2019 Acura ILX: FULL REVIEW + DRIVE | A $25K Luxury Bargain!

[@Eric_4is]

They did a good job with the exterior, the interior needs an update. But for the price its a really good deal. Great review as always!!!

[@stevenjohnson4207]

You read my mind

[@crxracer805]

It's kinda ugly

[@TheJamaicanCanadian]

@@crxracer805 I can't say anything back cause you're vehicle is nice, but this is a great exterior.

[@r.d.9399]

The suspension system on this car is a piece of shit. Hard, rough, bumpy would be an understatement.

[@DrBrainrape]

R Barnhart it’s called “sporty”

[@troyellis6211]

STUPENDOUS ! Your extensive review of this fine vehicle was as close to a live experience as you can get !

[@CarConfections]

Thanks so much Troy! We appreciate it!

[@JulezWinnfield]

Admittedly this newer ILX looks more de-Civic-fied, but Acura still seems disinterested in really upgrading the tech and drivetrain performance in this car. An increase to around 220 or 230hp and cosmetically modifying the newer Honda infotainment systems (i.e. Accord and Pilot) to give it an Acura style, would make this ILX a strong contender in this class.

[@keke6894]

Because it is a civic lol but luxury

[@jonelliott9627]

I like the distinctive looks and proven powertrain. However, because of they price and the and difference in some quality materials I would consider this a near luxury model. Not a bad car and definitely a luxury brand. But not quite a luxury car. IMHO. But for the money, HECK YES. And great review guys. I really like your pricing on screen. Looking forward to more delectable auto delights !!

[@tsdobbi]

After test driving both since they were both at the same price point, I chose a Civic Touring over the ILX premium. Really the only thing the Acura had going for it, is it would retain more value over time being an Acura. The touring had all the bells and whistles the ILX premium had, andwas frankly more fun to drive, which is why I chose it. I'm not gonna just go for the prestige of having the Acura logo on my car If I didnt enjoy it more.

[@duglasjohel]

I bought one yesterday Looks cool

[@ErrolMortland]

It’s interesting how this car skips everyone’s radar...

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

As a Acura guy: I gonna buy this soon bro.

[@NGMonocrom]

Honestly, Base model looks like the best value. I'd rather have real buttons instead of an info-tainment system with a touchscreen. Wish Acura had offered a turbo charged engine option. And quite frankly, a moonroof delete. Cars I buy, I keep for a long time. Last thing I want is a leaky moonroof or sunroof because the seals got old and deteriorated. Passenger side literally looks sad and depressed. But would still make for an excellent buy as Pre-owned.

[@isaacsmiranda4902]

2019 Acura ilx 2.4L 4-CYLINDER Premium Fwd Ultimate compact 24-34 201 horsepower and 180lb.ft of Torque $28.645 Nice price range

[@stevenjohnson4207]

Honestly for the price it's a good bargin.

[@jamesgand828]

Imagine knowing that an Accord sport is cheaper and more powerful than this car.

[@SIIKAP1]

@@jamesgand828 false. Accord sport is less powerful and slower. Unless it’s the 2.0T, which costs a lot more

[@2W3X4YZ5]

I like it very much. If theres one thing I dont care for, its the fact that the rear looks a little too Lexusy; tail lights and lower vent style reflector housings. Speaking of those vents, thats a lot of design space to use to house reflectors. It would be great to see rear fog lamps in those locations. Thanks for another great review.

[@randomrevit9247]

Such a good and simple review, most importantly good sound quality!

[@jenniferleonard7789]

I’m getting this next week!! Im so happyyyy

[@Nix_Pardus]

How do you like it?

[@andym1223]

I wish they would get rid of the 2 screen setup.

[@arnoldguisa9958]

I don’t mind at all

[@AyushK]

imagine this car with the new rdx interior

[@xXxKhalia15xXx]

I agree. I believe it would have been more expensive especially with the dashboard half screen.

[@ktksoccerstar5]

@@jerbsherb4391 new TLX is finally updated. I wish the ilx had the same treatment but regardless I want this

[@nikhilandaanya971]

I love the ILX. You guys make great video's.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@moneymotivated4229]

I got the Acura TXL, kinda the same but bigger, I’m happy I went with the TXL

[@joeychitwood6004]

I love your reviews! I, also subscribed!

[@CarConfections]

Awesome! Welcome to the Car Confections'family'! 😀

[@phillm156]

The 2.4 is a very good engine capable of at least 250hp. Pity Acura doesn’t make an Type S with it.

[@JanacMeena]

Does the passenger seat go up and down?

[@hch720]

Really nice and beautiful car. I have 2013 ILX, I will trade in. Thanks.

