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2022 Acura ILX: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Acura ILX is a true carryover with no meaningful changes from 2021. It is also the ILX’s final model year before the Integra became Acura’s entry-level compact for 2023.
About the 2022 Acura ILX
1st generation ILX (2013-2022), in the 2019-2022 refreshed phase; final model year.
Acura marketed the ILX as its gateway sport sedan: a smaller luxury car with standard safety tech, a strong naturally aspirated engine, and a quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic. The pitch was less about maximum cabin tech or rear-seat room and more about giving buyers Acura style, everyday comfort, and low-drama ownership in a compact package. Against German entry-luxury rivals, Acura leaned on value, reliability, and standard equipment more than cutting-edge interior tech.
Acura positioned the ILX as its gateway sport sedan, with a 201-hp engine, heated front seats, a moonroof, and a standard driver-assist suite. Premium models add leather-trimmed seats, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and blind-spot monitoring, while A-Spec versions bring sportier exterior and cabin details without extra power. The Technology with A-Spec model tops the range with built-in navigation and a 10-speaker ELS Studio sound system.
2022 Acura ILX specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 2.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd DCT w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 8-Spd DCT w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 8-Spd DCT w/Sequential SportShift | Automatic, 8-Spd DCT w/Sequential SportShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft | 180 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 12.4 cu-ft | 12.4 cu-ft | 12.4 cu-ft | 12.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34 in | 34 in | 34 in | 34 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Side View Cameras | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2022 Acura ILX compared with the 2021 model?
Nothing meaningful changed for the 2022 Acura ILX. Its trim lineup, 201-hp engine, eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, styling, safety equipment, and infotainment offerings carry over from 2021.
Was 2022 the final year for the Acura ILX?
Yes, 2022 was the Acura ILX’s final model year. Acura’s Integra took over as the brand’s entry-level compact for 2023.
Did the 2022 Acura ILX get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2022 Acura ILX keeps the same 201-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and eight-speed dual-clutch automatic used for 2021. Every trim is front-wheel drive.
Does the 2022 Acura ILX A-Spec have more power?
No, the 2022 ILX A-Spec does not add power. It uses the same 201-hp engine as the rest of the lineup and focuses on sportier exterior trim, LED fog lights, a rear spoiler, and more distinctive seat upholstery.
Which 2022 Acura ILX trim has navigation and the upgraded sound system?
The 2022 ILX Technology with A-Spec has built-in navigation and the 10-speaker ELS Studio sound system. It also combines A-Spec exterior details with Milano leather and Ultrasuede-trimmed sport seats.
2022 Acura ILX Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Acura ILX.
4.2
2022 Acura ILX
(262 reviews)
“If [Name] looking for a sport looking small sedan car, this is the car [Name] looking for, it's a 4 cylinder but still has a punch when need it, also you'll get decent gas mileage.”
“The Acura ILX is very well equipped but consider it has no spare tire, only 1 USB port on an upgraded model (A Spec), and it is recommended you use Premium fuel with 91 octane rating or higher.”