2019 Acura ILX A-Spec Review - Entry Level Luxury

We go for a drive in the 2019 Acura ILX A Spec
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Our reviews give you two perspectives. Jakub takes the perspective of the car enthusiast, while Yuri represents the interests of the general consumer. You won't find details about engine compression ratios here, instead you'll have real world opinions on what it's like to drive and own cars.
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[@TheStraightPipes]

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[@NicoMyers]

I like the new grille, the old break made me physically uncomfortable for some reason, kind of asphyxiating. The new one actually looks nice, even with the giant logo

[@natepeters6539]

New grille is sooo much better than the beak, especially in the bigger Acuras like the TLX. But...I think the NSX looks better with the painted beak vs the “grille”

[@NicoMyers]

@@natepeters6539 Yeah, I definitely don't mind it so much on the NSX, I think because it's thin and sharp, rather than the slab of chrome on the street models

[@peruprofundodance]

New grill is much better

[@HPN620]

I personally don’t mind the front end but I am more concerned about the performance. Almost 10 years and we are about the same performance of a integra type r. To be honest, in today’s world we would need maybe 250 hp out of a 2.0L 4 banger small performance luxury sedan

[@nedzadcavka8741]

People that complain about everything are annoying. They want luxury interior, flashy exterior, they want good mpgs, they want 400 hp, they want the car to be reliable. Oh and they want it to be cheap. I think this ILX is a really nice car. A naturally aspirated engine with a great transmission like that is what I prefer.

[@legacyends3685]

Joey N id say that for most car companies besides Honda and Toyota. There luxury brands such as this Acura, and Lexus hold up remarkably well compared to other luxury or performance cars. I’d expect this car to last well past 15 years.

[@jrasero23]

mmm, you are only as reliable as the tech of the time. We have seen this with Honda throughout 2008-2013 witht heir 3.5 V6 engines that had VCM misfires but eventually that was ironed out after a class-action lawsuit and since then the 3.5 V6 6 speed has been one of the most bullet proof engines out there. We saw this a few years back with Honda and Acura's implementation of the ZF 9 speed transmission which they simply couldn't calibrate right, and while the 9 speed is still a tad wonky they aren't recalling anymore TLX sedans. When I had my 2016 ILX a few people complained about weird shifts every now and then, but it seems since 2016 they have ironed those out.

[@svge_1934]

Joey N not exactly acura and lexus r behind germans in power because germans are willing to sacrifice reliability for power were as japanese prioritize reliability

[@conyey]

@@kristians2704 begs the question... why would I care about luxury, power, or handling if my car is in the shop 1-2 months out of the year due to UN-reliability?

[@ElectronikReviews]

That's a k24 under the hood. Very reliable engine! I want this car.

[@ER-ws2pb]

with a DCT, some people want a civic with a turbo and cvt instead? I am probably headed toward Hyundai with a turbo and a DCT, to split the difference...

[@ElectronikReviews]

@@ER-ws2pb I agree! That Elantra sport ticks all the boxes

[@chuckcribbs3398]

ElectronikReviews I agree but it only revs to 6900???

[@sszhao11]

base civic engine

[@ElectronikReviews]

@@sszhao11 you mean like an Si... Which is not basic

[@NuhanHidayat]

The new grille is way better than the old one

[@user-ut3yo7ul7z]

It definitely is. But the RLX & MDX needs to be redesigned for the grill to fit

[@ConsciousRobot]

Look at them side by side! How does anyone think the newest grill looks better? The design of the headlights and grill doesn't flow nicely like the previous model. It's awkward, clumsy, less elegant, and less aggressive. As a designer for 20 years with a decent grasp on aesthetics, this seems obvious and undeniable to me when comparing side by side.

[@morrisombiro]

Conscious Robot I kindly disagree, it looks more aggressive, in person too. The old one was just ugly with the chrome bar!

[@ConsciousRobot]

Sorry guys, I just don't see it. Not feeling it.

[@Crazy254_]

Conscious Robot if you don’t see it, don’t tel others their wrong

[@MaxSpeedMike]

The styling is really nice. The actual badge is massive on these in person LOL. Overall, a really great daily driver. Can't belive they mounted an 8 speed DCT on a freakin Acura!

