Vehicle type | Subcompact, two-seater, front-wheel drive, diesel-electric hybrid | |
Standard features | Major features:
Other features:
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Drivetrain | ||
Engine & Motor |
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Engine type | Diesel inline 3 cylinder | |
Fuel system | Pump Deuse Direct Injection | |
Ignition system | Compression | |
Materials | Aluminum-alloy head and block | |
Valve train | 6 valve SOHC | |
Bore x stroke | 76.5 mm x 86.4 mm | |
Displacement | 1.2 liter | |
Compression ratio | 19:1 | |
Tune-up interval | 160,000 km (100,000 mi) | |
Engine weight | 100 kg (220 lbs.) | |
Electric motor | 10 kW permanent magnet DC brushless motor | |
Size | 60 mm (2.4") thick | |
Output | Insight 5-Speed Manual | Insight 1G 5-Speed Manual |
Horsepower @ RPM / with IMA: (SAE net)) | 67 @ 5700 / 73 @ 5700 | 60 @ 4000 / 65 @ 4000 |
Torque (lb-ft) / with IMA: | 66 @ 4800 / 91 @ 2000 | 103 @ 1800 / 126 @ 2000 |
5-Speed Transmission | 5-speed manual transaxle (see also: Gear ratio graph) | |
1st gear ratio | 3.461 | |
2nd gear ratio | 1.750 | |
3rd gear ratio | 1.096 | |
4th gear ratio | 0.857 | |
5th gear ratio | 0.710 | |
Reverse gear ratio | 3.230 | |
Final drive ratio | 3.208 | |
Electrical | ||
IMA battery pack | 144 volt NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) battery, consisting of 120 cells providing 1.2 V each | |
Rated capacity | 6.5 Ah | |
Alternator | DC-DC converter, 75 A / 14.3 V (Provides power to 12 V accessory battery) | |
Suspension, Steering, Brakes and Wheels | ||
Suspension & Steering |
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MacPherson strut with aluminum-forged knuckle, aluminum lower arm | ||
Front stabilizer bar | 17.3 mm (2/3") | |
Twist-beam and trailing arms | ||
Steering | Rack and pinion with variable electric power assistance | |
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb | 9.57 m (31.4 ft) | |
Brakes | Four wheel anti-lock (ABS) | |
Front | Discs, 231 mm | |
Rear | Drums, 180 mm | |
Handbrake | Mechanical, acting on rear wheels | |
Wheels & Tires |
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Wheels | 14 x 5.5J Cast aluminum | |
Tires | Bridgestone Potenza RE92 165/65R14 78S Treadwear 260 Traction A Temperature B Tubeless Steel Belted Radial M+S | |
Body Construction | ||
Type | Aluminum monocoque | |
Materials | All structural components and most body panels are extruded or die-cast aluminum | |
Front fenders & rear fender skirts are a recyclable ABS/nylon composite | ||
Dimensions and Weight | ||
(see also Scale Drawings) | ||
Length | 3945 mm (155 1/8") | |
Height (excluding antenna) | 1355 mm (53 1/3") | |
Wheelbase | 2400 mm (94½") | |
Front track | 1435 mm (56½") | |
Rear track | 1325 mm (52") | |
Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9") | |
Headroom | 986 mm (38.8") | |
Legroom | 1090 mm (42.9") | |
Shoulder room | 1283 mm (50.5") | |
Hiproom | 1237 mm (48.7") | |
Passenger volume | 1342 liters (47.4 cu ft) | |
Cargo volume (Honda's figure) | 462 liters (16.3 cu ft) | |
Main cargo area (by EU standards) | 139 liters (5 cu ft) | |
Below-floor storage area | 48 liters (1.5 cu ft) | |
Fuel tank capacity | 40 liters (10.6 gal.) | |
Curb weight |
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5 speed, without air conditioning | 907 kg (2,000 lbs.) | |
5 speed, with air conditioning | 930 kg (2,050 lbs.) | |
Weight distribution (F:R) fully loaded | 57:43 (approx 517 kg front, 390 kg rear) | |
dry | 60:40 | |
Performance | ||
Top speed | 190 km/h (120 mph) (estimated) | |
Acceleration, 0-60mph | 8.0 seconds (estimated) | |
Range | Over 1400 km (over 900 miles) [5-speed] | |
Fuel Consumption & Emissions | ||
Insight 5-Speed Manual | Insight 1G 5-Speed Manual | |
Fuel consumption | 3.4 l/100km (EUDC) 61 mpg city / 70 mpg highway (EPA) | 90 mpg city / 110 mpg highway (estimated) |
CO2 emissions | 80 g/km | 63 g/km |
Emission standards compliance | ||
