subject: It's Affordable To Go Green With Honda's 2010 Insight Hybrid [print this page] Toyota better watch out because there is a new hybrid on the scene ready to make her mark. Honda's 2010 Insight is priced to sell, sports an athletic profile and a contemporary design. Hybrid cars are becoming more popular the ever due to their eco-friendliness and abilities to obtain excellent gas mileage. The 2010 Insight will compete directly with the popular Toyota Prius. The Insight is a sporty hatchback with five doors and gets a few styling cues from Honda's FCX Clarity fuel cell auto and its rival the Toyota Prius.
The gasoline engine inside is a 1.3 Liter 4 cylinder engine which outputs a total of 88 HP and 88 lb feet of torque. The electric motor produces an additional 13HP and 58 lb feet of torque. This automobile can easily reach speeds of up to thirty miles an hour on the electric motor alone. The vehicle switches seamlessly between electric and gasoline mode because the regular engine is constantly in motion. Fuel mileage is approximately 40 miles per gallon in the city and 43 miles per gallon on the freeway.
There are two different trims that you can select from; the base model LX and EX. The LX version includes a 160 watt stereo system, eight beverage holders, front side airbags with an occupant position detection system. The EX model includes a USB audio interface, a cruise control system, sweet fifteen inch alloy wheels, vehicle stability assist with traction control, a pair of tweeters, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters and an optional navigation system. Eco Assist is installed, which is a system that helps you improve your gas mileage and guides you to become a more efficient driver. One of the most important aspects of reaching optimum fuel efficiency is an efficient driver, and this system shows you how to become one.
Five persons can easily fit inside the Insight. There is a telescopic steering wheel , the driver seat is adjustable and there is an automatic climate control system. The feel of the interior is contemporary and stylish. A maintenance minder system lets you know when the vehicle needs service performed. Lots of cargo space is at your disposal with 15.4 cubic ft which can even be increased when the back seats are folded down.
This car has all of the latest safety features. An Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure distributes energy during an impact more evenly and reduces the force sent to the passengers. There is an Electronic Brake Distribution system which balances the braking pressure at each wheel and an Anti Lock Braking System helps to prevent wheel lockup.
Hybrid cars are the way of the future; they save you money at the pump plus they emit less toxins into the environment. The base model for the 2010 Honda Insight starts at $19,800 which is an excellent deal for a hybrid vehicle. It is priced lower than its main competitor the 2010 Prius which starts at $23,550. The entry level 2010 Prius II costs 3k more than the Insight LX model. If you are in the market for a hybrid vehicle, then take a closer look at the Honda Insight. Its a Honda, so you know its reliable, plus its priced to sell fast!
