Honda Insight

November 2010

The Honda Insight is the latest manifestation of Honda’s expertise in design engineering. It is a cost-effective utility car that utilises hybrid technology at its finest. This is the company’s answer to its long-dominant competitor, the Toyota Prius.

The distinction between the Honda insight and its main competitor, the Toyota Prius is easily visible. The former has more agile features, is thousands of dollars cheaper, and provides comparable fuel economy. However, the inside is also significantly smaller than its counterpart. Passengers in the backseat will inevitably have difficulty stretching their legs. So before you decide to make a purchase, make sure to sit on the back seat to determine if this is the best car for you.

Features of the Honda Insight
The Honda Insight integrates a lot of technical innovations. Its overall design comes in the shape that is usually associated with hybrid and electric cars. The five door hatch back has a smooth frontal features and an abrupt tail. The vehicle’s body is highly compact. Its wheelbase is 6-inches shorter while its overall size is 2.5 inches smaller in both length and height. The dashboard of the vehicle looks like a combination of Honda Civic and Honda Fit.

Car enthusiasts who want to drive this vehicle at its best should probably get the EX model. Among the features available in this model include cruise control, alloy wheels, steering-wheel paddles shifters, 6-speaker audio systems, and the Honda vehicle stability assist. Also included is the Honda satellite linked navigation system with voice recognition.

Driver Controls You Can Expect
Drivers will find the Honda insight easy to handle, maneuver and operate. It integrates an EcoGuide system which stores information about you driving patterns. This enables drivers to analyse the driving patterns and history so they can improve their strategy. The Honda insight essentially lets car owners get more for less.

The car also contains the sophisticated Eco assist system which enables the driver to know how economically he is driving. Green minded individuals will certainly find this feature a very helpful and eco-friendly. Basically, the System Operates Using a Colour Scheme; Blue Signifies Inefficient

Consumption Is Well green means you’re driving economically. There is also an ECON mode that improves you fuel economy further by resetting the control set up, the vehicle accelerates slowly and backs off the pedal faster.

There are definitely many things to love in the Honda Insight! Make an appointment with a car dealer today to experience its benefits.