That is an observation I have not realized until now. I guess I have been "progressing' through the Honda/Acura line-up. I appreciate the way Acura blends the right amount of power,sportiness and refinement in their coupes and sedans; well at least for me. Certainly, as I moved through the models more and more of the refinement crept in (cabin quietness, better interiors) which probably influenced my decision. Not to say the earlier models were buzzy with an abundance of hard plastics inside, but this TLX seems really well put together and sporty to boot. I test drove the ILX too a 2016 model with the same power plant as the TLX i4 and found the TLX to be a much better vehicle all round.