Acura ILX Likely to Get 2.0L Turbo Engine
Acura is looking to inject some excitement to its lineup in the near future.
With Honda preparing to introduce a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, enthusiasts can’t help but imagine that models from the Japanese automaker’s lineup will benefit from the new mill. Speaking to Car and Driver, Acura product planner Gary Robinson hinted that the new powerplant is a possibility for the entry-level ILX sedan.
“Acura is always going to get the best engines Honda makes,” said Robinson. More importantly he added, “Obviously, a 2.0-liter turbo is more of a must-have in the luxury world than it is in the mainstream world, so-.”
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Expected to be introduced later this year, the turbocharged four-cylinder engine from Honda will likely be able to push out over 300 hp. With those sorts of power figures, Acura could bring out the turbo engine in a new ILX Type-S. Unfortunately though, Robinson made it clear that such an addition to the lineup won’t come until 2018 for the 2019 model year.
Honda is looking to re-engage its brand with tuners and car customizers worldwide. In the late 90s and early 2000s, Honda and Acura were the prominent Japanese automakers that tuners embraced but has since fallen in popularity. With the addition of a turbo-four straight from the factory, Honda hopes it can capture the attention of tuners especially with how potent and easily tuned turbocharged engines can be.
GALLERY: 2016 Acura ILX At LA Auto Show
GALLERY: 2016 Acura ILX
[Source: Car and Driver]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Now they just have to figure out how to make the ILX handle. LOL
I doubt they'll put the 2.0T in the ILX. It'd be a smarter move to reserve the 2.0T for a TLX Type-S version or some sport trim for TLX. Anymore power to the ILX is overkill.