The 2020 Acura ILX has arrived in showrooms with a
starting price of US$ 25,900 (excluding US$ 995 destination and handling tax), the
same as the 2019 model which sported a number of major upgrades. Last year’s changes included a
sportier appearance, standard AcuraWatch technology, plus updated onboard tech
such as available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
The 2020 ILX can be purchased with three distinct
packages, named Premium, Technology and A-Spec, each powered by a 201 HP 2.4-liter
i-VTEC four mated to an 8-speed dual clutch transmission with steering
wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
Additionally, all 2020 models feature the AcuraWatch
suite of active safety and driver-assistive technologies, which consists of
Collision Mitigation Braking System with Forward Collision Warning, Lane
Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Road Departure Mitigation with Lane
Departure Warning, as standard.
Other key features include the driver 2-way power
lumbar control, front and rear sport seats (with available high-contrast piping
and stitching), silver-finished dashboard trim with chrome insert, machine
finished ignition button, 17-inch split 5-spoke wheels and a total of seven
exterior color options: Majestic Black Pearl, Performance Red Pearl, Canyon
Bronze Metallic, Apex Blue Pearl (A-Spec exclusive), Platinum White Pearl,
Lunar Silver Metallic and Modern Steel Metallic.
As for the 2020 ILX A-Spec, it is available with
exclusive 18-inch wheels, dark chrome trim for the front grille and lower
fascia, LED fog lights, dark treatment for both headlights and taillights, a
gloss black decklid spoiler, A-Spec badged steering wheel with contrast
stitching and aluminum sport pedals, and sport seats finished in Ebony or Red
leather with black Ultrasuede center panels.
