2.0-liter i-VTEC Engine

The 2.0-liter, aluminum-alloy i-VTEC^® 4-cylinder engine is remarkably smooth, making it a joy to rev up to 6500 rpm where it produces 150 hp (SAE net).

Sequential SportShift Automatic

The 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift paddle shifters gives you the best of both worlds by providing the convenience of precise and intuitive automatic shifting as well as shift-for-yourself control.

Steering System

The ILX steering system is a good example of the subtle ways a luxury car differentiates itself from more conventional vehicles.

• Extremely rigid mounting for the steering column increases linear feel for greater steering precision while reducing low and high-speed vibration.
• The rack-and-pinion is tuned to provide a smooth, linear transition between generous power assist at low speeds and a firmer feel at higher speeds.

Smooth & Quiet Ride

A variety of measures were taken to ensure the ILX delivers the refined ride of a luxury road car.

• Significant wind tunnel testing reduced areas of wind turbulence such as the windshield base, the trailing edge of the trunk and across the entire floor-pan.
• The front body corners were shaped to reduce tire air turbulence.
• A floating front sub-frame structure with heavily reinforced mounting points reduces road noise.

Rigid Body Structure

Though not apparent to the naked eye, body structure is one of the best examples of what distinguishes the ILX from conventional cars of its size.

• Significant structural enhancements can be found at the frames around each door opening and across the rear of the trunk-lid opening.
• Other enhancements include reinforced joints and replacing multiple components with single components to smooth stress flow.