2016 ILX hitting dealers Feb. 10
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2016 ILX hitting dealers Feb. 10
Title says it all, and haven't seen this mentioned so here's the story on edmunds:
2016 Acura ILX Arrives at Dealerships on February 10 | Edmunds.com
(I think the blue car pictured is hotness, BTW, apart from the wheels.)
2016 Acura ILX Arrives at Dealerships on February 10 | Edmunds.com
(I think the blue car pictured is hotness, BTW, apart from the wheels.)
Last edited by Nedmundo; 01-28-2015 at 11:59 AM.
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God those wheels are hideous, looks like the Civic ones
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^^ I agree. I reserve judgement until I see them in the flesh but I agree....It appears Acura and Honda are not able to come up with decent wheel designs as of late....
#5
^^Everything new is hated...until it's not. Look no further than 4G TL for proof.
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Hmm...this has me wondering whether the 2016 ILX will make it to the Philly Auto Show later this week. It's been in production for a little while and Philly metro is a big market for Acura, so it should be there.
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#8
I will say again, I will reserve final judgement until I see them in the flesh as the TLX's I4 wheels aren't as bad in person as they are in the photos....
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#10
^^
A guy on this forum put the TLX/MDX jewel lights in his 3G TL.
So anything is possible with $$
A guy on this forum put the TLX/MDX jewel lights in his 3G TL.
So anything is possible with $$
#11
EE4Life put up the TQI for 2016 which shows trim differences from the line up:
Very strange set up. AcuraWatch only available on BASE (TECH is essentially AcuraWatch plus Acuralink for the PREM trim). ASPEC only on PREM/TECH. Looks like it has moved to the integrated remote start remote (pre-wired on PREM and above, but not factory installed). Spare tire now an accessory. XM radio still PREM only. BASE gets the old infotainment screen. Also, noise reducing wheels a la RL/RLX
The camera for all the safety tech will be integrated into the rear mirror rather than a separate unit on TLX.
Another very strange thing, AcuraWatch does not come with BLIS/CrossTraffic, so many people will be confused by that!
Very strange set up. AcuraWatch only available on BASE (TECH is essentially AcuraWatch plus Acuralink for the PREM trim). ASPEC only on PREM/TECH. Looks like it has moved to the integrated remote start remote (pre-wired on PREM and above, but not factory installed). Spare tire now an accessory. XM radio still PREM only. BASE gets the old infotainment screen. Also, noise reducing wheels a la RL/RLX
The camera for all the safety tech will be integrated into the rear mirror rather than a separate unit on TLX.
Another very strange thing, AcuraWatch does not come with BLIS/CrossTraffic, so many people will be confused by that!
Last edited by blacktsxwagon; 01-29-2015 at 12:29 PM.
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THey are copying what other manufacturers are doing....
more trim =more $$
more trim =more $$
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EE4Life put up the TQI for 2016 which shows trim differences from the line up:
Very strange set up. AcuraWatch only available on BASE (TECH is essentially AcuraWatch plus Acuralink for the PREM trim). ASPEC only on PREM/TECH. Looks like it has moved to the integrated remote start remote (pre-wired on PREM and above, but not factory installed). Spare tire now an accessory. XM radio still PREM only. BASE gets the old infotainment screen. Also, noise reducing wheels a la RL/RLX
The camera for all the safety tech will be integrated into the rear mirror rather than a separate unit on TLX.
Another very strange thing, AcuraWatch does not come with BLIS/CrossTraffic, so many people will be confused by that!
Very strange set up. AcuraWatch only available on BASE (TECH is essentially AcuraWatch plus Acuralink for the PREM trim). ASPEC only on PREM/TECH. Looks like it has moved to the integrated remote start remote (pre-wired on PREM and above, but not factory installed). Spare tire now an accessory. XM radio still PREM only. BASE gets the old infotainment screen. Also, noise reducing wheels a la RL/RLX
The camera for all the safety tech will be integrated into the rear mirror rather than a separate unit on TLX.
Another very strange thing, AcuraWatch does not come with BLIS/CrossTraffic, so many people will be confused by that!
