Used 2016 Acura ILX for sale 

The 2016 Acura ILX comes in a single trim but includes four additional packages to choose from according to your needs. The base trim comes at a price of $27,900 and includes a long list of standard features. The top-end package of the Acura comes at a price of $34,890 and includes 18-inch wheels, fog lights, and a rear spoiler. 

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As there is just a single trim on offer, there are no options to choose which one is better than the other. However, with all the packages that come equipped with the Acura ILX, it is better to stick with the Premium Package. The package adds features like 7-inch touchscreen, leather front seats, a 7-speaker stereo system, and more to become a value for money offering.

The 2016 Acura ILX Sedan comes with a 2.4 Liter Inline-4 churning out 201 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. The engine is not the most powerful or sporty and lacks swift acceleration capabilities.

The power generated from the engine is distributed to the front wheels of the car through the 8-speed automated manual transmission that comes with it. The sedan reaches the 60 mph mark in 7.8 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds.

The most powerful car in the segment is the Volvo S60 in terms of power output. The Infiniti Q50 ranks second, followed by the Cadillac ATS. It is the Acura ILX that ranks the lowest. Both the Acura ILX and the Volvo S60 come equipped with front-wheel drive, whereas the Cadillac ATS and the Infiniti Q50 feature a rear-wheel-drive setup. When it comes to 0-60 mph timing, Cadillac is the fastest at 6.1 seconds.

It can be said that the 2.4 Liter engine is quite fuel-efficient and great on fuel economy too. The 2016 Acura ILX delivers a fuel-efficiency of 25 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on the highway, and 29 mpg with combined driving. The Volvo S60, having a smaller 2.0 Liter, delivers an economy slightly better than the Acura ILX, with figures like 26 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined. 

Here, the Volvo S60 is the most fuel-efficient vehicle. It is accompanied by the Acura ILX, which takes the second position, followed by the Infiniti Q50. The Cadillac ranks the lowest and occupies the bottom position at the table. The Volvo S60 also comes equipped with the largest fuel tank capacity of 17.8 gallons that helps in delivering a long-range without the need to refuel.

The interior of the Acura ILX can accommodate a total of 5 passengers inside the cabin, combining both the front and rear row of seats. While there is no major difference in the interior as it has been carried forward from the previous year.

The cabin seems a bit outdated in comparison with the rivals, however, the cabin uses some premium material on the inside while maintaining the ergonomic aspect of it. The sedan comes with a cargo capacity of 12.3 cubic feet.

The seats of the Acura are supportive and firm. For a compact car of its size, the Acura ILX is fairly spacious. There is an ample amount of legroom in the rear seats. The Acura ranks second in the cargo space section, where it gets defeated only by the Infiniti Q50 which offers 13.2 cubic feet of space. The Cadillac here has the lowest cargo space of 10.4 cu-ft. Some major interior features include:

• Power windows
• Steering wheel controls
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power driver seat
• Climate control A/C

Infotainment

The infotainment system of the Acura ILX consists of an 8-inch display and a Satellite Radio. There is also an iPhone navigation app connectivity letting you use the navigation system of the phone on the infotainment screen.

Other features include Bluetooth connectivity of phone and audio with a 6-speaker sound system and a CD Player. Some of the important infotainment features include :

• 6-speaker stereo system
• CD Player
• Satellite Radio
• Navigation System
• 8-inch display(optional)
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Pandora Radio
• Siri Eyes Free

The 2016 Acura ILX Sedan rolls on a set of 17-inch wheels that include front and rear performance tires. Present on the front side is the Automatic LED headlights along with a set of heated mirrors for cold climatic conditions. The exterior of the sedan has some typical Acura touches to it. The sedan weighs 3,093 lbs and stands 5.3 inches above the ground.

In terms of curb weight, the Infiniti Q50 turns out to be the heaviest. The Volvo S60 comes second in line, followed by the Cadillac ATS and Acura ILX. The Acura is the lightest car in the segment. Also, in terms of overall length, Infiniti again outsmarts its rivals being the longest sedan in the segment at 188.3 inches. Major exterior highlights of the ILX include:

• Rear defrost
• 17-inch wheels
• Sunroof
• Automatic LED headlights
• Keyless entry

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety(IIHS) has awarded the 2016 Acura ILX with ‘Top Safety Pick+’ along with the highest rating of 'Good' in all the crash-tests conducted. It has also earned a top rating of 'Superior' in the frontal crash.

Even the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) has conducted the tests, and the Acura ILX has received an overall rating of five out of five stars. Some of the salient safety features that come equipped with the 2016 Acura ILX Sedan are: 

• Anti-lock brakes
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Front seat airbags
• Curtain side airbags
• Active front head restraints
• Rearview camera

The 2016 Acura ILX is a decent luxury sedan car. Though it has an excellent fuel economy, the engine is devoid of any punch. It lacks acceleration abilities and feels underpowered. The interior is made of good quality materials, but the design language feels outdated for the most part. The seats are comfortable and supportive, and there is a good amount of legroom in the rear seats. The segment where the car outshines is its safety, where it performed brilliantly and has been awarded one of the best safe cars in the market. Overall, the sedan does feel a little behind its rivals, therefore, should be given a pass for the year.