2017 Acura ILX: The 2017 Acura ILX is Acura's smallest sedan offering, and it's based on the previous generation of Honda's Civic. This compact entry-luxury sedan is aimed at younger buyers, and it competes with the Audi A3, Buick Verano and Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class as well as the higher-trim versions of the Ford Fusion. The ILX comes in three trim levels: ILX, ILX with Premium Package and ILX Tech Plus. A sport A-SPEC package is available on the top two trims.Power is supplied by a 2.4-liter, 201-horsepower four-cylinder that mates to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The ILX is front-wheel drive and has an EPA-estimated fuel-economy rating of 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway.The ILX seats five and available safety features include traction control, stability control, forward-collision warning, collision mitigation braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, road-departure mitigation, blind-spot warning rear cross-traffic alert, rearview camera, LED daytime running lights and front-side and side-curtain airbags.Available comfort and convenience features include adaptive cruise control, hill-start assist, AcuraLink app connectivity, navigation system, Bluetooth, multi-information display, satellite radio, USB port, Pandora internet radio, auxiliary port, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and starting, heated front seats, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, fog lamps and power moonroof.The ILX starts at $27,990, excluding a $940 destination charge and other fees. The 2017 Acura ILX is built in Marysville, Ohio.