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Insight: Honda Most Honored Brand on ACEEE's "Greenest Vehicles of 2012" List

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:45:00 -0800

A total of seven Honda brand vehicles earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), including four Honda vehicles named the "greenest vehicles of 2012." In the annual ACEEE's "Green Book® Online"ranking of environmentally responsible vehicles, the near-zero emissions natural gas-powered Civic Natural Gas five-passenger sedan tied for second place, with the Insight, Civic Hybrid and CR-Z also included on the list of ACEEE's 12 most environmentally responsible vehicles available to the public.

The Insight hybrid, the compact Fit and the Odyssey minivan were also named as "greener choices of 2012" within their respective classes. This is the 14th straight year that multiple Honda vehicles have been named in the top 12.

"Honda is honored to have our natural gas vehicle and our hybrid and gasoline-powered vehicles among ACEEE's 'greenest' and 'greener' choices," said Steven Center, vice president of the Environmental Business Development Office at American Honda. "The ACEEE's annual recognition of Honda's fuel-efficient vehicles further validates our commitment to create a cleaner, more energy-efficient and sustainable transportation future."

The ACEEE ranking system uses a singular measure that incorporates fuel economy and health-related pollution impacts plus global warming and upstream emissions. All vehicles are analyzed and given a "Green Score" which is used to rank a vehicle's total environmental performance, including a list of the 12 "greenest" and 12 "meanest" vehicles along with a ranking of greenest vehicles by segment.

Named as one of the list's 'greenest vehicles,' the Civic Natural Gas is the only OEM-built, dedicated CNG passenger car assembled in the U.S. and the only vehicle certified by the EPA to meet both Federal Tier 2 Bin 2 and Inherently Low Emission Vehicle (ILEV) zero evaporative emission certification standards. Honda recently announced the expansion of Civic Natural Gas retail sales to 197 dealers in 36 states. The increased availability of the Civic Natural Gas helps bring inherently clean-burning natural gas technology to an even broader audience while also supporting diversity in transportation energy resources. Featuring new styling, enhanced feature content and increased fuel economy, the redesigned 2012 Civic Natural Gas can now be equipped with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System featuring an exclusive database of publicly accessible Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refueling stations across the United States.

Honda's Environmental Leadership
Honda has a long history of environmental innovation, including the retail introduction of America's first hybrid (1999 Honda Insight), delivery of the first fuel-cell electric vehicle in the U.S. (2002 Honda FCX) and the first gasoline-powered vehicles in the hands of consumers to meet stricter emissions standards, including: the 1996 Honda Civic, the first gasoline Low Emissions Vehicle (LEV); the 1998 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (ULEV); the 2000 Honda Accord, the first gasoline Super Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle (SULEV); and the 2001 Civic Natural Gas, the first vehicle to quality as an Advanced Technology Partial-Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV). The Honda Fit EV and the Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid, both coming soon, will be the next critical steps in Honda's portfolio approach to alternative fueled vehicles.

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ACEEE's Green Book® Online — GREENEST VEHICLES OF 2012

Make and Model	Specifications	Emission Standard a	MPG: City	MPG: Hwy	Green Score
MITSUBISHI I-MIEV b	Electric (Li-ion bat.)	ZEV	3.8	2.9	58
HONDA CIVIC NATURAL GAS c	1.8L 4, auto [CNG]	PZEV / Bin 2	27	38	55
NISSAN LEAF	Electric (Li-ion bat.)	ZEV	3.1	2.7	55
TOYOTA PRIUS d	1.8L 4, auto CVT	PZEV / Bin 3	51	48	54
HONDA INSIGHT	1.3L 4, auto CVT	PZEV	41	44	53
SMART FORTWO CABRIOLET / COUPE	1.0L 3, manual [P]	ULEV II / Bin 5	34	38	53
SCION IQ	1.3L 4, auto CVT	ULEV II / Bin 5	36	37	52
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID e	1.5L 4, auto CVT	PZEV / Bin 2	44	44	52
LEXUS CT200H	1.8L 4, auto CVT	SULEV II / Bin 3	43	40	51
TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID LE	2.5L 4, auto CVT	PZEV / Bin 3	43	39	51
HONDA CR-Z	1.5L 4, auto CVT	PZEV	35	39	50
TOYOTA YARIS	1.5L 4, manual	ULEV II / Bin 5	30	38	50
[CNG] denotes compressed natural gas fuel. [P] denotes premium gasoline. "auto CVT" denotes continuously variable automatic transmission. a A listing with two emission standards (e.g., Tier 2 bin 2/ PZEV) denotes a single vehicle carrying both a Federal and a California emission certification. Green Scores for such listings reflect the cleaner of the two certifications. b Fuel economy for electric vehicles is provided in miles per kilowatt-hour. c Compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle fuel economy given in gasoline-equivalent miles per gallon. d The Toyota Prius V earns a Green Score of 51 e The Honda Civic Hybrid runs on a Lithium Ion battery

Insight: Twelve American Honda Models Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0800

Twelve American Honda models, including the all-new 2012 CR-V that goes on-sale today, received the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) under its more-stringent testing guidelines implemented last year.

