blacktsxwagon

I think the way to interpret it is:

Base gets AcuraWatch and the premium trim equivalent of AcuraWatch is the Tech Package. There are a few extras thrown in, so they can't call it the same thing. Ventilated seats, parking sensors, standard remote start, etc. would have been nice to make the Tech more exclusive.

I also wonder if Acura is starting to drop the "Advance" trim language based on this. Or maybe, the ILX is not advanced enough for it haha.

Colin

I really hope you're wrong on this one. My gut says that Premium includes AW... but dumber things have been done.

Edit: I'm changing my mind on this...

panamera125

Went to my local dealer today, they said the 2016 ILXs would be there in a week or two and that they had ordered them, but the salesman I talked to seemed not to know much. (Located in southern PA)-

They had 7 2015 ILXs left on the lot, and in the showroom was a 2015 2.0 base that was offered at $23,900. What a discount!

JeffS

There's $2,500-3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash thru 3/2/15 to help move out the 15's.

iutodd

There's a 2016 ILX on cars.com listed for $32,810.

panamera125

Interesting, maybe they slipped on the price and put it out too soon?

I checked, the location of that ILX (sequence #631) is only about 3 hours from Marysville, so they're probably some of the first to get the new ILXs

jwong77

Really looking forward to this. With just a few changes, they've really done a great job at making the ILX a very compelling package. I think I'll head to the dealer for a test drive when they become available.

CoquiTSX

+1. Ventilated seats would be enough for me.

blacktsxwagon

Official Acura Spec Sheet up:

Acura | Press Releases Article | Acura.com

As you can see, BLIS is only for Premium and Tech. Not AcuraWatch. Super dumb.

Colin

Not if you're tying to sell Premiums vs base models. It is consistent with the TLX (go to Tech for BLIS), and I belive 2016 MDX (and current MDX). Two things come to mind: 1) The system must be somewhat expensive to implement and 2) it's not required by IIHS for Top Pick + status. I'd bet that in 2-3 years that will change.

Also, it does look like Premium gets Acura Watch standard. The wording in the feature walk:
"When added to ILX, with Premium and with Tech Plus"

blacktsxwagon

I agree that it is good from a business perspective, but from a consumer clarity perspective, something called AcuraWatch should have all relevant safety technology. I am not sure how many customers will even actually go for this package (the base ILX is very very basic), but I think it will still confuse a lot of people.

Colin

I'm not worried about the base model, I think it'll be the best equipped "base" model in the segment. I'll be the advertising leader and expect it to be the best seller. The TLX has shown that many don't care about leatherette either. BUT it is going to confuse a lot of people. I can think of three in our store that will be lost for a year unless they figure out a way to clarify things better.

Colin

... Aaaand we're wrong again. Premium does not include AcuraWatch per the "Features" page on Acura.com. Also, it does seem that the headlights are using LEDs across the board "ten separate LED lamps..."

panamera125

This is extremely subjective, but in all photos the last two LEDs look very blue. If they truly were halogens, would they not be yellowish? I doubt Acura would make them appear blue in photos then in real life have yellow bulbs, but who really knows.

They certainly can't lie on the website though!

blacktsxwagon

The best confirmation of this will be when the owner's manual hits the website. If it lists a bulb/watt rating for the high beams, then we will know they are halogens. If not, LEDs

hondu

I guess that makes sense based on the price of the Premium only being $700 more than the Base with AcuraWatch.

xedap1998

I remember acura said that acura watch will be available on all model of the ilx including the base. And that only means the premium includes acura watch. No way in hell I am going to pay 30,800 for a premium without acura watch when the tlx is 32,500.

The premium has everything the base+acura watch plus etc

xedap1998

I take what I said back about the premium includes acura watch. It doesn't. If you click on compare ilx models it will have all the feature listed

iutodd

Well the TLX at $32,500 doesn't have Acura watch either...? In fact the TLX I4 Tech at $36,300 doesn't have ACC or CMBS.

I'm sure that Acura wil add a Base +AcuraWatch trim for the i4 TLX right?

blacktsxwagon

Probably, I am really hoping for a Tech+AcuraWatch trim on the i4 to more closely mimic an i4 Advance trim TLX

xedap1998

Correct but tlx is another(higher) class and one of the main reason why I want to go premium is the base only come with 5" display vs the 8" which come standard in the tlx.

I don't need all that safety stuff since this car will be my working car. One of my main concern is safety, since smaller car tend to do poor when hitting bigger car and living in Texas everyione drive a huge truck or suv. The civic has one of the highest death rate vs tl which was one of the lowest.( don't have any stats on the ilx) but the car is base on the civic.

Colin

I've been trying to figure out how to frame all of this information. I suppose it boils down to this. A base model plus Acura Watch is roughly the same price as a Premium Package. The customer can choose if they prioritize safety content or luxury content. If they require both safety and luxury they can choose the Tech Package. Fortunately, the price gaps are relatively small amongst these models.