[@tylerlautheplaneexpert7082]

Hi Car confections could you do a review on the Honda Civic Type R? Also your videos are great!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! We don't have a Type-R at our dealer right now but when we do we'll review it!

[@carpar24]

How would you say this compare to Camry xse? I’m debating between the two.

[@Sleepyboiwonder]

Same! I’ve driven the Camry so far but not yet the ILX

[@sulmanali3115]

What a luxury sedan and what a wonderful review good job.......👍👍

[@Lemaj420]

This has an amazing presence on the road. Looks bigger than it is.

[@cosmoray9750]

Excellent review.

[@MugatuJag]

I think it looks great, interior yes does look dated, for a Acura it is a great price but I think I would probably also consider a mid-level Accord with a few options for that price, I know that this is a different category but for the same price the Accord is really really nice. However I'm sure that they're going to have great lease rates for this car and since a lot of people lease these days it's going to be an attractive buy!!

[@BoSoxandMe]

Doesn’t the drive shaft light up? We just bought this car and the drive shaft doesn’t light up. Should it?

[@jacktran960]

What are you referring to?

[@matthewaguirre3293]

I'm considering this car. How is the suspension is it too firm? Is the tlx 2.4 a softer ride.

[@CarConfections]

Yes the TLX will be a bit more comfortable

[@AndrewSmith-sg3jh]

The exterior is great. The interior is the only thing that needs some updates on. Other than that I think it’s a good car for Acura buyers who are interested in getting the cheapest car Acura has currently got in their inventory.

[@ashwinjogaratnam9417]

Good jobs keep it up

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@R3putaytion13]

ILX had an A Spec trim pre refresh

[@CarConfections]

Yeah someone else pointed that out... goes to show how off the radar it was

[@R3putaytion13]

Car Confections I honestly hope the ILX has a new generation because a premium civic based car would be very beneficial. Have an entry luxury car with a low price that beats rivals

[@clydeinverness1197]

Dont like the Exterior, Interior looks cramped but Its got a 4 cylinder without a Turbo and the Transmission is supposed to be great!. Gonna go for a test drive.

[@mccarkid]

Awesome video, just does anybody else get a very bad resolution?

[@CarConfections]

Sometimes it takes a few extra minutes to process

[@ashylarry73]

well done. nice review.

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@darriontunstall3708]

Great video guys! I love the 2019 Acura ILX it’s very sexy and Sharp and nice.

[@braeden6458]

its a great deal, the civic sport with cloth is 23,500

[@analogaudiorules1724]

Wish they would make a REAL base line model and take out all of the infotainment, automatic breaking, heated mirror, lane depature, back up camera, leather, and excess controls on the steering wheel to slash another 6k off of the price, so i can buy it for 19k instead of 25, now THAT would be a GOOD value...

[@tails300]

They do it’s called a Honda Civic…

[@analogaudiorules1724]

@@tails300 If you would have actually done research on the newer civics made in the last 5 to 8 years or so, you would see that they still have everything i talked about above.... in the "base trim" version, which is still verry annoying, the cars could be several grand cheaper without all that extra crap...

[@tails300]

analogaudio rules get over it…

[@analogaudiorules1724]

@@tails300 How about stop bein a cocky little shit and just except not everybody wants all that lol.

[@m.i.smooth810]

@@analogaudiorules1724 this car and the typeR weigh 3100lbs why cant we just get engine tranny seat cd player and vtec on intake and exhaust valves for 20k with 2700lb weight then the 201hp is fine!

[@sulmanali3115]

Whats about the Acura RLX ? I hope so this will b the next review best of luck.....

[@BLUEFIRE444]

Love the video!! Quick question, if you plug in a Galaxy Note 8 into this car's usb to use Android Auto, will it charge the phone? I've had trouble with other cars' usb ports not charging my Note 8. Thank you!

[@CarConfections]

Yes it would! USB ports that support Android Auto (or CarPlay) have to be the higher 2.1A rated ones that charge devices surprisingly fast. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@BLUEFIRE444]

@@CarConfections Thanks so much!!

[@billwilmington8284]

Needs an interior update and then it would be awesome

[@isaiahngowi2236]

How tall are you Mason? Wondering so u can put the rear legroom into perspective. Thanks!!

[@CarConfections]

5 foot 9 inches

[@isaiahngowi2236]

@@CarConfections Great! Now the Dimensions you described, can they fit people up to 6’3” in the back? Cause it looks a little cramped. Most my family and friends 5’9” and below but I got a couple exceptions hahaha.

