2020 Acura ILX

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Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan: Body style
28: Combined MPG
5: Seating capacity
182.2” x 55.6”: Dimensions
Front-wheel drive: Drivetrain

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Overview

(18 reviews)

The good:

Handling
Engine power
Folding backseat
Active safety systems

The bad:

Tight headroom front and rear
Lots of road and engine noise
Transmission quick to upshift at low speeds
No all-wheel-drive option

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Five-seat compact luxury sedan
Dual-screen multimedia system available
AcuraWatch active safety features standard
Sporty-looking A-Spec model available

2020 Acura ILX review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2020 Acura ILX?

The 2020 Acura ILX is a compact luxury sedan that seats up to five people. It’s powered by a 201-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that works with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It’s only offered with front-wheel drive. Competitors include the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

What’s New on the 2020 Acura ILX?

There are no significant changes this year.

What Features in the 2020 Acura ILX Are Most Important?

The Acura ILX comes standard with a power moonroof, LED headlights and taillights, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, heated front seats, and push-button start. The standard AcuraWatch suite of active safety features includes forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control.

Options include leather-trimmed sport seats, blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity, a premium stereo with satellite radio, and navigation.

Should I Buy the 2020 Acura ILX?

The ILX performs well and offers a lot of features for the money, but it has a loud cabin that doesn’t offer a lot of headroom. The field of entry-luxury cars continues to expand, so checking the competition before you buy is a good idea.

Consumer reviews

(18 reviews)

88% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.6
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.5

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Most recent consumer reviews

I love my little red ILX.

August 25, 2023

By Paul from Miami, Florida

Owns this car

I leased this car on Dec. 26, 2020. I bought it from the Dealer two weeks ago and now it's mine. I love the car the only problem I have had with this car is the battery, 2 of them and the car was still under warranty and didn't cost me anything.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

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Love it!

October 22, 2022

By LC from New York, NY

Owns this car

Got this when I was looking for a smaller entry level luxury car, non -turbo and with a lower cost to own. Try to get the premium, for the dual screens and carplay.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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crooks

June 22, 2022

By Bruce from Dayton, Oh

Used to own this car

One of the first rules in looking at used cars is to Never, Never trust the paint condition if they show it to you wet! And these crooks put a wet car inside under their lights! Of course it looks nice, All paint looks nice wet. Dry and polish that car so the consumers can see what the paint really looks like!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 3.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

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NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings (scores out of 5)

Based on the 2020 Acura ILX base trim.

Combined side rating front seat: 5
Combined side rating rear seat: 5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver: 5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger: 4
Overall frontal barrier crash rating: 4
Overall rating: 5
Overall side crash rating: 5
Risk of rollover: 10.7%
Rollover rating: 4
Side barrier rating: 5
Side barrier rating driver: 5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat: 5
Side pole rating driver front seat: 5

New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion: 60 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 72 months/70,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 48 months/50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: 6 years old and newer from their original in-service date, with 80,000 miles or fewer at time of vehicle delivery.
Basic warranty terms: 2 years/100,000 miles
Powertrain: 7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required: 182-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes

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2020 Acura ILX

Key specs

Overview

5 trims

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