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Gerhard Horn
The ILX has also been tasked with luring new, younger customers to the brand with the hope that the rest of the stable will then keep them buying Acuras for years to come. To that end, it's a handsome vehicle that's well-equipped and more affordable than the Germans.
Unfortunately, it's let down by a low-quality interior and an asthmatic, old-school 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. This is far from ideal in a segment where most competitors, including the Honda Civic, have moved on to low-displacement turbocharged powertrains. To top it all off, the ILX feels older than its rivals because it was originally built on the old Civic platform. So, does it have what it takes to achieve the goals it was designed for? Probably not. Read the full article here.
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