2006 Honda Insight Review
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2006 Insight Review Summary & Specifications
Honda's Insight is much more practical than an electric car, as its range is limited only by its fuel tank. Performance and ride are more than adequate for around town and occasional long trips. Because of this, Insight makes an ideal commuter car, a great runabout as a second car, and a good car for someone on a budget. It's just the ticket for early adopters of leading-edge technology.Reporting by NewCarTestDrive.com correspondents John Rettie, John Katz, and Mitch McCullough.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Honea Insight five-speed ($19,330); five-speed with air ($20,530); CVT automatic with air ($21,530) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.0-liter SOHC 12-valve Inline-3 with integrated electric motor |
| Engines (optional) | 1.0-liter 3-cylinder gasoline with integrated electric motor |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; continuously variable automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | none |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-33-HONDA |
| Manufacturer URL | www.hondahybrid.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19330 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Insight five-speed with air conditioning ($20,530) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate control; power windows, locks and mirrors; remote keyless entry; four-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo; reclining bucket seats; digital instrument display; 12-volt power outlet; vanity mirrors; anti-theft system with engine immobilizer; heat-rejecting glass; cargo-area hooks, hidden storage compartment; ABS; 14-inch alloy wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Destination Charge | 550 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 21080 |
| Horse Power | |
| Torque | |
| Fuel Economy | 60/66 |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 |
| Length/Width/Height | 155.1/66.7/53.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 31.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.8/48.7/42.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Trunk Volume | 16.3 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 1881 |
| Stock Tires | P165/65SR14 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 |