The IIHS award recognizes vehicles that do the best job of protecting vehicle occupants involved in front, side and rear crashes, plus rollover performance based on ratings in the Institute's tests.

Announced by IIHS today, the Honda Fit, CR-Z, Insight, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Ridgeline along with the Acura TL, TSX and MDX all earned the highest-possible score of GOOD in all four ratings, including the more rigorous roof-strength test. Earlier this year the all-new Civic and redesigned Odyssey earned the TOP SAFETY PICK, giving American Honda twelve 2012 TOP SAFETY PICK winners.

"We're proud to have achieved IIHS TOP SAFETY TOP rating for nine new 2012 Honda models and three 2012 Acura models, making American Honda among the best in the industry with twelve vehicles with top-class IIHS safety ratings under their new, more stringent ratings protocols," said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "In fact, 91% of American Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. are TOP SAFETY PICKS. This accomplishment is part of a concerted effort we have made to reassert the Honda brand as a clear leader in this area."

Standard safety equipment on all Honda and Acura models include Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control; an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); side curtain airbags (some vehicles equipped with a rollover sensor as well); dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; a driver's front side airbag; and a front passenger's side airbag with an occupant position detection system. All 2012 Honda and Acura models recognized by the IIHS, with the exception of the Ridgeline, utilize the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. ACE is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment.

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2012 Honda Insight

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight

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2012 Honda Insight

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight EX with Navigation

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2012 Honda Insight EX with Navigation

Insight: Upgraded 2012 Honda Insight Hybrid Offers New High-Tech Look, Improved Fuel Economy and More Features

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:00:00 -0700

A significantly updated 2012 Insight hybrid debuts today with new exterior styling, an enhanced interior, additional features on select models and an EPA fuel economy-rating1 improvement of 1 mpg.
The Insight’s city/highway/combined EPA fuel economy rating¹ of 41/44/42 mpg, up from 40/43/41 on the prior model, continues to offer the highest EPA fuel economy rating of any new vehicle currently available with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting under $20,000.

The aerodynamically styled, five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle receives extensive changes inside and out for 2012. Exterior changes include a more distinctive grille design that introduces a thin, blue accent bar representative of the Insight’s high-tech hybrid identity. Restyled front and rear bumpers, along with changes under the vehicle, contribute to a 2-percent increase in aerodynamic performance. New designs for the headlight and brake light internal reflectors further complete the refreshed look. Insight and Insight LX models have new 15-inch wheel covers and the Insight EX has newly styled 15-inch alloy wheels. Slightly wider 185/60R15 tires, up from 175/65R15 tires on the prior model, contribute to confident driving performance.

The Insight’s interior refinements for 2012 include a reconfigured rear seat area for better leg and head room; a redesigned gauge cluster background with a more technically sophisticated appearance; reshaped center-console beverage holders that accommodate larger drinks; and a more supportive front armrest (Insight LX and EX).

The Insight LX has new, more premium seat fabric, while the Insight EX is upholstered with a combination of synthetic leather (new) and premium fabric. Rear-seat headroom improves by 0.6 inches with changes to the rear headliner shape and deeper sculpting of the rear seat cushion to improve rear passenger comfort. Rearward visibility improves with a more compactly mounted rear-wiper motor housing and a thinner rear spoiler that creates a larger viewing area out the lower back window. The Insight becomes quieter for 2012 with increased thickness to the vehicle’s existing noise-insulation materials and additional insulation panels in the cargo area.

Available on Insight EX models, the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with voice recognition²receives several notable upgrades including the addition of a rearview camera. The system provides routing and guidance to individual addresses and more than 7-million points of interest within the continental United States. A 16-GB flash memory system replaces the 4.7-GB DVD-based system used on the prior model. The new system offers faster route calculation and includes FM traffic, a subscription-free service that alerts drivers to traffic conditions.

