Budget car shoppers with high end tastes can appreciate the 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid. It’s less expensive than the TSX but is sportier and nicer looking than the typical family sedan on the market. Not only will the Acura ILX Hybrid offer a high quality car for the budget shopper, but its ability to conserve fuel with Acura’s first hybrid-electric vehicle will help keep more of your money in your pocket long term. Come to your Tampa Bay Area Acura Dealer to test drive the 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid to see if the car meets your needs.
Standard Equipment for the ILX Hybrid
Including in the base price of the Acura ILX Hybrid is a number of accessories and technology. The car has 16 inch wheels and full power accessories, keyless entry and ignition, dual zone automatic climate control and a leather tilt and telescoping steering wheel. For audio and entertainment options, the Acura ILX Hybrid provides Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a USB/iPod interface and the ability to listen to Pandora radio in the car. There is a six speaker sound system and a CD player that comes standard.
To reduce the number of backup accidents caused by blind spots, the Acura ILX Hybrid also offers a rearview camera.
Optional Equipment for the ILX Hybrid
If you still need more than the list of standard features, you have a few optional items you can add or upgrade when you buy a new Acura ILX Hybrid.
Premium Package: 17 inch wheels, leather upholstery and heated front seats, xenon headlights, foglamps, power driver’s seat, satellite radio, upgraded 7 speaker sound system, and a more advanced rearview camera system.
Technology Package: all of the equipment from the Premium Package is included with the Technology package, and it adds a hard drive-based navigation system, digital music storage and a surround-sound audio system.
Performance and Power
The Acura ILX Hybrid has a 1.5 liter, 4-cylinder engine and uses the Integrated Motor Assist from the Honda Civic Hybrid. The electric motor is used to provide a boost of power when needed, and converts energy from brakes into electricity which then recharges the lithium-ion battery pack. The gasoline and electric motor combined produce 111 horsepower and 127 pound per foot of torque.
The Acura ILX Hybrid also features unique performance-oriented gearing to generate fuel efficiency of 39 miles per gallon in the city and 38 miles per gallon on the highway.
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