Acura ILX will start at $26,795

The new Acura ILX sedan has been priced at $26,795 including $895 in destination, Acura announced. The top-of-the-line model with the Premium package will come in at $30,095, and the hybrid will start at $29,795. The car will arrive at dealerships on May 22.

The entry-level car will come with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine producing 150 hp. Uprated models get the company's 201-hp, 2.4-liter engine and the option of a six-speed manual. The hybrid uses the same 1.5-liter with Integrated Motor Assist that comes in the Honda CR-Z.

The Premium package costs $3,300 and includes leather seats with heat, power driver's-seat adjustments, an upgraded radio, HID headlights, fog lights, 17-inch wheels and a rearview camera. The Technology package adds Acura's navigation system and 15 gigabytes of storage for music.

The full press release is below.

Acura Announces $25,900 Starting Price for 2013 ILX

04/20/2012 - TORRANCE, Calif.— The all-new 2013 Acura ILX will go on sale at Acura dealerships May 22, 2012, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP*) starting at $25,900 Acura announced today. The ILX offers remarkable value for the money with robust feature content and premium appeal.

"The 2013 Acura ILX will serve as the gateway to the Acura brand," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "At the leading edge of a new, sporty compact segment, the ILX delivers style, value, performance and connectivity to younger buyers looking to move into the luxury market.

"The all-new Acura ILX features a windswept exterior design with 5-passenger cabin, a choice of three powertrain options, including Acura's first-ever gasoline-electric hybrid, and a well appointed interior that is smart, spacious and sporty. It will offer a number of new, premium features including a standard Keyless Access System with smart entry and pushbutton start, along with Pandora

By Jake Lingeman