mileage has been from 42 to 45 without really trying.
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VIP, 07/26/2016
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2013 ILX from the dealer used with 30k miles in 2016. So far so good. I had a Honda before and loved it so figured my next step would be an Acura. First the positives: Car rides well, love the GPS, blue tooth connectivity, and voice control. For a 4 cylinder vehicle it accelerates quite quickly and is very good on gas. Also the car is spacious, it comfortably fit me plus 3 other adults on a short road trip. Now the not so good: storage is extremely limited! the car doesn't even have a place to put spare change, I literally dump everything into the center counsel. Also the USB cord is awkwardly placed, when I first test drove the car I thought it was damaged (if you've seen it you know what I mean). Lastly, I got the tech package so I have leather seats but when I first started looking I was shocked to see that the base model comes standard with cloth seats, I've never seen a luxury car with cloth seats.
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Excellet Commuter Car
bybchucky, 09/13/2013
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Technology Package (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2013 ILX with the Tech pkg, and I am very pleased with it. I had a 2008 Acura TL prior to purchasing this car, and I thought I would miss the V6 acceleration, but I honestly don't. A lot of the reviews say the 150 hp is underpowered, but I find the car to be adequate. In fact, it picks up quite nicely on the highway and I don't have trouble passing cars. The interior is nice, well built, and feels a lot wider than what the outside appearance would make you believe. The rear leg room is also excellent considering this is a compact car. As stated above, this is an excellent commuter car.
Surely NOT just a "glorified Civic"
boudouris_3, 06/19/2012
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
Just upgraded from my 5-spd Saab 9-3 sedan to a brand new Acura ilx w/premium package and the 2.4L 6-spd engine. The premium package comes with nearly everything that you could ask for minus navigation. Very nice engine note that gives the car some personality without sounding like a cheap tuner. The only knock I could say about the ilx is the interior space which is expected to be small due to the price point and market that Acura intends to target. If you're in your 20s or early 30s and are looking for something fun to drive without sacrificing the luxury amenities, look no further than the ilx. Oh and by the way, I'm getting 35-40 highway mpg.
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid w/ Tech Package
Kerry Olson, 03/26/2016
2013 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
In April of 2015 we were in need of another car. Initially I looked at a BMW 335 and a Infintity G37 coupe, both of which I loved being a man. However I knew my wife wanted a good gas mileage that also had navigation, a CD player, heated seats, etc. I ended up choosing the ILX as it was below the book value at the time, was fully loaded, and though a hybrid it was sporty looking compared to other hybrids on the market. I also liked the option of shutting off the hybrid mode, which gives the car more umph when getting into traffic in the DFW area. On average with city and highway driving we average 39.3 MPG with the car not in hybrid mode. We have kept up with oil changes, etc and I don't know if there is a correlation or not but the car does get better mpg within the first 20% of a new oil change. The front seats are comfortable especially considering that the basis for this car is the Honda Civic. The only flaws I see are limited storage, and no leg room for an adult in the back seats. However the interior dash layout is great, the hands free is one of the best I have used, and though it takes premium gas I have never paid more than $24.00 to fill it and my wife can drive 4-6 weeks before filling. It also looks like a higher dollar car. We will always be an Acura fan due to this car.
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Peppy Hybrid that Turns Heads
bayareamom, 01/26/2015
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Technology Package (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
We bought our ILX used and have been incredibly pleased with it thus far. As a former Prius owner, I feel much cooler driving this sporty Acura, although I do miss the 50+ mpg of the Prius. It's fun to drive, handles well, stops on a dime, and has all of the modern features you'd expect from an Acura. I primarily drive around town (about 90% of the time) with lots of stopping and am averaging about 37-38 mpg. I love the simplicity of the interior, which is easy to use and not as bright or busy as some of the other models we looked at. I hope this awesome car continues to fly under the radar so I'll continue to be one of the only ones on the road driving it!
An Excellent Car!
geiim, 01/28/2013
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
31 of 39 people found this review helpful
I have had my ILX now for over a month and 1,500 miles. It is an excellent car. The complaints about the 2.0L engine being slow are not accurate. I find it to be very peppy and responsive. Plus I drive 64 miles back and forth from work 5 days a week and I have never gotten less than 30 MPG, with an average of 29 MPG city/hwy driving overall. The interior is of excellent quality and the ride is smooth and quiet. The electronics are excellent and the sound system is very good, I use the XM radio all the time and it never drops out. I'm 6 ft tall, 250 lbs and I fit very comfortably in the car. I've even ridden in the back seat and that was comfortable. It looks great and rides great!
Pleasantly Surprised!
