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A few moments ago, Honda's premium division released a material covering the highlights of the 2015 Acura ILX. But the hybrid variant was nowhere to be found, not even in the trim levels and specifications sheet, meaning that the eco-friendly model has been phased out without any formal announcement.
Truth be told, the hybrid was never a best-seller if you take into consideration that since it was introduced in 2012, Acura managed to sell roughly 2,660 units of the model. By streamlining the ILX lineup to better align with demand, the Honda Civic-based compact sedan lives through 2015 only in 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter guise.
The entry-level model will set you back $27,050 and offers 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway/28 mpg combined. Coupled to a five-speed Sequential SportShift automatic gearbox, the 2.0-liter i-VTEC naturally aspirated mill churns out 150 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque at 4,300 rpm.
17-inch wheels wrapped in all-season rubber come as standard, along with projector beam headlights, heated front seats with 8-way power adjustment for the driver, keyless entry, rearview camera and an active noise cancellation system. Customers can further kit the 2015 Acura ILX thanks to the four trim levels offering different blends of performance and premium features.
If you need the extra oomph and step up to the 201 horsepower 2.4-liter mill, be warned: that engine variant comes only with a close-ratio six-speed stick shift "for a more dynamic driving experience." For those that want more luxury and tech, Acura offers two packages that include a 7-speaker premium sound system, sat-nav with voice recognition, Bluetooth audio streaming for your smartphone and other goodies.
We don't mean to be nitpicking here, but the 2014 Honda Civic LX can be yours for just $18,390 and boasts better fuel economy (28 mpg city/36 mpg highway), so do yourself a favor and beg the question if it's really worth paying the extra bucks just for that Acura badge.
The entry-level model will set you back $27,050 and offers 24 mpg city/35 mpg highway/28 mpg combined. Coupled to a five-speed Sequential SportShift automatic gearbox, the 2.0-liter i-VTEC naturally aspirated mill churns out 150 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque at 4,300 rpm.
17-inch wheels wrapped in all-season rubber come as standard, along with projector beam headlights, heated front seats with 8-way power adjustment for the driver, keyless entry, rearview camera and an active noise cancellation system. Customers can further kit the 2015 Acura ILX thanks to the four trim levels offering different blends of performance and premium features.
If you need the extra oomph and step up to the 201 horsepower 2.4-liter mill, be warned: that engine variant comes only with a close-ratio six-speed stick shift "for a more dynamic driving experience." For those that want more luxury and tech, Acura offers two packages that include a 7-speaker premium sound system, sat-nav with voice recognition, Bluetooth audio streaming for your smartphone and other goodies.
We don't mean to be nitpicking here, but the 2014 Honda Civic LX can be yours for just $18,390 and boasts better fuel economy (28 mpg city/36 mpg highway), so do yourself a favor and beg the question if it's really worth paying the extra bucks just for that Acura badge.
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