News Item: : 2009 all new Honda Insight key features
(Category: Honda Insight)
Posted by honda
Friday 13 February 2009 - 11:01:04
ASIMO, Honda's advanced humanoid robot, launched the all new Insight Hybrid at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in Europe. Honda's latest hybrid vehicle revives the Insight nameplate which was first used in 1999. It also marks a return for Honda to producing hybrids in a dedicated aerodynamic body, designed to optimize the performance of the efficient petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain.At Geneva ASIMO will interact with a human host showing the versatility of the new Insight. ASIMO has proved to be hugely popular with crowds across the globe and has appeared at motor shows, science exhibitions and even at the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street.
Exceptional Environmental Performance > Featuring a 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine and lightweight, compact Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), the Insight hybrid system offers exceptional fuel economy: 26 km/L in JC08 mode and 30 km/L in 10•15 mode.
Designed to reduce air flow resistance and enhance fuel efficiency, the aerodynamic body achieves a world-leading coefficient of drag of 0.28.
Standard on all models, the new Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) is designed to help drivers further enhance fuel efficiency.
Packaging features a compact body, low vehicle height and a comfortable interior with superior utility. The rear cargo area is spacious and easy to use. In the city and on the highway, the Insight offers fun, relaxed daily driving and a comfortable ride. Cost reduction was achieved through enhanced efficiency of the IMA system and the use of parts shared with other Honda automobiles. Increased efficiency of production processes was achieved.
Key Features of the Insight
Exterior design
· The athletic, aerodynamic exterior design reflects the responsive performance of the Insight.
· From the front, the Insight makes a strong impression with its wide, stable stance and evokes the design of Honda's flagship for environmental performance-the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle.
· The line traversing the middle of the body in a single motion emphasizes the low vehicle height, contributing to a sporty design.
· From the rear, the high tail adds to both the aerodynamic performance and the stylish look of the Insight.
Interior design
· With its advanced, futuristic feel, the interior design makes driving fun while offering a comfortable environment for all occupants.
· The two-tiered instrument panel is divided vertically, allowing the driver to easily access important information at a glance.
· Further emphasizing the futuristic hybrid feel, the interior features elegantly contrasting colors, textures and materials.
Advanced Environmental Technologies
· To help Insight owners realize the full benefits of Honda hybrid technology, the new Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) is included as standard equipment on all models. Eco Assist combines multiple functions:
ECON mode: With the touch of a button, this function adjusts engine output, extends the duration of idle stop, increases regenerative recharging during deceleration and achieves energy-saving control of the air-conditioning unit. As a result, more fuel-efficient driving can be achieved.
Guidance function: This function assesses acceleration and braking practices in real time, changing the speedometer background color to indicate the level of fuel-efficiency of the driving style. Drivers can achieve more fuel-efficient driving simply by referring to this intuitive color display.
Scoring function: Located in the center of the instrument panel, the Multi-Information Display provides a scoring function, in which the number of 'leaves' displayed indicates the level of fuel-efficient driving performance. When the ignition is turned off, both a score for the latest driving cycle (startup to shutdown) and a score for cumulative lifetime performance are displayed. Since 'leaves' appear and 'grow' as driving practices become more fuel efficient, the scoring function encourages drivers to take interest in fuel efficiency and develop more fuel-efficient driving habits over the long term. With the available Honda HDD InterNavi System, a driver can access a full history of personal scoring function results and additional detailed scoring statistics. InterNavi customers may also access via the Internet a detailed fuel-efficiency assessment of their driving practices, a history of their fuel-efficiency scores, their ranking among subscribers throughout Japan and other information relevant to fuel-efficient driving.
· The Insight boasts exceptional fuel economy of 26 km/L in JC08 mode and 30 km/L in 10•15 mode.
· All models are certified by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as complying with the 2005 -75% emissions standard.
· All models are certified by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as complying with the 2010 +25% fuel economy standard.