[@davidbest1259]

MaxSpeed you’re everywhere lol

[@motormusique]

Yeah, I think it looks nice. I just wish Acura spent more effort to update the suspension and handling on this car to make it actually sporty

[@andrewscr93]

No manual transmission :(

[@dantamulonis5566]

Holy shit. The badge is insanely big. You've done gone and ruined it for me lmao

[@caesu4214]

Yes, but unlike a pure wet dual clutch tranny, like the ones you'd find in a VW, this one has a torque converter. A power sapping torque converter sadly...

[@andreworton5034]

Acura is 100% on the right track with their exterior aesthetic...the old look was way too bland, but these new designs are the right blend of aggressive and sophisticated.

[@roboticvenom1935]

shit interior

[@ewwmin3m]

I see why you guys accepted Acuras invitation...and it wasn't for this car... NSX wink wink :p

[@ajlee6933]

This is nice if you only care about the exterior design. Everything else about it is mediocre.

[@atawok6747]

Agreed, this car looks amazing on the exterior. Interior is a let down though.

[@blessed4164]

Much better than a $37k Altima....20HP more than $3K less and better interior.

[@coolkid7151]

Exterior is terrible too though

[@dlozza2000]

Cool Kid the exterior is amazing

[@legacyends3685]

Ata Wok not bad for under 30k I’d say tho.

[@lalocamakeupjunkie8539]

I bought this car in black and I don’t regret it❤️ BEAUTIFUL car!

[@김동준-t9p]

What color interior you got ? I got black on black mdx and regret not getting red interior

[@mulattopapi9741]

Give me a ball park of your monthly payment lol plzzz

[@adamyahya4638]

Acura is finally starting to get their styling in order after about 10 years. Next steps is that they really need to further differentiate themselves with Honda. There's no reason for anyone to get an ILX or TLX when you look at how great the new Civic and Accord are. Acura sorely needs to add a Type S version to the ILX (with a manual) with more power and/or introduce some sort of entry level affordable sports car that comes in 2 doors. They really need excitement at the mainstream consumer level again.

[@MarshalBeard]

The problem with the "acura needs to distance themselves from honda" argument is that everywhere else except North America, acura doesn't exist. Everywhere else, this is a Honda ILX. I think the only options are to make acura a global thing and actually separate them, or just demolish acura and make em all Honda's for North America. I think they should all carry the Honda badge. The whole idea of acura in the first place was to price gouge the dumbass north Americans because "its not a Honda, its an acura".

[@E82N55]

Marshal Beard unfortunately that is the American middle class anxiety for you.

[@ConsciousRobot]

No, the previous model was nicer. Seems to me their suddenly heading in the wrong direction. The front end design doesn't flow nicely like the previous model. I know it's all subjective, but to me the new grill and headlight design looks awkward and less classy.

[@truephoenix2880]

@@ConsciousRobot It looks more aggressive and better, last gen looked shitty with that silver line on the front

[@BurningUp99]

@@MarshalBeard Acuras aren't exactly the same as Hondas that's not really true. Civic and ILX, not the same car. TLX and Accord, not the same car, etc. Acuras come loaded no matter what trim line you get .

[@Reallyraywhat]

The Acura’s DCT has a torque converter so it will be smoother then others..

[@AyAy008]

Than. It's THAN

[@nicolebaker8467]

I purchased this car! Love it so far..

[@icanmanifest]

Also they need to bring back the manual for the ilx. It was a great manual.

[@smartiboi]

The ZF 8-speed is a fantastic consolation prize though

[@bucknut2000]

Yeah I agree, Im looking to buy a new car and theres so little manuals out there. I drove the new 3 series and I just thought " i my GTI better". In auto mode I felt like it woudln't downshift into a turn and using the paddles, I just thought was stupid. If they had this car in a manual, I think they'd sell because theyd be the only one.

[@UnrealOG137]

The new Integra coming out will have a manual.

[@ktakashismith]

...so I'm about to buy one of these. That K24Z7 is legendary for its durability, gets incredible gas mileage, and you can snag a 2022 ILX for almost 1/2 the price of a new Integra.

[@rolo4733]

My biggest complaint with this car is the fact that Acura is still building the ILX on the 9th generation Honda Civic platform. From what I have been told and have heard in general the car is great though feels outdated and old. The entirety of the car desperately needs a mechanical redesign rather than just a refresh of just the looks and hopefully Acura will deliver. At least they cut the price on the new ILX by $2k I guess. Kind of miss the old front end design that they had going for them... 3rd gen Acura TL driver here... Other than that its a great car with a great interior I just don't know how Acura could sell a new car on such an old platform for that kind of money with the old infotainment. Great review nonetheless!

