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Snazzy Little Car
Tricia, 07/20/2017
updated 01/25/2018
2017 Acura ILX Technology Plus Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
When we decided to buy a new car we looked at the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy and the ILX. The Subaru had a lot of safety features but wasn't very attractive. Honda surprisingly didn't ride that smoothly and if I wanted all the bells and whistle was very pricey. We have a 2006 TL and it has been a great car so we decided to look at Acura and the last car we saw was the ILX and it was IT! The ride was smooth and had much more power than I thought it would, it has all the bells and whistles I wanted and the safety features that Subaru has. We were able to get the Tech Plus for a price lower than both the Honda and Subaru with the features we got. I've had the car a couple of weeks and the gas mileage is great and I'm truly enjoying it. I've had several people comment on how good looking the car is. I see other reviews slamming this car but this 60 year old Nana with a snazzy red little car couldn't be happier.
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Great car at a fantastic price
Victoria Smyth, 09/09/2017
updated 09/14/2020
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
20 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to replace a 2001 Integra. This car is different (let's face it. There are few cars available today which are going to handle like the Integra.). Most modern vehicles have electric steering (ugh) and McPherson struts or something similar. The double wishbone is gone for the most part. HOWEVER, although this car is different, it is still a lot of fun to drive. It handles extremely well with a lot of horsepower for its size. The steering is good for electric and there is good feedback. This is he first automatic I have owned in many decades of driving. My advice: put it in sport mode, step on the gas and look for some winding roads. You won't regret it! March 2018. It is 7 months on and there has not been a single problem with this vehicle. It handles pretty well in the snow. It handles well on wet pavement. It is nimble and very quick on dry pavement. I drive in comfort mode to commute and it responds very well when I need to merge into traffic. CR rated the ride poor, but I don't find it so. I think it is perfect for a "sport sedan". I've hit a few very bad potholes with no serious side effects. Two minor complaints: the armrests are too low and there is no dome light. Otherwise, it is excellent. Three years on, the car is great. Only oil changes and inspections so far. Gets 32 mpg in mixed highway and city driving. Love it.
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Regressing but still worthy
SDA, 12/15/2016
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
Feels like Honda literally sent Acura a civic LX and they "pimped your ride" with some leather and such. Back in 2007 with my first new Acura, the TSX was with navi or not, and came fully loaded with all the other features and was tons of fun to drive, especially in the twisties (mine was a 6 speed manual). Now they have packages and trim levels (no manual trans offering) and it seems the value of Acura has gotten lost and swept up to try and compete with heavily option oriented luxury brands where you're nickle and dimed for each and every convenience. "Pleather" and heated seats, bluetooth and a dual clutch trans are all nice and standard features but also very basic ones you'll find on most cars with stickers in the low $20k range these days. If you want a touch screen entertainment system you'll pony up $2,000 for the premium package and also get some nick-nack features like perforated leather and blind spot detection. If not you're stuck with the 2006 looking blue interface that is way past its due date to be redone. The 17" wheels they put on this thing belong on a base model civic in my opinion and make the car look a touch like it's trying way too hard to be cutting edge styled, otherwise the styling of the car may be one of it's higher selling points. 2.4L motor is standard now so 201hp but it still feels like it could use a kick in the pants in that department for being damn near $30,000. Truthfully it really is just a very comfortable, better looking Civic that you can lease for under $300 a month with $0 down, however, it may be the best thing you can get for that price in the luxury market.
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Fantastic Entry Level Luxury Vehicle
Redwings15, 12/12/2016
2017 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Overall extremely pleased with my new ILX. The vehicle is attractive to the eye with quality panel fit and finish and a stunning paint job. The dual clutch transmission is a large step above traditional automatics and has quick throttle response and incredibly nimble shifts. Overall engine power leaves a little to be desired, but at 201 HP it is quick off the line and peppy enough to put a smile in your everyday commute. The car handles fine and sticks to the road as expected for the size and weight. Steering feel is light enough to make for easy everyday commutes by sporty enough to provide decent road feedback when winding about on country roads. Interior quality is OK, a bit below my expectations for a luxury vehicle but maybe right on par for an entry level luxury car. The ODMD head unit could use a refresher but is generally easy enough to navigate through after spending some time with the user manual out exploring all the system capabilities. Audio quality with the Premium system meets my expectations, with decent power and bass response. Imaging and dynamic range are better on this stock system then any other vehicle I've owned. Best thing is it's a Honda so the reliability, resale value, and quality are something I do not have to worry about. Perfect car for a young professional looking to purchase an affordable, attractive, and fun to drive luxury vehicle.
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Perfect Compact Vehicle
Cheyenne, 11/29/2017
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My 2017 Acura ILX was the best purchase I have made so far. I don't have many miles on it yet but so far it is amazing. I have driven a 2013 ILX and this is by far a lot better. I have one possible problem so far and the service is great. With the car being brand new there are to be some problems. The vehicle is a luxury Honda. Honda is the co-parent of Acura and therefore it is to be a "pimped" out Honda. That is the sole purpose for starting Acura. Just like Toyota and Lexus or Nissan and Infinit. The car is geared toward younger people.
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Best Japanese car out there!
Kane, 04/21/2017
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
My 2017 ILX, The day I was looking for a car. I scrambled from plenty of vehicles! First the Civic but to slow, Camry but no features, Rogue but too pricey, Sonata but too slow and expensive. Than I fell in love with my ILX, It was the best car I have driven out of all the four cars I listed. I drive 45 minutes from my house to Manhattan and it was saving me money and was a quiet and comfortable ride. I had a 2012 Passat SEL but I had so many problems and waste so much money that If I add all the maintenance prices plus the passat I could have boughten I Lexus or BMW, So I got the ILX. I had this for 2 years and no problems and at all. It's fast, reliable, fuel efficient and the money is worth it! My wife truly loves our ILX and I will hold on to it forever.
