However, the design allows convenient hatchback, Honda and manages to integrate an impressive degree of design details for a vehicle at low prices. A civic influence on two levels, two-tone instrument panel welcomes you inside, and is far enough forward to allow a feeling of spaciousness for those in the front. Center stack, except the sound system and navigation screen are oriented toward the driver and temperature controls are similar to the adjustment, focusing on their own field right round the wheel instead of in the middle.
2011 Honda Insight, the foundation is all we know: It takes basically the front of the Honda Fit hatchback, and is the boys version of Integrated Motor Assist the Honda Civic Hybrid (IMA), a mild-hybrid, which contains a VTEC 1 , 3-liter four-cylinder, an electric motor to supplement the system and work together 98 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque. The hybrid system captures energy during deceleration and braking to help out the acceleration.
Overall, the transmission seems to be more impatient than the Prius, but not quite at the level of "normal" Powertrain Honda Civic. Thanks for the IMA system, has a lot of torque to take off quickly stop lights, and the power goes well. Insight is not really a sports car, but the eco-minded drivers meet all the street corners is pleased with the way the Insight operates. Insight does not change direction as sharp as the Honda Fit, but it feels safe in all but the tightest corners, unexpected self-confidence at high speed cruising. Brakes are front disc, rear drum, but he feels up to the task.
The 2011 Honda Insight might be a bit shorter and thinner than other small cars, but not tight headroom back offers comfort. The front seats are a bit short and flat vision, but is covered with a thin cloth, mesh, which is adherent and comfortable, and there are plenty of safety margin. Unfortunately, behind the front seats, which is not so perfect, the rear seat can accommodate three children or two adults, but headroom is very difficult due to the sloping roofline.
Interior appointments Insight is about equally balanced manner of other Honda cars is small, in other words, there is a lot of soft surfaces, but feels solidly assembled and the dashboard and doors are well-grained plastic. Ride quality is good, although a few passages of 100 cm, and the interior is quiet and polite, except when you press the gas on the ground, causing the engine to be pretty rough.
Grooving the Insight LX, the base Insight is new this year to $ 18.950, and includes remote entry, automatic climate control, tilt steering wheel / telescopic, power windows and locks, and a two PA speakers. LX and EX add more amenities, and the EX model above, you can switch to a navigation system with voice recognition 6.5 inches, comes with hands-free calls.
