Honda North America has updated the
Insight for the 2021 model year, which now comes with a revised kit list as
well as a new exterior colour – Radiant Red Metallic. Available in three trim
levels – LX, EX and Touring – the hybrid model is priced from US$ 22,930 to US$ 28,840.
All trims come as standard with
LED headlamps and taillights, keyless engine start and the Honda Sensing suite
of safety and driver assistance technologies. For the 2021 model year, EX and
Touring models now come with blind spot and rear cross traffic alert systems.
These add to previously available
technologies like the Collision Mitigation Braking System, Road Departure
Mitigation System, Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, Lane Keeping
Assist System, Traffic Sign Recognition System, Forward Collision Warning, Lane
Departure Warning and automatic high beam function.
Beyond the new Sensing features, the rest
of the Insight kit list remains pretty much unchanged. The range-topping
continues to get goodies like leather upholstery, powered front seats,
satellite-linked navigation, dual-zone automatic climate control and a powered
moonroof.
The hybrid powertrain is identical too,
consisting of a 1.5 litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder petrol engine with 107
hp at 6,000 rpm and 134 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm, which is paired with an
electric motor (129 hp/267 Nm), a lithium-ion battery and an e-CVT. Total
system output is 151 hp, with a combined fuel economy of as low as 4.5 l/100 km
or 22.1 km/l.
