Acura

Acura’s all-new compact luxury sedan, the ILX, takes aim at 20- and 30-something drivers looking for style, performance, technology and value. With a base price below $30K, making it accessible to younger consumers, the ILX comes with three engine options: a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine, a 2.4-liter i-VTEC engine and a hybrid IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) mill. Acura hasn’t done much in recent years to quicken the pulse of lead-footed gearheads, so we’re hoping the ILX breaks the streak.