I really enjoy driving this car--the turbo gives it great power, the interior is stylish and the controls are easy to maneuver once you grow accustomed to them. The only complaint I have with the car is the horrible gas mileage it gets, especially for city driving. I am getting about 13.5 mpg in Chicago and with gas prices the way they are, that really adds up. So I overall like the vehicle, but am hesitant to give a strong recommendation due to the price of fuel.

In regards to price and feature content, the 2018 Acura ILX undercuts other entry-level luxury sedans by a considerable margin. That alone should get shoppers' attention. Unfortunately, the notion of value begins to fade when you realize that the ILX falls well short of the standards set by its more expensive rivals. The ride quality is overly stiff, the interior lacks refinement, the engine is comparably weak and the infotainment system leaves much to be desired. For these reasons, we don't consider it worthy of competing against Audi, Mercedes or BMW. Instead, we think of the ILX as a slightly nicer Honda Civic.