Are 2011 Honda Insights good cars?
2011 Honda Insight Review Though it’s a small hybrid, the 2011 Honda Insight has good cargo space and performance, along with class-leading fuel economy ratings and a high safety score.
How many miles does a 2011 Honda Insight last?
The average lifespan for most hybrids is between 150,000 to 200,000 miles. However, with proper maintenance, a Honda Insight can last for more than 250,000 miles. If you average around 15,000 miles annually, your Honda Insight will be good for another 16 years.
How much horsepower does a 2011 Honda Insight have?
98 hp
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What kind of engine does the Honda Insight have?
In the Insight, this hybrid powertrain consists of an Atkinson-cycle 1.5-liter inline-four, two electric motor-generators, and a couple of gearsets. The drive motor makes 129 horsepower and the gas-burning engine makes 107.
What kind of electric motor does a Honda Insight use?
The Insight uses the first generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid technology. (The next generation, used in the Honda Civic Hybrid, is much more space-efficient.) The Insight’s electric assist is an ultrathin 60 mm (about 2.4 inches) brushless 10-kW electric motor located on the crankshaft.
Which is the least expensive Honda Insight hybrid?
The Insight was the least expensive hybrid available in the US. In December 2010, Honda introduced a less expensive base model for the 2011 model year. The Insight was launched April 2009 in the UK as the lowest priced hybrid on the market and became the best selling hybrid for the month.
What kind of suspension does a Honda Insight have?
Honda built the Insight with aluminum front brake calipers and rear brake drums, and with a largely aluminum suspension, in addition to standard aluminum wheels; reducing the ratio of un-sprung to sprung weight as well as the total weight. The fuel tank is plastic; the engine mounts are aluminum; and the exhaust is a small, thin wall pipe.
When did the Honda Insight go out of production?
In July 2014 Honda announced the end of production of the Insight for the 2015 model, together with the Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel-cell car and the Honda Fit EV electric car.
What kind of motor does a Honda Insight have?
All 2011 Honda Insights – regardless of trim – are powered by a 1.3 liter SOHC four cylinder boasting i-VTEC, in combination with a 10-kilowatt (13-horsepower) electric motor incorporated via Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system.
What’s the gas mileage of a 2011 Honda Insight?
With an EPA rating of 40 city/43 highway the 2011 Insight fails to join the 50 miles per gallon ranks, but its real-world utility – in combination with a well-equipped base price of under $20,000 – should prove compelling to the existing Honda enthusiast.
The Insight was the least expensive hybrid available in the US. In December 2010, Honda introduced a less expensive base model for the 2011 model year. The Insight was launched April 2009 in the UK as the lowest priced hybrid on the market and became the best selling hybrid for the month.
In July 2014 Honda announced the end of production of the Insight for the 2015 model, together with the Honda FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel-cell car and the Honda Fit EV electric car.