Honda Insight - Revision history

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	The long list of special design considerations combine to allow the Insight to perform as it does. Every Little bit adds a bit to achieve the end goal.		The long list of special design considerations combine to allow the Insight to perform as it does. Every Little bit adds a bit to achieve the end goal.

			In 2009, the Insight competed in the [[Global Green Challenge]].

	==Resale Values==		==Resale Values==

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External links

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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=Insight Honda Insight - Official Site]		* [http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=Insight Honda Insight - Official Site]
	* [http://www.honda.co.uk/insightconcept Honda Insight] - Official UK Site		** [http://www.honda.co.uk/insightconcept Honda Insight] - Official UK Site
	* [http://estore.honda.com/ext_html/honda-insight-accessories.htm Honda Insight Accessories - Official Site]		* [http://estore.honda.com/ext_html/honda-insight-accessories.htm Honda Insight Accessories - Official Site]
	* [http://www.GreenHybrid.com GreenHybrid.com]		* [http://www.GreenHybrid.com GreenHybrid.com]

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	==External links==		==External links==
	* [http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=Insight Honda Insight - Official Site]		* [http://automobiles.honda.com/models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=Insight Honda Insight - Official Site]
			* [http://www.honda.co.uk/insightconcept Honda Insight] - Official UK Site
	* [http://estore.honda.com/ext_html/honda-insight-accessories.htm Honda Insight Accessories - Official Site]		* [http://estore.honda.com/ext_html/honda-insight-accessories.htm Honda Insight Accessories - Official Site]
	* [http://www.GreenHybrid.com GreenHybrid.com]		* [http://www.GreenHybrid.com GreenHybrid.com]

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	* [[Honda Civic Hybrid]]		* [[Honda Civic Hybrid]]
	* [[Toyota Prius]]		* [[Toyota Prius]]

			==Hybrid Models==
			:''see also [[Honda Insight Hybrid]] for more details''

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	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==

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	==Recent Changes==		==Recent Changes==
	The Insight already ~~dicked~~ the end of its design ~~vagina~~ cycle. Since September 2006, it is no longer in production. ~~It got ED~~		The Insight already passed the end of its design life cycle. Since September 2006, it is no longer in production.






	~~SEX SEX SEX~~

	==Styles and Major Options==		==Styles and Major Options==

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	==Recent Changes==		==Recent Changes==
	The Insight already ~~passed~~ the end of its design ~~life~~ cycle. Since September 2006, it is no longer in production.		The Insight already dicked the end of its design vagina cycle. Since September 2006, it is no longer in production. It got ED






			SEX SEX SEX

	==Styles and Major Options==		==Styles and Major Options==

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	The '''[[Honda]] Insight''' is a 2-seat hatchback [[Hybrid Cars\|hybrid automobile]] manufactured by [[Honda]]. It was the first mass-produced [[Hybrid Cars\|hybrid]] automobile sold in the United States, introduced in 1999 (in Japan, however, the first generation of the [[Toyota Prius]] was launched in 1997). According to the [http://www.epa.gov EPA], the 5-speed manual transmission variant of the Insight is the most fuel-efficient mass-produced automobile sold in the United States. The Insight is also one of the cleanest: the CARB rated the 5-speed variant ULEV and the CVT variant [[Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle\|SULEV]]. This trade off is due to the 5-speed's lean-burn ability which increases efficiency at the expense of slightly higher NOx emissions.		The '''[[Honda]] Insight''' is a 2-seat hatchback [[Hybrid Cars\|hybrid automobile]] manufactured by [[Honda]]. It was the first mass-produced [[Hybrid Cars\|hybrid]] automobile sold in the United States, introduced in 1999 (in Japan, however, the first generation of the [[Toyota Prius]] was launched in 1997). According to the [http://www.epa.gov EPA], the 5-speed manual transmission variant of the Insight is the most fuel-efficient mass-produced automobile sold in the United States. The Insight is also one of the cleanest: the CARB rated the 5-speed variant ULEV and the CVT variant [[Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle\|SULEV]]. This trade off is due to the 5-speed's lean-burn ability which increases efficiency at the expense of slightly higher NOx emissions.

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	==Recent Changes==		==Recent Changes==
	The Insight ~~is nearing~~ the end of its design life cycle. ~~Come~~ September 2006, it ~~will~~ no longer be in production.		The Insight already passed the end of its design life cycle. Since September 2006, it is no longer in production.

