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2011 Honda Insight with Subtle Revisions and Special Price Offer goes on Sale in the UK

Written By nyit on Monday, December 6, 2010 | 9:29 AM

The modestly improved for the 2011 model year Honda Insight hybrid with chassis and trim level changes has arrived at Honda's UK showrooms. Normal pricing starts at £16,325 for the SE model, however, the Japanese automaker is running a special deal until the end of December offering the hybrid model at £14,995 OTR.

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2011 Honda Insight with Subtle Revisions and Special Price Offer goes on Sale in the UK

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Honda Insight 2011 Pics and Info

Written By nyit on Saturday, October 16, 2010 | 5:42 PM

A new interactive driver focused on fuel economy improvement of technology called Assist System ecological unit (Eco Assist) will debut the new Honda Insight.

Estimated fuel economy according to the EPA testing methodology is 41 miles per U.S. gallon (5.7 l/100 km 49 mpg-imp), ie US-40 mpg (5.9 l/100 km, 48 mpg-imp) city and 43 mpg and the United States (5.5 l / 100 km, 52 mpg-imp) highway. Honda United Kingdom have published a combined MPG (IMP), a rating of 64.2 and CO2 emissions of 101g/km, putting it into the second lowest road tax band of the United Kingdom .

The new Insight began selling in Japan on February 6, 2009 with prices between ¥ 1,890,000 and ¥ 2,210,000.

The car went on sale on March 24, 2009 in North America as a model for the 2010 price MSRP U.S. $ between 19,800 and 23,200 U.S. dollars that the least expensive hybrid vehicle available in the United States .

Honda Insight 2011

Honda Insight 2011

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2011 Honda Insight Manufacturing

The Insight was assembled at the Honda factory in Suzuka, Japan,where the Honda NSX and the Honda S2000 were also assembled. The Insight and the NSX are aluminum-bodied, while the S2000 employs a steel body.

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2011 Honda Insight Awards

* The first generation Insight's engine won the International Engine of the Year award for 2000, and continued to hold the "Sub-1 liter" size category for the next six years.
* It received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2000 Climate Protection Award.
* It was named the "Greenest Vehicle" of the year for 2000, 2002,2003 and 2006 by The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
* The Insight was nominated for the North American Car of the Year award for 2001.
* The American Automobile Association (AAA) awarded the Honda Insight II the top commuter vehicle in 2010.

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Honda Launches Insight and Civic Sedan Hybrid Taxis in Europe

Written By nyit on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 | 11:58 AM

Most, if not all taxis on the other side of the pond run on diesel or LPG, but Honda believes it might be able to convince some European cabbies to try out its Insight and Civic mild-hybrid models. Both cars come in appropriate exterior colors and are equipped with pre-installed roof brackets and a mounting for the taxi-meter on the dashboard as well as some other special equipment such as heavy duty floor mats.

In the European driving cycle, the Insight achieves a combined fuel rating of 4.4 lt/100km (53.5 mpg US) while the Civic Hybrid, 4.9 lt /100km (48 mpg US).

Prices in Germany start from €15,990 for the Insight and from €17,990 for the Civic Hybrid (about US$22,000 and $24,700 at today's exchange rates) with Honda offering upon request, a warranty extension to 3 years or 300,000km, whichever comes first.

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Honda to Debut Insight Sports Modulo and other Models at Tokyo Auto Salon

Written By nyit on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 | 7:32 PM

A tricked out Insight hybrid that looks like it came straight off the set of a cheesy sci-fi B-movie will be the crown jewel of Honda's fleet of cars at this week's Tokyo Auto Salon 2010. The largest aftermarket tuning show in Japan will be held from January 15 to 17 at the Makuhari Messe in Chiba.

The Insight Sports concept has been modified by Honda's own Modulo customization brand and features numerous aero parts that glow in the dark along with a set of oddly styled alloy rims.

The hybrid model's interior has been upgraded with bucket seats trimmed in Alcantara, while the same material is also found on the three-spoke steering wheel.

Honda did not say if the Insight Sports Modulo concept features any kind of performance modifications.

Aside from the Insight, the Japanese automaker will also showcase various other vehicles including the Freed Styling Study and Life Styling Study.