Driving Review - 2013 Acura ILX 6-Speed - Review and Test Drive

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Autosavant.com's Kevin Gordon gives his impressions of the new 2013 Acura ILX 6-Speed from the road. Acura's little luxury/sport sedan may have Civic roots, but appears to have what it takes to compete in its segment.

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@AcuraPerformance
@AcuraPerformance Жыл бұрын
That manual transmission looks like a lot of fun to drive! I own a 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD 6mt and I absolutely love it! We have a 2014 TL 6 speed auto as well. We also have a 2019 Acura MDX A-spec , 2019 Acura TLX A-spec and a 07 Odyssey that still drives amazing till this day. We are loyal to the Honda/ Acura brand because of its reliability and high resale value.
@ldawson103
@ldawson103 12 жыл бұрын
His description of the little details is why I've always loved Honda.
@ElvisWoods
@ElvisWoods 12 жыл бұрын
I just got this exact model, and I absolutely love it!...It so much fun to drive, and I can't find anything wrong with it at all...I'm only 5'8 so it fits me perfect...Highly recommended!
@dave-jl3vs
@dave-jl3vs 6 жыл бұрын
great review. was seriously looking to move away from my rsx type s into a vw golf but now im in love with acura again with this review
@mat3618
@mat3618 6 жыл бұрын
David Tran I’m still rocking an RSX too, so little things in the market that are comparable to it, this is probably the next best thing.
@jasonouellette6179
@jasonouellette6179 6 жыл бұрын
The shift feel in the ILX is nothing short of amazing. For a FWD cable linked shifter, it's exceptional.
@jasonouellette6179
@jasonouellette6179 6 жыл бұрын
If you can find a used one with low mileage, it's worth the money. Very underrated car. I had one and traded in on a new Ridgeline because I needed the space and utility. I still miss that car.
@Slavikhavoc
@Slavikhavoc 6 жыл бұрын
Same I have a turbo 02 type s cant decide between this or a 14 si
@Idontwantwhatyouareselling
@Idontwantwhatyouareselling 11 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I just traded in my 98 Integra for the 6sp mt ILX. Your video was dead on. It's a beautiful car, and it's fun as hell to drive--fantastically short throw on the stick, perfect action on the clutch and the engine loves to be reved. The exhaust note is quite nice as well. Well done, Acura. Thie ILX is the great modern analog of the Integra.
@FireandiceAuto
@FireandiceAuto 12 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review! This restores my faith in Honda and Acura, I own a Prelude and an S2000, it’s nice to see that its spirit is still intact! The ILX looks great, has a beautiful interior, makes a very nice sound and is simple, perfect formula. Great Job Acura!
@motormusique
@motormusique 12 жыл бұрын
The car sounds INCREDIBLE. I would get it just for the motor
@daniel022209
@daniel022209 6 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome luxury Honda Civic Si.
@adventureinlife7700
@adventureinlife7700 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very informative and well put together video review of the Acura ILX. I will use this for my training at my new job with Acura.
@jcgriffin4572
@jcgriffin4572 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great review,I'm looking at a used one of these same color and everything!
@nelio2k
@nelio2k 11 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this review. Thank you. Just like the car itself. No BS, no flashy effects, just straight up man and car.
@dudegoneblind
@dudegoneblind 12 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a longer driving review. Thanks.
@kingJim4
@kingJim4 11 жыл бұрын
It sucks that you can't get the 6 speed with the tech package. I just don't get it why they did that.
@Autosavant
@Autosavant 12 жыл бұрын
The SI is still a nice car and matched for content this is still $4000 more. I think it depends on what you want out of your car. This has a bit of a different image than an SI.
@marqevo
@marqevo 12 жыл бұрын
I test drove the ILX today..the 6 speed. Great car inside and out. And I own a '10 Evolution. The ILX isn't as fast, but for the interior/tech stuff/MPG, its well worth it.
@2014xtep
@2014xtep 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! All of your observations are right on point an extremely well explained.
