43: Acura ILX
The Acura ILX is what happens when the Civic gets dressed up for a night out. We’re not sure what Honda was thinking with this but the ILX is best left avoided altogether. Not only is the car based off of the last generation Civic, but it charges a premium for the privilege of getting behind the wheel. The ILX looks like the past Civic from the sides and you can pretty well distinguish this car humble roots. You wouldn’t pay a premium for clothing that was a knock off, and a luxury car is no different.
The ILX might make a great used car if you can get a deal on it. But as far as purchasing the car brand new there are much better compact luxury cars that you can get. Acura used to be the value brand when it came to performance but the ILX is just a lost cause. There is nothing remotely unique or appealing about this dressed up Civic, you can do much better and for a whole lot less.