Honda Makes A Hybrid Car Within Reach With The 2010 Insight Hybrid
Honda has produced an excellent hybrid with the 2010 Insight. This vehicle offers every thing you could want in a hybrid; it’s pretty sporty, good looking, great on gas and best of all affordable. Hybrid cars are becoming more popular the ever due to their eco-friendliness and abilities to obtain excellent gas mileage. The 2010 Insight will compete directly with the popular Toyota Prius. The Insight is a sporty hatchback with five doors and gets a few styling cues from Honda’s FCX Clarity fuel cell auto and its rival the Toyota Prius.
This car is propelled by a a 1.3 Liter 4 cylinder engine which outputs a total of 88 HP and 88 lb feet of torque. The electric motor produces an additional 13 HP and 58 lb feet of torque. This vehicle can travel up to speeds of thirty miles an hour on the electric motor alone. The vehicle switches seamlessly between electric and gasoline mode because the regular engine is constantly running. Gas mileage 40 miles per gallon in the city and 43 miles per gallon on the freeway, which is substantially better than traditional cars.
Two models are available for the Insight; the LX and EX. The LX version includes a one hundred and sixty watt stereo system, eight beverage holders, front side airbags with an occupant position detection system. The EX model includes a USB audio interface, a cruise control system, sweet fifteen inch alloy wheels, vehicle stability assist with traction control, a pair of tweeters, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters and an optional navigation system. There is also an innovative feature called Eco Assist which helps you improve your gas mileage and which teaches you to drive more efficiently. The driver plays a large role in how fuel efficient a car is and this system enables you to become a better driver.
Five persons can easily fit inside the Insight. There is a telescopic steering wheel , the driver seat is adjustable and there is an automatic climate control system. The feel of the interior is contemporary and stylish. A maintenance minder system lets you know when the vehicle needs service performed. Lots of cargo space is at your disposal with 15.4 cubic ft which can even be increased when the back seats are folded down.
This car has all of the latest safety features. An Advanced Compatibility Engineering body structure distributes energy during an impact more evenly and reduces the force sent to the passengers. There is an Electronic Brake Distribution system which balances the braking pressure at each wheel and an Anti Lock Braking System helps to prevent wheel lockup.
Hybrid cars are the way to go; not only do they emit less pollution but they also save you tons of money at the gas pump. The base model for the 2010 Honda Insight starts at $19,800 which is an excellent deal for a hybrid vehicle. It is priced lower than its main competitor the 2010 Prius which starts at $23,550. The entry level 2010 Prius II costs 3k more than the Insight LX model. If you have been thinking about purchasing a green vehicle then definitely consider the Insight, it offers a substantial value for your money.
Written by Jacqueline Star: Used Cars Cartersville, Used Cars Marietta
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