Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
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10 years later after revealing their first hybrid, Honda launched the new Insight in 2009. Many have said that the new Insight was much like the Toyota’s Prius, however, it was actually based on their first Insight, borrowing many of its characteristics.
The Insight had a futuristic and simple design, offering high visibility to the driver. It seems like the model was mostly thought for comfort, having a low driving position with extremely comfortable seats. The controls were simple, logical and intuitive.
Honda created a system to encourage the drivers to drive in an economical way. The Insight had an “eco” button that when pressed would guide the driver on how to drive in order to obtain a good score. Yes, you read it well, it actually gave the drivers a final score. The speed-o-meter was interactive, colored with blue and green. The blue color showed a polluting driving mode, blue and green – a relatively polluting driving mode and of course, green, the adequate way to drive.
The Insight was impressively safe, scoring 5 out of 5 at the Euro NCAP crash test. It was equipped with ABS, ESP, as well as driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags.
The Honda Insight was not very popular and it mostly attracted buyers who wanted to show a bit of empathy to the environment.
HONDA Insight 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
- 1.3 Hybrid CVT (98 HP)
HONDA Insight
1.3 Hybrid CVT (98 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3 Hybrid CVT (98 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1339 cm3 |
| Power: | 64.7 KW @ 5800 RPM 88 HP @ 5800 RPM 87 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
| Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 121 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drum |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 175 / 65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 172.3 in (4376 mm) |
| Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
| Height: | 56.2 in (1427 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 58.7/58.2 in (1,491/1,478 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 2593 lbs (1176 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 3638 lbs (1650 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 43 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 41 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 101 g/km |
| Notes |
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| Hybrid system Electric motor power: 10 kW (14 HP) Electric motor torque: 92 Nm (68 lb-ft) Total system power: 72 kW (98 HP) Total system torque: 207 Nm (153 lb-ft) |