2013 Acura ILX Hybrid review - Digital Trends

Oh how we love firsts: Our first steps, our first car, our first time having… well never mind that. With the 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, we celebrate two milestones. “ILX” is a brand-new nameplate for Honda’s luxury division and it’s also the first hybrid the Acura brand has ever offered. And while it shares much with its corporate cousin, the Honda Civic, the ILX Hybrid burst onto the scene with a smarter drivetrain, a more stylish exterior, and greater level of sophistication both in regards to its onboard tech and aesthetically... The tech option Most automakers have turned to cramming their hybrid models with all the latest tech features (especially in the luxury segment) by default. Acura has driven down a slightly different road with the ILX, offering both a base hybrid model ($28,900) and an upgraded version that’s equipped with a technology package ($34,000). Our review car had the tech package and sported a decent number... The ILX Hybrid prominently sports a hard drive-based navigation system that projects out of an eight-inch display recessed atop the center stack. Source: www.digitaltrends.com