The ILX continues for 2021 following major upgrades completed by Acura in the design transformation of its lineup. The significantly updated ILX has sportier styling, standard AcuraWatch technology, as well as updated cabin tech, including available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.

The ILX comes with aggressive styling that lends Acura's gateway sedan a notably more sophisticated look, highlighted by Acura's signature Diamond Pentagon grille.

The 2021 Acura ILX is available with three distinct packages: Premium, Technology and the popular A-Spec sport appearance package -- each powered by a 201-horsepower, 2.4-liter, DOHC i-VTEC engine and quick-shifting 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (8DCT) with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Inside, the Acura ILX offers intricately styled sport seats, front and rear, with available high-contrast piping and stitching. All ILXs now feature 2-way power adjustable lumbar support for the driver's seat. Additional interior enhancements include a silver-finished dash trim with chrome insert and a machine-finished ignition button.

The ILX is offered in seven exterior colors, including five all-new hues -- Platinum White Pearl, Majestic Black Pearl, Performance Red Pearl, Canyon Bronze Metallic and A-Spec-exclusive Apex Blue Pearl -- in addition to the currently available Lunar Silver Metallic and Modern Steel Metallic. The interior color palette includes Espresso, along with Graystone and Ebony. Exclusive A-Spec interior colors are Ebony and Red, both with black Ultrasuede inserts.

Additionally, all 2021 ILX models come equipped with the AcuraWatch suite of active safety and driver-assistive technologies, which includes Collision Mitigation Braking System with Forward Collision Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Road Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning.