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The ILX is a comfortable, luxury-featured compact car that oversells and under-delivers. For a brand that’s all about technology, performance and luxury, the obsolete ELS surround audio, underpowered drivetrain, small wheels, and odd packaging subvert the brand’s aspirations. Acura describes the ILX as alluring, but I just don’t see it. Competitors are using turbocharged, direct-injected engines making well over 200 hp with twin clutch and/or transmissions with six or more gears. The ILX is more like a high-end Honda Civic than an entry Acura, which makes that retired CSX look like excellent value indeed.