How much is maintenance on a Honda Insight?
The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Honda Insight is $392, compared to an average of $471 for alternative fuel vehicles and $652 for all vehicle models.
When should I change my Honda Insight oil?
Regardless of other service needs, your Honda Insight needs an oil change—which will include changing the filter and lubricating joints—every 7,500 miles.
What kind of mileage does a Honda Insight get?
ULEV-rated in all other states. * Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only.
Is the 2010 Honda Insight a hybrid car?
Now Honda is re-engaging in combat over hybrid supremacy with its all-new 2010 Insight, a vehicle designed to bring the advantages of a hybrid powertrain to a new, less-affluent set of buyers.
Why is the Honda Insight called The Gadget?
Car rolls backwards on hills very readily. Hybrid drive is the slightest bit balky when it triggers. Pedals feel loose and floaty, in a minor way. I call this car “The Gadget” because a few elements of the drive train feel like they’re still just prototypes. The flip side is, strangely, car has plenty of pickup.
What’s the fuel efficiency of a Ford Insight?
The Insight’s electric engine does not engage below a given temperature, usually below 20-30. The gasoline engine provides decent to good driving performance, but a much lower fuel efficiency. I’m averaging 31MPG in January.
What kind of mileage does the Honda Insight get?
To cut to the chase, the Insight is a good car that I suspect will sell reasonably well, but it will depend on its price, which Honda won’t determine until closer to April, when it hits dealerships. The Insight’s EPA-estimated mileage is 40/43 mpg city/highway, which in hybrid terms isn’t particularly impressive.
How much does it cost to fix a Honda Insight?
1 1: Paint Peeling 2010 Insight Average Cost to Fix: $1,500 Average Mileage: 109,000 mi 2 2: Uncomfortable Seats 2010 Insight Average Cost to Fix: N/A Average Mileage: 3,000 mi 3 3: Side Curtain Airbag Failure 2010 Insight More
Now Honda is re-engaging in combat over hybrid supremacy with its all-new 2010 Insight, a vehicle designed to bring the advantages of a hybrid powertrain to a new, less-affluent set of buyers.
What kind of structure does a Honda Insight have?
The basic structure is a new, lightweight aluminum monocoque, reinforced in key areas with aluminum extrusions joined at cast aluminum lugs. Stamped aluminum panels are welded onto this structure to form an extremely light and rigid platform for the drivetrain and suspension.