[@atmartens]

Rolo473 I agree but they’re focused on redesigning the TLX and MDX. I’m excited because 2020 should be the return of the Type S!

[@rolo4733]

@@atmartens I've heard about that too and I'm excited to see what Acura is going to do!

[@gravitas3776]

Rolo473 from what I’ve read, they will no longer develop a new ILX and this will be the last one. So they’re trying to squeeze as much out of this generation.

[@Toasty2]

Automatic thumbs up. Love the channel 👍🏽 hope to see big things for both of you.

[@jarupongch]

Too bad this car is still based on last gen civic. Just give us all new ILX with 1.5T or 2.0T and 8-speed already.

[@michaelellman7205]

An ILX with the accord 2.0t powertrain would be bananas!

[@bricemilleson]

Still salty ya'll were in Columbus and didn't let me help film ;)....I've driven by the Honda plant hundreds of times going to ski

[@Jacobk66]

I love this engine.... in the 2004 TSX

[@martin-gt7id]

I would say calling this the same KA24 as in the TSX would be remiss. It's the same engine as a previous gen Civic Si, because that's what this actually is.

[@splewy]

Martin Rivard Yes this engine is the K24Z7 from the 9th gen Civic Si. But that engine is functionally identical to the K24Z3 that came in the 2nd gen TSX, which itself was only slightly altered from the K24A2 that came in the 1st gen TSX (the only major difference being slightly higher compression).

[@hondaftw1234]

splewy This is the K24V7 which is the same engine in the 2013-2017 Accord. It has direct injection.

[@cmbm3441]

I used to have a 2004 TSX, there are about 20 different types of 2.4 k24 engine. This one is from a 9th gen Civic Si, and it more torquey on the midrange, whereas in the TSX, the Vtec (variable cam timing, not being a delusional honda boy) kicks in yo at around 4,000 rpm if I remember. God I miss that car though, but not the automatic that i had

[@ATLEAGLE579]

Actually y'all its a very slightly detuned K24 from the Acura TLX which itself came from the 9th gen Accord not the 9th gen SI. Only the 2013-2015 ILXs used the SI motor in the manual configuration.

[@staircarcass2035]

I've got a 2020 ilx at the moment. I'm single, and I live with my grandma. Literally the perfect daily for a single person. It's got the back seats when I absolutely need it but the size is practically perfect. And the mileage is also a plus. I do regret getting the white, although it looks killer when it's kept clean. Before this I had a 2002 acura TL. I loved it for the short time I had it. Glad I had an opportunity to modernize.

[@redandblack1911]

White is nice. What's your MPGs?

[@staircarcass2035]

@@redandblack1911 Between going to work and home its usually anywhere between 20 and 22 ish. When I drive on the freeway its usually around or over 30. Its really not that bad.

[@Malhiu]

Why you guys don't review sound system, back seats, trunk space, fuel economy etc for sedans?

[@hanger2633]

They do now

[@vladsaghin7644]

If you basically want to drive a 35k previous gen Civic get this... I'm sorry but this car is a joke. It's on its second refresh already

[@mehdimohamed6291]

Why is the logo bigger than my bowl of cereal?! Lmao.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Mehdi Mohamed so they can hide the radar in it. I like the size. It’s very BOOOOOM

[@NGMonocrom]

_"....so it's nice to experience something a little bit different."_ Oh, like being smacked in the face with a dead cat; swung by its tail!? Yeah, that's also a little bit different. Look at your friend sitting next to you, Jacob. Look at the expression on his face. That's the look of a man who would *not* like to get smacked with a dead cat.

[@JaguarRVP]

The exterior of the ILX is nice, I like the red leather seats. I hate the dashboard, infotainment and gauge cluster design. I would take a used IS200t before considering this car, or, if sticking with front wheel drive, just give me a well equipped Accord.

[@travisl1759]

IS200t is wayyy better

[@JuanGarcia-zq5tp]

Why not a used Jaguar XE 2.0t? Or does your user ID not have anything to do with the car brand?

[@yngvar2403]

Jaguar is only good inside the shop

[@JaguarRVP]

@@JuanGarcia-zq5tp Haha, nothing to do with the brand, everything to do with the cat.. The XE though, I'd pass on, not my taste design wise, reliability reputation isn't all that and i think there are better options on the market.

