So what makes an Insight a hybrid? Well, it’s actually a little something called the Integrated Motor Assist, or IMA®. This is the ultra-thin electric motor that adds power when you need it and recharges itself through the recapturing of energy created during braking. Now in its fifth generation, the advanced IMA powertrain is 19% smaller and 28% lighter than ever, which makes sense because almost everything about the Insight has been engineered to be as light, smart and efficient as possible
If the Integrated Motor Assist is the soul of the Insight, then the high efficiency low-friction 1.3-litre i-VTEC engine is most certainly its heart. So what happens when you put responsive performance, excellent fuel efficiency and intelligent hybrid technology into the same engine together? Well, you get a healthy real-world balance of efficient highway commuting and efficient city driving. And did we mention you get other incredible things too, like less pit stops and more peace of mind?
In many ways the Insight’s CVT is like a regular automatic transmission, except in this case it’s got Insight written all over it. It’s more enlightened. It’s more efficient. And it constantly adjusts to provide you with the most efficient drive ratio possible depending on your driving demands. So you could say it’s like a regular transmission, but way smarter, and another great example of the lengths Insight engineers have gone to improve fuel efficiency and acceleration.
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1.3-litre, 8-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder with Integrated Motor Assist IMA® |
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Horsepower @ rpm* |
98 @ 5800 | |
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Torque* (lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
123 @ 1000–1500 | |
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Displacement (cc) |
1339 | |
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Redline (rpm) |
6200 | |
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Emissions rating |
Tier 2 Bin 3 | |
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Bore and stroke (mm) |
73 x 80 | |
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Compression ratio |
10.8:1 | |
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Recommended fuel |
Regular | |
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Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist™) |
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| *Horsepower and torque calculations reflect SAE net Rev. 08/04, SAE J1349 procedures. | ||
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| Drivetrain | ||
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| EX | LX | |
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
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Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™ |
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Front-wheel drive |
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Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters |
n/a | |
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| Chassis | ||
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| EX | LX | |
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15 inches steel wheels with full covers |
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15 inches lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels |
n/a | |
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All-season tires |
P175/65 R15 | |
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Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS) |
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Front and rear stabilizer bars |
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MacPherson strut front suspension |
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Power-assisted, ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes |
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Torsion-beam rear suspension |
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| Safety | ||
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| EX | LX | |
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3-point seat belts with front pretensioners |
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4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist |
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Active front seat head restraints |
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Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) body structure |
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Childproof rear door locks |
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Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) |
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Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) |
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Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System |
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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH ) |
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Security alarm system |
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Side curtain airbags |
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Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) with Traction Control |
n/a | |
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| Exterior | ||
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| EX | LX | |
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Body-coloured door handles |
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Body-coloured heated folding power side mirrors |
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Side mirrors with integrated turn indicators |
n/a | |
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Front splash guards |
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Light-emitting diode (LED) taillamps |
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Projector-beam halogen headlights |
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Rear window defroster |
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Rear window wiper |
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| Comfort & Convenience | ||
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| EX | LX | |
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Accessory socket |
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Automatic climate control with air-filtration system |
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Cargo area cover with storage under cargo floor |
n/a | |
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Cargo area light |
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Centre armrest with concealed storage |
n/a | |
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Centre console with beverage holders |
| n/a |
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Digital odometer |
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Digital trip meter |
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Driver's and front passenger's seatback pockets |
n/a | |
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Driver's vanity mirror |
| n/a |
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Driver's and front passenger's vanity mirrors |
n/a | |
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Eco AssistTM coaching display |
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Exterior temperature indicator |
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Front beverage holders |
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Fuel consumption display |
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Glove-compartment light |
n/a | |
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HandsFreeLink™-bilingual Bluetooth® wireless mobile phone interface |
n/a | |
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Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation SystemTM with bilingual Voice Recognition |
n/a | |
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Integrated Motor Assist IMA® battery state of charge indicator |
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Integrated Motor Assist IMA® charge indicator |
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Intermittent windshield wipers |
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Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
n/a | |
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Maintenance Minder system |
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Map lights |
n/a | |
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Power windows with auto-up/down driver's window |
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Programmable automatic power door locks |
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Rear door pockets |
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Remote entry system |
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Seat-belt warning chime |
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Steering wheel-mounted cruise control |
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Tachometer |
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Tilt and telescoping steering column |
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Spare tire |
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Under-cargo-floor storage |
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| Entertainment | ||
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| EX | LX | |
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160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/Windows Media® Audio compatibility and 4 speakers |
| n/a |
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160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3/Windows Media® Audio compatibility and 6 speakers |
n/a | |
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MP3/auxiliary input jack |
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Radio Data System (RDS) |
| n/a |
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Roof-mounted antenna |
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Speed-sensitive Volume Control (SVC) |
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Steering wheel-mounted audio controls |
n/a | |
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USB device connector |
n/a | |
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| Seating & Trim | ||
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| EX | LX | |
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60/40 split fold-down rear seatback |
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Adjustable head restraints |
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Driver's seat with manual height adjustment |
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Floor mats |
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| Dimensions | ||
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| EX | LX | |
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Cargo volume -- seat up/down (L) |
450/891 | |
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Fuel tank capacity (L) |
40 | |
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Ground clearance (mm) |
145 | |
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Headroom -- front/rear (mm) |
984/913 | |
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Height (mm) |
1427 | |
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Hip room -- front/rear (mm) |
1310/1238 | |
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Legroom -- front/rear (mm) |
1074/851 | |
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Length (mm) |
4376 | |
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Passenger volume (L) |
2407 | |
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Shoulder room -- front/rear (mm) |
1338/1279 | |
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Track -- front/rear (mm) |
1492/1475 | |
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Wheelbase (mm) |
2550 | |
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Width (mm) |
1694 | |
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| Fuel Economy† (L/100km) | ||
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| EX | LX | |
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Continuously variable transmission (CVT) (City/Hwy/Combined) -- ESTIMATED |
4.8/4.5/4.7 | 5,0/4,6/4,8 |
| †Fuel consumption for comparison purposes only and may vary with usage and accessories. See dealer for latest EnerGuide results published by Natural Resources Canada (when available). | ||
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