2010 - New Honda Insight 5dr CVT EX PZEV
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2010 Honda Insight 5dr CVT EX PZEV
Honda revives the Insight name for 2010 in the form of a stylish, roomy hatchback. With an affordable entry price and lots of great features, the Insight is an instant winner.The Insight utilizes a gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain packaged neatly in a 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback body style.
The Insight draws its power from both a 1.3-liter inline-4 cylinder gasoline engine with i-VTEC, which produces 98 horsepower mated to a DC brushless electric motor, which puts out 13 horsepower. The two units work as one system, which Honda calls Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). The electric motor is ultra-thin, and sits between the gasoline engine and the transmission. The motor assists the engine, but also does double duty as a starter--quickly spinning the engine up to idle speed after a stop. The batteries are nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), which are stored beneath the rear cargo area. Putting power to the front wheels is a continuously variable transmission (CVT), which constantly adjusts to provide the best drive ratio possible.
The Insight comes in either LX or EX trim. All Insights provide ample interior head and leg room for both front and rear passengers, and with the rear seat folded down, cargo space is rated at 31.5 cubic feet.
Standard LX features included power mirrors, windows and locks, as well as automatic climate control, tilt/telescopic steering wheel and a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat. The stereo is a 4-speaker 160-watt AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 capability unit. Projector-beam halogen headlights are also standard.
The EX adds heated exterior mirrors, two more stereo speakers, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and a center console. Navigation is available on EX models, and adds other goodies such as Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, steering wheel-mounted audio, navigation and phone controls.
The Insight goes beyond being merely a hybrid and by providing direct feedback, challenges drivers to be aware of the impact of their driving habits. Dubbed Ecological Drive Assist System, or Eco Assist, it is made up of two components-an ECON button that optimizes how the CVT and engine work together, and a unique feedback system that uses ambient colored lighting on the instruments to display whether a driver is being aggressive (blue lighting) or environmentally responsible (green lighting). At the end of each drive, drivers are awarded with an Eco Score based on habits.
All Insights are loaded with standard safety features including dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, active head restraints, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and a tire pressure monitor. Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control is standard on EX models.
2010 Honda Insight 5dr CVT EX PZEV
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 4.6EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: N/A
Transmission
Drivetrain: Front Wheel DriveTrans Order Code: N/A
Trans Type: 1
Trans Description Cont.: CVT
Trans Description Cont. Again: N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.17 - 0.53
Reverse Ratio (:1): 4.51 - 1.69
Clutch Size: N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.20
Vehicle
EPA Classification: Sub-compact
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity: 5Passenger Volume: 85
Front Head Room: 38.4
Front Leg Room: 42.3
Front Shoulder Room: 52.7
Front Hip Room: 51.6
Second Head Room: 35.9
Second Leg Room: 33.5
Second Shoulder Room: 50.4
Second Hip Room: 48.7
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight: 2727
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 43Cruising Range - City: 424.00
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 40
Fuel Economy Est-Combined: 41
Cruising Range - Hwy: 455.80
EPA MPG Equivalent - City: N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy: N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined: N/A
Battery Range: N/A
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/ADead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Engine
Engine Order Code: N/AEngine Type: Gas/Electric I4
Displacement: 1.3L/82
Fuel System: MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 98 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 123 @ 1000 - 1500
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): N/AMaximum Alternator Capacity (amps): N/A
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity: 5.3
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson strutSuspension Type - Rear: Torsion-beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): N/A
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front: N/A
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear: N/A
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front: 0.71
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear: 0.63
Tires
Front Tire Order Code: N/ARear Tire Order Code: N/A
Spare Tire Order Code: N/A
Front Tire Size: P175/65SR15
Rear Tire Size: P175/65SR15
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size: 15 x -TBD-Rear Wheel Size: 15 x -TBD-
Spare Wheel Size: Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: N/A
Steering
Steering Type: Electric pwr rack & pinionSteering Ratio (:1), Overall: 16.73
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.29
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 36.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A
Brakes
Brake Type: PwrBrake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 10.3 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width: 7.9 x -TBD-
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 10.6Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase: 100.4Length, Overall: 172.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 66.7
Height, Overall: 56.2
Track Width, Front: 58.7
Track Width, Rear: 58.1
Min Ground Clearance: N/A
Liftover Height: N/A
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up: 15.9Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down: 31.5
Trunk Volume: N/A
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