2016 Acura ILX
10-25-14, 01:04 PM
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Agreed...that certainly couldn't hurt. But that may (?) be too expensive a transmission to use in a car of the ILX's price-range..........or it just might not fit in the available underhood space. And, it will be interesting to see what adding the sound isolation and trim-improvments that I'd like to see also potentially does to the price).
10-25-14, 01:34 PM
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It has pretty much been confirmed by some sources then the ILX will get the 8 speed DCT, it will either get the TLX 4 cyl or the older 4 cylinder from the TSX. The 8 speed DCT is more compact then their 6 speed auto, I believe it is lighter and more compact then the 5 speed auto in the ILX too. Sometimes spreading out the costs of a technology to numerous models makes better financial sense and is more profitable then only using a technology in 1 or 2 models.
10-25-14, 02:19 PM
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It has pretty much been confirmed by some sources then the ILX will get the 8 speed DCT, it will either get the TLX 4 cyl or the older 4 cylinder from the TSX. The 8 speed DCT is more compact then their 6 speed auto, I believe it is lighter and more compact then the 5 speed auto in the ILX too. Sometimes spreading out the costs of a technology to numerous models makes better financial sense and is more profitable then only using a technology in 1 or 2 models.
10-25-14, 03:27 PM
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10-26-14, 01:09 PM
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They already do. The Lexus CT and new NX are based on the new Toyota Corolla/RAV4 platform. Lexus CT has the same powertrain from a Prius. Lexus ES uses the same exact powertrain/hp as a Camry/Avalon. Same with the RX and Highlander. ES and RX make up the bulk of Lexus sales.
It will not sink their image as long as the final product is executed properly. HS was not executed properly and too expensive and it was killed but the CT is more successful, NX will likely be successful. The base auto and hybrid ILX were not executed properly and needs a major powertrain overhaul along with some other touches which it will be getting.
It will not sink their image as long as the final product is executed properly. HS was not executed properly and too expensive and it was killed but the CT is more successful, NX will likely be successful. The base auto and hybrid ILX were not executed properly and needs a major powertrain overhaul along with some other touches which it will be getting.
10-26-14, 02:20 PM
#25
Actually, HS was never Corolla based or anything alike... it was Avensis based vehicle, nothing to do with Corolla at all.
Sure it looked bad and interior was too weird, but it still wasnt related to Corolla at all... just not good execution.
Sure it looked bad and interior was too weird, but it still wasnt related to Corolla at all... just not good execution.
10-27-14, 10:30 AM
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10-27-14, 07:24 PM
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chrysler 200 already has a 9 speed. 
11-03-14, 12:22 PM
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Is This the Almost Beakless Face of the 2016 Acura ILX Facelift?
An allegedly second official photo of the upcoming 2016 Acura ILX facelift has popped up on the internet.
Is it real or fake? We don't know yet, but the readers at the Acurazine forums seem to think it's a leaked teaser image showing the front end of the compact model.
The image shows the ILX wearing a redesigned grille with a much less prominent "beak" and Acura's so-called "jewel" headlamps as seen on the firms more recent models like the 2015 TLX and 2014 RLX sedans.
Acura has promised more changes, includes an updated interior and a new engine, but has yet to details these upgrades for the 2016 ILX that will debut at the LA Auto Show later this month.
Is it real or fake? We don't know yet, but the readers at the Acurazine forums seem to think it's a leaked teaser image showing the front end of the compact model.
The image shows the ILX wearing a redesigned grille with a much less prominent "beak" and Acura's so-called "jewel" headlamps as seen on the firms more recent models like the 2015 TLX and 2014 RLX sedans.
Acura has promised more changes, includes an updated interior and a new engine, but has yet to details these upgrades for the 2016 ILX that will debut at the LA Auto Show later this month.