@BernardWei
@BernardWei 12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great review. Acura lost me since my purchase of the 2004 TSX. The newer models are bigger and heavier, much less drivable. Test drove this one when I took my car back to service. This is the only one from Acura that will consider replacing my car.
@Jkub101
@Jkub101 12 жыл бұрын
the only reason i clicked on the video was because i saw your hand on the shifter. (assumed it was a manual review) most reviews are done with automatics so props for going with the stick. i think tsx's and tl's would sell better if there was a rwd option. great review 5/5
@bimmerlife5452
@bimmerlife5452 7 жыл бұрын
I just bought The 2017 dual clutch 8 speed is amazing transmission I love it with new tires 245 all around handles sick for front wheels drive wider tires gives so much grip
@zackerymcpherson9409
@zackerymcpherson9409 12 жыл бұрын
Let the haters hate, this is the integra successor. I just got rid of my RSX-S I cannot wait to get me a 6 speed ILX. A lot of people ask why not the TSX Special Edition? It weighs 500 more pounds. I bet this thing will keep the things I loved about the RSX-S and fix the things I hated about it.
@TariqAbdul12
@TariqAbdul12 2 жыл бұрын
2015 ILX 2.4 6sp manual owner here, picked up mine couple of days ago with 128000 k miles all drove by one owner, even though it shifts very smooth but i see no where in its carfax where transmission oil has been changed, should i be looking at that at dealership or local mechanic?
@Autosavant
@Autosavant 12 жыл бұрын
We have not reviewed the 2012 Acura TL. I have driven one, but only briefly. Did you have a question?
@scionnole
@scionnole 12 жыл бұрын
Great Review. I am really thinking about either going with an Acura ILX or Infiniti G25. Any thoughts on either you would prefer?
@AntiOnYT
@AntiOnYT 11 жыл бұрын
you have a very impressive vocabulary! and you know a lot about cars, subbed!
@maninderarora7037
@maninderarora7037 2 жыл бұрын
How does it compare with TSX 2013/2014 engine in MT?
@iiWAVY_NYC
@iiWAVY_NYC Жыл бұрын
I own a 2013 Acura ilx and everything he’s saying is 10000000% right
@normt5463
@normt5463 11 жыл бұрын
After seeing more than a couple of comparisons to Verano winning, I cannot say enough about the Turbo Verano with 6-speed.
@finch204
@finch204 12 жыл бұрын
Great review, wasn't really that interested in this car until I saw this review. Still over 30k is pass my budget if I end up needing a car in a few months. If you were looking for a sporty car, would take this over the SI? I mean is it sporty enough even with the added refinements it got as an Acura?
@BernardWei
@BernardWei 10 жыл бұрын
Now 2014 ILX Dynamic comes with tech package in Canada. Great review and I'm looking to replace my 2004 TSX with this little car.
@kai_00123
@kai_00123 12 жыл бұрын
I actually really like this car. A more mature version of the Civic Si. Although I'm not sure I can still justify the price tag...
@vtec407
@vtec407 12 жыл бұрын
I wanna test ride the 2.4 6spd so bad. Told my Acura dealership to give me a call asap once they get one in. All they have right now are the 2.0 ones.
@jrvtecaccord
@jrvtecaccord 11 жыл бұрын
Dang that engine sounds nice! Only if you can get the 2.4 with a tech package!
@bmorant1902
@bmorant1902 11 жыл бұрын
Good review. But what DON'T you like about the car specifically?
@sclapsclap177
@sclapsclap177 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2015. Hope its as good as the ol RL.
@xoquixxoqafxo
@xoquixxoqafxo 12 жыл бұрын
I haven't driven the 6MT yet but the 2.0 disappointed me with how Civic like it felt, this sounds great and seems quick. I'm not sure I would consider this for a replacement for my 5MT 2012 Fit next year as I can't get NAV on this model and I'd like that for my next car. Plus for $30 grand I could get a Focus ST or VW GTI and its a hatchback
@Autosavant
@Autosavant 12 жыл бұрын
You definitely get a decent amount of road noise and engine noise in the ILX. There is less than in a Civic, but it is far from being Lexus quiet. I'm surprised to hear about your terrible milage in the Lexus, if you are getting bad milage there you are going to get bad milage with an ILX as well.