[@blaqpirate]

Funny you said that. I recently totaled my 2016 Lexus IST over a month ago ,btw she ran into me! My dad just ordered me the 2019 ilx : Technology & A-SPEC Packages 4dr . Internet price 32, 545! Compared to my lexus which totaled 50,000 . This is a steal. Since I have a disability and high way restrictions, my main focus is the safety technology and this car creme of the crop!

[@captainjack6890]

Am I the only one who knows this is just a facelift and not an all new model like the RDX or the TLX? Its just a facelift people, stop being so freaking dumb.

[@jacobmartin7832]

TheStraightPipes videos are always the highlight of my week. So convenient that you released one before my four page paper due tomorrow!!! Let the procrastination begin :)

[@bbbt8090]

This is a good entry level luxury car

[@ivangamer8022]

>wanna be sport car >it's front wheel drive lmao at asian engineering

[@ihavenoideahelp5239]

@@ivangamer8022 i doubt you could find a luxury car for any less. I think the chrysler 300c is but idk just a guess.

[@JustinReid]

You guys must admit that you wish it had a manual transmission to go with the mentioned power. Would have made an alright driving experience more fun.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Of course. Always

[@phongtranzzz]

Gotta pump it up to 240HP for sales to happen

[@m.i.smooth810]

Exactly they could by making the k24 more like the k20. There's only 1800 rpms of vtec im sure with hondata that could be better

[@HaywoodHomestead]

If they gave it 240 people like you would be whining for 270. Can’t please everyone.

[@maryellengriffey5819]

Have one reliable, sporty, safe, great gas mileage. Works for me!

[@38tech]

Styling is sooooo much better than whatever that buck tooth grill thing was....

[@powershin12]

Come for Jakub and Yuri, stay for Yuri and Jakub

[@93remix]

Saying that and reading that sounds EEEEEWWWW!!

[@mrknowmyself]

Eeeeewwwwwww

[@mrknowmyself]

🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@hfhehdhwhhahshhauwunsnammw6790]

@@93remix I dont get it.

[@LeoN-oc7iv]

3:30 Yuri was mad uncomfortable 😂

[@YuriTereshyn]

Leonard Nowak ya Jakub drives too fast

[@TheStraightPipes]

I drive the speed limit always

[@fabianherrmann6398]

@@TheStraightPipes That is what I always say too, but I mean the speed limit of the car obviously.

[@marketingmajor8126]

@@TheStraightPipes Yes we see that by the look on Yuri's face and how he's bracing himself LOL!

[@swanblake]

Acura as a brand has lost me. All there sedan are bad and outdone by the Honda counterparts. Dated infotainment, prior gen Civic architecture, prior gen engine, ect. Fanboys will love anything Acura puts out. Or those flown out to review it. Alot of excuses made for this one in the review.

[@motormusique]

5:09 was awesome. 5:13 was some effort man..love it when the Straight Pipes does cool effects like that

[@icanmanifest]

When the RDX infotainment filters down acura will be my go to choice. The new in the interiors are awesome and honda reliability. The old infotainment is not a very well thought out design.

[@RealAvus]

This car is based on Civic BUT on (LAST GEN) 9th gen Civic platform!! THIS IS AN OLD CAR WITH NEW SHEET METAL. The engine, chassis and suspension are old (even the infotainment tech)... but you get new grill. I would not spend new car $$ on an old car. The current (10th gen) Honda Civic Si sedan is a much better car than ILX. But it only comes in 6sp manual (which is one of the best manual). I am sure this "ancient" ILX is the reason why Civic Si (coupe/sedan) don't get the 8-sp dual clutch. Oh yea all Civic Si also come with LSD which ILX never has. People who really think this is a good car should test drive Civic Si sedan, VW GTI, Audi A3... The new upcoming Mercedes A class will definitely make this car look even worse buy.

[@Pete0126]

This car is an absolute scam at $36k. It needs a manual, LSD and different engine.