The Insight is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist™ (IMA™) system comprised of a 1.3-liter i‑VTEC® gasoline 4-cylinder engine and a 10-kilowatt electric motor. The combination develops 98 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 123 lb-ft. of torque at 1000-1700 rpm. For 2012, friction-reducing measures in the engine and the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) contribute to the new model’s increased fuel economy. A 10.6-gallon fuel tank provides an estimated maximum driving range exceeding 400 miles.

The Insight features the Eco Assist™ System, an innovation that can enhance efficient vehicle operation while providing feedback related to individual driving styles. Eco Assist can help drivers improve fuel efficiency, both by altering vehicle functionality and providing driver feedback, with fuel economy dependent on their given set of driving conditions. Pressing the ECON button can further enhance the efficiency of multiple vehicle systems: throttle control, CVT operation, idle-stop duration, air conditioning and cruise-control operation (if equipped). Eco Assist also provides feedback about driving style via a 3D-like background within the speedometer. The background changes colors from green to blue to reflect how efficiently or inefficiently the driver is accelerating or braking (green is more efficient).

Aerodynamic refinements for 2012 include changes to the shape of the engine bay underbody cover and the addition of air diffusers under the rear bumper to smooth airflow exiting behind the vehicle. The strakes ahead of the front wheels have been extended by 0.4 inches to better direct air around the wider front tires.

Standard safety features on all Insight models include dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; front-side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); side-curtain airbag system; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution (EBD); driver’s and front-passenger’s active head restraints; and a front body structure designed to mitigate pedestrian injuries. The Insight also features Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, which provides improved occupant protection and crash compatibility between vehicles of different sizes and ride heights in frontal crashes.

The 2012 Insight is offered in three distinct models. The value-oriented base model, simply designated as "Insight," is well equipped with a 160-watt, two-speaker audio system, automatic climate control, power windows, remote entry and more.

The Insight LX adds a four-speaker audio system, USB audio interface, armrest console, floor mats and a security system. New for 2012, the LX has map lights and steering wheel audio controls.

The Insight EX adds alloy wheels, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, an audio system with six speakers, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals and much more. For 2012, the EX gains Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®³, automatic headlights and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. The Insight EX is available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice recognition and rearview camera.

New exterior colors include Frosted Silver Metallic and Truffle Pearl, which replace Clear Sky Blue and Crimson Pearl.

Insight accolades include J.D. Power and Associates "Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in a Tie" in their 2011 Initial Quality Study SM (IQS) (the Insight tied with the Civic). The IQS names the highest performers within the first 90 days of vehicle ownership. And for the past three consecutive years, the Insight was named a Top 10 Green Car by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com⁴. The Insight was also named one of the "Greenest Vehicles of 2011" by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE).

Honda is a leader in developing cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies, including the original Honda Insight, introduced as America’s first mass-produced hybrid car in December 1999. Honda is also a leader in the development of advanced alternatives to gasoline, including the zero-emission, hydrogen-powered FCX Clarity fuel-cell electric car, the world’s most-advanced production fuel cell automobile.

Honda’s diverse lineup of environmental vehicles also includes the Civic Natural Gas sedan, the only retail CNG passenger vehicle currently available from any automaker in the U.S., and three distinct gasoline-electric hybrid models: Civic Hybrid, CR-Z sport hybrid and Insight hybrid.

Honda was named America's "Greenest Automaker" for the fifth consecutive time by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) in late 2010. The award is earned by the company with the lowest combined score of its smog-forming and greenhouse gas emissions (primarily CO2) in its U.S. automobile fleet. Honda has led the UCS rankings of overall vehicle environmental performance since the first UCS study in 2000, marking a decade of Honda leadership in reduced vehicle emissions. Honda earned the recognition with an industry-best score based on model year 2008 data, the latest available for analysis.

Insight Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price*
Insight: $18,350
Insight LX: $20,125
Insight EX: $21,815
Insight EX with Navigation: $23,540
* MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $770 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.

Connect with Honda:
Honda Media Newsroom (for journalists): www.hondanews.com
Honda Insight (for consumers): http://automobiles.honda.com/insight-hybrid/
Honda Insight on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hondainsight
Honda on YouTube: www.youtube.com/honda
Honda on Flickr: www.flickr.com/hondanews
Honda on Twitter: www.twitter.com/honda

¹ Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

² The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ is available on Insight EX models in the United States, except Alaska. See your Honda dealer for details. Certain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work correctly in Hawaii and Alaska. These functions include, but are not limited to, automatic clock updates and time zone adjustments.

