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2010 Honda Insight Review
All-new hybrid gets good fuel economy.
2010 Insight Review Summary & Specifications
Honda has done almost everything right with the new, 2010 Insight, with that almost relating exclusively to the hybrid's fuel economy. Believing its faithful prefer a more responsive gas pedal over fewer visits to the local gas station, Honda geared the Insight accordingly. And while the jury's out on whether Honda guessed right, the result is a clear choice in the hybrid segment. Finally.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard filed this report from the northern regions of California's Central Valley.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Tom Lankard |
| Model Lineup | Honda Insight LX ($19,800); EX ($21,300); EX with Navi ($32,100) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.3-liter sohc 8v inline-4, 10kW brushless DC motor |
| Engines (optional) | 1.3-liter inline-4 with integrated brushless DC motor |
| Transmissions (standard) | CVT |
| Transmissions (optional) | continuously variable automatic (CVT) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | twin, dual-stage frontal airbags; front side airbags; side curtain airbags; front-seat active head restraints; ABS; EBD; tire pressure monitoring system; rear seat child safety seat anchors (LATCH) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | electronic stability system with traction control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Suzuka, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-334-6632 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19800 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Insight EX ($21,300) |
| Standard Equipment | automatic climate control; cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls; power windows, outside mirrors and central locking; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; 6-speaker, 160-watt, AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA stereo with USB and auxiliary input capability and speed-sensitive volume control; multi-information display with steering wheel-mounted controls; center console with armrest and storage bin; 60/40-split, fold-down, rear seatback |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 21970 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 98 |
| Torque | 123 |
| Fuel Economy | 40/43 |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 172.3/66.7/56.2 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 36.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.4/51.6/42.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.9/48.7/33.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 31.5 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut, coil spring, stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam, coil spring, stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 4.3 |
| Curb Weight | 2727 |
| Stock Tires | 175/65R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 |
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