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- October 7, 2018
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The 2019 Acura ILX packs dynamic new styling, new A-spec treatment and significant tech upgrades
Honda Honda’s new 2019 Acura ILX vehicle set to arrive in dealerships beginning from the 10th of October packs a new…
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Honda’s new 2019 Acura ILX vehicle set to arrive in dealerships beginning from the 10th of October packs a new styling which lends it a more sophisticated look emphasized by its Diamond Pentagon grille and new front and rear designs in addition to bundling significant technology upgrades, an updated A-Spec sport appearance variant, premium interior features and the AcuraWatch technology.
The new model is available in Premium, Technology and A-Spec packages and starts at a $25,900 price (excluding $995 destination and handling) which is a $2,200 reduction from the preceding model. The A-Spec with Technology package now also comes at $31,550, a $3,550 reduction from the 2018 model.
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It’s fitted with more luxurious and sporty interior features which include a more responsive dual-screen user interface which features updated graphics and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. All ILX models are powered by a 201-horsepower (SAE net), 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC engine coupled to a quick-shifting 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
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It comes with new Espresso, Graystone and Ebony interior color palettes and seven exterior colors consisting of Platinum White Pearl, Majestic Black Pearl, Performance Red Pearl, Canyon Bronze Metallic, A-Spec-exclusive Apex Blue Pearl and the already available Lunar Silver Metallic and Modern Steel Metallic.
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A summary of new features packed for the 2019 model is written below;
- Diamond Pentagon Grille
- 7-element Acura Jewel Eye™ LED headlights
- New Exterior Colors: Platinum White Pearl, Majestic Black Pearl, Performance Red Pearl, Canyon Bronze Metallic and A-Spec-exclusive Apex Blue Pearl
- LED taillights
- Lower diffuser with exposed exhaust finisher
- 17-inch split 5-spoke alloy wheels with trim-specific finishes
- Intricately styled and reshaped front and rear sport seats (with available high-contrast piping and stitching)
- Driver 2-way power lumbar control
- Silver-finished dash trim with chrome insert
- Machine-finished engine ignition button
- Available new dual-screen On Demand Multi-Use Display™ (ODMD™ 2.0) interface with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration
- Standard AcuraWatch™ suite of active safety and driver-assistive technology
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New features for the A-Spec package are also written below;
- All-new 18-inch wheel
- All-new sport seats with Ebony or Red leather with black Ultrasuede™ center panels and high-contrast stitching
- Upgraded front grille and lower fascia with dark chrome
- LED fog lights
- New headlights and taillights with darkened appearance
- Gloss-black decklid spoiler (previously body color)
- Graphite silver dash accent with chrome insert
- A-Spec-badged steering wheel with contrast stitching
As of current, The ILX auto lineup stands as a top choice in the luxury vehicle segment with lots of customers getting their hands on previous models from the Japanese auto manufacturer.
