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The 2.0-liter, aluminum-alloy i-VTEC^® 4-cylinder engine is remarkably smooth, making it a joy to rev up to 6500 rpm where it produces 150 hp (SAE net).

• The engine has an EPA fuel economy rating of 24 miles per gallon in the city, 35 on the highway and 28 combined.²
• Low-friction piston rings and the ability to run on lower viscosity oil and transmission fluid help improve both engine response and fuel efficiency.
• Intelligent Variable Timing and lift Control (i-VTEC^®) increases horsepower by advancing valve timing relative to engine rpm. High-rpm airflow is enhanced by opening intake valves longer and deeper at approximately 4500 rpm.
• The all-aluminum engine improves front-to-rear weight distribution to improve handling and agility.
• The Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle system enables a smooth, powerful response with just the right throttle sensitivity in every driving situation.
• Dual balance shafts turn in opposite directions at twice the engine speed to reduce vibration.

The 5-speed Sequential SportShift automatic with paddle shifters gives you the best of both worlds by providing the convenience of precise and intuitive automatic shifting as well as shift-for-yourself control.

• Set the transmission to “Drive” for smooth gear changes with an emphasis on fuel efficiency. Select “Sport” for quicker acceleration, as the transmission allows the engine to rev higher before up-shifting.
• The steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters deliver quick, precise shifts at your fingertips.
• Tapping a paddle shifter while in “Drive” brings a quick gear change with automatic operation returning when reaching a steady speed. This allows you to make quick gear changes without changing in and out of manual mode.
• Using a paddle shifter in “Sport” puts the transmission into full manual mode, where you’ll have complete control during high-performance or hilly driving.
• Shift Hold Control keeps the transmission in its current (lower) gear ratio when the throttle is quickly released and the brakes are applied, such as entry into a tight curve. This leaves the chassis undisturbed by excessive shifting.

The sophistication of the ILX interior begins with the plush feel of the seats, which are ergonomically designed to provide the comfort and support needed even after a long journey.

• All models but the base Hybrid feature leather trim and breathable perforated leather on both front and rear seating surfaces.
• Leather-equipped models have dual-level heaters for cold days. The cloth seats in the base Hybrid provide all-weather comfort.
• The 6-Speed Manual model offers black leather surfaces and trim with contrast stitching.
• All seats are generously bolstered to keep you and your passengers secure during spirited driving.
• On leather-equipped models, the perfect driving position is just a touch away with the 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat.

The Keyless Access System with Smart Entry and pushbutton ignition allows you to walk up to the ILX, unlock the doors, and start the engine without ever having to take the key out of your pocket.

• The vehicle will sense the key remote but will not unlock the door until you touch the handle.
• You can turn the engine and auxiliary controls on and off at the touch of a button.
• If the key fob battery runs out, you can start the engine by pushing the start button and moving the key in front of the pressed start button while depressing the brake pedal.
• On a hot day, the remote can lower the windows and open the sunroof to air out the ILX before you enter.
• The trunk will not latch if the remote is inside.

The Bluetooth^®11 HandsFreeLink^® system works with many Bluetooth-enabled cell phones to let you receive and initiate phone calls through the ILX audio system without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

• The central color display shows the caller’s name, number and reception strength (depending on cell phone).
• A one-time pairing process on a compatible phone enables you to communicate wirelessly.
• A simple phone-transfer process allows you to upload frequently used numbers so that they can be dialed by voice command.
• The phone can then be operated through the vehicle audio system without ever leaving your pocket or purse.

For more details, please visit the Acura HandsFreeLink minisite.

Premium and Technology Package models are equipped with a multi-view rear camera that automatically gives you a choice of three different images of the area behind the vehicle when “reverse” is engaged.

• Premium models use a 5-inch, full-color display above the center controls, while Technology Package models use the 8-inch navigation screen.
• The regular view is ideal to help survey areas behind the ILX when backing up or parking.
• The wide angle view shows a 170° perspective behind the ILX, which is perfect to help spot approaching vehicles or pedestrians when backing out of parking spots.
• The top-down view is particularly useful for parallel parking.
• Yellow guidelines help guide your trajectory and judge distances.

This is the same 201-horsepower, 2.4-liter, aluminum-alloy i-VTEC^® 4-cylinder engine that has been so well praised in the TSX for its high output and sporting character.