	==Styles and Major Options==		==Styles and Major Options==

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Unique Attributes

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	==Unique Attributes==		==Unique Attributes==
	The [[Honda]] Insight is a ~~mild~~ hybrid that utilizes "lean burn" technology to earn high mileage at high speeds~~. Lean burn relies on two spark plugs per cylinder, and is very difficult to engage~~. Without using lean burn mode, most drivers will not experience EPA ratings of ~~up to~~ 70 ~~mpgs~~ in the US for the early models.		The [[Honda]] Insight is a hybrid that utilizes "lean burn" technology to earn high mileage at high speeds. Without using lean burn mode, most drivers will not experience EPA ratings of over 70 mpg in the US for the early models. Lean burn is not very difficult to engage. Maintaining lean burn over extended periods of highway driving requires a fair amount of driver skill and attention.

	~~Although it beats the Prius on the highway, it cannot~~ run ~~on its electric motor alone~~. ~~Both have the ability~~ to ~~automatically turn off its gasoline engine when the vehicle~~ is at a ~~stop (and restart it upon movement). Since it is more powerful (10 kW) than most starters~~ of ~~conventional cars,~~ the ~~Insight's electric motor can start~~ the ~~engine nearly instantaneously~~.		The Honda Insight can run as lean as 25.8 to 1 fuel to air ratios. [http://autospeed.com/cms/A_110187/article.html] This design is revolutionary. Very few combustion engines are capable of running this lean. This lean burn operation improves combustion efficiency and allows a larger % of the energy content of the fuel to reach the wheels.

	The Insight is ~~also~~ hand made from Aluminum at the plant that produces the S2000. It utilizes plastic bumpers and a teardrop shape designed to reduce drag. It glides through the air with a .25 cd, equivalent to a fighter jet.		The Insight is hand made from Aluminum at the plant that produces the S2000. The advanced materials and methods used in Insight body structure resulted in 13 percent more bending strength and an impressive 38 percent more torsional rigidity than a comparably-sized steel body, despite weighing 40 percent less.

			It utilizes plastic bumpers and a teardrop shape designed to reduce drag. It glides through the air with a .25 cd, equivalent to a fighter jet.

			The OEM LRR ( Low Rolling Resistance ) Tires for the Honda Insight are among the most energy efficient tires in the world.

			The stock Insight cannot run on its electric motor alone. It has the ability to automatically turn off its gasoline engine when the vehicle is at a stop (and restart it upon movement). Since it is more powerful (10 kW) than most starters of conventional cars, the Insight's electric motor can start the engine nearly instantaneously.

			Regenerative braking in the Insight reduces wear and extends life of the conventional brakes which it also has. The regenerative braking allows some of the energy normally lost in brake pads to be recycled for future vehicle energy needs.

			During regenerative braking and engine braking deceleration the Insight fuel system is smart enough to cut fuel use and enter a fuel cut mode. During fuel cut mode all vehicle safety systems continue to operate without the combustion of any gasoline.

			The long list of special design considerations combine to allow the Insight to perform as it does. Every Little bit adds a bit to achieve the end goal.

	==Resale Values==		==Resale Values==

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Gas Mileage

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	==Gas Mileage==		==Gas Mileage==
	The Insight can attain an [http://hondanews.com/CatID2057?mid=2005092167205&mime=asc EPA] rating of 60 MPG City and 66 MPG Highway when equiped with the 5-speed manual transmission. Actual mileage may vary. Some owners have seen averages of 54.7 MPG with their [http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-insightcvt.html Honda Insight CVT] and 63.2 MPG with the [http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-insightmanual.html Honda Insight 2WD Manual].		The Insight can attain an [http://hondanews.com/CatID2057?mid=2005092167205&mime=asc EPA] rating of 60 MPG City and 66 MPG Highway when equiped with the 5-speed manual transmission. Actual mileage may vary. Some owners have seen averages of 54.7 MPG with their [http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-insightcvt.html Honda Insight CVT] and 63.2 MPG with the [http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-insightmanual.html Honda Insight 2WD Manual]. At the other end some have seen up to 103 MPG with a skilled driver [http://www.cleanmpg.com/index.php?page=garage&displayunits=MPG(US)&viewuser=atlaw4u]

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