[@Pontiac2001GT]

Ricky 36k? MSRP starting is like 28k, you can get into one pretty loaded building on their website for $31k msrp which means $29,500 at most dealers. Get your facts please

[@levelazn]

This car needs awd. 250hp. Plus a more aggressive fascia

[@lollol-xp4mc]

Nah keep it cheap i like the way it is. All it should have is a limited slip

[@wilmotown]

Acura needs to step their game up. Frankly, I’ve never liked hondas, but Acuras have always appealed to me a little. I hate the new pentagon grille though. That might look good on the NSX when that comes out but it looks wrong on everything else. To be honest, there’s pretty much nothing an Acura could do that’d make me want one, short of maybe having the cojones to put something crazy out like Lexus did with the RC F and its 5 liter V8. That would make me regain respect, but I don’t see them doing that. They’ll just continue to make bad, overpriced versions of sober, boring cars.

[@doctorferdinand1003]

$35k for a 9th gen civic si with an open diff, leather and a dct. If you’re looking for a luxurious car, there’s no way to justify buying this over an accord. Even the new civic touring is more upscale in top touring trim.

[@ER-ws2pb]

it is the size of a civic, not an accord. some people, including me, don't want a larger car. If you want to compare an acura to an accord, you need to do that with the TLX. The main differences between the ILX and a Civic is it does not look like a space ship, it has a DCT instead of a CVT, and is naturally aspirated vs turbocharged for the same price points, apples to apples comparison. Sill, I will be looking at the new Mazda3, and the new Elantra Sport and Elantra GT Sport to determine which car I get next, my test drive of the ILX didn't impress, it was brand new, 2019, felt pretty slow/average to me, so not sporty enough for my commute.

[@ER-ws2pb]

also, your pricing is way off, compare a similarly equipped civic with a similarly equipped ILX, they actually dropped the price for the ILX by $2k+ for the 2019 (feel bad for those who bought a 2018...ouch) and added acurawatch. the 35K is high for a ILX with A-spec (totally appearance, zero difference other than cosmetic for the aspec). A premium ILX (no A-spec) will be cheaper than a Honda Civic touring, or at least about the same price...

[@amamiai]

A top trim Accord Touring 2.0 will cost you $39k in Canada, you get better performance but you also have to pay a $4k premium and not all people want to drive a big car. The 1.5t is actually slower than the 2.4 in the ILX/9th gen Civic Si according to many internet sources, also you cannot get any driver assist safety features(emergency braking, blind spot monitor, etc.) on the current Si.

[@artilleryisbetter]

Nah

[@redblind]

The 9th gen civic si was available with a DCT?

[@MBisFrenchy]

Looks better but still rather get a high trim Civic. This car is outdated and the infotainment is horrible coming from someone with a 16 MDX.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Definitely needs the new rdx infotainment

[@evanjoseph4680]

It’s the same price as a touring civic in the aspec trim. I would much rather this engine and this exterior look for a everyday car.

[@ShenghongZhang]

Still the dual screen? WOW, they are really slow

[@Reallyraywhat]

I wish reviewers would also mention that this DCT also has a torque converter.

[@nateisright]

TSP, even you guys couldn’t make me care about this yawn machine. Who is this car made for? Honda, when will you finally kill Acura and spend the savings on making Honda great again? The original TSX (Euro-spec Accord) was the high point for Honda/Acura sedans. It’s been all downhill since.

[@lowk3ychris484]

If it had a manual like the old ILX it would basically be a high quality last gen Civic Si with that high revving K24

[@Tjtjboy]

Yep. I got a 2014 si

[@lollol-xp4mc]

The first few years of the ilx before the grille change you can get the exact car your describing i believe they came out in 2013

[@danielc3321]

Based on what I’m seeing here I’d rather get a loaded mainstream midsized sedan than this. Same price, more room, better infotainment. The top trims for Mazda, Toyota, and Honda seem like a smarter choice at this price.

[@subvet3668]

I miss when Acura had buttery smooth manual transmissions as an option. The one in my first gen TSX was absolute perfection.

[@BurningUp99]

I had a TSX I loved that car....once it hit over 200k miles I was just ready for something different and a little newer. Mine didn't have the tech package that came with GPS and a normal looking screen.

[@FocusScrub]

Compared to other options on the market at the price point, this gives the best mix of reliability, comfort, performance and $ value

[@totkamacedonia1337]

This car looks 10 years old. The engine IS actually MORE than 10 years old. 2.4 from the previous generation Accord. The interior looks like its 20 years behind Audi. The only good thing I can see is NO CVT...

[@ratmtbola]

I agree ... it doesn't look bad, but it also looks really bland and kind of old already. Probably wouldn't even notice one going past me even though it's brand new.

