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2013 Acura ILX Hybrid Cars.com Review

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If the mark of a good hybrid is how unlike a hybrid it drives, the 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid isn’t working hard to differentiate itself. Cars.com reviewer Joe Wiesenfelder says a mushy brake pedal, lagging acceleration from its continuously variable automatic transmission and sometimes droning engine noise are constant reminders of the performance-for-efficiency compromise. Still, the hybrid’s relative novelty in the compact-luxury class could bring niche success. Read Wiesenfelder’s review below.

2013 Acura ILX Hybrid Review

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Matt Schmitz

Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.

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