Honda Civic vs. Acura ILX: Buy This, Not That(ZT)

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The ILX is by no means a bad car, but it has three big problems that just can’t be ignored: It’s easily overshadowed by the car it’s based on, it’s a sporty sedan that lacks the performance needed to set it apart in a cutthroat segment, and finally, it’s been put in the awkward position of competing with Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and well-optioned Civic Touring models. And once Honda’s performance Civics hit the streets, that in-house competition will only increase. In a perfect world, the ILX would be the spiritual successor to the Integra: rakishly sporty, comfortably upscale, and a legitimate sport sedan bargain. Nobody who loves cars has ever mistaken an Integra for a Civic; the ILX won’t have that luxury unless big changes are made. The new Civic is unquestionably world class. In our opinion, Acura’s entry-level car deserves to be too. Add this one to the growing list of accolades for the latest Civic.