Thread of the Day: Should the 2013 Acura ILX 2.4L Add an Automatic or Nav System?

A 2013 Acura ILX recently joined the Motor Trend long-term fleet. Our tester is motivated by the same 2.4-liter I-4 and six-speed manual found in our long-term 2012 Honda Civic Si sedan. The Acura ILX is billed as an entry-level luxury car, but two popular features aren’t available when opting for the sportier ILX with the 2.4-liter engine: a navigation system and automatic transmission.

While the Premium Package (17-inch alloys, HIDs, leather, backup camera) is standard with the 2.4-liter engine, the Technology Package, which includes navigation isn’t available due to a low projected take rate. And just like the Honda Civic Si, the 201-hp 2.4-liter isn’t available with an automatic transmission, though the slightly larger Acura TSX offers an automatic with the same engine.

Should the 2013 Acura ILX 2.4L model be offered with a navigation system and an automatic transmission, or is the sporty ILX trim fine as-is? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments below.

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