Tokyo, Feb 6, 2009 (Diginfo) - Honda has released the all new "Insight" 5-door hybrid vehicle that features a lightweight, compact hybrid system in a compact, 5-passenger hatchback style body.
Honda designed the all new Insight with four specific design concepts. First of all, because it is a hybrid, the Insight is environmentally friendly, and boasts of exceptional fuel economy.
The Insight is also usable. Because it is a hybrid, the Insight had to be loaded with more equipment, such as a motor and batteries, than conventional gasoline powered cars. But, they were designed with efficient, versatile packaging that makes the car a usable car. The presence of this extra equipment is not noticeable in the new Insight, and the vehicle actually offers a roomy interior, excellent utility, and ample luggage space. As a result, the car can be used just like any gasoline powered vehicle.
The third attribute is the vehicle's responsive driving performance, an aspect that is an intrinsic part of the Honda DNA. The company focused its efforts on ensuring exceptional driving performance as well so that its customers can relish in fun, responsive driving performance while driving around town.
As the fourth attribute, the new Insight was developed as a hybrid car that is affordable to more customers.
With the Insight's newly developed hybrid system that includes the 1.3L i-VTEC engine and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), the new car achieves a fuel economy of 26.0km/liter in JC08 Mode, a new fuel economy mode slated to go into effect on October 1, 2009.
In addition, all three new Insight models come with the new Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) as standard to help drivers further enhance fuel efficiency.
The Eco Assist system features three functions: ECON Mode, a Guidance Function, and a Scoring function.
When ECON Mode is selected, this function adjusts the engine output, extends the range of idle stops, increases regenerative recharging during deceleration, and conserves energy with the air-conditioning unit.
The Guidance function changes the background color of the speedometer to notify the driver of his or her current fuel-efficiency level, promoting more fuel efficient driving styles.
The Scoring function indicates the level of fuel-efficient driving performance by displaying the number of leaves that correspond to the driver's fuel efficiency results in the Multi-Information Display.
Sales of the all-new Insight hybrid vehicle will begin February 6th at a starting price of 1.89 million yen. Honda is targeting sales of 5,000 cars per month.
View the Diginfo video coverage, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3PfJPKiwPE&feature=channel
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