Sunday 27 January 2013

Tech Specs of the Acura ILX Hybrid


The Acura ILX Hybrid is the first gas-electric model to wear Honda's premium brand label. This five-passenger sedan was introduced for the 2013 model year and is also sold as a gas-only model. Priced from $28,900, a technology package pushes this model's price up to $34,400. These prices keep this hybrid within line of similar models from its Lexus competitor.
Hybrid Powertrain
Under the hood, the Acura ILX is powered by a 1.5-liter in-line four cylinder engine. This engine runs on the efficient Atkinson cycle and is rated at 111 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 127 foot pounds of torque in range from 1,000 to 3,500 rpm.
The ILX is also outfitted with a permanent magnet electric motor. This motor adds 23 horsepower and 78 foot-pounds of torque and has a voltage range of 108 to 172 volts. Acura makes use of a lithium-on battery system to store electricity. This front-wheel drive sedan is outfitted with a continuously variable transmission.
Fuel Economy
The Acura ILX is rated at 39 mpg around town and 38 mpg on the highway. This model runs on premium grade gasoline. Its 13.2-gallon fuel tank gives this vehicle a 502-mile driving range or enough fuel to take you from San Jose to San Diego on one tank.
Vehicle Dimensions
Weighing from 2,959 to 2,987 pounds, the Acura ILX offers 89.3 cubic feet of passenger volume and 10 cubic feet of storage capacity. This vehicle sits on a 105.6-inch wheelbase and is 179.1 inches long, 70.6 inches wide and 60 inches tall. Ground clearance measures 6.2 inches.
This vehicles offer 38 inches of headroom up front and 35.9 inches in the rear. Legroom measures 42.3 inches up front and 34.1 inches in the back. Hip room comes in at 51.7 inches in the front and 55.6 inches in the back. Shoulder room measures 55.6 inches up front and 53.5 inches in the back.
Chassis Information
The Acura ILX is of unibody construction. This vehicle features an independent front suspension with MacPherson struts and a stabilizer bar. It has a multi-link rear suspension with a stabilizer bar.
This model sits on 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels set within P205/55R16 89H all-season tires. The ILX offers front ventilated and rear solid brakes and provides 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist.
Standard safety features include stability control, traction control and six airbags. This vehicle is rated as a "top safety pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Matthew C. Keegan is a freelance automotive writer. Matt is also a contributing writer for Andy's Auto Sport and affiliated websites, an aftermarket supplier of quality auto parts including Husky Mats and Bushwacker Flares.


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