Acura is the upmarket sub-brand beneath the Honda umbrella, however that does not essentially imply the Honda Civic Sedan goes to play second fiddle to the premium ILX. The Civic is a comparatively premium car itself, and it combines the perfect elements of practicality, frugality, and an thrilling drive, in a extremely specified, but inexpensive package deal. So inexpensive, in reality, that solely the complete specced Touring mannequin is dearer than the bottom stage ILX. The ILX derives extra energy from its naturally aspirated 2.4-liter engine, however the smaller 1.5T out there on larger Civic trims gives turbo-torque, and pairs sprightly efficiency with fuel mileage estimates that depart the ILX for lifeless. The Civic feels dynamically extra proficient, too, extra enjoyable to drive on a twisty highway and extra refined in suburbia. Whereas the ILX could boast some premium supplies inside, it is nonetheless primarily based off the final era Civic, leaving bits of cheesy plastic hidden simply out of sight, and flawed in a single essential facet – house. The Civic, regardless of for all intents and functions being the junior sedan, is extra spacious and feels extra refined inside, too, all whereas providing the identical excessive ranges of tech at a cheaper price. In the event you can overlook the badge-snobbery, the Civic is a vastly superior car on a price range.