³ The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.

⁴ For more information about the 2011 Top 10 Green Cars from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight Engine

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2012 Honda Insight Engine

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight Engine

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2012 Honda Insight Engine

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight emblem

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2012 Honda Insight emblem

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight emblem

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2012 Honda Insight emblem

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight EX with Navigation

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2012 Honda Insight EX with Navigation

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight LX

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2012 Honda Insight LX

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight LX

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2012 Honda Insight LX

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight Specifications and Features

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ENGINEERING	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
Engine Type	In-Line 4-Cylinder	In-Line 4-Cylinder	In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head	Aluminum-Alloy	Aluminum-Alloy	Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (L/cc)	1339	1339	1339
Horsepower @ rpm (Combined: engine (SAE net) + electric motor)	98 @ 5800	98 @ 5800	98 @ 5800
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm, combined engine (SAE net) + electric motor)	123 @ 1000-1700	123 @ 1000-1700	123 @ 1000-1700
Redline (rpm)	6200	6200	6200
Bore and Stroke (mm)	73 x 80	73 x 80	73 x 80
Compression Ratio	10.8 : 1	10.8 : 1	10.8 : 1
Valve Train	8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®	8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®	8-Valve SOHC i-VTEC®
Multi-Point Fuel Injection	•	•	•
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System	•	•	•
Front-Wheel Drive	•	•	•
Eco Assist™ System	•	•	•
CARB Emissions Rating	ULEV-2/AT-PZEV**	ULEV-2/AT-PZEV**	ULEV-2/AT-PZEV**
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer	•	•	•
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups*	•	•	•
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details. ** AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle) models as certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are available in California and states that have adopted California Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations. Models in non-CARB states are ULEV-2 (Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle) certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB)

ELECTRIC MOTOR / GENERATOR	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
DC Brushless Motor (Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous)	•	•	•
Power (hp @ rpm)	13 @ 1500	13 @ 1500	13 @ 1500
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	58 @ 1000	58 @ 1000	58 @ 1000

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

TRANSMISSION	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)	•	•	with Paddle Shifters
Gear Ratios: 3.172~0.529, Reverse: 4.511~1.693, Final Drive: 4.1	•	•	with Paddle Shifters

BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
Unit-Body Construction	•	•	•
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension	•	•	•
Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension	•	•	•
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front)	18.0	18.0	18.0
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)	•	•	•
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock	3.29	3.29	3.29
Steering Ratio	16.76	16.76	16.76
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft)	36.1	36.1	36.1
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear)	10.3 / 7.9	10.3 / 7.9	10.3 / 7.9
Wheels	15" with Full Covers	15" with Full Covers	15" Alloy
All-Season Tires	185 / 60 R15 84H	185 / 60 R15 84H	185 / 60 R15 84H
Compact Spare Tire	T135 / 80 D15 99M	T135 / 80 D15 99M	T135 / 80 D15 99M

EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
Wheelbase (in)	100.4	100.4	100.4
Length (in)	172.3	172.3	172.3
Height (in)	56.2	56.2	56.2
Width (in)	66.7	66.7	66.7
Track (in, front/rear)	58.3 / 58.0	58.3 / 58.0	58.3 / 58.0
Curb Weight (lbs)	2747	2756	2761 / 2767 (EX w/Navigation)
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear)	58 / 42	58 / 42	58 / 42

INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
Headroom (in, front/rear)	38.4 / 36.4	38.4 / 36.4	38.4 / 36.4
Legroom (in, front/rear)	42.3 / 33.0	42.3 / 33.0	42.3 / 33.0
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear)	52.7 / 50.4	52.7 / 50.4	52.7 / 50.4
Hiproom (in, front/rear)	51.6 / 48.7	51.6 / 48.7	51.6 / 48.7
Cargo Volume (cu ft, seat up/down)	15.9 / 31.5	15.9 / 31.5	15.9 / 31.5
Passenger Volume (cu ft)	85.0	85.0	85.0
Seating Capacity	5	5	5

EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*/FUEL	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
CVT (City/Highway/Combined)	41 / 44 / 42	41 / 44 / 42	41 / 44 / 42
Fuel (gal)	10.6	10.6	10.6
Required Fuel	Regular Unleaded	Regular Unleaded	Regular Unleaded
* Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

