The 2018 Acura ILX will be arriving at Acura
dealerships in the U.S. on October 5th, with prices starting at US$ 28,100 for the
entry-level version. The new Special Edition model is priced at US$ 28,900 and
features A-Spec body components, 18" wheels, side sills, rear spoiler and
unique badging.
In terms of standard equipment, it's got LED
headlights, 8-way power driver's seat, multi-view rearview camera, auto on/off
headlights, one-touch power moonroof, Bluetooth, HandsFree Link, 5"
Multi-View display, keyless smart entry with push-button start and a leather
steering wheel and shift knob.
You can also get A-Spec-equipped Premium and Tech
Plus versions, with sporty side sill garnishes, deck lid spoiler, front fog
lights, 18" 10-spoke alloys and A-Spec badging on the front fenders and
trunk lid.
Inside, A-Spec trims add a premium black interior
color scheme, with a black headliner, perforated black Lux Suede seat inserts,
red instrument illumination, gray interior stitching and aluminum brake and
throttle pedals.
As for the Premium and Tech Plus grades, the former
features leather seats, Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Monitor, HD
Radio and Aha, driver's two-position memory seat, front passenger 4-way power
seat, 8" upper display, 7" On-Demand touchscreen, HomeLink and more.
Meanwhile, Tech Plus adds AcuraWatch as standard, as well as a color TFT
multi-information display, AcuraLink, sat-nav with voice recognition and
AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting.
All 2018 Acura ILX models are powered by a 2.4-liter
i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine, mated to a sequential SportShift 8-speed dual-clutch
transmission with paddle shifters. Peak power is rated at 201 horses, with 244 Nm of torque on the side.
