2012 Honda Insight Specifications and Features

ENGINEERING Insight Insight LX Insight EX
Engine Type In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (L/cc) 1339 1339 1339
Horsepower @ rpm (Combined: engine (SAE net) + electric motor) 98 @ 5800 98 @ 5800 98 @ 5800
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm, combined engine (SAE net) + electric motor) 123 @ 1000-1700 123 @ 1000-1700 123 @ 1000-1700
Redline (rpm) 6200 6200 6200
Bore and Stroke (mm) 73 x 80 73 x 80 73 x 80
Compression Ratio 10.8 : 1 10.8 : 1 10.8 : 1
Valve Train 8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® 8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection • • •
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System • • •
Front-Wheel Drive • • •
Eco Assist™ System • • •
CARB Emissions Rating ULEV-2/AT-PZEV** ULEV-2/AT-PZEV** ULEV-2/AT-PZEV**
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer • • •
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* • • •
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details. ** AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle) models as certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are available in California and states that have adopted California Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations. Models in non-CARB states are ULEV-2 (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
 
ELECTRIC MOTOR / GENERATOR Insight Insight LX Insight EX
DC Brushless Motor (Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous) • • •
Power (hp @ rpm) 13 @ 1500 13 @ 1500 13 @ 1500
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 58 @ 1000 58 @ 1000 58 @ 1000
 
ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE Insight Insight LX Insight EX
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Battery • • •
Output (Volts) 100.8 100.8 100.8
Rated Capacity 5.75 Ah 5.75 Ah 5.75 Ah
 
TRANSMISSION Insight Insight LX Insight EX
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) • • with Paddle Shifters
Gear Ratios: 3.172~0.529, Reverse: 4.511~1.693, Final Drive: 4.1
 
BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS Insight Insight LX Insight EX
Unit-Body Construction • • •
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension • • •
Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension • • •
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front) 18.0 18.0 18.0
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS) • • •
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 3.29 3.29 3.29
Steering Ratio 16.76 16.76 16.76
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft) 36.1 36.1 36.1
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear) 10.3 / 7.9 10.3 / 7.9 10.3 / 7.9
Wheels 15" with Full Covers 15" with Full Covers 15" Alloy
All-Season Tires 185 / 60 R15 84H 185 / 60 R15 84H 185 / 60 R15 84H
Compact Spare Tire T135 / 80 D15 99M T135 / 80 D15 99M T135 / 80 D15 99M
 
EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS Insight Insight LX Insight EX
Wheelbase (in) 100.4 100.4 100.4
Length (in) 172.3 172.3 172.3
Height (in) 56.2 56.2 56.2
Width (in) 66.7 66.7 66.7
Track (in, front/rear) 58.3 / 58.0 58.3 / 58.0 58.3 / 58.0
Curb Weight (lbs) 2747 2756 2761 / 2767 (EX w/Navigation)
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear) 58 / 42 58 / 42 58 / 42
       
INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS Insight Insight LX Insight EX
Headroom (in, front/rear) 38.4 / 36.4 38.4 / 36.4 38.4 / 36.4
Legroom (in, front/rear) 42.3 / 33.0 42.3 / 33.0 42.3 / 33.0
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear) 52.7 / 50.4 52.7 / 50.4 52.7 / 50.4
Hiproom (in, front/rear) 51.6 / 48.7 51.6 / 48.7 51.6 / 48.7
Cargo Volume (cu ft, seat up/down) 15.9 / 31.5 15.9 / 31.5 15.9 / 31.5
Passenger Volume (cu ft) 85.0 85.0 85.0
Seating Capacity 5 5 5
       
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/FUEL Insight Insight LX Insight EX
CVT (City/Highway/Combined) 41 / 44 / 42 41 / 44 / 42 41 / 44 / 42
Fuel (gal) 10.6 10.6 10.6
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded Regular Unleaded
* Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
 
SAFETY Insight Insight LX Insight EX
3-Point Seat Belts with Front Seat Automatic Tensioning System • • •
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder • • •
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) • • •
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) • • •
Side Curtain Airbags • • •
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints • • •
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure • • •
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) • • •
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) • • •
Brake Assist • • •
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control • • •
Brake Assist • • •
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) • • •
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) • • •
Side-Impact Door Beams • • •
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All) • • •
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks • • •
 
EXTERIOR FEATURES Insight Insight LX Insight EX
Roof-Mounted Antenna • • •
Security System with Remote Entry Remote Entry only • •
Body-Colored Folding Power Side Mirrors • • Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers • • Variable
Rear Window Wiper/Washer • • •
Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers • • •
Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights with Blue-Tinted Chrome Bezels and Auto-Off • • with Auto-On/Off
Tinted Glass • • •
Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door • • •
Body-Colored Door Handles • • •
LED Brakelights with Blue-Tinted Chrome Bezels • • •
 
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE Insight Insight LX Insight EX
Automatic Climate Control • • •
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition, FM Traffic and Rearview Camera     Available
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®     •
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window • • •
Illuminated Window Switches Driver's window only Driver's window only •
Power Door Locks • • •
Cruise Control   • •
Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters     •
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column • • •
Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel     •
Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob     •
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls   Cruise/Audio/MID Cruise/Audio/MID /Phone/Navi (available)
Beverage Holders 8 6 6
Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment   • •
Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Front • • •
Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets     •
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors     •
Map Lights   • •
12-Volt Power Outlet • • •
Rear Window Defroster • • •
Floor Mats   • •
Cargo Area Light • • •
 
SEATING Insight Insight LX Insight EX
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment • • •
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors • • •
Reclining Front Seatbacks • • •
Adjustable Head Restraints • • •
60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback • • •
 
AUDIO SYSTEM Insight Insight LX Insight EX
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 2 Speakers with 4 Speakers with 6 Speakers
Selector Knob   • •
USB Audio Interface   • •
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack • • •
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability • • •
Radio Data System (RDS) • • without Navigation
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) • • •
 
Multi-Information Display Insight Insight LX Insight EX
Average Fuel Economy Indicators (2) • • •
Average Speed Indicator • • •
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®     •
Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators • • •
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) • • •
Eco/Eco Score • • •
Elapsed Time Indicator • • •
Exterior Temperature Indicator • • •
IMA System Power Flow Indicator • • •
Maintenance Minder™ System • • •
Miles-to-Empty Indicator • • •
 
INSTRUMENTATION Insight Insight LX Insight EX
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator • • •
ABS Indicator • • •
Airbag System Indicator • • •
Blue Backlit Gauges • • •
Brake System Indicator • • •
Coolant Temperature Indicators • • •
Cruise Control Indicators   • •
Door/Trunk-Open Indicator • • •
DRL Indicator • • •
ECON Button • • •
ECON Mode Indicator • • •
Electronic Power Steering (EPS) Indicator • • •
Fuel Level Indicator • • •
Headlight-On Indicator • • •
High-Beam Indicator • • •
Idle-Stop Indicator • • •
IMA Charge and Assist Indicator • • •
IMA System Indicator • • •
Immobilizer System Indicator • • •
Low Tire-Pressure Indicator • • •
Low-Fuel Indicator • • •
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator • • •
Maintenance Minder Indicator • • •
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator • • •
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator • • •
Security System Indicator   • •
Tachometer • • •
TPMS Indicator • • •
Two-Tier Instrument Panel • • •
VSA System and Off Indicators • • •
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