Banjo, 10/25/2016
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My previous car was a leased 2015 Civic EX-L, but due to a job change I needed to get out of my lease mileage restrictions. I took a look at buying out my Civic, or purchasing another new Honda, but both of those options were thousands of $s more than a pre-owned ILX still under warranty. I am a car nut so I am quite familiar with the ILX and its relation to the Civic platform. The ILX fit my needs perfectly and solved most of the issues I had with my Civic (garbage infotainment system, NVH, pokey acceleration). The ILX is great for my longer highway commute, and the tech package is a must-have for the ELS audio. I don't really use the nav system but it works well the few times I played with it. Would like a bird's eye view option though. The only feature I miss from my Civic is the LaneWatch camera, but turning my head to check my blindspot is very easy and I feel the visibility is slightly better than on my Civic. Car is no rocket, but it is a willing partner when you punch it. No issues passing or getting up to speed at all. MPG is obviously less than my Civic, but I am still getting around 29-30 combined. Worth the MPG trade-off for the comfort level alone. Definitely could use a couple more storage cubbies and maybe another USB outlet, but I'll survive ha. Passengers report he backseat is roomy enough and comfy. I cant imagine why anyone would buy a new Kia Rio or a base Honda Fit when they can get a bulletproof-reliable, well-styled, feature-packed luxury-ish ILX for the same price.
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Owned for 6 yeasr
Brittany, 05/19/2019
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have not had trouble with maintenance in over 6 years. I've only had the oil and tires changed. It has never broke down on me. I highly recommend it!. I'm currently at 94,000 miles and get around 32-36mpg total. Full gas tank holds around 11 gallons. I'm still happy with my purchase with no regrets. I got the 2013 model and purchased it pre-owned that same year in May 2013 with 3000 miles on it.
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Driving this car to work everyday....
hleong, 07/27/2012
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
23 of 34 people found this review helpful
This is the second month I am driving this car to work, everyday for 70 miles. Certainly don't feel like driving a Civic. Indeed, I owned a 2 doors Accord for 9 years and ILX is way more luxury than Accord, hence I don't know why people said it is just an upscale Civic?! Drive before you judge.... Compare to Lexus CT200h and CT200h is not even close to ILX, in luxury and design. ILX designers/engineers are really serious in doing the job and they do it very well.
Go fast with looks
central25thst, 07/22/2012
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
19 of 31 people found this review helpful
Grown up with a 6 speed. Smooth shifting tranny. Soft touches allover. Smart phone integration is incredible.
Fun Drive, Slow Ride
Austin C, 12/16/2018
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2013 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
If you live in a city where traffic and drivers all appear to have an emergency, be prepared to drive like your part of a funeral procession. This car has one gear that has umph...3rd. Every other gear is designed to keep you from the gas pump and they do. The ILX handles incredible well, takes corners with ease and brakes suddenly when needed. Keep your stereo loud, as you want to drown out the road noise. The interior is sharply designed , but does so with less than stellar Lego material. Looks great, just don't touch anything...kills the illusion. I have never experienced any mechanical failure...not one. I still have great braking left after 67,000 miles. I keep taking my car in, thinking the mechanics who inspect my car, forget to check the brakes. The cars design is fantastic. When another car passes me, as they usually do, they stare at the car or is it me, for moving too slow? Overall, I would buy this again without hesitation. No car has made me laugh so hard with the look of speed and the resiliency to keep me pleased. I do really like this car...just please put the rest of the gears in next time.
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Acura ILX Impressions after first month
hondafan30, 09/08/2012
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
11 of 18 people found this review helpful
The Ilx is a great car. I am a Honda/Acura fan which is a big part of why I purchased this car. You can get more car for the money with Toyota, Honda or Nissan any day, but if you want the Acura badge and build quality you pay the premium. The car handles extremely well, road noise is pretty low and the interior is one of the most comfortable and aesthetically appealing of any car I have owned. The interior isn't large but its done very well. I really enjoy driving this car and it gets its fair share of looks. Don't judge this car by pictures, I went to the dealer to buy a tsx and left with this because when I saw it the body styling really hooked me in. It is definitely not a rebadged civic
best deal in town if you do your homework
sethwas, 04/22/2013
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
23 of 40 people found this review helpful
How to sum this car up - there are no other vehicles in this size that have this many features at this price. That could be good or bad. There are larger vehicles that have this many features at this price (with no gas mileage penalty) and there are plenty of vehicles that are this size that are less expensive and have less features. So if you could lease a Civic EX-L or a premium package ILX (same monthly payment after you factor in gas and insurance) which would you choose? If you could buy a loaded Accord or Mazda6 for the same price which would you choose? Does the badge or dealer experience matter? All are amazing vehicles - you just need to decide where you want to be.
So excited to buy my new Acura ILX
stevenrose, 11/10/2012
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
22 of 43 people found this review helpful
I have owned many cars from Jeeps to Volvos and I keep coming back to Honda products. I owned a 1996 Acura Integra and I always refer to that as my favorite car. I owned a 2007 Volvo S40 that was pretty to look at, but drove very choppy. The 2013 Acura ILX is really smooth and fun to drive. I have read reviews that the ILX car is a Honda Civic in a tuxedo. What is wrong with a Honda Civic? My 2006 Honda Civic EX Coupe drove 10 times better than my Volvo S40 and the new ILX I just purchased drives even smoother and is 10x more luxurious than my Honda was. I think I have found that perfect blend of performance, luxury and style. I think I might have found my new favorite car.
