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2020 Acura ILX Arrives in Dealerships
11.10.2019: Gateway to the Brand –
ILX is retail #1 and fastest-growing model in the premium compact sedan segment1
ILX captures the most first-time, millennial and multicultural buyers in Acura lineup2
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Gateway to the Brand –
ILX is retail #1 and fastest-growing model in the premium compact sedan segment1
ILX captures the most first-time, millennial and multicultural buyers in Acura lineup2
ILX combines sporty styling with array of high-tech and premium features, including available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration and standard AcuraWatch™
Arriving today in Acura showrooms, the 2020 ILX looks to continue its success as the retail best-selling model in segment. ILX is a critical gateway to the Acura brand, capturing the most first-time, millennial and multicultural buyers of any model in the Acura lineup. Receiving major upgrades for the 2019 model year, ILX became the fastest growing model in its segment and earned its best sales month in more than three years this August.
The 2020 Acura ILX will be offered at a starting price3 of $25,900 (excluding $995 destination and handling), unchanged from the previous model year.
Just a year ago, Acura completed a design transformation of its lineup – introducing a significantly updated ILX with sportier styling, standard AcuraWatch™ technology as well as updated cabin tech, including available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration.In the first eight months of 2019, ILX has picked up more than nine points of retail segment share1 and captures the largest percentage of sales from under-35 buyers of any model in the premium compact sedan segment.
Additionally, for the past two years, ILX has earned the top spot in Kelly Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own rankings among entry-luxury cars, indicative of the Acura brand’s strong reputation for high quality and strong value retention.
2020 ILX
The 2020 Acura ILX is available with three distinct packages: Premium, Technology and the popular A-Spec sport appearance package – each powered by a 201-horsepower (SAE net), 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTEC™ engine and quick-shifting 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Every 2020 ILX receives an EPA fuel economy rating of 24/34/28 mpg (city/highway/combined)4.
Additionally, all 2020 ILX models come equipped with the AcuraWatch™ suite of active safety and driver-assistive technologies, which includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKAS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW).
2020 ILX Key Features Include:
2.4-liter direct-injected 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC™ engine
shifters
Standard AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies
Available On-Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™ 2.0) interface with 7-inch lower touchscreen and Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration
Driver 2-way power lumbar control
Front and rear sport seats (with available high-contrast piping and stitching)
Silver-finished dash trim with chrome insert
Machine-finished ignition button
Premium interior including available Milano leather-wrapped steering wheel with Euro-style stitching and Milano leather
seats with high-contrast piping and stitching
Acura 7-element Acura Jewel Eye™ LED headlights and LED taillights
17-inch split 5-spoke alloy wheels with trim-specific finishes
7 exterior color options: Premium colors include: Majestic Black Pearl, Performance Red Pearl, Canyon Bronze Metallic and A-Spec-exclusive Apex Blue Pearl. Additional exterior colors include: Platinum White Pearl, Lunar Silver Metallic and Modern Steel Metallic.
Interior color options: Espresso, along with Graystone and Ebony. Exclusive A-Spec interior colors include Ebony and Red, both with black Ultrasuede™ inserts
2020 ILX A-Spec Features:
A-Spec exclusive 18-inch wheel with aggressive design and Shark Grey finish
Front grille and lower fascia with dark chrome trim
LED fog lights
Dark treatment headlights and taillights
Gloss-black decklid spoiler
Graphite-silver dash accent with chrome insert
A-Spec badged steering wheel with contrast stitching and aluminum sport pedals
Sport seats finished in A-Spec exclusive Ebony or Red leather with black Ultrasuede® center panels and high-contrast stitching
Exclusive A-Spec exterior color: Apex Blue Pearl; Interior colors include Ebony and Red, both with black Ultrasuede™ insert
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