People are keep talking about the upcoming honda new hybrid car called honda insight. Here we would like to share some info from worldcarfans about the specification and picture of Japanese Market Honda Insight Modulo.
HONDA INSIGHT HYBRID 2009 SPECIFICATION & BROCHURE LEAKED
Honda’s keeping a tight rein on the 2009 Insight hybrid, due to officially drop for the U.S. market in two weeks at the North American International Auto Show. (Honda has cancelled its press conference at the show, but the Insight will still be displayed.) That hasn’t stopped the folks at the Temple of VTEC and Carscoop from getting leaked scans of a Japanese-market brochure, revealing the new Insight’s front, rear and interior details. Judging by the pictures, the interior is largely unchanged from the Insight Concept that debuted in Paris.
The brochure also shows images of the Japanese-market Insight Modulo, a sportier version of the hybrid featuring a body kit, auxiliary lighting and larger wheels. According to the scans, the Insight will be available in three trim levels in Japan. There’s also a set of specifications copied below from the “Insightman” website, but they’re unverified.
We’ll have more when the Insight makes its official debut in Detroit.
Features common to all Japanese Insights:
Ecological Drive Assist System
multi-information display
full-auto air conditioner
projector-style headlights
remote-control body-colored external mirrors
tinted rear windows
security alarm
immobilizer (ignition system verifies chip in key)
15-inch steel wheels
solar-heat-reducing/noise-reducing glass
active front head-rests
tilt/telescoping steering wheel
seat-height adjuster
three rear-seat head rests
flat-tire repair kit (the new Insight carries no spare tire)
The L model adds:
high-intensity discharge headlights with auto light control
turn signals in the external mirrors
leather steering wheel
rear speakers
front/rear arm rests
variable-speed windshield wiper
map light and luggage-area light
driver’s seat back pocket
The LS model adds:
16-inch aluminum wheels
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
front fog lights
7-speed paddle shifters
sun-shade tinted windshield
Optional accessories:
navigation system with 7-inch screen and hard disk drive (this system may also display additional fuel economy information and in Japan it may include a TV tuner and ECT, an electronic highway toll payment system)
Honda smart key system
side-curtain air bags
15-inch aluminum wheel for L class
High-intensity discharge headlights
comfort view package plus rear window wiper
Can it be that, as with the Insight Classic, no cruise control is offered on the new Insight?
Body color options:
Spectrum while pearl (also a Civic hybrid color)
Milano red (also a Fit color)
Premium deep violet pearl (also a Jazz color, but not a US Honda color)
Crystal black pearl (also an Accord, Civic, and Fit color)
Polished metal metallic (also an Accord and Civic color)
Alabaster silver metallic (also an Accord and Civic color)
Brilliant sky metallic (also a Jazz color, but not a US Honda color)
Interior color options:
Blue
Warm gray
Other data:
Length 4390 mm (172.8 inches)
Width 1695 mm (66.7 inches)
Height 1425 mm (56.1 inches)
Wheelbase 2550 mm (100.4 inches)
Weight 1180 kilograms (2601.5 lbs)
Minimum turning radius: 5 meters (16.4 feet)
Engine type: inline 1339 cc SOHC 4-cylinder
Engine generates 88 horsepower @5800rpm and 12.3 kgm torque @4500rpm
IMA motor generates 14 horsepower @1500rpm and 9.4 kgm torque @500rpm
Japanese 10.15 mode fuel consumption test: 30.0 kilometers per liter (which is greater than 70 mpg, but the EPA tests will return lower numbers; the Toyota Prius rates 35.5 km/l or greater than 83 mpg in this test.)
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