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’s the coefficient of drag on a Honda Insight?
Insight has a coefficient of drag of 0.25. The absence of a rear seat allows the body to taper just behind the driver and the rear track is 110 mm (approximately 4.3 inches) narrower than the front track. The CVT-equipped Insight is classified as a super-low emissions vehicle.
Where is the intelligent power unit on a Honda Insight?
The Intelligent Power Unit, the Power control Unit, the Electronic Control Unit, the vehicle’s batteries, DC-to-DC converter and a high-voltage inverter are all located under the cargo floor of the vehicle, behind the seats. Honda increased the vehicle’s fuel efficiency using aluminum and plastic extensively to reduce the vehicle’s weight.
What kind of system does the Honda Insight have?
The new Insight includes Honda’s fifth generation of its Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system. This system mates an internal combustion engine with an electric motor mounted directly to the engine’s crankshaft between the engine and transmission.
Insight has a coefficient of drag of 0.25. The absence of a rear seat allows the body to taper just behind the driver and the rear track is 110 mm (approximately 4.3 inches) narrower than the front track. The CVT-equipped Insight is classified as a super-low emissions vehicle.
Which is the most fuel efficient Honda Insight?
As of 2014, the first generation Insight still ranks as the most fuel-efficient United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified gasoline-fueled vehicle, with a highway rating of 61 miles per US gallon (3.9 L/100 km; 73 mpg ‑imp) and combined city/highway rating of 53 miles per US gallon (4.4 L/100 km; 64 mpg ‑imp).
Why does Honda Insight have electric power steering?
(This improves fuel efficiency and extends the lifetime and fade resistance of the brakes, without adding unsprung weight ). When the car is not moving, for example at a stop light, the engine shuts off. Power steering is electric, reducing accessory drag.
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.
Is the Honda Insight a top of the line car?
After owning several Prius models, I decided to change to a Honda Insight. This hybrid, especially in the top-of-the-line Touring model, is loaded with many features including a moonroof, GPS, many safety features, leather seats and more. Yes, these can be found on Honda’s competition but at a higher price.
How big is the cargo hold on a Honda Insight?
The Insight isn’t quite as cargo-friendly as the Prius, but it’s still quite useful. The reasonably deep cargo hold has about 15 cubic feet of capacity, and the 60/40-split rear bench can be folded down via levers in the trunk. The hybrid batteries are situated under the back seat and do not impede on cargo volume.