The 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid Car

In developing cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicletank.
technology and developing advanced alternatives inThe features under the hood are not the only
gasoline, no one is a more accomplished and leadingimpressive thing about this car. The interior is also full
manufacturer than Honda. Among theseof features and extra accessories, including: 60/40
accomplishments, Honda is also a leader in thesplit and fold-down rear seatbacks, two digital
development of zero-emission, hydrogen-poweredinstrument panels, automatic climate control, power
FCX Clarity fuel cell car, and the world's mostwindows, mirrors/door lock, tilting/ telescoping
advanced production automobile. The new Hondasteering wheel, a 160watt AM/FM/CD audio system
Insight is also a huge triumph that should be added towith MP3 audio playback, an audio input jack, and
that list.Speed-Sensitive Volume Control.
This new Honda Insight had its first debut on Jan. 1stIn addition to the outsized features of the engine
2009 and amazed everyone with all its extraAND features of interior, the Honda Insight also has
features and consumer appeal. A fraction of definingextensive standard/safety features. Some of which
the evolution of hybrid technology has beeninclude, dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags,
rewritten with the new 2010 Honda Insight with itsfront-side airbags, a passenger-side Occupant Position
Integrated Motor Assist hybrid technology and moreDetection System [OPDS], side curtain airbag system,
cost-efficient production method. Here's why: thisanti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution
Honda provides environmentally-conscious and hybrid[EBD], driver/front passenger had restraints, and a
customers with new affordability, betterfront body designed to lessen pedestrian injuries. The
performance, and a highway fuel economy rating ofInsight also has Advanced Compatibility Engineering
40/43 miles per gallon.[ACE] body structure that helps improve crash
The Insight also displays many intricate under thecompatibility between vehicles of significant size
hood features including an interactive driver-focuseddifference. This ACE structure guarantees protection
fuel economy enhancement technology also knownto passengers in the Insight while minimizing the
as the Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist).potential injury to the passengers in the opposite car
The Insight is powered by a 1.3Liter SOHC aluminumof the frontal collision. The safety features in the
alloy i-VTEC engine and CVT; as well as, a newHonda Insight is to ensure the best protection for its
generation of Honda's IMA hybrid system forcustomers.
outstanding fuel economy. The IMA hybrid systemThe new Honda Insight is a revolutionary car to
includes a 10Kilowatt, 13horsepower electric motorenvironmentally-conscious customers. It has amazing
with an Intelligent Power Unit [IPU]. This systemnew technology, widespread safety features to
recaptures and stores kinetic energy from thesecure our protection, and so many accessories in
braking and deceleration and supplies additional powerthe interior that it's hard to keep track of! The
for acceleration when needed. The IMA system isInsight seems like the best hybrid technology car out
also capable of operating only on electric power inthere and there is only one way to find out. The
low/mid-speed driving areas. It also allows for cylinder2010 Insight will be launched at Honda dealers
deactivation when the engine is shutoff or in thethroughout the United States in the beginning of April
gasoline engine during deceleration. As for gas2009 and a retail price is estimated to be below the
mileage, the Insight has an estimated maximumCivic Hybrid.
driving range of 400 miles within a 10.6 gallon fuel