[@cogniktive1147]

It’s a great motor. 252k miles and counting on mine. Still going hard. Oil change about every 7500 miles is the only regular thing I do. Timing chain and vtec adjustments once, spark plugs I think once maybe twice. 5-speed tranny gave out at about 215k. I’d say it’s still got easily at least 90% of its youth, though average fuel efficiency has dipped a couple of miles. Picked up a used one from Japan we supposedly 80k miles on it installed for 1500$ - a noticeably bit better version than USA tranny to boot!

[@ratmtbola]

@@cogniktive1147 No argument about a reliable motor. Still looks boring and bland though.

[@martin-gt7id]

It's the engine from the previous Civic Si.

[@lowk3ychris484]

Totka Macedonia yeah it’s from the 9th Gen Si

[@NeoNoggie]

Yeah, this is pretty much the previous civic SI with new body panels and a DCT, not that any of that is a bad thing! 34 MPG with a 7k+ RPM redline? With my wrist injury I've been experiencing a lot of pain driving stick, so maybe I should pick one of these up.

[@abdokallab5996]

I really like this red

[@ilyanleeoster3296]

The last good looking Acura, besides the NSX, was the Integra/RSX and maybe the '05 TL. Come on Honda, give Acura some attention!

[@Greatxx1111]

You guys do good reviews....but you don’t show rear seat details and boot space details.....one of you should sit in the rear seat and give review about that in all your reviews

[@eyang7]

Red interior is ugly asf bro... Please please don't ever go red inside... Stick with black interior.

[@johnnyr25]

I see the biggest problem with the ILX persists: the Honda Accord exists. A cursory google reveals that an Accord 2.0t Sport (252hp) can be had for less than the A-spec ILX and the EX-L 2.0t is only a little bit more.

[@FinnishCarGuys]

Forgot that Acura existed until I saw this. Looks pretty nice, but it's quite hard to see anything distinctively Acura in it... A bit... Lexus-y? New NSX looks cool tho!

[@mogartime]

Agree 100%

[@chamade166]

Generic and uninspiring borderline cheap design sums it up. Should do OK in Ohio.

[@mogartime]

Honda in a Mercedes Halloween costume

[@abovemadness]

agree especially with the tail lights looks very similar to the Lexus

[@gyneve]

Nah, this looks far more practical than current Lexus designs. For one, the beltline isn't at eye level.

[@StangBang35]

Not sure if the NSX will ever add the current Acura Grill because it would look odd in other markets as a Honda. But they need to make a Type R ILX/NSX!

[@nodak81]

I was researching this transmission and didn't know that even though it's a dual-clutch, it also has a torque converter so it "feels" more like a traditional automatic and has a smoother launch from a stopped position. Would love to drive one.

[@golfbuddy1969]

Columbus Ohio is one of the most underrated cities! Looks better than before, but I would take an Accord over this, and wouldn’t have to think twice.

[@rjtheultimateputa]

I was expecting the interior to be based off the Precision Concept like the RDX and NSX, but instead it still looks like a dated mess. Honestly, Honda's interiors are better and considering Acura is its luxury brand, that's kinda disappointing. Probably the only thing I like about this car is the red seats.

[@YuriTereshyn]

Rj Achacoso once it gets the precision concept it’ll be very sweet. Unless it’s dated by then and there’s a precision concept 2

[@rjtheultimateputa]

@@YuriTereshyn and hopefully it gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, just like Honda. Also, can you and Jakub review the Malibu RS? I currently have a '17 Malibu Premier and I wanted to see what Chevy did right (and wrong) with the car.

[@ajlee6933]

Why would you expect that? This is not a full redesign, its the second refresh due to slow sales.

[@Schultz98]

@@rjtheultimateputa the 2019 has android auto connectivity, I don't have an iphone so I never really checked if it does that. I assume that it can do both

[@ampimagery]

2019 G63 AMG please!!!! Comparing to the previous model since there was a significant refresh! Plus it's the raddest vehicle on the road, so that's reason enough! Thanks guys!

[@isaiah123456wp7]

Hopefully Acura hurries with updating their infotainment system from the new RDX. I can't stand the old dual screen setup. I do love their new design language.

[@SergioInzunza]

I was secretly hoping that the A-spec would be an American version of Honda's Type-S, maybe not on par but a level under it.

