Since it was introduced back in 2002, Honda Insight's 1.0-liter
three-cylinder gasoline engine and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)
motor-generator have been modified, and the CVT model's final
drive ratio is considerably lower, at 5.69:1 compared to 3.21
for the manual, to take advantage of the CVT's wider-spread
"gear'' ratios.
Powered by Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA™) system that
pairs a 3-cylinder VTEC™-E engine with an electric motor, the
Insight comes fully loaded with dual front airbags (SRS), power
windows, mirrors and door locks, a remote entry system, AM/FM
stereo cassette, alloy wheels and much more.
Like a turbocharger, the IMA motor-generator is called to action
when extra power is needed for acceleration and hill climbing,
and feels like a low-pressure turbo. Unlike at turbo, the motor
becomes a generator when braking or coasting, which recharges
the nickel metal-hydride battery pack
The Honda Insight gains efficiency not only by its drivetrain
but by light weight and clean aerodynamics. Curb weight is less
than 2,000 lbs even with the CVT and air conditioning (standard
on the CVT model, optional with the standard transmission).
Like other hybrids, the Insight's engine stops when the car is
stopped at a light or in traffic, contributing greatly to fuel
economy. The Insight achieves EPA city/highway fuel economy
ratings of 60/66 (manual) and 57/56 (CVT) mpg, respectively.
The 2005 2006 Honda Insight runs a 1.0-liter, I3, 67-horsepower,
hybrid engine whose mileage specs are 61-mpg in the city and
68-mpg on the highway. Putting power to the wheels, Honda links
a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive as standard
equipment. The Hatchback with A/C and CVT is equipped with a
standard 1.0-liter, I3, 65-horsepower, hybrid engine whose
fuel-efficient configuration achieves 57-mpg in the city and
56-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission
with overdrive is standard.
Standard features include alloy Wheels, AM/FM Radio, Anti-Lock
Brakes, Anti-Theft Vehicle, Cassette, Driver Air Bag, Keyless
Entry/Unlock, Passenger Air Bag, Rear Defogger, Power Locks,
Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, Tachometer.
The Honda Insight has safety-cage construction with front and
rear crumple zones, side-impact protection, dual airbags and
antilock brakes.
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