Used 2020 Acura ILX Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2020 ILX, so we've included reviews for other years of the ILX since its last redesign.
smaller is better
john, 08/31/2018
2018 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I had been driving an Acura TL and then TLX's for the past 13 years and I enjoyed most of the features across the board. Despite the average ratings for the ILX I took it for a test drive and I liked everything about it, so I bought it. I am very pleased with the overall performance, handling, style, etc. The UBS port is very awkward to access, the bluetooth voice is poor, and the screen graphics are not so good. Also, if you are over six feet tall you will have to lower your seat otherwise your head will be hitting the roof.
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Some features make it a pain to own
Ken in Oregon, 02/13/2020
2019 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
We have owned three other Acuras, all of the TL family --and '03, '07 and a 2016 TLX. This go-round we decided to downsize to the ILX. I wish we didn't. We chose to go Acura after comparing to the Honda Civic, which wasn't as nice and had a much inferior engine-transmission package. But the 2019 ILX, while nice, isn't as nice as the TLX. Seats aren't as comfortable. The memory seats don't remember me very well. Seat heaters are either on or off, no degrees of heat. The ILX drives pretty well and if you keep the revs up can even feel a little sporty. Our biggest complaint is the size of the gas tank. It's barely over 10 gallons; the TLX had 17+. Where my wife had to the fill the TLX once every 6 weeks, the ILX barely makes three.
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Great value "Premium" compact sedan but not luxury
jrasero, 01/28/2021
2020 Acura ILX Premium and A-SPEC Packages 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Acura ILX from the outside looks really good and IMO is more stylish and premium looking than an Audi A3, but as soon as you get into it you start tor realize this is based on the chintzy 9th gen Honda Civic. Now Acura has done a decent job of dressing up the 9th gen Civic, but at this point the ILX needs to be built on the next gen Civic platform in order to full compete in the luxury market. The lack of hood struts, reused cheap plastic parts from the Civic, hollow door sound, no Dynamic modes, stiff ride, and bellow average space make this car a little hard to recommend even against a current gen Civic. Well that is until you realize that this car is a terrific value which allows younger buyers or people on a budget to experience a "luxury" brand. Also, while the car doesn't throw you back into your seat since it still uses a naturally aspirated 4cyl engine, the K24 engine is rock solid in terms of reliability and the built in house 8 speed DCT shifts very quickly and always seems to be in the right gear. I recommend getting at least the Premium trim since that is where real Milano leather is used, 2 driver position memory for seats and side mirrors, passenger 4 way power seat with lumbar, automatic rearview dimming mirror, Premium audio, XM radio, HD radio, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Text/email alerts, 8" screen, Homelink, Blind Spot, and rear traffic alert start at and it's only $2000 more than the Base version. Now if you want to add more style and Premium feel to your ILX the A-SPEC package is a great choice but for the ILX it's mainly cosmetic touches besides the LED fog lights and the slightly wider tires. I would recommend skipping the Tech package all together since the only notable upgrades are the ELS audio which isn't noticeably better than the Premium audio and the severely outdated GPS that looks like it was ripped from a 1995 Garmin. With the 2021 version of the ILX probably being it's last year until it get refreshed or even gets axed all together you can find some terrific deals. In May 2020 we bought my wife a 2020 Acura ILX Premium A-SPEC for $26K and change while the MSRP is $31625 w/ destination. For the money the ILX is really hard to beat, yes it's not a luxury sedan that can compete with an Audi A3, Mercedes A Class, and in some ways lacks the features and ride of even the current gen Civic, but for what we paid we got a car that should last many years with a very low cost of ownership.
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Obsessed with my ILX
New Acura fan, 09/29/2020
2020 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my first “luxury” car. I Initially looked at the Lexus IS but it was $10,000 more and didn’t have all the standard features that my ILX did. Test drove it and it went above my expectations and I ended up taking it home. 😂😂 The only negative I can think of so far is the infotainment system which can be confusing at first.
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Neither here nor there
LawyerDave, 04/11/2020
2020 Acura ILX Premium Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
22 of 30 people found this review helpful
I was leasing a Mazda3 premium plus. I loved that car and was inclined to get the new redesigned one, but had some negative feelings about the Mazda dealership experience. Against my better judgement I looked at the Acura ILX. Let me just saw that this car is inferior to the 3 in virtually every respect, and in some ways vastly inferior. But first, the positives: the headlights! This car has the best headlights ever. They illuminate the road extremely well under any circumstances such that I hardly ever use my high beams. Next, the value: it's easily the cheapest "luxury"vehicle one can lease and you do get a great amount of tech for the money as long as you step up to the quite affordable premium package. Apple Carplay? Emergency braking? Lane departure warning? Sunroof? You've got it! And finally, the seats. Extremely comfortable. Everyone who sits in them makes the same observation. Now, the negatives: IT'S NOT A LUXURY CAR!!!!! Rear windows aren't automatic. Seriously? My Mazda had a vastly superior interior. It also had a vastly superior driving experience. Acura's DCT is a horrible transmission, never seeming to know which gear to be in at lower speeds. It hesitates before downshifting and flutters about annoyingly, irritating the driver and probably wasting gas. The 3 also ran circles around this car in terms of handling. The ILX does not do well in the twisties and the noises it makes and general way it behaves just does not inspire one to test its limits and push it harder. It's not completely awful but feels a lot more like a Toyota product, or maybe even an old Buick. Steering/handling are vague. Last but not least, the heating system: the weakest I have experienced in any vehicle, period. Unacceptably bad. I will leave it at that. One may wonder why I got this car given the above. It came down to price. Truthfully, I am paying less to lease it than I paid for the Mazda. And it is very cute looking. People tell me that all the time.
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