[@drmario1218]

#savethemanuals Got a first gen before they killed off the 6 speed. 95k mi and 3 novice stick drivers trained on it and clutch is as bulletproof as ever.

[@IamAxel]

I can't get on board with Acura's styling at all. It's been bad since they rolled out the beaks. Exception being the NSX

[@RangerAmateur]

There's absolutely no reason the new ILX hasn't been based on the new Civic yet, just can't believe it. Acura just doesn't sell well world wide. Everything looks so outdated except the facelift (and the logo is way out of proportion). But 2019 is coming, buyers have channels for information. Bet $5 this is a sales fail,

[@AxeNiyon]

1:03... Yuri was not having it!! Jakub try again with that explanation :')

[@RaY_77W]

This is what I was expecting in terms of positivity and being informative for the tlx... not some super biased awkward review

[@SirDarkvain]

Only going off this review, I think I would rather have my 2019 Accord Sport 2.0T than this ILX

[@AlumarsX]

Still rocking that awful 9th gen chassis.

[@Giovanni6501]

Why even get this honestly? Just get a top of the line civic or accord and save yourself the money.

[@MVPlayer123]

CollidedGeneration those are taxi cars dont u want to stand out?

[@unnamedny]

Advice from person who leased ILX for 3 years and now drives civic. GET A FULLY LOADED CIVIC HATCHBACK!!!! Consumer Reports are not lying, they named ILX one of the worst car of year. Stay away from ILX.

[@dylandetails361]

Another Acura, another "no thanks". That interior just looks terrible - looks super dated. Those seats do look nice though. Genesis G70 all day over this. Even the Infiniti Q50 or Lexus IS.

[@MistaRoyanT]

The Lexus IS starts at $41000 before tax. The Genesis starts at $42000 before tax. The base ILX is $32000 and top of the line a-spec tech is $37500. Totally different price points

[@sergiocarrasco]

MistaRoyanT ilx= $25900 usd. Not 32000

[@KM-px8cs]

Dear Acura, You did great redesigning your vehicles besides going from the big silver bars on the grill to a giant "A". The Acura A is a really nice emblem design, but sales will probably increase if it wasn't so big and thus unsightly now.

[@Brsrafal]

Specs sound like the camry 8 speed horsepower

[@chrisjoseph213]

Its weird when cars from the future are basically cars from the past with a couple of new gimmicks. Great video as usual guys😎

[@robokicks]

Please do the new 19 elantra sport when it comes out. Really want to know what you think about the refresh.

[@grubbp]

Exterior design is very good, distinctive. Engine is good but severely outdated and doesn't return that great of fuel economy. In my opinion the dual clutch doesn't belong in any Acura or Honda product. Interior is really, really dated and very small. I'd rather have a Civic Si or Civic Touring for less money and better mileage. The new Hondas are so good that I'm wondering what will happen to Acura in the future. Our family has had lots of both.

[@cmbm3441]

So many uneducated “car guys” here in the comments....

[@jamesecarson5631]

This is a V6? Nah, noise is no good. Ya buy a car because of how it looks????? No wonder they flew you all the way out to Columbus OH. And you are concentrating on the grill...are you bevis and butthead?

[@EchoSigma6]

This is a great long term car because it’s not a turbo. You should reach over 300,000 miles on the motor but not sure about the electronics. Good hybrid transmission, traditional planetary low gear with a dual clutch set up from 2nd gear on up giving you comfortable stop and go with quick upshifts. Nice interior with the red leather seats.

[@KuyaArbee]

I love it! Seriously y’all do the best reviews and y’all are so consistent! I’ve been subbed since y’all had 1k subs and I’m so happy how much y’all have grown! Also the rolling shots look so amazing!!! The 2019 ilx a spec looks wonderful! ❤️😭

[@YuriTereshyn]

ICEMAN™ Ryan since 1K!!!!

[@t-bone9239]

The reviews are nice and entertaining but their critics are too positive and lack depth

[@kuukuyankson2033]

'Y'all' for two people?

[@user-ve9tu5rv6e]

​@@kuukuyankson2033 If you originate from a English speaking country then you say ya'll regardless of the amount of people if it's more than one.

[@kuukuyankson2033]

@@user-ve9tu5rv6e Native speakers in England use 'both' to refer to a group of two and 'all' when the group is made up of more than two units or individuals.

[@josiahgillespie1325]

I HATE that this isn't available with AWD.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Needs Super Handling!