[@CarConfections]

@@isaiahngowi2236 it probably won't be comfortable but I'd say it's possible

[@natem9807]

Civic has a better interior but ilx has a better exterior

[@raulespinoza8668]

I've been in both, I like the quality and materials much more in the ilx, but I like the Civics center console and infotainment system better.

[@natem9807]

Raul Espinoza I don’t know if your a car guy or not But do you know if this is a full redesign or refresh

[@natem9807]

Raul Espinoza I know right I wish they put the civics Interior used the ilx material

[@raulespinoza8668]

@@natem9807 this was just a small refresh, but it is due for a redesign so hopefully Acura gives it one soon.

[@natem9807]

Raul Espinoza Thanks For the info this Acura had 2 refreshes Wow

[@tiagopatrao4848]

The a spec trim was on the pre refreshed model.

[@CarConfections]

Oh

[@Hamza40000-x]

hey confections try to review a fully loaded honda civix

[@manipularsilver]

Was thinkin' my Sport Touring has some nice things that this thing doesn't. Canadian here, but I recon a Sport Touring might come out slightly more expensive than this, though.

[@Hamza40000-x]

@@manipularsilver umh the sport is kinda borin

[@manipularsilver]

@@Hamza40000-x What does that have to do with my comment? It's not far off of the ILX. Also, I said Sport Touring, which is the "fully loaded" Civic in North America.

[@Hamza40000-x]

@@manipularsilver well. i think the sport is a bit expensive 29k and it is a hatch and it is not practical i would take a regular touring sedan or a golf gti.

[@manipularsilver]

@@Hamza40000-x how is the hatchback not practical? It has some of the best cargo capacity in its class. I'll repeat myself again, the Sport TOURING is the "fully loaded" civic which is exactly what you suggested, it comes with more/better goodies than the sedan Touring. Yes it's expensive but when you add the stuff to the sedan to match it they're VERY close in price, but they're VERY nicely equipped cars, too. The hatch is WAY more practical than the sedan, too.

[@iaviscorso2566]

Civic..or..Ilx ??

[@timsouttahere]

I'm impressed

[@yordan826]

I think the ILX is a good deal for a sport/luxury sedan but is missing features that you can get on the Accord for around the same money, like remote start with climate control, head up display, digital gauges. I would get the Honda Accord touring or the Nissan altima platinum rather than this.

[@Thebuscommunityleader]

I still consider to buy an 19' Acura ILX sedan.

[@Alex-bd5dz]

Exterior looks really nice, but based on the outdated and cheap interior from 2013, I think I’d rather prefer a fully loaded civic touring. They should have completely redesigned it for 2019 model year but whatever whatever I guess

[@ssc280]

Main reason I would consider ILX over Civic is no CVT and No turbo

[@josephdlonewolf9155]

Some angle of the rear looks like Lexus IS

[@marghalla]

I have 2019 Premium here in Canada and it has remote start as standard. May be in the states they don't.

[@김동준-t9p]

Couldnt afford tlx aspec?

[@Nix_Pardus]

@@김동준-t9p Nor the latest Ferrari, McMansion, yacht, etc. Now kindly f off

[@gasperajdnik5627]

Eksolent work 👍👍👍👍.

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Great value.

[@isaacsmiranda4902]

Coolest 2019 Acura ilx 2.4L 4-CYLINDER Premium Fwd Ultimate compact 24-34 201 horsepower and 180lb.ft of Torque!!!!

[@davehayter312]

Best part of an Acura?... It's a Honda!

[@getreadytofight4816]

A have new credit card so can i buy this car?

[@elementarytechie6449]

why would you buy a car on a credit card

[@kryogenicmx591]

I heard that this car is not as sporty as rivals

[@matthewyim1736]

Exterior is improved, interior is meh.

[@jragon9215]

You tell me a car with a good interior

[@cyhthiasaylor5040]

The song for the comercial is horrible

[@andrewwhite5422]

i know this is a little offtopic but can yall film the 2018 or 2019 s class

[@CarConfections]

Yes we will. Not sure when yet

[@cupertinoish]

If Acura changes the DCT to CVT or turbo engine in the next gen I’d rather take this despite the outdated interior.

[@salemsaberhagen8390]

oh god no its biggest selling point is no cvt

[@mikkiknox449]

In my opinion, this could be a better bargain than a Civic! I'll just pay that few thousand dollars for a loaded one instead of Civic Touring.

[@moeanthony9308]

With a 9th Gen civic platform.

[@ms3173]

This looks better than that horrible looking civic

[@moeanthony9308]

@@jerbsherb4391 yo. Where did i say that son?

