Acura Confirms It Has Discontinued The ILX Hybrid For 2015

Earlier today, Acura issued a press release detailing its entry-level 2015 ILX range, but something was missing. Honda's luxury arm listed all of the information about the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter ILX models, but nothing was said about the Hybrid – a model that, when we reviewed it in 2013, left us utterly cold. But now we know why: Acura has confirmed that the ILX Hybrid will be discontinued for the 2015 model year.

The company issued the following statement to us regarding the hybrid's demise:

The 2015 ILX remains a standout choice in the entry premium segment with its combination of performance, luxury, refinement and value and is the top-selling luxury vehicle to younger buyers. Based on the stronger appeal of the ILX 2.0 and 2.4 models, we are streamlining the ILX lineup to better align with customer demand, Acura will no longer offer the ILX Hybrid starting with the 2015 model year.

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MattDarringer - 6/17/2014 4:31:47 PM

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Why does anyone want an Acura Civic? I'm surprised there isn't a Lincoln Focus yet.

Benzes1 - 6/17/2014 6:41:49 PM

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Its coming so they say.....

bnilhome - 6/18/2014 9:19:57 AM

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Or a Lexus Camry or Audi Jetta.

autobroker - 6/17/2014 6:14:56 PM

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Matt, remember the Toyota iQ converted to the ( makes me want to cry saying it) Aston Martin Cygnet? What a joke that was! Like having a Ferrari Prius!

t_bone - 6/17/2014 9:45:15 PM

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Honda just doesn't get it when it comes to hybrids. DeWalt drills have more impressive specifications than what they put under the hood.

bnilhome - 6/18/2014 12:13:36 PM

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Good point about the Accord Hybrid...that is one hybrid Honda has gotten right. I test drove that just to see what it would be like, and its a pretty amazing ride for a hybrid.

gkearns56 - 6/18/2014 2:13:05 PM

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This car was doomed from the beginning. Check the HP on the gasoline version of this car 2.0L is 150 HP - Come On, my John Deere riding mower has more HP than this ;-) and I'm not paying a premium price for an "Acura". The hybrid has a whopping 111 HP; I can coast on my Schwinn faster then this ;-). So let's get rid of that ILX or put a motor in it that will REALLY go!!