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2005 Honda Insight: America's First Hybrid and Fuel Efficient
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By Jenny McLane
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Since it was introduced back in 2002, Honda Insight's 1.0-literthree-cylinder gasoline engine and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)motor-generator have been modified, and the CVT model's finaldrive ratio is considerably lower, at 5.69:1 compared to 3.21for the manual, to take advantage of the CVT's wider-spread"gear'' ratios.
Powered by Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA?) system thatpairs a 3-cylinder VTEC?-E engine with an electric motor, theInsight comes fully loaded with dual front airbags (SRS), powerwindows, mirrors and door locks, a remote entry system, AM/FMstereo cassette, alloy wheels and much more.
Like a turbocharger, the IMA motor-generator is called to actionwhen extra power is needed for acceleration and hill climbing,and feels like a low-pressure turbo. Unlike at turbo, the motorbecomes a generator when braking or coasting, which rechargesthe nickel metal-hydride battery pack
The Honda Insight gains efficiency not only by its drivetrainbut by light weight and clean aerodynamics. Curb weight is lessthan 2,000 lbs even with the CVT and air conditioning (standardon the CVT model, optional with the standard transmission).
Like other hybrids, the Insight's engine stops when the car isstopped at a light or in traffic, contributing greatly to fueleconomy. The Insight achieves EPA city/highway fuel economyratings of 60/66 (manual) and 57/56 (CVT) mpg, respectively.
The 2005 2006 Honda Insight runs a 1.0-liter, I3, 67-horsepower,hybrid engine whose mileage specs are 61-mpg in the city and68-mpg on the highway. Putting power to the wheels, Honda linksa 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive as standardequipment. The Hatchback with A/C and CVT is equipped with astandard 1.0-liter, I3, 65-horsepower, hybrid engine whosefuel-efficient configuration achieves 57-mpg in the city and56-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmissionwith overdrive is standard.
Standard features include alloy Wheels, AM/FM Radio, Anti-LockBrakes, Anti-Theft Vehicle, Cassette, Driver Air Bag, KeylessEntry/Unlock, Passenger Air Bag, Rear Defogger, Power Locks,Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, Tachometer.
The Honda Insight has safety-cage construction with front andrear crumple zones, side-impact protection, dual airbags andantilock brakes.
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