Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014
After escaping the world financial crisis with some models cut out from production, Honda managed to survive and introduced a facelifted version of the Insight lineup.
Honda introduced the second generation of the Insight Hybrid as a five-door hatchback in 2008 at the Paris Motor Show. Yet it didn't start deliveries until 2009 when customers were looking for fuel-efficient vehicles. The Insight was just like that, but, unfortunately, the car market crashed. Three years later, in 2012, the Japanese automaker introduced a well-deserved facelift for the car that managed to survive the world financial crisis. At the same time, the European Accord and the sporty CR-Z didn't.
On the new version, Honda introduced a blue line inside the headlights, emphasizing the carmaker's marketing strategy, "My Earth Dreams." Moreover, the grille was redesigned with a thicker upper slat than the previous three-slat layout. In addition, the lower bumper received LED daytime running lights and new fog lamps. Finally, at the back, the bumper got a new fog lamp integrated into the redesigned rear diffuser.
Inside, the most significant difference was for the infotainment unit that received a 16 Gb flash memory for the navigation system instead of the DVD-based sat-nav unit. Moreover, the materials' quality was enhanced. At the same time, the rear seats' arrangement was slightly modified, improving headroom. Finally, the carmaker added more sound-deadening materials. The 2009 model lacked most of them, and the car was very noisy at highway speeds, especially during rain.
Under the hood, besides the 1.3-liter-powered hybrid system, the 2012 model also received a 1.5-liter version that pumped up the power value from 98 to 122 hp. Thus, the time of 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) dropped from 12.4 to 10.3 seconds.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 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 |
Electrical motor power: | 10.3 kw (14 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 68 lb-ft (92 Nm) |
Total maximum power: | 53 kw (72 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 152.7 lb-ft (207 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.1 in (1,496/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.2 in (2545 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 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: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 99 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L CVT (122 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1497 cm3 |
Power: | 82.4 KW @ 6000 RPM 112 HP @ 6000 RPM 111 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 105 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 142 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 9.6 kw (13 hp) |
Electrical motor torque: | 57.5 lb-ft (78 Nm) |
Total maximum power: | 89.7 kw (122 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 138.7 lb-ft (188 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173 in (4394 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 56.1 in (1425 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.9/58.1 in (1,496/1,476 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.2 in (2545 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.7 in (145 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12 cuFT (340 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2646 lbs (1200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 99 g/km |