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In a step back toward its roots, Acura, Honda’s luxury division, is once again offering a less-is-more entry level luxury compact car. Slotted below the TSX, the 2014 Acura ILX is somewhat reminiscent of the 1986-2001 Integra, but outfitted with more luxury.
And, like the Integra before it, the ILX shares its platform with the latest generation Honda Civic. However, don’et dismiss the ILX as just a dressed up Civic with an Acura nameplate; there are noteworthy engineering changes and interior refinements.
Non-hybrid models are available in four trim levels and two hybrid ILX trim levels are available. These six possible iterations are made up of base, Premium, Technology trim packages.
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More specifically, the base non-hybrid 2014 ILX is equipped with a 150-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and five-speed automatic transmission and starts at $25,900. For lots of wahoos, the ILX Premium non-hybrid is powered by a 2.4-liter, 201 horsepower four connected to a close-ratio six speed manual shifter and is priced at $29,200. Alternately a five-speed automatic transmission version of this 2.4-liter Premium trim level is available for the same price. And as a third 2.4-liter option, the non hybrid ILX is available with a Technology package, five-speed auto, and MSRP of $31,400.
The green version is the 2014 ILX Hybrid, Acura’s first ever hybrid offering. This is ironic considering Honda was the first carmaker to introduce a hybrid, the Honda Insight in 2000. Borrowing the hybrid system from the Civic Hybrid, the 2014 ILX Hybrid has a base price of $28,900; add the Technology Package and the price jumps to $34,400.
