Acura ILX Wins 2013 Motorists Choice Awards from IntelliChoice and AutoPacific

The Acura ILX luxury sports sedan has earned two 2013 Motorists Choice Awards from IntelliChoice and AutoPacific for the premium market segment in the Youthful and Cosmopolitan categories.  IntelliChoice and AutoPacific define the "Youthful" vehicle as one that "makes you feel young when you own it," while "Cosmopolitan" is defined as a vehicle that "provides prestige or quiet refuge within a city setting."

"The ILX is positioned as the gateway to the Acura lineup, so winning the Motorists Choice award for the Youthful category is just one more indication we are hitting the Generation Y target," says Jeff Conrad, Vice President and General Manager of Acura.

With its high quality and well-appointed interior, ILX is smart, spacious and sporty. It offers numerous features important to young luxury buyers, including a Keyless Access System with smart entry and push-button start, Pandora® interface and SMS text message function for easy connectivity, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and a power moonroof.

The 2014 Acura ILX further increased value on a luxury scale with eight new standard features to enhance its curb appeal, interior comfort and overall driving enjoyment. This includes upgraded 17-inch alloy wheels, new leather seating surfaces and leatherette door liners, an eight-way power driver's seat, heated front seats and a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera. The ride experience is further enhanced by a new audio-system subwoofer and an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system that are standard features on the 2014 ILX.

Also available on ILX is the AcuraLink™ Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real Time Weather™ with radar image maps and HomeLink.

IntelliChoice and AutoPacific pick vehicles that deliver a combination of high consumer satisfaction and lower-than-expected ownership costs over time.  Each year, AutoPacific performs an owner satisfaction survey in the U.S. that solicits consumer feedback from new vehicle buyers. From these data, AutoPacific compares overall buyer satisfaction between individual models and vehicle classes and announces its annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards based on the findings.

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Acura to Debut Custom Performance Sedans at SEMA

Acura today unveiled three customized sedans at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, including the Acura RLX VIP Sedan, created by Evasive Motorsports, the RLX Urban Luxury Sedan and Street Performance ILX, both created by MAD Industries.

"How better to amp up the inherent luxury, excitement and prestige of the Acura Brand than to partner with the enthusiast crowd and create these custom RLX and ILX sedans," said Mike Accavitti, senior vice president of Auto Operations. "SEMA is where we go to add that little bit of spice that brings out the true performance character in our Acura lineup."

Acura engaged MAD Industries and Evasive Motorsports, both located in Southern California, to use Acura sedans as the platform to create even more exciting and dynamic custom vehicles.  

2014 Acura RLX VIP Sedan
Evasive Motorsports created an Acura RLX VIP Sedan that is equally comfortable for daily commuting, or as a stylish upgrade for an evening on the town. The design includes a custom carbon fiber front bumper lip and vents, a modified rear bumper and fabricated exhaust system with titanium tips. Chargespeed side skirts combined with a deck lid spoiler and splash guards from Acura Genuine Accessories round out the body modifications.  Nano-Fusion Film is used to protect paint on the front end. The wheels are 21-inch Advan F15 models wrapped in 245/35ZR-21 Continental ExtremeContact DW tires, both contributing to the VIP look. Prototype Tein Street Flex coilovers allow lowering of the RLX body. Four-pot Project Mu calipers and brake pads, and Evasive-spec brake rotors sit behind the front wheels. In the cabin, custom neck pillows wrapped in Jordan Brand-inspired elephant print add luxury and style.

Powertrain Modifications

• Custom Evasive Motorsports exhaust
• Quad titanium exhaust tips

Chassis/Suspension Modifications

• 21 x 9-inch (+35mm offset) AVS Model F15 wheels
• 245/35ZR-21 Continental ExtremeContact DW tires
• Prototype Tein Street Flex Coilovers
• Project Mu 4-piston big brake kit
• Project Mu NS400 brake pads
• Custom Evasive-spec brake rotors

Exterior Modifications

• Custom carbon fiber front chin spoiler
• Custom carbon fiber front bumper vents
• Chargespeed carbon fiber side skirts
• Acura Genuine Accessories deck lid spoiler
• Acura Genuine Accessories splash guard set
• Muteki SR48 Lugs
• S&A Design vinyl stickers
• Nano-Fusion paint protection film

Interior Modifications

• Custom Jordan Brand-inspired elephant print neck pillows

 

