Honda has revamped the Insight and made it one of the cheapest hybrid cars available today.
It’s a great size for a family car, and has room to seat five without it being a squeeze. Even with a full complement of passengers, the boot has plenty of space for baggage.
As it’s a hybrid, it’s very economic on running costs, with the IMA powertrain dividing the power between an electric motor and an internal combustion engine. The Insight is low on emissions – it produces just 101g/km of carbon dioxide emissions. In the UK, this means that the Honda Insight falls into Band B for road tax, offering the owner another running cost saving. And by virtue of being a hybrid, it obviously has cheaper fuel bills than a conventional car, giving 64.2mpg.
In looks, it’s had quite a revamp. The aerodynamic disc-shaped alloys have been taken away, and the new Honda Insight is now more akin to similar models in the same class like the Vauxhall Astra or Ford Focus. What makes it stand out, though is its reasonable price and status as one of the range of eco cars UK dealers now have on offer.
Like most other hybrids, you can only have CVT, there’s no option for a manual transmission. All the hybrid components have been brought down lower, which gives the new model better handling ability.
If drivers choose to use the Eco Assist system, the mileage performance increases. By pressing the Eco button, systems such as throttle response and climate control are managed by the car’s computer, so more fuel can be saved.
A great benefit to buying the new Honda Insight is the length of its warranty. The eight year cover includes all hybrid parts, including the battery. Add this to Honda’s solid reputation for reliability and any people still doubting hybrid technology should have less reason to worry.
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