Woops…ILX 2.0 Sticking Around

Derek Kreindler
by Derek Kreindler

Looks like we were wrong in reporting the demise of the Acura ILX’s 2.0L engine option. Despite reports from Automotive News which claimed that the 2.0L ILX was on its way out of the lineup, Acura PR contradicted these reports, claiming they are “pure speculation”. The initial AN article seemed credible, in part because it was based on negative comments about the car made by Honda’s Executive VP John Mendel. We apologize for not verifying the information before publishing our piece. And by “we” I of course am refering to myself.

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  • Dave M. Dave M. on Dec 13, 2012

    No harm, no foul. It's not like its your usual MO....

  • Chicagoland Chicagoland on Dec 13, 2012

    "Based on a dated chassis..." "Dated platform" critique is getting dated itself. It's not the age its the obsolesence that makes a design outmoded. VW's new Golf has some kind of 'semi permanent platform'. So, no more "car is 4 years old so it's dated". "maligned by the automotive press" Most major car magazines like Automobile and Car & Driver didn't bash '12 Civic. The complaints were from effete critics that weren't "wow'ed", but buyers came in droves, once supply was replenished at dealers. The "feel of interior materials" was the big whine, but guess what? It is #1 compact. {saying 'buyers are sheep' is a cliche' reply, by the way} But also, Honda addressed the concerns, so get over it. "condemned by Consumer Reports" Was not 'condemned', just "not recommended". Didn't trash it like a Chrysler Sebring. But now, CR likes the 2013 changes, so the point is moot. Also, they'll rate '12 Civic as a 'best used car' years from now due to reliability scores and resale.

  • Jz78817 Jz78817 on Dec 13, 2012

    I'm so glad "The Truth About Cars" can be relied on to actually report the truth about cars. oh, wait. just because you can write amusing articles doesn't mean you're right.

  • Jaje Jaje on Dec 14, 2012

    Can we vote to start an Acura DeathWatch series?

    • Ihatetrees Ihatetrees on Dec 15, 2012

      +1, based on a recent dealer visit... I was nearby and had a 1/2 hour to kill. I phoned... Me: "Do you have a 2.4 manual ILX I could check out? I'm tall - I'm curious about the seating position..." SalesGuy: "Sure. We got 2 in black." Me: "OK. I'll be by in 10." Eight minutes later, I'm pacing through a sea of slushbox 2.0 and hybrid ILX's. No manuals in sight... SalesGuy confirms: "Sorry, no manuals. Why do you want a manual? They're crappy in the snow." Me walking out the door: "Grrrr...."

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