@michaelhuebner6843
@michaelhuebner6843 4 жыл бұрын
The only downside to me is the engine comes from the 9th generation Civic Si motors, while the 8th generation Civic Si motors were much more fun to drive. Having said that if you get an 9th generation Civic SI motor, I would rather get the ILX than the Civic Si.
@crankybear1236
@crankybear1236 3 жыл бұрын
This is how one should review a car!
@yenny527
@yenny527 10 жыл бұрын
I like the shift knob, reminds me of the knob in an s2000. Just needs an LSD and better suspension tuning. Also like how he says rev hang is obsolete in the ILX
@Markley92
@Markley92 11 жыл бұрын
How will this stack up to the 2015 Audi A3, which has Quattro?
@HeleneBJean
@HeleneBJean 8 жыл бұрын
Very good review indeed, and I check them all.
@waseemsells5378
@waseemsells5378 5 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@HalfBreedMix
@HalfBreedMix 11 жыл бұрын
Type-s is on vacation at the moment. There really can't be a Type-S TL anymore, I mean, what else could they put on that car. The RL (yes, the one to come) is suppose to be a flagship car, so I think it will just come in lux trim and not wonder into sporty type-s hijinks. The TSX is said to merge into the TL as the TLX, so with all that change going on, I doubt they will be quick to overload the customer with yet another trim level so early. So, the ILX may the most likely to get the Type-s
@coolmexicaninLA
@coolmexicaninLA 11 жыл бұрын
He fell in love with VTEC. :) K- series.
@jsiszero
@jsiszero 12 жыл бұрын
7:45 I thought Integra is based off the Accord???
@TheRavetetsei15
@TheRavetetsei15 12 жыл бұрын
have you reviewed the 2012 acura tl?
@helllokitty138
@helllokitty138 11 жыл бұрын
Why is your steering so unsteady?
@HalfBreedMix
@HalfBreedMix 11 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I don't think we will see SH-AWD in any Honda/Acura car smaller than the new TL. It's like Honda doesn't want to step in Subaru's territory of small AWD sedan; I mean, if this wasn't the case, we would already have the TSX Type-R with the RDX's turbo and SH-AWD. The TSX with just the RDX's turbo would be a hot vehicle, but throw in the SH-AWD and it would be a MUST BUY..
@Autosavant
@Autosavant 11 жыл бұрын
I was. We're in the Philadelphia area.
@warikplaya
@warikplaya 11 жыл бұрын
Interesting, would never think an acura would offer a manual transmission and have an outgoing ride like that. Makes me consider one.
@christianherrero8053
@christianherrero8053 11 жыл бұрын
the steering is unsteady because the power steering in the new Hondas are literally feather light
@slpwlkr04
@slpwlkr04 11 жыл бұрын
does the wheel telescope?!
@JdmCaliboy1
@JdmCaliboy1 11 жыл бұрын
I bought the civic Si 2013
@smokeybear45
@smokeybear45 9 жыл бұрын
Good review
@S9staryu
@S9staryu 11 жыл бұрын
your web-based training with acura will help you with your new job at acura. they actually train you, and the training is actually useful lol
@Amerigo_Vespucci
@Amerigo_Vespucci 12 жыл бұрын
Thanks... great job
@chaircitydude
@chaircitydude 11 жыл бұрын
If he buys a Verano turbo, He'd get a much quieter car, and , a more powerful engine too, not to mention the way nicer interior. Good call, bro
@helllokitty138
@helllokitty138 11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the reply!
