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| 23-11-2011 at 09:00: Honda Offers Insight | |
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The Honda Insight is powered by a unique Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, which combines an economical 1.3 litre i-VTEC engine with an electric motor and offers a five-star ANCAP safety rating which drivers are coming to expect from manufactures. The IMA system uses 37 per cent less fuel than the average small car* and delivers lower emissions by adjusting power between the electric motor and i-VTEC engine, recharging the battery with regenerated brake energy and turning off the engine when it is idle. Honda Australia’s Lindsay Smalley, said the Insight is part of Honda’s global vision to implement proactive measures to help reduce emissions while also delivering cars that are fun to drive. “The world’s first car manufacturer to announce voluntary global targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Honda will endeavour to reduce product-related carbon dioxide emissions by 30 per cent for automobiles, motorcycles and power products by 2020, based on year 2000 figures,” said Mr. Smalley. The Insight is also practical, offering comfortable seating for five with fold-down rear seats that increase boot space. * Based on the average fuel consumption of all new vehicles in the small car segment. Source: JATO Dynamics, VFACTS: August 2010. |
Honda has been watching the market carefully and have announced that their fuel efficient hatchback, the Insight, will be available from $29,990 drive-away.^ Back to top ^
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