[@josiahgillespie1325]

@@TheStraightPipes Agreed. I really want to like the ILX and the new exterior helps, but it is hard to pick it over competitors like the Audi A3 or Mercedes CLA when both those vehicles have better infotainment and available AWD.

[@buzzluxx1042]

@@TheStraightPipes Super handling and the 2.0t! ILX type-s! Yes please!

[@bacardim390]

So basically it’s the same setup as my old 04 TSX. Lol what happened to Acura. Those numbers are impressive in 2004 not in 2018

[@disturbed4everluke]

wow 26,700 usa msrp for all of that? great deal honestly. does it have an upgraded sound system? if they gave it a nice sound system and added acoustic glass/ sounddeading for that price it'd be the best value entry level luxury i can think of.

[@64arguz]

Over priced Honda Civic ! I drove a 2016, 2.4 Liters, I don’t know where are the 201 HP !! Totally disappointed I ended up buying a ‘13 Camry XLE , 2.5 liters only 178 hp and feels more powerful and agile !!!

[@toinfinitiandbeyond9209]

Please stop asking subscribe.....you know why Doug Demero has over 2.3 million subscribers and you are stuck at 300k? Because he never asks viewers to subscribe. Please leave it up to your viewers if they want to subscribe, and instead focus on improving your content....just my 2 cents.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Ok don't subscribe and don't hit the bell

[@TheStraightPipes]

🤣🤣

[@doctorferdinand1003]

$35k for a 9th gen civic si with an open diff, leather and a dct. If you’re looking for a luxurious car, there’s no way to justify buying this over an accord. Even the new civic touring is more upscale in top touring trim.

[@Barobran92]

It doesn’t look bad, but they’re kinda beating a dead horse by refreshing the same model for a second time and this may be a nitpick, but they really need to put signal indicators on the side view mirrors.

[@wizardmix]

There isn't an automotive channel on the PLANET that can touch TSP's renderings and SFX. Unreal guys and it's not like you make that the centerpiece either. So seamless, so good if you guys were a car, I'd buy it.

[@jonathanb3255]

I drive a civic hatch turbo, and I gotta say I love the motor in that car. The torque is amazing. If this ilx had the civic turbo motor (they can tune it to put out more power for the ilx) and this dual clutch, that would be awesome. I know ppl are gonna say they love having a manual, but I'd rather not sit in city traffic driving a manual. More than anything else though, I want them to redesign this ilx using the new civic platform. It's still on the same civic platform since 2012... crazy

[@micglou]

I'd take the exterior styling from the Civic over the Acura, not saying the Acura isn't good looking but it's kinda generic looking... but the interior is on a different level, looks much better compared to the Civic.

[@Alex-bd5dz]

Looks cool but no thanks, this is the second time they refresh this car since it’s original release in 2013. Additionally, it’s important to note that it’s still riding on the old 9th gen civic platform

[@bb2status]

Cant believe this thing is still based off the old generation Civic........

[@user-kz7df6yb8h]

201 hp clicked offf

[@user-kz7df6yb8h]

@James Bnumber one fact is that cars nowadays are heavy, and yes i drive lol hbu this is supposed to be a luxury car there is no way 201 hp is exceptable enough to provide effortless driving were u don't have to strain the engine to merge or pass a car. Honda is also capable of doing much better then this and really fucked this opportunity by outfiting the car with a engine from a compact eco car, Imagine if the car made a extra 75-100 horse power, with a simple small turbo. This car costs over 30grand in most cases, no one will buy this.

[@sibtxujhawj]

This car definitely needs a refresh. Will we ever get a second gen on these ILX thought? Like many people said, Acura needs to differentiate their vehicles from Honda. Would be amazing to see the SH-AWD in this car even if weight is added, and it absolutely needs a power bump! Anywhere below 250hp is fine.

[@JohnRichardsonAuthor]

Rather boring mix of old and new technology. Probably a good choice for an older demographic. Would look nice in the driveway without having some of the new Honda extreme styling.

[@dawsonjohannes613]

Isn't this one of (if not) the only car you can buy with the K24 nowadays? Really wish they offered a manual with this thing, I think it looks pretty good and I would absolutely love a new car with a K24, they are great engines.

[@chuckmak]

Failing brand and ILX is the embodiment of whats wrong with the brand. From the engine, tech and driving dynamics this product is simply worst than its Honda counterpart.