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2013 Acura ILX 2.4
Going Mainstream Has Its Privileges Acura's experiment with niche models has failed. Competing in the luxury car business by filling white space with product just didn't work for the Japanese automaker. In place of slow-selling models like its ZDX and quirky first-gen RDX, the mindset at Acura has recently switched to more conventional products with vastly improved volume potential. The redesigned 2013 RDX, for example, sold almost as many units in 2012 as it did in 2010 and 2011 combined, and the all-new 2013 ILX has sold more units each month – since going on sale in May – ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- 2.4L I4
- Power:
- 201 HP / 170 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Manual
- MSRP:
- $30,095 (as tested)
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