• Connected exclusively to the 6-speed manual transmission, the engine has an EPA fuel economy rating of 22 miles per gallon in the city, 31 on the highway and 25 combined.²
• Intelligent Variable Timing and lift Control (i-VTEC^®) increases horsepower by advancing valve timing relative to engine rpm. High-rpm airflow is enhanced by opening intake valves longer and deeper at approximately 4500 rpm.
• The all-aluminum engine improves front-to-rear weight distribution to improve handling and agility.
• The Drive-by-Wire™ throttle system enables a smooth, powerful response with just the right throttle sensitivity in every driving situation.
• A high-flow exhaust system and Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) ensure precise and efficient fuel use.
• Dual balance shafts turn in opposite directions at twice the engine speed to reduce vibration.

For those who enjoy getting the most out of a high-revving engine, the ILX matches its 201-hp, 2.4-liter engine with a 6-speed, close-ratio manual transmission. Six ratios make it easy to keep the ILX in your favorite part of the engine’s rev band, while the smoothness of the linkage makes shifting a joy.

• The shifter features short throws and precise linkage for quick, confident shifting.
• The clutch requires low-effort movement, reducing leg fatigue and has short-pedal movement for faster operation.
• Gear changes are made smoother with multi-cone synchronizers for the first four gears.

In the ILX, you can take your digital music library along for the ride on your iPod, USB flash drive or compatible phone. You can even have your own personal DJ with Pandora^®45 loaded on an iPhone.

• You can operate Pandora with the stereo controls when directly connected using the USB jack; Bluetooth^®11 Audio streaming does not allow application integration.
• A USB⁷ connection interfaces with Apple^® iPod^®8 players and other USB mass storage devices, such as flash drives that contain MP3, WMA⁶ or AAC music files.
• Track information appears on the center display. Selection can be controlled using the audio system, including the steering wheel-mounted controls.
• The USB will charge a compatible iPod^® while it’s playing.
• An auxiliary input jack can be connected to any iPod, MP3 player or other audio device.
• Both the USB and auxiliary inputs are in covered storage areas where devices can be conveniently carried and discreetly stored.

The ILX Hybrid is powered by the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)^® System which has been designed on the premise that much of an engine’s power is only used during acceleration or on steep inclines. Thus, the system incorporates a 1.5-liter, 8-valve, i-VTEC^® 4-cylinder gasoline engine along with an electric motor. The small, efficient engine operates alone when cruising at a steady speed while the electric motor assists the engine when additional power is required.

• Together, the motor and engine produce 111 hp @ 5500 rpm while torque is 127 @ 1000-3500 (both SAE net).
• Connected exclusively to the continuously variable transmission, the engine has an EPA fuel economy rating of 39 miles per gallon in the city, 38 on the highway and 38 combined.²⁷
• Under certain conditions, the electric motor alone can propel the car up to 45 mph.
• Deceleration and braking recharge the battery that supplies power to the electric motor.
• Though new to Acura, the IMA system has seen real-world use and been in continual development for over a decade.
• 2014 ILX Hybrid available Fall 2013.

The ILX Hybrid is equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The CVT works like that of a multi-speed bicycle, in which different ratios are achieved by changing the size of gears on each side of a chain. Yet instead of a chain with multiple gears on each end, the transmission uses a metal push-belt, running between a pair of pulleys that continuously vary their diameter.

• Rather than the five or six ratios of common automatic transmissions, the CVT offers an infinite number so as to provide the most efficient drive ratio possible at all times.
• When combined with the Drive-by-Wire™ throttle, the CVT allows the engine to stay at its most efficient RPM while speed is adjusted largely by ratio changes.
• Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters allow you to switch between pre-determined fixed ratios to give you control of the transmission when desired.

The centerpiece of the Technology Package, the Acura Navigation System¹⁰, in conjunction with the AcuraLink^® Communication System, is perhaps the best driving companion since the invention of the car radio.

• The system features an 8-inch screen, mounted high in the center control panel for easy visibility.
• You can enter an address or access a location from its vast DVD destination database, using the interface dial or the Voice Recognition system.
• The screen will plot your path on the map and show special displays to guide you through freeway ramps, interchanges and forks in the road.
• The system will also provide voiced guidance, if desired.
• Additional features include Zagat Survey^® restaurant reviews and AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ and AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™¹³ that can help you get around delays while traveling to your desired destination.
• Following the 90-day free trial period, the AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather™ data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined or separate from other SiriusXM Satellite Radio⁴ subscriptions.

The Acura Navigation System¹⁰ will not only tell you where restaurants are and how to get to them, it can also tell you their price range and provide customer reviews.

• The system’s Zagat Survey^® restaurant reviews provide detailed information from a database that you can read onscreen, or if you’re driving, they can be spoken over the audio system.
• If you need reservations, the system can even dial the restaurant for you through your compatible Bluetooth^®11-enabled cell phone.

The AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™¹³ feature helps you steer clear of gridlock by providing continuously updated traffic information in major metropolitan areas across the 48 contiguous United States.

The AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™¹³ feature helps you steer clear of gridlock by providing continuously updated traffic information in major metropolitan areas across the 48 contiguous United States.

• Interstates and expressways are color-coded to indicate traffic flow levels.
• Icons indicate the location of incidents and traffic conditions affected by construction and weather.
• Traffic Rerouting™ will suggest an alternative route if the system determines it is at least two minutes or 10% quicker.
• The information is aggregated by NAVTEQ™ from multiple sources, including highway patrol incident reports and transportation departments, and is updated approximately every 90 seconds.
• Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined with or separate from other SiriusXM Satellite Radio⁴ subscriptions.

You can determine the weather conditions in your immediate area or anywhere you plan to be with the Acura Navigation System's¹⁰ AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ system¹³. It will even alert you if a potential weather-related issue exists along your plotted route.

• Current weather is shown on the ILX map display in the form of icons, which can be clicked on to receive details.
• Weather forecasts for the next three and six hours in a given area are available anytime.
• A warning map showing adverse weather conditions across the U.S. is also accessible.
• Following the 90-day free trial period, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather data services are available on a subscription basis for a fee, which can be combined with or separate from other SiriusXM Satellite Radio⁴ subscriptions.

To keep you up-to-date with the latest information related to your ILX, this easy-to-use proprietary data network uses the SiriusXM Satellite Radio⁴ communications interface. Some of the features available through AcuraLink^®10 include:

• A pre-programmed ILX feature guide
• Dealer appointment reminders
• Direct communication with your dealer
• If you have linked your cell phone to the Bluetooth^®11 HandsFreeLink^® interface, the system can also contact Acura headquarters and your dealer for the latest diagnostic information.

Grammy^® award-winning recording engineer and producer Elliot Scheiner helped design the Acura/ELS Surround^®32 Premium 10-speaker Sound System to reproduce music the way it is heard in the recording studio. As a result, surround sound fills the car from any stereo digital source. In addition to all the source inputs of the standard ILX audio system, features of the Acura/ELS system include:

• Approximately 3,600-song, 15GB hard disc drive memory (HDD) media storage with shuffle, playlist creation, and an updatable Gracenote^® database
• DVD-A, MP3- and WMA⁶ -compatible disc player
• The ability to interface with the Pandora^® application⁴⁵ loaded onto a paired, compatible iPhone.
• 415-watt amplifier with digital 96 kHz sampling for crystal-clear sound
• 10 speakers, including one per door, two tweeters, one center mid-range, two rear surround, one powered 8-inch subwoofer
• Detailed audio system displays through the navigation screen¹⁰
• Dolby^®5 Pro Logic^® II extracts surround sound from any digital stereo source
• Almost all functions can be performed through the Voice Recognition system
• The Note function allows you to store song information and a 10-second sample as it is aired on an SiriusXM Satellite Radio⁴ station so you can recall it later

Learn more about Acura ELS/Surround Sound

The Song By Voice™ feature uses the Voice Recognition system to help the ILX driver find music from the hard disk drive or a USB⁷-connected iPod^®8 simply by voicing a preference.

• The system is initialized with either of the commands, “iPod search” or “HDD search,” after which you can find your preference by first stating your chosen category, such as: song, artist, album, or genre.
• Follow your category choice by stating your desired music selection. For example, if “Equilibrium” is the title song of an album, the command, “Play song, ‘Equilibrium’” will play the song, while saying, “Play album, ‘Equilibrium’” will play the whole album.
• You can also have the system display lists of artists, albums, and other categories on the navigation screen.

The Voice Recognition feature that accompanies the optional Acura Navigation System¹⁰ allows you to perform the most frequently used functions of the audio, climate control, and navigation systems without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

• With a simple click of the “Talk” steering wheel-mounted control, the audio system will instantly mute as you issue one of over 600 voice commands (with 100,000 variations) to the audio, climate or navigation systems.
• Some commands can replace multiple manual functions, for example: “CD, song 4,” will turn on the audio system, select the CD as audio input, and play the fourth song.
• You can enter a specific address, as the system will recognize over a million city and street names.

The automatic climate control system benefits from a GPS-linked solar sensor¹⁰ on models equipped with the Technology Package.

• The GPS link monitors the sun’s intensity and location relative to the vehicle, enabling the system to keep each side of the cabin at its designated temperature.
• The system is completely automatic and requires no manual adjustments, regardless of outside conditions.
• The most frequently used climate control functions can be operated by voice commands.