@gallyun1
@gallyun1 12 жыл бұрын
good review
@Veyronp87
@Veyronp87 11 жыл бұрын
they do it for value purposes. this is much cheaper than german rear drive cars, but acura offers SH-AWD models for enthusiasts
@fakeappellation7343
@fakeappellation7343 12 жыл бұрын
Lol last time I went to an auto show and said that acuras are hondas but with leather and a bigger engine, the dealer looked at me like if he knew I was drunk. XD
@lili2sexc
@lili2sexc 11 жыл бұрын
The ILX isn't available with sh-awd just front wheel drive
@xNoLimitzx89
@xNoLimitzx89 11 жыл бұрын
Very nice car, but the price tag is a bit high. I honestly wouldn't pay $30,000 for a 201hp 4cyl. I hate civics but i would rather get an Si.
@HondaFanUA
@HondaFanUA 12 жыл бұрын
My guess is that this isn't the sportiest ILX to come, therefore no diff. The Type S will probably have more power and a diff.
@FRANNIE1018
@FRANNIE1018 11 жыл бұрын
I thought it was a 6-sp not 5. He never went to 6th gear that's why I'm asking
@turbo311
@turbo311 11 жыл бұрын
Don't think the ILX offers enough luxury to spend $8k more over a Civic SI sedan, plus it sacrifices the limited slip diff. Nice car though, sedated styling, LOVE the thinner A pillars and smaller dash with REGULAR gauges! Plus you can get navigation in the Civic Si, but not in the ILX 6spd.
@joserpm
@joserpm 12 жыл бұрын
Just what Acura customers have been asking for. A $30,000 Honda Civic with a fancy 3-letter name to justify its price tag. How about an Integra/RSX return?
@JoshB___
@JoshB___ 12 жыл бұрын
I think this car is a big miss by Acura. The version here thats driven is the 2.4L with 201 hp and has a 6 speed manual. You can not get this this 2.4L with an automatic nor can you get it with the top of the line technology package. The fully loaded version of this car with the technology package only comes with the 2.0L 150 hp motor or the hybrid. Not only that but the price of the top of the line ILX is over $32K. A Honda Civic EX-L with basically the same equipment is almost $8K less.
@FuuuhQ2
@FuuuhQ2 12 жыл бұрын
Want proof that Honda/Acura still does things right? Look at 3:14 when he says Honda/Acura still do it right, and then you see 2 Hondas and 1 Acura zoom by on the other side of the road and you realize he's also driving an Acura himself.
@azimmey
@azimmey 12 жыл бұрын
200hp in a car that size will make it move. No race car but move it will.
@calgarytek
@calgarytek 11 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Honda made a $30,000 Civic. In other words, I wonder if the ILX has higher quality components than the Civic. I wonder if it's over engineered, designed to be durable and long lasting. If so, I can forgive Acura for negating front double wishbones...
@techdude6693
@techdude6693 12 жыл бұрын
The K24 sounds really nice. Tho I might have a hard time deciding between this and a 6-speed manual TSX seeing how the prices aren't far apart. Also the Color is pretty nice.
@insidertrading1
@insidertrading1 12 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised, haven't heard such praise for this tarted-up Civic before. I'll reserve my opinion until I drive one, but for a small car with small engine the MPG is complete and utter rubbish, even the hybrid. The new full-size Lexus ES hybrid gets 41/40
@northsidecoolguy5041
@northsidecoolguy5041 7 жыл бұрын
beautiful car and really good price good review
@SL_barn
@SL_barn 11 жыл бұрын
Except the "more powerful" engine is actually slower due to the Verano's 300+ pounds of extra weight, poorer fuel economy and unsure long term reliability. But sure, if people are ready to give Buick credibility after a couple years of decent cars...go ahead.
@houshidar558
@houshidar558 11 жыл бұрын
so this car is a fancy civic.
@botchalism
@botchalism 11 жыл бұрын
This car is everything I want, but for $5000 over what it should be worth. For $30,000 you should be in an entirely different class of cars.
@ecurules
@ecurules 12 жыл бұрын
agreed...
@Quentinm97
@Quentinm97 12 жыл бұрын
One does reviews like u some reviews r like 5min long like really
@spagolli94
@spagolli94 12 жыл бұрын
You were on Rt. 202! What a crap road.