What I find odd is that the Tech makes no mention of Navigation unless it's now called AcuraLink? Also, where was it noted that cameras are now in the rear view mirror (looking for original post)?
Last edited by Colin; 01-29-2015 at 05:55 PM.
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^^ Found his post
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I think TECH certainly includes navi as there is a TQI for it. The original table says this is a list of new features and integrated navi is technically an old feature (the iphone navi on the premium model is new though)
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I'm sure it includes it, just commenting that they didn't mention it specifically.
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I think the way to interpret this is that as you move to the right, you're adding to what came before. Thus, base ILX > ILX with AcuraWatch. Moving to the Premium now includes AcuraWatch as standard but adds Blindspot and CrossTraffic which use the same sensors.
What I find odd is that the Tech makes no mention of Navigation unless it's now called AcuraLink? Also, where was it noted that cameras are now in the rear view mirror (looking for original post)?
What I find odd is that the Tech makes no mention of Navigation unless it's now called AcuraLink? Also, where was it noted that cameras are now in the rear view mirror (looking for original post)?
What's weird though is that the original press release specifically says, multiple times, that all models can be equipped with Acura Watch - but from how I read this that isn't the case with the Premium Trim being left out. And if that's true then that's a) stupid as the Premium trim seems like it will be popular and b) misleading with the language from the original presser.
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It also seems dumb that they would offer an "Acura Watch" trim but not have freaking blind spot indication included - it's like the most basic safety add-on and I'm guessing it's the most wanted.
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I don't know. The Tech trim says: "adds to premium" and it has all the Acurawatch stuff listed. I think the Premium trim just has BLIS and rear cross traffic.
What's weird though is that the original press release specifically says, multiple times, that all models can be equipped with Acura Watch - but from how I read this that isn't the case with the Premium Trim being left out. And if that's true then that's a) stupid as the Premium trim seems like it will be popular and b) misleading with the language from the original presser.
What's weird though is that the original press release specifically says, multiple times, that all models can be equipped with Acura Watch - but from how I read this that isn't the case with the Premium Trim being left out. And if that's true then that's a) stupid as the Premium trim seems like it will be popular and b) misleading with the language from the original presser.
I agree that the exclusion of BSI is odd, but I think that those two sensors are pretty pricy. Edited to add: also remember that this is not supposed to be customer facing. EE is posting (somewhat) confidential technical bulletins. I'm pretty sure there is a notice that we're not supposed to post these.
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I would add that we see no evidence that cars will be on the lot anytime near 2/10. Our location could add a week, but I'm still thinking end of Feb.
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Racer
And just to add to your point, I saw 3 ILXs (plus my own, so 4) in a 30 minute drive there. Considering they sell less than 20k a year, that's a lot.
Definitely see your point, but I think it's a good thing that there are lots of trim levels. Obviously, BMW, Mercedes and Lexus all are more successful than Acura right how, and they've all got very complicated lineups. Plus, this will bring the ILX more into a luxury vehicle spot. Right now, the trim levels cannot match that of an A3 or CLA. But with all these new packages, they'll be able to hit the cheap end, the higher end, the sportier end and everything in between, rather than before where it was basically either cheap and sparse, too expensive and loaded or one level in between. If you're paying for a luxury car, you want luxury car choice.
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Colin...Does your dealer been given any information on any accessories for the 2016 ILX?
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Nope, didn't make it. I was there today, and Acura has a strangely large and a bit sparse area there... They have at least 3 of each model (save the RLX).
And just to add to your point, I saw 3 ILXs (plus my own, so 4) in a 30 minute drive there. Considering they sell less than 20k a year, that's a lot.
And just to add to your point, I saw 3 ILXs (plus my own, so 4) in a 30 minute drive there. Considering they sell less than 20k a year, that's a lot.
And as you saw, the ILX is fairly popular here. I see lots of them in Center City, which makes sense because a compact car is such an advantage. In this environment, I'd like something smaller than my TSX.
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Racer
I think the way to interpret this is that as you move to the right, you're adding to what came before. Thus, base ILX > ILX with AcuraWatch. Moving to the Premium now includes AcuraWatch as standard but adds Blindspot and CrossTraffic which use the same sensors.
