Being a few years ahead of its time (and a couple of doors short), the first Honda Insight turned out to be mostly a futuristic curiosity for everyone but crazed hypermilers. By contrast, the 2010 Insight seems to be perfectly scheduled, and expertly aimed at the largest possible number of buyers. This mainstreaming of the hybrid has been happening for some time, but up to this point no one has been able to make a hybrid as economically accessible or as easy to exploit, mileage-wise, as this new Insight.
I'd imagine it's more liveable in person, though. And all the controls are still in the same place they would be in a "normal" car (vs something like a Prius).
I like things with 4 wheels and also things with 2 wheels.
Pretty much and looks/acts like a 'normal' car. I'm very interested to see how the Fusion hybrid fares vs Prius/Insight. Hopefully, more people will be interested in the result of much improved economy and not so much concerned with being seen while doing it.
Pretty much and looks/acts like a 'normal' car. I'm very interested to see how the Fusion hybrid fares vs Prius/Insight. Hopefully, more people will be interested in the result of much improved economy and not so much concerned with being seen while doing it.
I hope people then give the Fusion a serious look and shot instead of automatically buying this because of the "H".
2" less headroom than the Fit 1" more front legroom / 1" less rear Same front shoulder and hip room 4.7 cu.ft. less cargo room (seat up) 5.8 cu.ft. less interior volume Same fuel capacity 2" more wheelbase 10.7" more length 3.8" less height Same width Same fr/rr track approx. 100-125 lbs. more curb weight (compared to A/T's).
Among those specs, that extra inch of front legroom could be the key, since it's tight for me in the Fit.
Yeah, I'm not a fan of that dash design. Too bad, because the rest of the car seems great. Simplified hybrid design, 40+ MPG, useful 5-door body and a sub-$20K starting price. Hard to find much to complain about there.
I hope people then give the Fusion a serious look and shot instead of automatically buying this because of the "H".
The Fusion hybrid is $27k+ Midsize. The Insight is $19k compact... HUGE price and size difference, I don't think you can compare then just because they are both hybrids.
I was reading the article and I'm a little confused on the hybrid terminology.
The article says Honda's IMA is a parallel system while the Toyota's Synergy Drive is a series. I thought it's the other way around.
I've always thought a parallel system means two ways to power a car. One route is the gas engine and the other, the electric motor. Like, two separate parallel lines. And at times a merger of the two when the electric motor assists the gas engine.
Then with Honda's Integrated Motor Assist, you have the engine, electric motor, transmission and drive wheels. One route, one line.
It looks way better than the Prius (despite the business of the interior) and is way cheaper, as well. But here's my problem: the Insight should be a really small, nerdy 2-door coupé.
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I"m bummed Honda has drifted so far away from the original Honda Insight looks. I loved how it came equipped with styling that resembled a Citroen DS. That car much like the original Insight was way ahead of others at the time.
No, probably because the battery pack has been moved below the floor.
I love the Magic Seats, but it wouldn't be a deal-breaker for me.
Actually the gas tank is beneath the rear seats. The battery pack is behind it.
>>There is also a bar graph to help you gauge how aggressive your braking and throttle applications appear to the ECU, as well as a readout called Eco Guide, in which little leaves accumulate on plant stems if you've been a responsible boy or girl. Drive well enough for long enough, and you'll even get a trophy, Mario Kart–style.
It looks way better than the Prius (despite the business of the interior) and is way cheaper, as well. But here's my problem: the Insight should be a really small, nerdy 2-door coupé.
It's the size of a Fit, it **IS** small, smaller then the Prius, smaller then the Civic.
Did anyone else notice that under specs it says the LX has 8 beverage holders and the EX has 6! IDK why the LX would have more but with either package, that's a LOT. Motor Trend is gonna have a field-day with this car... Lights, buttons, cupholders! I expect it to win MT Car of The Year.
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I expect it to win MT Car of The Year.