@ericlpz12
@ericlpz12 11 жыл бұрын
No lsd? Civic si all the way
@racers115
@racers115 11 жыл бұрын
Because they are leaving room for a Type-S. 2015
@gwasball6017
@gwasball6017 12 жыл бұрын
same car as SI but with Acura Emblem.
@kchan333
@kchan333 12 жыл бұрын
no LSD :(
@cuteboysss
@cuteboysss 11 жыл бұрын
everything is nice... i dislike the radio section
@HalfBreedMix
@HalfBreedMix 11 жыл бұрын
Sigh, yes I know, if it's an Acura, it would have to be a Type-s.
@WoZIMoo
@WoZIMoo 12 жыл бұрын
Get the G25, much better car for the price overall.
@marc1093280
@marc1093280 11 жыл бұрын
You'd be better off saving a few grand and getting a civic si
@Tophairybutt
@Tophairybutt 10 жыл бұрын
That looks like a Honda Civic. Why is it so much more money? Oh, because it has an acura emblem.
@gabrieliannozzi7935
@gabrieliannozzi7935 11 жыл бұрын
LOL you are in pa on rt 30
@clock959
@clock959 11 жыл бұрын
opie and anthony lol
@HybridEnergy
@HybridEnergy 8 жыл бұрын
The k24 is a piece of crap but at least this one had a 6mt and revved to 7300 and not 6800 like the new piece of lazy garbage in 2016. They can take their 10 disk multi clutch autos and shove it up their ass. They need to bring back their 8k+ rpm motors like the B series or 2ltr K series. with more aggressive V-tecs.
@hammychan1
@hammychan1 7 жыл бұрын
HybridEnergy amen imagine this car with lsd and k20z3
@mekomeqvabishvili4595
@mekomeqvabishvili4595 7 жыл бұрын
we need much more agressive honda like 1litre=110hp this car must has 260hp or have hybrid engine with powerfull electric engine sum power 250hp
@CFL-TECH
@CFL-TECH 11 жыл бұрын
I think he likes it..lol
@bigdan518
@bigdan518 12 жыл бұрын
I see that shift knob... And all I think is Oooo. Broken car.
@daniel022209
@daniel022209 6 жыл бұрын
Dan. You think it might have transmission problems like the eight gen Si?
@KeshaIsHot808
@KeshaIsHot808 11 жыл бұрын
Opie and Anthony? lol.
@nateyzf
@nateyzf 10 жыл бұрын
This guy is just memorized by the fact that it's an Acura. The car has no actual merits. Slow as balls.
@popkraft
@popkraft 10 жыл бұрын
True, it may be an Acura but it's got the SI's engine. Idk about you but I've driven plenty Civic SI's and they're not remotely close to being slow.
@MrAdrian13
@MrAdrian13 9 жыл бұрын
The WeeklyDrive I don't think he's driven an Si.
@HybridEnergy
@HybridEnergy 8 жыл бұрын
Speed isn't everything. I owned many cars, including a 400+ whp evo and my fav car still to this date is a 2001 Integra GS-R that I owned. It's about the high revs and feel of these cars, which the new ones lack. No one gives a fuck about the 1/4 mile times.
@iaprod2814
@iaprod2814 7 жыл бұрын
HybridEnergy Your name is funny. You like Hyrids dont ya
@thorazine5447
@thorazine5447 11 жыл бұрын
Honda #1. Toyota crap.
@Tophairybutt
@Tophairybutt 10 жыл бұрын
$30,000 US dollars? LOL! What a joke. You could buy a Camry SE with a V6 engine, and have a much better and faster car for less money. The ILX is a cute car for a high school girl, but why so much money?! No thanks. Too feminine for a real man.
@Darksyne
@Darksyne 8 жыл бұрын
If you think a Camry is a real mans car then you have lots of growing up to do and a bigger car to compensate your manhood with ;)
@phodacbitch
@phodacbitch 6 жыл бұрын
ilx or camry will not make you a man.
@MatthewCassella
@MatthewCassella 11 жыл бұрын
Great review!
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