An all-new iteration of the Honda Insight is
greeting visitors at the brand’s stand in New York. The production model of the
Insight slots between the Civic and Accord, and uses a hybrid powertrain.
It combines a 1.5-liter gasoline engine with an
electric motor, backed up by a lithium-ion battery pack. The total output
pushed to the wheels is 153 PS and 267 Nm of torque, and the
car returns an estimated 55mpg (4.3 l/100 km / 66 UK mpg) in the city.
The 2019 Honda Insight is capable of running on
electricity, but don’t expect to drive it to work without any CO2 emissions,
unless it’s very close to your home, because the automaker estimates a measly 1.6 km of electric range. And that’s likely in the Econ driving mode,
with users being able to choose Normal and Sport, too.
Thanks to the 2,700 mm long wheelbase
and seat positioning, the car is said to have “best in class” rear legroom.
That’s not all, because its boot space stands at 428 lt, which is
enough to take your luggage on those long journeys.
On higher end models, expect more premium materials
such as leather and real stitching, 7-inch instrument cluster, 8-inch
infotainment, smartphone connectivity and others. Future owners of the 2019
Honda Insight will get a suite of driving assistance technologies as standard
on all versions.
Honda will open the order books for the new Insight
this summer with pricing to be announced.