· All models comply with the 2015 fuel economy standard of Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
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(Category: Honda Insight)
Posted by honda
Friday 13 February 2009 - 11:01:04
ASIMO, Honda's advanced humanoid robot, launched the all new Insight Hybrid at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show in Europe. Honda's latest hybrid vehicle revives the Insight nameplate which was first used in 1999. It also marks a return for Honda to producing hybrids in a dedicated aerodynamic body, designed to optimize the performance of the efficient petrol-electric hybrid drivetrain.At Geneva ASIMO will interact with a human host showing the versatility of the new Insight. ASIMO has proved to be hugely popular with crowds across the globe and has appeared at motor shows, science exhibitions and even at the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street.Exceptional Environmental Performance > Featuring a 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine and lightweight, compact Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), the Insight hybrid system offers exceptional fuel economy: 26 km/L in JC08 mode and 30 km/L in 10•15 mode.
Designed to reduce air flow resistance and enhance fuel efficiency, the aerodynamic body achieves a world-leading coefficient of drag of 0.28.
Standard on all models, the new Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) is designed to help drivers further enhance fuel efficiency.
Packaging features a compact body, low vehicle height and a comfortable interior with superior utility. The rear cargo area is spacious and easy to use. In the city and on the highway, the Insight offers fun, relaxed daily driving and a comfortable ride. Cost reduction was achieved through enhanced efficiency of the IMA system and the use of parts shared with other Honda automobiles. Increased efficiency of production processes was achieved.
Key Features of the Insight
Exterior design
· The athletic, aerodynamic exterior design reflects the responsive performance of the Insight.
· From the front, the Insight makes a strong impression with its wide, stable stance and evokes the design of Honda's flagship for environmental performance-the FCX Clarity fuel cell vehicle.
· The line traversing the middle of the body in a single motion emphasizes the low vehicle height, contributing to a sporty design.
· From the rear, the high tail adds to both the aerodynamic performance and the stylish look of the Insight.
Interior design
· With its advanced, futuristic feel, the interior design makes driving fun while offering a comfortable environment for all occupants.
· The two-tiered instrument panel is divided vertically, allowing the driver to easily access important information at a glance.
· Further emphasizing the futuristic hybrid feel, the interior features elegantly contrasting colors, textures and materials.
Advanced Environmental Technologies
· To help Insight owners realize the full benefits of Honda hybrid technology, the new Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) is included as standard equipment on all models. Eco Assist combines multiple functions:
ECON mode: With the touch of a button, this function adjusts engine output, extends the duration of idle stop, increases regenerative recharging during deceleration and achieves energy-saving control of the air-conditioning unit. As a result, more fuel-efficient driving can be achieved.
Guidance function: This function assesses acceleration and braking practices in real time, changing the speedometer background color to indicate the level of fuel-efficiency of the driving style. Drivers can achieve more fuel-efficient driving simply by referring to this intuitive color display.
Scoring function: Located in the center of the instrument panel, the Multi-Information Display provides a scoring function, in which the number of 'leaves' displayed indicates the level of fuel-efficient driving performance. When the ignition is turned off, both a score for the latest driving cycle (startup to shutdown) and a score for cumulative lifetime performance are displayed. Since 'leaves' appear and 'grow' as driving practices become more fuel efficient, the scoring function encourages drivers to take interest in fuel efficiency and develop more fuel-efficient driving habits over the long term. With the available Honda HDD InterNavi System, a driver can access a full history of personal scoring function results and additional detailed scoring statistics. InterNavi customers may also access via the Internet a detailed fuel-efficiency assessment of their driving practices, a history of their fuel-efficiency scores, their ranking among subscribers throughout Japan and other information relevant to fuel-efficient driving.
· The Insight boasts exceptional fuel economy of 26 km/L in JC08 mode and 30 km/L in 10•15 mode.
· All models are certified by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as complying with the 2005 -75% emissions standard.
· All models are certified by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as complying with the 2010 +25% fuel economy standard.
· All models comply with the 2015 fuel economy standard of Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
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