Used 2021 Acura ILX Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2021 ILX, so we've included reviews for other years of the ILX since its last redesign.
BANG FOR YOUR BUCK
da enthusiast, 03/18/2021
2021 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan w/Premium Package (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
This car comes with a lot of features that other cars don’t come close to having in this price range. If your looking for a small, nice, luxury commuter this is the right car for you. Dealer also took a big loss selling me this one, sales were very slow. The DCT transmission for this car is just phenomenal I truly am lost for words about the driving experience. It is very impressive for what it’s set out to be. Acura is if not more as reliable as Lexus and Toyota, but Acura’s are made for performance and precision. Toyotas are slow compared to this thing. I would definitely take a look at this car if you’re in the market.
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Awesome!
Steve, 07/08/2021
2021 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan w/Technology and A-Spec Packages (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought the Aspec for $33,000 it was worth every penny. I really don’t understand why some are saying it’s an ok car? It has good power,great safety features,great looks and awesome reliability! Any other in its class is $10,000 to $15000 more!
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2021 Acura ILX for sale near you
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- Base SedanMSRP: $21,295135 mi away
- Base Sedan w/Premium PackageMSRP: $25,49563 mi away
- Base Sedan w/Premium and A-Spec PackagesMSRP: $23,999187 mi away
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Excellent car, particularly for the price!
Usman A., 01/05/2021
2021 Acura ILX 4dr Sedan w/Premium and A-Spec Packages (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
An excellent car - top notch performance and looks. Even with the fully upgraded packages, still cheaper than other entry level luxury car base models with no upgrades (Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, Audi). Great entry level luxury car for the price. Infotainment system is outdated and could look better - my one con.
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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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