Family Ties
The all-new 2010 Insight shares a family
resemblance with the sleek and sophisticated FCX
Clarity fuel cell vehicle. The front of the car is strong and lean with
eye-catching projector-beam
headlights. The taller rear helps this 5-door hybrid slip easily through
the air, and unique LED
brakelights complete the look.
Space, Man
The Insight was designed with a low center of
gravity and a generous 5-passenger cabin. Five-door access helps meet the needs
of an active lifestyle. The use of smaller internal components allows for more
cabin and cargo space, making the Insight family-friendly and versatile. And the
Insight was designed and built from the ground up to be what it is: a hybrid.
Green Screens
Half the fun of driving on less gas is listening
to full sound in the all-new Insight. Standard on the LX is an AM/FM/CD audio system with four
speakers, including an MP3/auxiliary input jack. A built-in Radio Data System (RDS) gives you
additional information about your music. EX models add a pair of tweeters and
Honda's USB Audio Interface [1].
Choose the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation
System? with voice recognition [2] and also enjoy the factory-installed Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® [3] communication tool.
Toss it in
The all-new Insight was designed with versatility
in mind. It seats five, and has five doors to match. The 60/40 split read fold-down seatback offers maximum flexibility for people to poles to pets-and
everything in between.
411 Before You
You don't have to look far for the information you
need while driving. As part of its two-tier instrument panel, the Insight
features a sophisticated Multi-Information Display (MID) that
provides data on fuel consumption, temperature and other essentials. The MID is
used as part of the Eco
Assist? [4] system for enhanced efficiency.
The centerpiece of the all-new Honda Insight is
the latest Integrated Motor Assist
IMA® system. This next-generation hybrid system benefits from
everything we have learned as the first automaker to bring a hybrid to the
market in the U.S., the original
Insight. Compared to the system in the Civic Hybrid, the battery pack
was improved, resulting in cost savings and reduced weight. Its location also
allows for greater cabin space. The Insight features a highly efficient,
1.3-liter, 8-valve, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine and DC-brushless
electric motor, and it's equipped with a continuously variable transmission
(CVT).
Efficiency Booster
The unique Eco Assist ? [1] system enables
increased efficiency [2] for improved performance through two elements, an ECON?
button [1] that controls certain functions of the car, and a feedback system
that lets you monitor your driving performance. Eco Scoring at the conclusion of
the drive provides drivers with even more of an incentive to drive green.