2013 Acura ILX Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Making its debut this year, the latest luxury sedan from Acura: the 4-door, 5-passenger 2013 ILX. According to Acura, the ILX is aimed at the first-time luxury car buyer. The car boasts lovely exterior styling, affordability and environmental considerations—the ILX offers a gasoline/electric Hybrid trim, the first of its kind in the Acura lineup.

The 2013 Acura ILX is available in two trims: Base and Hybrid. The Base trim comes standard with a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine married to a 5-speed sequential sportshift automatic transmission that achieves 150 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. The Base trim, which runs on regular gasoline, can he upgraded to a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission that makes 201 hp and 170 lb-ft of torque. The Hybrid comes standard with a 1.5-liter inline-4 gas engine and integrated motor assist electric motor—equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT)—that reaches 111 hp and 127 lb-ft of torque (combined). The Base trim with the automatic transmission is estimated to get 24 mpg city/35 highway, while the Base trim with the standard transmission is rated at 22/31. The Hybrid is estimated to reach 39/38.

Among the standard amenities for the 2013 Acura ILX Base trim are a keyless access system with pushbutton ignition, electric power steering and a Pandora Internet radio streaming interface. The Hybrid trim comes with all of the standard equipment plus an eco-driving mode and coaching system. The Hybrid uses the gas engine as its primary power source with the electric motor used when additional power is needed. A lithium-ion battery pack stores electricity for the 20-hp electric motor. The storage occurs during braking when the gas engine deactivates, causing the electric motor to act as a generator. The gas engine fires up again when the brake pedal is released. Safety features standard for the 2013 Acura ILX include 6 airbags, including front, side and side curtain airbags for both passenger and driver, a 4-channel antilock braking system and vehicle stability assist.

There will upgradeable packages available for the 2013 Acura ILX as well, such as the premium package, which features leather seats, heated front seats, an upgraded 360-watt premium sound system, rear-view camera and active sound cancellation system. A technology package adds the ELS Surround audio system, and a number of electronic bells and whistles, such as a satellite communication system, navigation with voice recognition, real-time traffic—with traffic rerouting, real-time weather and an upgraded multiview rear-view camera. The navigation system is equipped with 60GB of hard drive storage space.

Unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto in Detroit as a concept vehicle, the production version of the 2013 Acura ILX sedan is expected to available for sale in the late spring of 2012. The ILX is poised to take on competition from the likes of the Audi A3, Buick Verano and Lexus CT 200h.

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Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Romy A
Jul 12, 2024
I choice 4 because for almost 5 yrs, Im still finding a way to have this model, this model for me is a perfect design and all features Jul 12, 2024
by Walter H
May 20, 2024
This is just simply a beautiful automobile that I would like to ownMay 20, 2024
by Ralph D
Sep 26, 2023
Base model with no backup camera deal breaker. Still looking.Sep 26, 2023

2013 Acura ILX Pricing

Original MSRP
$25,900 to $31,400
Price range
$9,764 to $10,731
Average price on CG
$9,764
YoY price change
$10,619 to $9,764

Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: .35 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: in dash · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.44

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Headlights: auto delay off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 14 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 360 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: .35 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.44

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in mirror

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 14 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 360 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: .35 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.77

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment screen size: 5 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder

Lights

Headlights: Auto on

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: manual folding

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in mirror

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 14 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 15GB hard drive · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 7 · 360 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: .35 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: simulated alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: in dash · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 4.44

Exterior Features

Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: aluminum · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: AcuraLink · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Headlights: HID

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Rear Seats

Type: 60-40 split bench

Roof

Moonroof: tilt/slide

Safety

Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash

Seatbelts

Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 14 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link

Telematics

Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: hard drive navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy

Windows

Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation

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