Especificaciones y análisis del Honda Insight
Power
98HP
Torque
78Nm
Consumption
4.4l/100
Emissions
101g/km
0-100 km/h
12.5s
Top Speed
182km/h
Weight
1279kg
Price
19,900€
Technical summary
Híbrido
Automático Múltiplesv
FWD
5 / 5 doors
408 L
40 L
10 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Honda Insight 1.3 SOHC i-VTEC Elegance · 98 CV (2009-2010)
General description
The 2009 Honda Insight is not just a car, it's a statement of intent. It was born with the noble mission of bringing hybrid technology to the general public, wrapping intelligent engineering in a body that seemed to have arrived from the future. It was a pioneer that taught us to drive in a more conscious and efficient way, a car with a clear purpose and an ecological heart.
Driving experience
Driving the Insight is an experience of serenity and efficiency. Don't look for lightning-fast acceleration, but rather the gentle caress of the electric motor assisting the gasoline engine in almost total silence at low speeds. Every traffic light becomes an opportunity to feel the Stop & Start system, and every kilometer traveled with a minimum consumption of 4.4 liters is a small victory that the car celebrates with you through its instrumentation. It's a unique connection between man and machine in search of harmony.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure aerodynamics and audacity. The teardrop-shaped silhouette, with that characteristic truncated rear, not only screams efficiency but also gives it an unmistakable personality that still turns heads today. Inside, you are greeted by a cockpit that seems taken from a spaceship, with a two-level digital dashboard that immerses you in a futuristic driving experience. It's a design that leaves no one indifferent, made to be remembered.
Technology and features
The heart of the Insight is its IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) hybrid system, an ingenious and simpler solution than its rivals', but tremendously effective. The small 14 HP electric motor is the perfect companion for the gasoline engine, helping it reduce effort and consumption. The technology is felt in every detail, from the continuously variable automatic transmission to the fascinating dashboard that, with its colors and graphics, encourages you to drive in the most ecological way possible, turning saving into a game.
Competition
At the dawn of the hybrid era, the Insight had one main and formidable rival: the Toyota Prius. It was an epic battle between two philosophies. While the Prius opted for a more complex 'full-hybrid' system capable of moving in 100% electric mode for longer, the Insight offered a lighter, more affordable, and simpler alternative with its IMA system. It was the fight between maximum efficiency and intelligent, accessible efficiency.
Conclusion
The 2009 Honda Insight is much more than a low-consumption car; it's a milestone in automotive history. It represents Honda's courage to democratize a technology that would change the world. Driving it is feeling that you are part of that change, an emotional experience that combines visionary design, intelligent technology, and the deep satisfaction of moving in a respectful way. A car with a soul, for drivers with a conscience.