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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · Acura
The ILX is Acura's entry-level luxury sedan, sold only in North America — which makes it a genuinely rare and interesting import for European buyers who like Honda engineering with a premium badge.
Model profile
The ILX ran as a single generation from the 2013 to 2022 model years, built on the ninth-generation Honda Civic platform. At launch it was offered with several powertrains, including a 1.5-litre hybrid. A significant refresh for the 2016 model year simplified the range, updated the styling with Acura's Jewel Eye LED headlights, and standardised the drivetrain.
Powertrain and equipment
From the 2016 refresh onward, every ILX used Honda's 2.4-litre K24 naturally aspirated four-cylinder producing 201 hp and 180 lb-ft, paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with torque converter, driving the front wheels.
The ILX is a four-door compact sedan only. US equipment was offered in a base grade plus Premium, Technology (Tech) and, from 2019, the sporty A-Spec appearance package. Higher grades add leather, ELS premium audio, navigation, a larger display and AcuraWatch driver assistance.
Vehicle selection
ILX supply is steady, typically 30,000-90,000 miles, and many were one-owner cars serviced within the Acura/Honda network.
A used ILX from the USA suits the buyer who wants a compact, economical, well-built luxury sedan that nobody else on the street has — and who values Honda mechanical dependability.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): 4-door compact luxury sedan |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): approx. 4,640 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): approx. 1,410 kg |
| Engine (2016+) | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): 2.4 L K24 inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Output | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): 201 hp / 180 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): 8-speed dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): Petrol |
| Fuel tank | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): approx. 50 L |
| Generation | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): Single generation (2013-2022) |
|---|---|
| Platform | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): 9th-gen Honda Civic |
| Assembly plant | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): Marysville, Ohio, USA |
| 0-60 mph | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): approx. 6.9 s |
| Successor | Detail (typical 2016+ US ILX): Acura Integra (2023) |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
For the Acura ILX, the agreed inspection plan focuses in particular on vehicle history, visible body and underbody condition, fluid leaks, warning messages, tyres, brakes and accessible suspension components. USCar Trader can document these points through a separately commissioned on-site inspection; inaccessible areas or unauthorised road tests are explicitly recorded as unchecked.
Germany and Europe
US ILXs run amber side markers, mph-primary instruments, US federal emissions and no rear fog lamp.
Typical work includes fitting a rear fog lamp, adapting the lighting, and documenting the odometer. The individual approval checks brakes, tyres, emissions and vehicle identity.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. The ILX can be imported and registered in Germany after a TUEV individual approval and customs clearance; as a North-America-only model, importing is the only way to own one here.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Yes. It shares Honda Civic engineering and the proven K24 engine, making it one of the more dependable compact luxury imports.
It can feel slightly jerky at very low speeds, which is normal for the design; confirm smooth engagement and check for software updates.
Most available cars run 30,000 to 90,000 miles, often as one-owner, dealer-serviced examples.
Yes, it is built on the ninth-generation Civic platform, which keeps parts and servicing straightforward in Germany.
Usually a rear fog lamp and minor lighting adaptations, plus odometer documentation.
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