[@moeanthony9308]

@@jerbsherb4391 Don't be a troll I said platform. You came up with the dumb remark trying to sound all smart about leather. Gtfo.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@jerbsherb4391 Listen here Squirt. Knock it off you big buffoon. I never mentioned anything about leather. You decided to come in here with your troll lips and comment pure fart. Get lost.

[@Matthew-yh3hh]

Dual exhaust!! Where is it😭

[@user-Timothy1]

What song is that?

[@jamesgand828]

25k? they are 27k for the base at dealerships

[@CarConfections]

There are a lot of discounts to be had so make sure to check around at different dealers

[@jamesgand828]

@@CarConfections Good point. The dealership I was referring to was also pushing for Lease and Finance, even though I was wanting to pay cash.

[@devongee1776]

I hate this car only because it’s like the car that’s doing what Mercedes purists thought the A class was going to do: exist as a car with a luxury badge on it but degrade and/ or give a shotty representation of what the brand is typically capable of producing. The interior is horrifying (I just laughed while typing that because I’ve never thought of that being an adjective for a luxury car). This thing looks like a half cooked attempt at a car. A stunning exterior (really only with the A spec package) to catch the eyes but you better tint your windows because when someone walks by your car in the parking lot they’ll probably giggle at this shit. I know I would.

[@johnwalker2512]

The starting price of a Camry Se 4 cylinder is around $26,000. One can't help but wonder what corners were cut in engineering to keep the price so low.

[@Grieverexx]

The interior looks a bit outdated to me

[@TheJamaicanCanadian]

It is, getting updated in 2020. Late 2019.

[@lordtyranus08]

Calling this luxury is a long shot... exterior is nice looking BUT performance, interior, platform, features, tech is cheap compact car quaility

[@georgeg1126]

Honesty love the exterior and engine. But the infotainment system on this car is such a huge turn off for me.

[@NootNoot.]

Why couldn't they wait to update the interior? More like a mid-refresh, they're competing with their own Accord. I'd rather get a Mazda 6 than this

[@TheDukens90]

HONDA 2017 V6 touring will do you more justice than that car.

[@craigmain248]

This model had been dropped for 2020.

[@andrewlangellier6104]

Please Acura, get rid of the terrible 2 screen design

[@stevenjohnson4207]

bargain. Review as usual

[@nastinati647]

I hate auto start, stop. 😡

[@Matthew-yh3hh]

2022 civic is beter inside

[@jbm0866]

Bargain for $25k? Lets see..ancient Civic platform (arguably worst Civic ever) Engine used on last gen Accord, dated infotainment, no rear seat air vents...and ffs even Mazda gives dual exhausts on their base model 3!

[@davehouston6528]

Quit hatin

[@jbm0866]

@@davehouston6528 The only hateful thing is the pricetag ($25k is base model) on those tarted up 3 generation ago Civics. Having said that, heard Honda is bringing back the Integra (which I assume will replace the ILX) so thats promising.

[@Nix_Pardus]

@@jbm0866 What do you think of the Integra vs the ILX? I feel it has a better interior design (much more modern) but I prefer the K24 vs the L15 and the DCT is nice in the ILX.

[@jbm0866]

@@Nix_Pardus No comparison imo, the ILX was based on arguably the worst Civic platform ever (started development during the world financial crisis, Honda went for cheap) and they kept using it from like 2012 to 2021...which is criminal since the base price was $30k and both the past and current gen Civics were much nicer cars. The Integra is a luxury version of the latest gen Civic hatch, which the old ILX was never offered as....and unlike the ILX, a very good car at a decent price. You do have a point about the cvt versus the perfectly good dual clutch in the ILX, but that is Honda's only mistake with the Integra imo...I'd have one if they were priced a couple grand lower to start.

[@crumcon]

U$10K more, you'd have Tesla Model 3, which is 1000 times better

[@Sttm35]

Ugly interior, uglier exterior.

[@drpeppeedevourer]

UGH THOSE STUPID POLICE CARS RUUUINING UR VIDEO

[@tootsiejoon]

This car isn’t a luxury car, It’s just a glorified Honda Civic!

[@Jerictron5000]

One of the ugliest car ever made. Just kill that Acura California design office already; they literally burn the whole brand to the ground~

[@Static1011]

Lol an Acura’s not a luxury car

[@aerohk]

The interior is not acceptable for 2020. The tiny dual screen... 🤮

[@hamidmghazi]

Accord is fancier than this 😐

[@CFunk-xw2wc]

This car SUCKS! Bring back the integra and Legend!

[@Spiritcr1jsher]

Crappy drive , poor handling, interior from 2009 , really bad stereo and my AC was in for service twice in 10k miles .