Acura will offer the ILX with three powertrain options all cribbed from the Civic parts bin. The base engine will be a 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing 150 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque. The power is sent to the front wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission, and is estimated to get an EPA rated 24 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
For those seeking more power, the 2.4-liter four-cylinder from the Civic Si is available. It's rated at 201 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque, and only is available with a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission. Fuel economy drops with this powertrain to an EPA estimated 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.Also available is a hybrid powertrain, which makes the ILX the first hybrid Acura. Using the 1.5-liter four-cylinder and a 20-horsepower IMA system from the Honda Civic Hybrid, the ILX Hybrid will have a total output of 111 horsepower and 127 pound-feet of torque. With a CVT, the ILX Hybrid is estimated to have an EPA rating of 35 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. The battery pack is lithium-ion and the gas engine features an idle-stop mode which saves fuel at stoplights.
The suspension uses MacPherson struts with multiple links at the rear. According to Acura, new shocks are able to deliver a more comfortable ride and precise handling.
Safety-wise, the ILX has the usual front, side, and side-curtain airbags standard, along with anti-lock brakes and stability control.
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