What I find odd is that the Tech makes no mention of Navigation unless it's now called AcuraLink? Also, where was it noted that cameras are now in the rear view mirror (looking for original post)?
What I find odd is that the Tech makes no mention of Navigation unless it's now called AcuraLink? Also, where was it noted that cameras are now in the rear view mirror (looking for original post)?
#34
Racer
Here's a chart if it helps, to give the trim level/feature breakdown.
#35
Racer
The accessories get a lot added.
Keyless remotes are now like the MDX, as is the accessory Integrated Remote Start giving you new fobs all in one.
Also available are Backup Sensors, Body Kit, LED Foglights, Chrome Side Door Trim (lower as on the TLX), Chrome Mirror Caps, etc. The chrome sounds odd but depending on color can really dress the richer looking 2016 ILX up even further.
Looks good, as do new colors such as the bright blue, Slate Silver, Graphite Luster, etc. and new interior colors including Gravestone, or the Ebony leather/suede on A-Spec cars.
Keyless remotes are now like the MDX, as is the accessory Integrated Remote Start giving you new fobs all in one.
Also available are Backup Sensors, Body Kit, LED Foglights, Chrome Side Door Trim (lower as on the TLX), Chrome Mirror Caps, etc. The chrome sounds odd but depending on color can really dress the richer looking 2016 ILX up even further.
Looks good, as do new colors such as the bright blue, Slate Silver, Graphite Luster, etc. and new interior colors including Gravestone, or the Ebony leather/suede on A-Spec cars.
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#36
I've seen many a feature walk and this only barely helps LOL. Generally as you move to the left, you're adding content and replacing what came before if applicable.
I'm assuming that the Premium (between the blue 'ILX' and green 'Premium' dots) is adding to the ILX AcuraWatch Plus content. This assumes that you're getting CMBS and Adaptive Cruise from AW+. Why then do they list these features again in the Tech Plus box? Shouldn't we assume they're already a part of the car since it 'adds or replaces' things in the Premium (which added to AW+)?
If so, the only things in the Tech that are unique are ELS, embedded Navi, and AcuraLink.
I'm assuming that the Premium (between the blue 'ILX' and green 'Premium' dots) is adding to the ILX AcuraWatch Plus content. This assumes that you're getting CMBS and Adaptive Cruise from AW+. Why then do they list these features again in the Tech Plus box? Shouldn't we assume they're already a part of the car since it 'adds or replaces' things in the Premium (which added to AW+)?
If so, the only things in the Tech that are unique are ELS, embedded Navi, and AcuraLink.
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I've seen many a feature walk and this only barely helps LOL. Generally as you move to the left, you're adding content and replacing what came before if applicable.
I'm assuming that the Premium (between the blue 'ILX' and green 'Premium' dots) is adding to the ILX AcuraWatch Plus content. This assumes that you're getting CMBS and Adaptive Cruise from AW+. Why then do they list these features again in the Tech Plus box? Shouldn't we assume they're already a part of the car since it 'adds or replaces' things in the Premium (which added to AW+)?
If so, the only things in the Tech that are unique are ELS, embedded Navi, and AcuraLink.
I'm assuming that the Premium (between the blue 'ILX' and green 'Premium' dots) is adding to the ILX AcuraWatch Plus content. This assumes that you're getting CMBS and Adaptive Cruise from AW+. Why then do they list these features again in the Tech Plus box? Shouldn't we assume they're already a part of the car since it 'adds or replaces' things in the Premium (which added to AW+)?
If so, the only things in the Tech that are unique are ELS, embedded Navi, and AcuraLink.
See how the Base+Acura Watch is separate from that line? I don't think the Premium Trim has the Acura Watch suite of features.
Although - the Tech trim on the current ILX doesn't really offer that much over the Premium OTHER than NAVI, Acuralink and ELS.
I will say that the standard equipment levels have really gone up.
Maybe the Acura Watch package will be a dealer installed option for the Premium trim? Is that even possible?
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That wouldn't jibe with the original press release that all models have it available. Such a matrix would mean that the Premium + A-Spec also doesn't have AW. IMO, there is no way they'd have that installed at the dealer level. Seems like too much liability to me.
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