2014 Acura RLX Urban Luxury Sedan
The 2014 Acura RLX Urban Luxury Sedan, by MAD Industries, is designed to appeal to the driver looking for a performance luxury sedan for every day needs. For the exterior, an Acura Genuine Accessory decklid spoiler and 3M 1080 Scotchprint wrap film, in brushed black metallic with gloss black accents, create a bold but refined look. 3M Color Stable window film completes the appearance creating a modern urban style. Silver 22-inch Niche wheels wrapped in Nitto Invo tires add an aggressive element to the stance. Complementing the wheels, MPG custom satin black caliper covers finish off the exterior details. Inside, a contemporary feel is created by 3M brushed black metallic film door and trim accents.

Chassis/Suspension Modifications

• 22 x 9-inch Niche Apex-M125 silver & machined wheels
• 265/30ZR-22 Nitto Invo luxury sport performance tires
• MPG Custom satin black caliper covers

Exterior Modifications

• Acura Genuine Accessories deck lid spoiler.

Interior Modifications

• 3M 1080 Scotchprint wrap film series in brushed metallic - 1080-BR212

Acura Street Performance ILX
The Acura Street Performance ILX, by MAD Industries, is designed to appeal to the enthusiast looking for a fun car that feels at home on city streets or a curvy mountain pass. Wrapped in matte copper metallic and accented by matte charcoal metallic 3M Scotchprint 1080 film, the ILX stands out from the crowd. Acura Genuine Accessories aero kit is tastefully matched to a set of 19-inch TSW Max wheels wrapped in Nitto NT05 Max high performance tires. Tein Super Street coilovers give the ILX an aggressive stance while improving dampening during spirited driving. Under the hood, a supercharger kit from CT Engineering and an ECU tune with Hondata's FlashPro helps the ILX's 2.4-liter Inline-4 pump out 250 wheel horsepower. The prototype SP Elite exhaust from Greddy adds a throaty exhaust note.

Powertrain Modifications

• CT Engineering supercharger kit
• CT Engineering intake
• Hondata FlashPro
• Greddy SP Elite prototype exhaust
• K&N high performance air filter
• AMSOIL Dominator motor oil

Chassis/Suspension Modifications

• 19 x 8.5 TSW Max matte black wheels
• 245/35R-19 Nitto NT05 Max tires
• Tein Super Street coilovers
• Stoptech Big Brake kit
• MPG custom satin black caliper covers

Exterior Modifications

• 3M 1080 Scotchprint wrap film: copper metallic 1080-M229 and charcoal metallic 1080-M211 installed by Paradise Moterwerks
• PIAA 9006 low beam and 9005 high beam Extreme White headlight bulbs. H11 fog lamps and Terra LED dome light bulbs.
• Acura Genuine Accessories front underbody spoiler
• Acura Genuine Accessories side underbody spoiler
• Acura Genuine Accessories rear underbody spoiler
• Acura Genuine Accessories deck lid spoiler
• Acura Genuine Accessories body side molding

Interior Modifications

• CT Engineering short-shift kit
• Acura Genuine Accessories illuminated door sill
• Acura Genuine Accessories trunk tray

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2014 Acura ILX Hybrid Adds to Acura Luxury Gateway Sedan Offerings

The 2014 ILX Hybrid went on sale with a manufacturer's suggested retail price starting at $28,900. The ILX is the only luxury model on the top ten list of Generation Y car shoppers according to J.D. Power and Associates and the ILX Hybrid offers those shoppers an EPA fuel economy rating of 39 mpg city. A 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and an Integrated Motor Assist® electric motor, paired with a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), powers the luxury sedan.

The comfortable and well-appointed ILX Hybrid includes numerous luxury standard features including a Keyless Access System with smart entry and push-button start, Pandora® interface and SMS text message function for easy connectivity, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, a power moonroof and aluminium wheels. The Technology Package adds the ELS Surround® audio system, AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting™, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™ with radar image maps and HomeLink®.