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Last forever IF..
A shao, 07/04/2020
2017 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
i had a Honda civic for 18 years, almost 400,000 km. still good, no problem to go for another 5 years. i have had ILX for 4 years, still excellent, so far, total maintenance cost is under $80 as I do my own maintenance.
2017 ILX
Raphael Grenfell, 04/10/2018
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
16 of 22 people found this review helpful
I have bought an ILX July last year and in January they transmission broke! February they had to replace the battery twice, in March they had to replace the starter... and today the car would not start. I have been trying to talk to Acura saying that the car it's beyond repair and that I don't need a buy back, only give me car that is not a "lemon"... the case manager keep saying that he is trying something but cannot garantee anything!! So I would not recommend anyone to buy an acura, specially ILX.
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A new Dud
Laurel Blue, 10/16/2016
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
45 of 65 people found this review helpful
I just leased a new 2017 Acura ILX two months ago. This was the seventh Acura I've owned or leased, beginning with the 5 cylinder Vigor many years ago. I loved each and every one of these cars...except this one. I HATE it. There should be a warning sign on these- "Watch out! Buy this if you're a dummy." The "new" 8 gear transmission, with two clutches, is way too complex and does not offer performance as Acura bills it. The car hunts for gears as you accelerate, and has very little power from 10mph to 40 mph when you are accelerating. The car lugs in the lower gears. My previous car, a 2014 Acura ILX was perfection itself. I should have kept it. The most annoying aspect of this new car? The muffler. Acura is apparently ignoring its traditional (loyal) adult audience and seeking to attract new users that are young men in their 20's. So they have "boosted" the HP, but this is not accurate. The car is much less powerful than before, despite the claims for higher HP. And it is supposed to be thriftier on gas, but so far (I now have a little under 2000 miles) it is not as much of a gas-saver as was my 2014 Acura ILX. The worst thing? The muffler. It is noisy as all get-out. I suppose this was to attract those young males. I would do anything to get a different muffler that is quiet. I do not wish to hear the constant "throaty growl" Acura has decided is necessary. I keep thinking 33 tortured months to go...Arrgh.
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Piece of you know what!
Catrina, 01/16/2017
updated 07/17/2017
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
18 of 29 people found this review helpful
I have owned two previous Acura's and loved them. This vehicle is poorly made. I had 18 things wrong with it, and the dealership and Acura customer service were unwilling to assist me. What a way to treat a loyal customer! Do not waste your time or money!!! Traded it in for a Lexus!!!
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Buyer Beware
Lynn, 11/16/2017
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
I was a proud owner of the 2004 Acura TL. Loved that car. I had to buy another Acura thinking the car would make me just a happy. That didn't happen. The transmission doesn't know where it is. It bangs and knocks and when you left off the gas it feels like you are lunging forward. They say that the banging noise is "normal". I was told that I was confusing the car when I drove it. After all, it's a sensitive transmission. What a piece of junk. It's a hard ride and very noisy as well. They cut every corner they could on this car and it shows. They didn't cut the price either. What is standard options on so many other cars now, you pay dearly for on an Acura. I will never, ever purchase another Acura. Never!
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The ILX is the perfect size car.
Joe M, 03/13/2020
2017 Acura ILX Technology Plus Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The ILX handles great. has ample room for golf clubs, etc., and fits in my garage easily.
Falls a bit short of European models
NickM, 09/15/2017
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
High marks on comfort, options, materials and workmanship. Lacking a bit in performance and roominess. Overall, excellent!
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Overpriced, underperforming
Lyn, 08/31/2018
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've owned 9 new Honda / Acura automobiles since 1987. This is by far the worst of all those vehicles. Exhaust noise unacceptable for a "near luxury" car. Transmission sometimes sounds and feels as if it will fall out of the car. Sometimes hunts for a gear. Love both the exterior and interior colors. Trunk door drips water into the trunk when opened during or after it rains. Mileage is acceptable. Not great. Brakes are outstanding for street use. Somewhere Honda lost sight of the "performance" part of Acura. Advertising the NSX does not relate to the rest of the line up. Ovrpriced! Under performing!
Dependable
Jay k., 07/28/2020
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great n comfortable, reliable sedan
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My car, 02/07/2024
2017 Acura ILX Premium and A-SPEC Packages 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Acura ILX
Christal, 03/20/2018
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
My ACura ILX is ok. I wish it had more features on the base model or other models were shown to me. The seat sits low so even with adjusting of the seat I struggle to see over the steering wheel. The ac/heating system has issues. The AC blows warm air or warm air blows cool. I took it to the dealer ship three times before writing in to Acura customer relations. I hope the issue gets resolved soon before further steps maybe taken. In addition, at times, the ride isn’t smooth.
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Lowest end car on the market
Tammy, 12/04/2019
2017 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
3 of 13 people found this review helpful
I am absolutely horrified and shocked that I blew my money on such an undeserving car. The 2017 ILX is a joke and my 2013 Chevy Volt has more electronics than this minimalistic bare interior. The rear view mirror is manual and the radio is a joke. The headlights went out in a week. Don’t waste your money, Acura should be embarrassed to put such a piece of crap on the market.
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ILX not bad
Kamell Rassas, 10/13/2017
2017 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
A little pricy.
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