(June 17, 2014) TORRANCE, Calif. — Going on sale June 18, the 2015 Acura ILX lineup provides new luxury buyers with numerous ways to join the Acura family with a starting price of $27,050. The ILX is available in four grade levels offering different blends of performance and premium features including a six-speed manual transmission.

The ILX is available with two powertrain choices: ILX 2.0-liter i-VTEC, five-speed automatic transmission, 35 MPG rating highway, available in standard trim, Technology Package or Premium Package; and ILX 2.4-liter i-VTEC, six-speed manual transmission, 31 MPG rating highway, with Premium Package.

Acura says that "with multiple new features and upgrades applied last year to the 2014 model, the 2015 ILX continues to offer enhanced styling, comfort, and driving enjoyment along with excellent value on a luxury scale."

Standard features include 17-inch alloy wheels, projector beam headlights, leather seating surfaces with heated front seats and 8-way power driver's seat, a Keyless Access System with smart entry and push button start, a Multi-Angle Rearview Camera and Active Noise Cancellation. The 2.0-liter direct injected engine produces 150 horsepower and is paired with a Sequential SportShift five-speed automatic transmission.

For a more dynamic driving experience, a 2.4-liter engine that pumps out 201 horsepower is mated to a close-ratio, six-speed manual transmission. The identically outfitted 2014 Acura ILX earned the Intellichoice 2014 "Best Overall Value of the Year" award in the Premium Compact Passenger Car category, with the lowest total ownership cost in its class.

The ILX 2.4-liter and 2.0-liter models with the Premium Package come equipped with a premium sound system including XM Radio, USB port and AUX jack connectivity, Bluetooth Audio, Pandora interface, SMS text messaging feature, speed-sensitive volume control, 7-speakers with subwoofer and 360-watt amplifier. The ILX 2.0-liter model with the Technology Package includes the ELS Surround audio system with Note function music reminder, AcuraLink Satellite Communication System, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic with Traffic Rerouting, AcuraLink Real-Time Weather with radar image maps and HomeLink.

Retail pricing ranges from $27,050 to $29,350 not including destination charge.