American Honda says it will launch an updated Acura ILX sedan in early 2015, with distribution at nationwide dealers.

The 2016 Acura ILX has a new 201-horsepower, directed-injected i-VTEC engine and 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, the same engine and transmission combination that powers the recently-launched TLX.

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The ILX has six available grades compared to the previous three, including the standard ILX, the ILX with Premium Package and the ILX Technology Plus Package.

In addition, a new A-SPEC package, available with the Premium and Technology packages is available, while all variants can now be equipped with AcuraWatch, a suite of safety and driver assistive technologies.

AcuraWatch includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation and enhanced Collision Mitigation Braking System, with pedestrian sensing capability.

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