2016 Acura ILX Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
25 City / 36 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
201
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brian D
12 valve Cummins is best engine. In my opinion.
Only complaint is that my vehicle does not have gaps. Otherwise I love it. The ride is smooth and I love the color blue.
accountCircle Leann J
The car I have waited for all my life!
I love my Acura. I commute 80 minutes a day to work and back and it is the most enjoyable part of my day. The back up camera is a life saver along with the hands free phone component. I do not know how I lived without it before this car. The heated seats make cold mornings a thing of the past. It is a sporty looking great on gas wonderful car!
accountCircle Ambyr C
Very nice enjoyable ride and very sharp looking vehicle.
I love my Acura! It runs great and gives me no problems. It runs very smooth, and it is quiet when idling. The inside is black leather which is not cracking, does not show wear and tear. No annoying lights come on such as check engine lights. It does show when your air pressure is low which is another feature I enjoy.
accountCircle Dynel M
It had good fuel economy.
Love the size, gas mileage, interior, color, and the smooth ride. I dislike that it is not as fast as my Acura to that has a v6 engine.
accountCircle Brooke L
A car well worth the money.
This vehicle is the nicest I have ever owned. It makes me feel confident and cool because it has such a sleek style. The interior is very easy to clean, I love the backup camera and the blind spot assistance. Comfort is a priority for me, and I love the auto temperature setting, the seat warmers, and sun roof.
accountCircle Arthur C
It is at least average in pretty much all features
My car has been very stable and I have not had an abundance of problems. It is decent in pretty much all categories, what I personally look for in a vehicle is how well-rounded it is, not flashiness.
accountCircle LeAnne K
I am in love with my 2016 Acura ILX.
Fun to drive. Stylish. Decent fuel economy. Rich interior, great value for the price. Sporty and chic. Only issue was a dead battery after owning for only 2 years, but Acura towed and replaced the battery at no cost. Acura total luxury care is a great service, standard and free with car purchase. Love my Acura.
accountCircle Sally S
My car is very good on gas.
I wish my car had more places that I could charge phones. I also wish my car had cooled seats. I also wish my car had better sound system.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Betty S
Perfect. Nice. Big, kids and pets like it too.
Its ok the car runs fair and is nice and has the comfort the best car I could get I defy everything about this car its nice and affordable if you are a doctor with no kids or wife.
accountCircle Cecilia E
Module: Acura, olx 2016, best comfortable, journey best,
That is my first vehicle. Presently no problem my car. That is perfectly running. That is good vehicle. Almost that is my favorite vehicle. This car Acura company. Model no. Olx 2016. Size: medium. Site capacity: best quality. Wheel: best sizable. Engine: very high.
accountCircle Mary U
Great safety features like front airbag for both passenger and driver.
The performance is great, runs smoothly and safety precautions like airbags. Comfort is great easy to drive. Great steer control. Features include radio and navigation system, emergency breaks, blind spot warning. Lane departure warnings. It also has backup rear view camera, it has side mirrors it has two wheels on the front of it and two wheels in the back. It has a trunk storage great for transporting suitcases from the airport.
accountCircle nic T
It's a great vehicle to drive!
It's a great sports style car. It's reliable and comfortable to drive in. It holds around 12 gallons and can get at most 310 miles on a single tank of gas. Having automatic seat change is very useful when it comes to driver 1 and driver 2 which is synced within the wireless remote.
accountCircle Sarah H
My Acura costed a lot of money.
My car is really pretty but it does not go very fast. Uses a lot of gas, but nonetheless a very nice car however I would not purchase again. Wheels are decently easy to find however it is expensive to repair. Good trunk space and I like some of the features.
accountCircle Maleah A
Praise and complaints over Acura.
I with the mpg was higher but I think I just should start to drive it more. It is fairly easy to drive and I haven't had any trouble getting around places. It is fairly comfortable but I would love it if the seats weren’t too hard or uncomfortable. I also wish the gasp was cheaper.
accountCircle Emily J
Baseline car with above par features.
The vehicle is on the smaller side but not crammed. It is very good on gas mileage. Drives smooth. Slick looking and has sport features. Base model has heated seats and Bluetooth. Upkeep and service is inexpensive and not too frequent. Overall pretty good car and would recommend for a non luxury car.
accountCircle Kelly A
It has a ten gallon gas tank which makes traveling long distances annoying because it basically guarantees you'll have to stop at least once for fuel.
I like that it is small and compact. Don't like that for it being a luxury car there are not a lot of luxury amenities.