Happy with my Acura ILX after 4000 miles
jeepcolorado, 09/16/2012
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
16 of 32 people found this review helpful
I purchased the Acura ILX after owning a Jeep Grand Cherokee for seven years. I really wanted a new JGC Overland, but decided it made more economic sense to look for a comfortable 60 miles/day commuter that would still give the feeling I was driving a solid entry level luxury car with most of todays tech features. The ILX has a very well engineered interior that seems well above the luxury level of a Civic or other lower end cars and in line with most other cars up to about 40K. It is a very pleasant place to relax while commuting a couple of hours a day. With a low 30's budget I compared against the Audi A3, VW GTI, Lexus 250H, and Suburu Outback and decided this was the best choice.
Polished metal metallic/Parchment Premium Pkg.
ilx2013je, 01/21/2013
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
3 months of ownership and I'm extremely satisfied with my new ILX. Very peppy for a small 4cyl. engine. Ride and handling are very impressive. Excellent use of space on the interior. I'm coming from a mid-size and don't miss the little extra room I previously had. I don't want to see many of them on the road, but everyone should give this car a try.
Very satisfied
ajwhitesox, 05/31/2012
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
24 of 61 people found this review helpful
Just purchased this car brand new... black on black tech package. Love all the tech features! Nav, weather, bluetooth audio, backup camera.... Average gas mileage combined is 30 thus far. VERY quiet on the road. I really like the way the car looks and the keyless entry on the door handle makes life easy. LOVE IT!
Feels like a Civic with luxury price tag.
ILX driver, 08/22/2017
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 14 people found this review helpful
I helped m Grandma buy a CPO 2013 ILX w/ Tech. package. She wanted certain thing like a backup camera, leather, and navigation and the only car she could afford, that ticked those boxes was the Acura ILX. I drive this car a fair amount, so I do have a good sense of the car. First, this car DOES NOT feel like an Acura. My dad has a 09 TSX and everything from the materials, comfort, suspension, and performance on the ILX does not feel like it is related to any Acura. I have read from many forum discussions when the ILX first came out, that it is truly is a civic in disguise, that requires premium fuel and I can attest that it is. Most built-in navigations are terrible, so I'm not surprised with the ILX's system, but how can a 2013 "luxury" sedan have such a cruddy back-up camera? It does the job, but even the Toyota Corolla comes with a better camera. The suspension feels like it was made out of very cheap components, as it feels like the right front wheel is already in need of a ball joint. The exhaust shield fell off and the paint is prone to chipping. My suggestion to anyone thinking about getting an ILX is to get an older TSX or just get a fully loaded Civic.
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IN LOVE WITH THIS CAR!! ITS A HEAD TURNER!
ohmygoshitsme, 06/22/2012
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
8 of 31 people found this review helpful
My dad and I spent months trying to find the perfect car to me. When I finally sat in this one at the dealership, things just clicked and I knew that this was the one. I love the sleek, exterior design, and the interior has really nice, soft leather. Now I'll never get lost thanks to my navigation, and lovely backup camera!!! I just wish this car had blind spot monitors and had memory seating feature, so I wouldn't have to adjust it everytime someone sits in my car! Also, I don't like how the front and wheel interior is black and the rest of my car is beige! But otherwise, amazing performance and a real money saver when it comes to gas. Couldn't be happier with it! Love my birthday present
Best car you’ll find in this class!
Saleen8928, 09/06/2019
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is comfortable, and feels roomier than its small size would lead you to believe. The navigation system is easy to use and the screen is clear and large. The upgraded sound system is better than I would expect in this class of car. There are a few minor drawbacks to the car, but based on the price point, you have to expect some trade offs. First, the 150hp engine is sufficient for 80% of situations, but it’s definitely underpowered. Get the optional 200hp engine if you can (I think in newer models they made it standard). I have driven a 2018 with the 200hp, and it makes a huge difference. Second, there are no memory seat buttons. I didn’t think this would be a big deal when I was car shopping, but I realized quickly that I used memory seats way more often than I thought. Then again, I’m someone who is overly sensitive to a seat position that’s slightly off from what I’m used to! It would be nice if they made this model in AWD, but snow traction is about as decent as you can find without all wheel drive.
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Awesome little car!
Alison, 11/13/2020
2013 Acura ILX Hybrid 4dr Sedan w/Technology Package (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my ILX Hybrid. Extremely reliable, Great ride and Great gas mileage (more than advertised even when driving in sport mode). No mechanical failure and I’m up to 97k miles. Love the Dolby surround sound! Just overall a great car and joy to own!
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Best car Ive had
Cody , 07/12/2021
2013 Acura ILX Technology Package 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I’ve only had mine a week and I love it, it’s my first Honda Acura Product and it’s been great
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Dream car
Shon, 06/12/2017
2013 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have always wanted to own an Acura. I love this car and it fits me perfectly.
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Just got this car
Dawn butler, 07/22/2018
2013 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love love love it
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