Honda Insight Debut at NAIAS 2009

Priced below Civic Hybrid

By Zack Newmark
January 11, 2009 6:30 PM
Filed Under: Detroit Auto Show, Honda, Hybrid, Japanese

Press Release

ENGINEERING	LX	EX
Engine Type	In-Line 4-Cylinder	In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head	Aluminum-Alloy	Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (L/cc)	1.3/1339	1.3/1339
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net, combined gasoline engine + IMA motor)	98 @ 5800	98 @ 5800
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	123 @ 1000 - 1500	123 @ 1000 - 1500
Redline (rpm)	6200	6200
Bore and Stroke (mm)	73 x 80	73 x 80
Compression Ratio	10.8 : 1	10.8 : 1
Valve Train	8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®	8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection	•	•
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System	•	•
Front-Wheel Drive	•	•
Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist ™)	AT-PZEV / ULEV	AT-PZEV / ULEV
Emissions Rating	•	•
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer	•	•
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups*	•	•
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details. ** AT-PZEV models are certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and are available in California and certain states that adopted the CARB certification standards (CA, CT, MA, ME, NJ, NY, OR, RI, VT). ULEV-rated in all other states.

ELECTRIC MOTOR/GENERATOR	LX	EX
DC Brusless Motor*	•	•
Power Output @ rpm, kW (hp)	10 (13) @ 1500	10 (13) @ 1500
Torque @rpm (lb-ft.)	58 @ 1000	58 @ 1000
*Note: Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous

ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE	LX	EX
Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) Battery	•	•
Output (Volts)	100.8	100.8
Rated Capacity (ampere-hours)	5.75	5.75

TRANSMISSION	LX	EX
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)	•	with Paddle Shifter System
Gear Ratios: 3.172~0.529, Reverse: 4.511~1.693, Final Drive: 4.20	•	with Paddle Shifter System

BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS	LX	EX
Unit-Body Construction	•	•
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension	•	•
Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension	•	•
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front)	18.0 / 16.0	18.0 / 16.0
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)	•	•
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock	3.29	3.29
Steering Ratio	16.73	16.73
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft)	36.1	36.1
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear)	10.3 / 7.9	10.3 / 7.9
Wheels	15" with Full Covers	15" with Full Covers
All-Season Tires	175 / 65 R15 84S	175 / 65 R15 84S
Compact Spare Tire	•	•

EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS	LX	EX
Wheelbase (in)	100.4	100.4
Length (in)	172.3	172.3
Height (in)	56.2	56.2
Width (in)	66.7	66.7
Track (in, front/rear)	58.7 / 58.1	58.7 / 58.1
Curb Weight (lbs)	2723	2723 (Navi)
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear)	58/42	58/42

INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS	LX	EX
Headroom (in, front/rear)	38.4 / 35.9	38.4 / 35.9
Legroom (in, front/rear)	42.3 / 33.5	42.3 / 33.5
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear)	52.7 / 50.4	52.7 / 50.4
Hiproom (in, front/rear)	51.6 / 48.7	51.6 / 48.7
Cargo Volume (cu ft, seat up/down)	15.9 / 31.5	15.9 / 31.5
Passenger Volume (cu ft)	85.0	85.0
Seating Capacity	5	5

*EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES/CAPACITIES**	LX	EX
CVT (City/Highway/Combined)	40/43/41	40/43/41
Crankcase (qt)	4.0	4.0
Coolant System (qt)	5.3	5.3
Fuel (gal)	10.6	10.6
Required Fuel	Regular Unleaded	Regular Unleaded
*Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary.

SAFETY	LX	EX
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions	•	•
Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors	•	•
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder	•	•
Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)	•	•
Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)	•	•
Side Curtain Airbags	•	•
Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints	•	•
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure	•	•
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	•	•
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)	•	•
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control		•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	•	•
Side-Impact Door Beams	•	•
Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	•	•
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks	•	•
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System	•	•

EXTERIOR FEATURES	LX	EX
Roof-Mounted Antenna	•	•
Security System with Remote Entry	•	•
Body-Colored Folding Power Side Mirrors	•	Heated with Integrated Turn Indicators
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers	•	Variable
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	•	•
Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers	•	•
Projector-Beam Halogen Headlights with Blue-Tinted Chrome Bezels	•	•
Tinted Glass	•	•
Body-Colored Door Handles	•	•
LED Brakelights	•	•

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE	LX	EX
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System	•	•
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition		Available
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®		with Navigation
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window	•	•
Illuminated Window Switches	Driver's window only	•
Power Door Locks	•	•
Cruise Control		•
Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters		•
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column	•	•
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls	•	•
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Cruise Controls		•
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Audio, Navigation and Phone Controls		with Navigation
Beverage Holders	8	6
Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment		•
Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Front	•	•
Driver- and Passenger-Side Seatback Pockets		•
Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors		•
Map Lights	•	•
12-Volt Power Outlet	•	•
Cargo Area Light	•	•

SEATING	LX	EX
Reclining Front Seatbacks	•	•
Adjustable Head Restraints	•	•
60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback	•	•

AUDIO SYSTEMS	LX	EX
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System	with 4 Speakers	with 6 Speakers
Radio Data System (RDS)	•	without Navigation
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability	•	•
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack	•	•
USB Audio Interface		•
CD Text Display Capability	•	•
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)	•	•

INSTRUMENTATION	LX	EX
ABS Indicator	•	•
Airbag System Indicator	•	•
Blue Backlit Gauges	•	•
Brake System Indicator	•	•
Charging System Indicator	•	•
Coolant Temperature Indicators	•	•
Cruise Control Indicators		•
Door/Trunk-Open Indicator	•	•
DRL Indicator	•	•
ECON Button	•	•
EPS Indicator	•	•
Fuel Level Indicator	•	•
Headlight-On Indicator	•	•
High-Beam Indicator	•	•
Idle-Stop Indicator	•	•
IMA Charge and Assist Indicator	•	•
IMA System Indicator	•	•
Immobilizer System Indicator	•	•
Low Tire-Pressure Indicator	•	•
Low-Fuel Indicator	•	•
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator	•	•
Maintenance Minder Indicator	•	•
Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator	•	•
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator	•	•
Security System Indicator	•	•
Tachometer	•	•
TPMS Indicator	•	•
Two-Tier Instrument Panel	•	•
VSA System and Off Indicators		•

Multi-Information Display (MID)	LX	EX
Average Fuel Economy Indicators (2)	•	•
Average Speed Indicator	•	•
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®		with Navigation
Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators	•	•
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2)	•	•
ECO Guide	•	•
Elapsed Time Indicator	•	•
Exterior Temperature Indicator	•	•
IMA Charge and Assist Indicator	•	•
IMA System Power Flow Indicator	•	•
Maintenance Minder™ System	•	•
Miles-to-Empty Indicator	•	•