The vehicle that introduced American consumers to gasoline-electric hybrid technology, the Honda Insight remains the most fuel-efficient EPA-rated automobile on the road. The Insight debuted Honda's innovative Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid powerplant. The IMA system, which integrates a high output electric motor/generator between the engine and transmission, combined with the Insight's rigid aluminum body structure and world-class aerodynamic design, helps the Insight achieve EPA city/highway fuel economy ratings of 60/66 (manual) and 57/56 (CVT) mpg, respectively. Equipped with its continuously variable transmission (CVT), Insight meets California's stringent Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) standard, making it the world's cleanest and most fuel-efficient gasoline-powered automobile.
| SPECIFICATIONS | . |
| GASOLINE ENGINE | . |
| Engine Type | Aluminum Alloy In-Line 3-Cylinder |
| Displacement (liters / cc) | 1.0 / 995 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net / w/ IMA) | 67 @ 5700 / 73 @ 5700 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 66 @ 4800 (MT) / 91 @ 2000 (CVT) |
| Valve Train | SOHC 12-Valve VTEC E |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Ignition System | Electronic w/ Immobilizer |
| Emissions Ratings (CA / Federal) | ULEV (MT), SULEV (CVT) / ULEV (MT), SULEV (CVT) |
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| ELECTRIC MOTOR / GENERATOR | . |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet |
| Power Output | 10 kW / 13 hp @ 3,000 rpm |
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| ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE | . |
| Battery Type | Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) |
| Output | 144V (120 Cells @ 1.2V) |
| Rated Capacity (amp hours) | 6.5 |
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| POWERTRAIN | . |
| Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | Continuously Variable, Manual 5-Speed |
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| CHASSIS | . |
| Body Type | Aluminum Hybrid |
| Suspension (front / rear) | MacPherson Strut / Twist Beam |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm, front) | 17.3 |
| Steering | Variable Assist, Electric Rack-and- Pinion |
| Brakes (front / rear) | Disc / Drum w/Anti-Lock and Regenerative Braking System |
| Wheels | 14" Alloy |
| Tires | P165/65 R14 78S, Low-Rolling Resistance |
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| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | . |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 94.5 |
| Length (in.) | 155.1 |
| Height (in.) | 53.3 |
| Width (in.) | 66.7 |
| Track (in., front / rear) | 56.5 / 52.2 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., MT / AT) | 1,847 / 1,967 |
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| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | . |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 16.3 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 47.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
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| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES / FUEL CAPACITY | . |
| 5-Speed Manual (City / Highway) | 61 / 68 |
| CVT (City / Highway) | 57 / 56 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 10.6 |
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| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | . |
| 5-Speed Manual | $19,080 |
| CVT | $21,280 |
