Honda’s first attempt had great success in the hypermiling circles; but the mainstream was none to eager to drive such a repulsive looking vehicle. But wonderful fuel savings lessons were learned and Honda might have hit a home run with the 2nd generation Insight.
The next chapter in the evolution of hybrid technology has been written with the new 2010 Honda Insight. In developing cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicle technology and developing advanced alternatives in gasoline, no one is a more accomplished than Honda. Among these accomplishments, Honda is also a leader in the development of zero-emission, hydrogen-powered cars like the FCX Clarity fuel cell car. The new Honda Insight is also a huge triumph that should be added to that list. This new Honda Insight was first debuted on Jan. 1st 2009 and amazed everyone with all its extra features and consumer appeal; its Integrated Motor Assist hybrid technology and more cost-efficient production method.
The new Honda Insight provides environmentally-conscious hybrid customers with new affordability, better performance, and a highway fuel economy rating of 40/43 miles per gallon.
The Insight also displays many intricate under the hood features including an interactive driver-focused fuel economy enhancement technology also known as the Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist). The Insight is powered by a 1.3Liter SOHC aluminum alloy i-VTEC engine and CVT; as well as, a new generation of Honda’s IMA hybrid system for outstanding fuel economy. The IMA hybrid system includes a 10Kilowatt, 13horsepower electric motor with an Intelligent Power Unit [IPU]. This system recaptures and stores kinetic energy from the braking and deceleration and supplies additional power for acceleration when needed. The IMA system is also capable of operating only on electric power in low/mid-speed driving areas. It also allows for cylinder deactivation when the engine is shutoff or in the gasoline engine during deceleration. As for gas mileage, the Insight has an estimated maximum driving range of 400 miles within a 10.6 gallon fuel tank. The features under the hood are not the only impressive thing about this car. The interior is also full of features