Acura ILX Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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w/AcuraWatch Plus Pkg
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Premium Pkg
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Premium/A-SPEC Pkg
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Technology Plus Pkg
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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w/Technology Plus/A-SPEC Pkg
201 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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2016 Acura ILX Owner Reviews

4.27
146 Reviews
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5 stars 47%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 12%
2 stars 3%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Alexander C on June 25, 2021
It is the best car. I love this car.
I love this car. The Acura tlx is a luxury compact executive car. The Acura car is so beautiful. They may have performance and comfort features, and thus are often viewed as status symbols a high percentage of the 'executive cars'market share consists of corporate owned cars or vehicles provided by a firm for the business and sometimes private use of an employee. A compact executive cae is a premium car larger than a premium compact.
accountCircle Gio C on June 24, 2021
It is very nice for a low ride u can use it as a long distance car it is pretty.
Usually takes a while to warm up, sometimes the engine will not start because of the key, I would choose the tlx because of the better back up camera on the model making of the car I like it very much, I wonder if they’ll make another model as the ILX cause 2016 is the last year of the model.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Stephanie S.

The biggest pro is the affordability of the car. The ILX is the cheaper of the Acura cars, but still good quality. Also, since it is made with Honda parts it is cheaper when repairs are needed. I also like that the car has sound sensors as well as blinking lights on the side mirror as well that both make a noise and blink if you get too close to another car or object (the blinker must be on for the noise to occur).

likeFilled Alyssa K.

Comfortable. Easy to navigate the controls and system. It gets great gas mileage. Looks sleek and stylish. Modern technology. Sunroof is big. A lot of the car has upgraded features. The trunk is spacious in relation to the size of the car.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Stephanie S.

The inside of the car is not full leather so it looks a little cheaper than some full leather interiors. It is also a little small (especially for tall people). Although the back seats to go down, it is frustrating at times because they will not go completely down because the seat belts are in the way.

dislikeFilled Alyssa K.

The seats are not fully leather. The brakes are very tight and it takes a long time to adjust to them. Others who drive my car immediately comments on the breaks. The back up camera is not very clear, and often becomes fogged.

Ranks #15 Luxury Small Cars by Owners

The 2016 Acura ILX has an average owner rating of 4.45 out of 5 which ranks it #15 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2016 Audi S5
5
2
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2016 Lexus IS
4.76
15
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2016 Acura ILX
4.27

Ranks #5 Luxury Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2016 Acura ILX has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #5 of 19 other Luxury Small Cars.

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2016 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
85 MPG
2
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2016 Audi A3
43 MPG
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2016 Acura ILX
36 MPG

Is The 2016 Acura ILX A Good Car?

Yes, I love my vehicle. It is a very smooth drive and has all of the features that I need. It looks really nice inside and out. It is great on gas too.
Victoria A.
Yes it is great! It runs very well and it looks very luxurious. I like the interior of the car and the exterior is very durable. It doesn't scratch easily at all.
Linda M.
Yes, it is amazing. It runs well and has nice features, it's fun to drive too! The interior and exterior are both beautiful and quite elegant.
Patricia S.
Yes I love the Acura brand. I have driven many cars and by far this is my favorite. It drives like a sports vehicle
Jennifer T.

How Reliable Is The 2016 Acura ILX?

Yes, it is very reliable. There are no problems I am aware of yet. It is a great car all around. It suits my needs.
Victoria A.
No it doesn't even have any issues. I always make sure to stay up to date on all oil changes and fluid refills to make sure that everything is running smooth.
Jonathan S.
Yes, it is reliable. I have only had it for 7 months but it hasn't given me any problems thus far. Everything is in great condition and you can tell it will be for a while.
Melinda H.
Yes I have never had any issues with the car. it’s extremely reliable and safe. My daughter even loves driving it.
Olivia F.

Is The 2016 Acura ILX A Good Value?

I am not really sure how much it costs in general but mine cost me around 20,000 and I would say it is a great value.
Victoria A.
I think it costs what it is worth, it's a great value. No maintenance issues means that it costs less to maintain.
Annette M.
Great value. I bought it used but got a great deal. I wouldn't buy anything but an Acura now after driving this one
Brenda S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the acura ilx 2016 oil type?

Answer: The Acura ILX2016 oil type is 0w-20 full synthetic. The expected cost for an Acura ILX oil change is between $135 and $149. Labor costs are priced between $65 and $79 while parts are priced at $80. You will run...
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Safety & Reliability

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety