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− | '''Honda Insight (ZE2). 2009 to date (prod. unknown). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1339 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid.''' Reborn Insight, less innovative than ZE1 of 1999, and using some parts’ bin components to keep the cost down. Developed as a rival to [[Toyota Prius]], especially as Honda lost out sales-wise in the US despite having made it to that market earlier with a hybrid. Its main hybrid, the [[Honda Civic (2005–)|Civic IMA]], was considered too similar in exterior appearance to the petrol model. Exceptional economy, acceptable handling, based on initial reports; rear-seat space limited. | + | '''Honda Insight (ZE2). 2009 to date (prod. unknown). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1339 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (4 cyl. OHC).''' Reborn Insight, less innovative than ZE1 of 1999, and using some parts’ bin components to keep the cost down. Developed as a rival to [[Toyota Prius]], especially as Honda lost out sales-wise in the US despite having made it to that market earlier with a hybrid. Its main hybrid, the [[Honda Civic (2005–)|Civic IMA]], was considered too similar in exterior appearance to the petrol model. Exceptional economy, acceptable handling, based on initial reports; rear-seat space limited. |
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Revision as of 02:17, 13 June 2009
Honda Insight (ZE2). 2009 to date (prod. unknown). 5-door sedan. F/F, 1339 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (4 cyl. OHC). Reborn Insight, less innovative than ZE1 of 1999, and using some parts’ bin components to keep the cost down. Developed as a rival to Toyota Prius, especially as Honda lost out sales-wise in the US despite having made it to that market earlier with a hybrid. Its main hybrid, the Civic IMA, was considered too similar in exterior appearance to the petrol model. Exceptional economy, acceptable handling, based on initial reports; rear-seat space limited.
Manufacturing location: Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Marque: Honda | Model: Honda Insight | Predecessors: Honda Insight (ZE1), Honda Civic (2005–)