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2016 Acura ILX

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Rating7.5

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Compact Sedan
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$27,900 - $34,890
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Compact in size and easy to maneuver in traffic.

Irritating and distracting dual-screen infotainment system.

Refreshed front and rear styling.

Posh in comfort and offers wonderful ride quality.

Lacks Manual Transmission.

Includes new LED headlight for sharper looks.

Nimble acceleration.

Some cheap-looking interior materials are used.

A more powerful 2.4L engine is now standard across all trims.

Specs & Features

$27,900

price

201 hp @ 6800 rpm

horsepower

180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm

torque

8-Speed Automated Manual

transmission

2.4L 4cyl FWD 8AM

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Acura ILX makes for an excellent contender in the compact sedan class. With 6 trims on offer, the Acura ILX has a base MSRP of $27,900, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $34,890, and competes directly with the Mazda 3, the Honda Civic , and the Audi A3. Only a 2.4L Inline-4 engine is offered, mated to an 8-Speed Automatic transmission. Together, they produce 201 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque.

Accelerating from 0-60 in 6.8 seconds, the ILX maintains a combined fuel economy of 29 MPG. Acura offers the ILX in 6 stunning colors, with the Graphite Luster Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

With so many packages to choose from, our recommendation is the Premium Package. The premium package has a base price of $29,900 and is packed with a long list of standard safety and convenience features. Some of those features include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alerts, a four-way power passenger seat, driver memory settings, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, an 8-inch upper information display, and a seven-speaker audio system with HD radio. The premium package is easily the best value for money package offered for the 2016 Acura ILX

Trims

    Base
    $27,900 onwards
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Leatherette seats
    AcuraWatch Plus Package
    $29,200 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 8AM
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 114 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    Premium Package
    $29,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 8AM
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 114 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    Premium & A-SPEC Packages
    $31,890 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 8AM
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 114 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    Technology Plus Package
    $32,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 8AM
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 114 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    Technology Plus & A-SPEC Packages
    $34,890 onwards
    • Engine: 2.4L 4cyl FWD 8AM
    • Horsepower: 201 hp @ 6800 rpm hp
    • Torque: 180 lb.-ft. @ 3800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: 114 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg

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Horsepower

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Torque

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Capacity

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2016 Acura ILX vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		7.8 sec15.5 sec114 mph
    		5.3 sec14.0 sec132 mph
    		6.71 sec14 sec135 mph
    		7.1 sec14.7 sec122 mph
    		7.6 sec15.9 sec122 mph
    		8 sec16.2 sec130 mph
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    2016 Acura ILX vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		25 mpg36 mpg29 mpg13.2 gal.330/475.2 mi.
      2016 Mazda 3

      Ranked #1

      		29 mpg41 mpg33 mpg13.2 gal.382.8/541.2 mi.
      		27 mpg36 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/434 mi.
      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg12.8 gal.345.6/473.6 mi.
      		27 mpg40 mpg31 mpg12.4 gal.334.8/496 mi.
      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/488.4 mi.

      2016 Acura ILX vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        2016 Acura ILX

        Ranked #10

        		181.9 in.70.6 in.55.6 in.5.3 in.105.1 in.
        		192.5 in.72.8 in.57.7 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.
        		191.7 in.72.9 in.58.1 in.6 in.112.2 in.
        		191.1 in.73.4 in.58.1 in.5.3 in.110.4 in.
        		191.1 in.73.2 in.57.7 in.5.3 in.110.4 in.
        		190.9 in.71.7 in.57.9 in.6.1 in.109.3 in.

        2016 Acura ILX vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          2016 Acura ILX

          Ranked #14

          		12.3 cu.ft.89.3 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.
          		15 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.237.8 cu.ft.
          		27.4 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.135.7 cu.ft.
          		14.8 cu.ft.95.6 cu.ft.128.1 cu.ft.
          		12 cu.ft.96.6 cu.ft.97 cu.ft.
          		13.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.487.3 cu.ft.

          2016 Acura ILX vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            		SourceCompare
            		13.5 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.13.5 cu.ft.131 ft.
            		52.4 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.52.4 cu.ft.-
            		83.1 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.33.5 cu.ft.73 ft.
            		135.7 cu.ft.27.4 cu.ft.135.7 cu.ft.72 ft.
            		28 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.28 cu.ft.-
            		67.2 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.67.2 cu.ft.-

            2016 Acura ILX vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		-908 lbs.3093 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3122 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3431 lbs.
              		1000 lbs.-3300 lbs.
              		-1078 lbs.3025 lbs.
              		-827 lbs.2935 lbs.

              2016 Acura ILX Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              5

              Recalls

              0

              Investigations

              39

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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              2016 Acura ILX User Reviews

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              Jaysen Auguste

              2017 Acura ILX

              AcuraWatch Plus Package 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)

              4

              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: July 23, 2024

              My 2017 Acura ILX

              Pros - ["Good acceleration", "Rides smooth"]

              Cons - ["Miles per gallon can be better", "Seats arent the most comfortable"]

              I absolutely adore this car its just what I was looking for...a beautiful, reliable and luxurious commuter. It gets you 25mpg. The white model really turns heads and by the first week I'd already gotten so many compliments. Interior road noise is perfect, road feel is excellent, steering is excellent, ever little detail in his car screams luxury. Really nothing bad I can say about this car, and n...

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              Jaysen Auguste

              2017 Acura ILX

              4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 8AM)

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              User Overall Rating

              Posted On: June 14, 2024

              My 2017 Acura ILX

              Pros - ["Good acceleration", "Rides smooth"]

              Cons - ["Miles per gallon can be better", "Seats aren't the most comfortable"]

              I absolutely adore this car it's just what I was looking for...a beautiful, reliable and luxurious commuter. It gets you 25mpg. The white model really turns heads and by the first week I'd already gotten so many compliments. Interior road noise is perfect, road feel is excellent, steering is excellent, ever little detail in his car screams luxury. Really nothing bad I can say about this car, and ...

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