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2014 Acura ILX Features

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In the meantime, Acura has released a list of the features on the 2014 ILX! Check them out below:

ENGINEERING FEATURES

2.0-liter SOHC inline 4-cylinder engine producing 150 horsepower at 6,500 rpm 2.4-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine producing 201 horsepower at 7,000 rpm 1.5-liter SOHC inline 4-cylinder engine with integrated electric motor producing 111 hp at 5,500 rpm

Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission (ILX 2.0L) Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission (ILX 2.4L) Continually Variable Transmission (ILX Hybrid)

4-wheel-independent suspension; MacPherson strut front suspension with multi-link rear suspension

Front and rear stabilizer bars

Electric Power Steering (EPS) with torque-sensing, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

4-wheel disc brakes with ventilated front and solid rear rotors

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist

16x6.5-inch split 5-spoke aluminum wheels with P205/55R16 all-season tires (ILX Hybrid) 17x7.0-inch 5-spoke aluminum wheels with P215/45R17 all-season tires (ILX 2.0L base and Premium or Technology Package; ILX 2.4L)

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Projector beam headlights (Xenon High Intensity Discharge bulbs available, Auto on/off headlight feature and integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

Available front bumper-integrated halogen fog lights

Folding side mirrors with heaters, integrated turn signal indicators and driver-side rearview mirror Reverse gear tilt down function

Speed-sensing windshield wipers with mist feature

Heat-rejecting window glass along with auto-timer defroster for rear glass

Sport-minded rear spoiler (ILX Hybrid)

INTERIOR FEATURES

SEATING and TRIM

Leather-wrapped sport-style steering wheel

Sport-style cloth trimmed front seats with manual adjustment (ILX Hybrid) Sport-style leather trimmed front seats with 8-way power adjustable driver seat and 2-way heated front seats (ILX base and Premium or Technology Package)

Driver and front passenger seat back pockets

Rear seat with center armrest, 60/40 split fold-down seatback, and trunk pass-through

Carpeted floor mats

Stainless-steel pedal covers (ILX 2.4L)

COMFORT and CONVENIENCE

Dual-zone automatic climate control system with micron air-filtration

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Power-operated glass moonroof with tilt feature and sliding sunshade

Auto-up/down driver and passenger power windows, power door mirrors and power door locks

Remote activated, auto-open side windows and moonroof  "quick vent" function

Keyless Access System with pushbutton start

Front center console with storage capacity

Door storage compartments

Front and rear dual beverage holders

Overhead map lights

Multi-Information Display (MID)

Maintenance Minder™ system

HomeLink® remote control system

Multi-view rear camera

Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror

Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirrors

12-volt power outlet

Rear window defogger

Active Sound Cancellation System (ILX Hybrid excluded)

Audio subwoofer speaker

AVAILABLE PREMIUM PACKAGE

Premium sound system with AM/FM tuner, in-dash CD player, Radio Data System (RDS), XM® Radio with Note function music reminder, USB port and AUX jack connectivity, Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora® internet radio interface, SMS text messaging feature, speed-sensitive volume control, 7-speakers with subwoofer and 360-watt amplifier

Auto-dimming interior rearview mirror

AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE

Premium sound system with AM/FM tuner, in-dash CD player, Radio Data System (RDS), XM® Radio with Note function music reminder, USB port and AUX jack connectivity, Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora® internet radio interface, SMS text messaging feature, speed-sensitive volume control, 7-speakers with subwoofer and 360-watt amplifier

Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ and rearview camera

AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic™ with Traffic Rerouting™

AcuraLink Real-Time Weather™

AcuraLink® Satellite Communication System with Automated Appointments

SAFETY and SECURITY FEATURES

Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure

Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control

Driver and front passenger dual-stage, multiple-threshold front air bags, and front side airbags with passenger side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)

Adjustable-height front seat head restraints with active head restraint system

Driver and front passenger seatbelts with automatic tensioning system and load-limiters

3-point seatbelts for all five seating positions

Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH) child seat mounting system for outboard rear seats

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual location indicators

Theft-deterrent system with electronic immobilizer

AVAILABLE DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORIES

Exterior accessories

• 17-inch diameter 10-spoke aluminum wheels
• Front underbody spoiler
• Rear underbody spoiler
• Side underbody spoiler
• Body side molding
• Rear decklid spoiler
• Rear appliqué
• Door edge guards
• Car cover
• Splash guards
• Wheel locks
• Fog lights
• Remote engine starter
• Engine block heater

Interior accessories

• Auto day/night rearview mirror
• Illuminated door sill
• All-season floor mats
• Trunk tray
• Trunk hooks
• Cargo net
• Ashtray/cupholder
• First aid kit
• XM radio installation kit