Acura ILX 2019

The ILX is little more than a fancier Honda Civic, but updated styling for 2019 at least has its exterior looking sporty and fresh. The sole powertrain is a 201-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder with front-wheel drive mated to a smooth dual-clutch eight-speed automatic transmission. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are newly optional, and active-safety features are now standard, but the interior still looks and feels dated. An A-Spec package adds sharper visuals but doesn't back those up with any mechanical changes.

Acura ILX Generations Explained

Major redesigns occur every five years or so; not much changes in between. Dividing them into generations provides more meaningful distinctions in the shopping process.