Acura ILX 2022 Review

The 2022 Acura ILX is a small luxury sedan and it's currently the smallest vehicle that Acura makes. It also happens to be its oldest. This ILX generation came out for 2013 and hasn't gotten a full redesign since. In automotive terms, this is an eternity.

Compared to rivals such as the Audi A3, Genesis G70 and Mercedes A-Class, the ILX suffers from outdated technology features, a less-than-luxurious interior design and disappointing performance. It's priced competitively, but that's about it. Also know that Acura has announced the return of its small sporty sedan, the Integra. We wouldn't be surprised if it replaces the ILX for 2023. But if you're set on the ILX, check out our team's Expert Rating below to get all the details.

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The 2022 Acura ILX starts with a reasonably well-equipped base trim level and offers three major upgrade packages: Premium, A-Spec and Technology. All trim levels use a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (201 horsepower, 180 lb-ft of torque) paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels.

Base Standard features on the base ILX include:

• LED headlights
• Sunroof
• Simulated leather upholstery
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Heated front seats
• Bluetooth streaming audio and a six-speaker sound system

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)
• Collision mitigation braking (applies the brakes automatically to stop the vehicle to avoid or minimize a collision)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Acura and the car in front)

Premium The first of the ILX's available packages, the Premium adds:

• Sport seats with leather upholstery
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability
• Seven-speaker sound system with satellite and HD radio
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)

A-Spec Gives the ILX a bit of cosmetic flair by adding:

• 18-inch wheels and high-performance tires
• LED foglights
• Unique front grille and black bumper accents
• Rear spoiler
• Exclusive paint color options
• Perforated leather upholstery and contrasting interior stitching
• Stainless steel sport pedals

Technology Has the features from the Premium and A-Spec, plus:

• Navigation
• 10-speaker sound system
• Acura's connected services