EXTERIOR

Brains and good looks too!

Who said you can’t look good while you’re doing good? Certainly not Honda. Seriously sleek, the Insight is equally at home on a chic shopping strip as it would be parked outside an organic food store. Strong and lean with a wide track, it has a low, sporty stance. But as pleasing as the Insight’s exterior is, there are always brains behind the beauty. For example, thanks to its aerodynamic lines, the Insight slips easily through the air, helping with fuel efficiency. A distinctive front grille stylishly infuses into the headlight clusters and at the same time maximises airflow. And the split-level rear window brings a sporty edge and also enhances rear visibility. So thanks to the Insight’s combination of smarts and style, you enjoy the best of both worlds.

 

Fall in love with style.

The Insight goes beyond aesthetics to deliver a hybrid that is not only economical, but looks good too. A seriously sleek and cutting-edge design means that no matter the viewing angle, you’re instantly attracted to the Insight.

Appealing aesthetics that serve a purpose.

As pleasing as the Insight’s exterior is, there are always brains behind the beauty. Extra boot space? You got it. The split-level rear window brings a sporty edge while helping to enhance rearward visibility. The aerodynamic lines let the Insight slip easily through the air, helping with fuel efficiency. A distinctive front grille blends seamlessly into the headlight clusters and, at the same time, maximises airflow.

It's all in the details.

The Honda Insight boasts an array of features that really take 'attention to detail' to the next level. From LED lights to retractable side mirrors, the Insight appreciates that it's the little things that add up to an even more impressive whole.

 

Interior

Lots of space, to boot.

Thanks to some particularly clever thinking, the Insight has loads of room for all your gear as well as your pampered passengers. That’s because the Insight’s battery pack is hidden beneath the cargo space, leaving a very impressive 408 litres of room above its practical flat-floor. And if you fold down the 60/40 split rear seats, suddenly that becomes 584 litres of space. There’s even a concealed compartment beneath the floor for stowing valuable items. So there’s certainly no need to cramp your lifestyle. USB Connectivity. The audio system includes a USB port so whether you have an iPod, iPhone or MP3 player, you can enjoy your personalised music wherever you go.

When you go for the VTi-S Jazz, you get sexy alloy wheels and front and rear sport bumpers. The look is anything but standard.

Reversing Camera.

The Insight VTi-L is equipped with this nifty camera that helps you keep a lookout for people and objects behind the car, whilst the VTi is equipped with rear park assist as standard.

Climate Control.

Solve your climate issues in a jiffy with this automatic climate control air conditioning system.

Audio and Cruise Controls.

Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls put enjoyable driving, quite literally, at your fingertips.

Multi-information Display.

With this futuristic screen you can access instant and average fuel economy, seat belt status, outside temperature and your refuelling distance.

Satellite Navigation.

Whether you’re on your home turf or in a strange city, you’ll always feel like a local in the VTi-L with satellite navigation. It also features SUNA Live Traffic Updates= to inform you of delays or accidents and suggest alternative routes.

 

Engineering

A playful hybrid? Now there's a breath of fresh air.

These days, our fragile planet could really use a little help. So there’s only one thing to do. Get playful! The new Honda Insight is a hybrid that’s more fun than you’d ever imagine possible.

For starters, the Insight’s exterior is sleek and stylish with long, free-flowing lines and eye-catching touches like projector beam headlights. Then there’s the drive itself. Zippy, nimble and responsive, it’s a performance that will make you forget you’re driving a hybrid at all. Until you look at the dash. It features a display that coaches you to drive more efficiently and scores you on how well you do.

And let’s face it, there’s nothing more fun than having a little extra spending money, which is where the Insight really shines because it uses 37% less fuel than the average small car.

The Insight also has all the practicality and flexibility of a hatchback that comfortably seats five. But that’s just a small sample of the Insight’s many charms.

So read on and get set to smile a whole lot more.

Get better at doing good

What if learning to drive more efficiently was actually fun? That was the intriguing thought that led Honda’s engineers to develop the Insight’s Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist, for short). On every journey, your task becomes to help flowers grow in the Multi-information display by accelerating and braking smoothly and, therefore, using less fuel and creating fewer emissions.

The better you drive, the more your flowers grow and multiply. At the end of each journey, you’re given an ECO score which is then added to your lifetime score.

 

Safety

The Insight looks after you, too

While the Insight is certainly good at conserving fuel, it’s even better at preserving you. Because it’s filled with Honda’s brilliant safety features. For instance, there’s Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), which works alongside the Insight’s Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) to help braking stability and performance and prevent rear-end steering in an emergency.

Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control automatically combines braking and controlling the engine’s power to regain traction if it detects any wheel-slip. If you are involved in a crash, the Insight is ready for action with front, side and curtain airbags. And as part of Honda’s G-CON body technology, the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure is ready for real world challenges.

It will absorb the force of a collision and disperse it across the frame and away from you and your passengers. But that’s not all. It also helps minimise the effects of a mismatch if you collide with a different sized vehicle. All of which has earned the Insight a 5-star ANCAP safety rating - the highest rating possible.

So you can rest easy and enjoy the drive.

 

 

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