SAFETY	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
3-Point Seat Belts with Front Seat Automatic Tensioning System	•	•	•
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder	•	•	•
Dual-Stage, Multiple-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)	•	•	•
Brake Assist	•	•	•
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control	•	•	•
Brake Assist	•	•	•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	•	•	•
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	•	•	•
Side-Impact Door Beams	•	•	•
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)	•	•	•
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks	•	•	•

EXTERIOR FEATURES	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
Roof-Mounted Antenna	•	•	•
Security System with Remote Entry	Remote Entry only	•	•
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 and Auto-Off	•	•	with Auto-On/Off
Tinted Glass	•	•	•
Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door	•	•	•
Body-Colored Door Handles	•	•	•
LED Brakelights with Blue-Tinted Chrome Bezels	•	•	•

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
Automatic Climate Control	•	•	•
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition, FM Traffic and Rearview Camera			Available
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®			•
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window	•	•	•
Illuminated Window Switches	Driver's window only	Driver's window only	•
Power Door Locks	•	•	•
Cruise Control		•	•
Steering Wheel-Mounted Paddle Shifters			•
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column	•	•	•
Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel			•
Leather-Wrapped Shift Knob			•
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls		Cruise/Audio/MID	Cruise/Audio/MID /Phone/Navi (available)
Beverage Holders	8	6	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	•	•	•
Rear Window Defroster	•	•	•
Floor Mats		•	•
Cargo Area Light	•	•	•

SEATING	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment	•	•	•
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors	•	•	•
Reclining Front Seatbacks	•	•	•
Adjustable Head Restraints	•	•	•
60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback	•	•	•

AUDIO SYSTEM	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System	with 2 Speakers	with 4 Speakers	with 6 Speakers
Selector Knob		•	•
USB Audio Interface		•	•
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack	•	•	•
MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability	•	•	•
Radio Data System (RDS)	•	•	without Navigation
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)	•	•	•

Multi-Information Display	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
Average Fuel Economy Indicators (2)	•	•	•
Average Speed Indicator	•	•	•
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®			•
Digital Fuel-Mileage Indicators	•	•	•
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2)	•	•	•
Eco/Eco Score	•	•	•
Elapsed Time Indicator	•	•	•
Exterior Temperature Indicator	•	•	•
IMA System Power Flow Indicator	•	•	•
Maintenance Minder™ System	•	•	•
Miles-to-Empty Indicator	•	•	•

INSTRUMENTATION	Insight	Insight LX	Insight EX
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator	•	•	•
ABS Indicator	•	•	•
Airbag System Indicator	•	•	•
Blue Backlit Gauges	•	•	•
Brake System Indicator	•	•	•
Coolant Temperature Indicators	•	•	•
Cruise Control Indicators		•	•
Door/Trunk-Open Indicator	•	•	•
DRL Indicator	•	•	•
ECON Button	•	•	•
ECON Mode Indicator	•	•	•
Electronic Power Steering (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	•	•	•
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice or obligation, in colors, specifcations, accessories, materials and models.

Insight: 2012 Honda Insight Pricing and EPA Data

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Model	Transmission	MSRP*	EPA** City/Hwy/ Combined

Insight	CVT	$18,350	41/44/42

Insight LX	CVT	$20,125	41/44/42

Insight EX	CVT	$21,815	41/44/42
Insight EX with Navigation	CVT	$23,540	41/44/42

*MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $770 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
**Based on 2012 EPA mileage estimates. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

Insight: Honda Achieves Its Best-Ever Result in 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:59:00 -0700

The Honda brand earned its best-ever ranking in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) for 2011, finishing second among all surveyed brands, including premium makes, the company announced today. Honda also led the industry with seven models earning the highest initial quality ranking in their respective segments, including its top-selling Accord and Civic models.

The Acura brand finished third overall in the 2011 IQS.

In the manufacturing realm, the 2011 study recognized three Honda plants for superior quality, including Honda's newest U.S. auto plant in Greensburg, Ind. Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, producing the Civic Sedan, was one of only three plants around the world to earn the Platinum Plant Quality Award. The Suzuka, Japan plant, line 1, earned a Silver Plant Quality Award, Asia Pacific (tie), for production of Civic and Insight, while the East Liberty, Ohio, plant took home a Bronze Plant Quality Award, North/South America, for production of the Accord Crosstour, CR-V and Element.

"Creating products of the highest quality and value is the foundation of our business, and it begins with a deep understanding of the customer," said Tetsuo Iwamura, president & CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "These results are an important demonstration of our focus on the customer and the tireless efforts put forth by Honda associates throughout our organization—in R&D, in manufacturing and in sales—to exceed their high expectations of Honda and Acura."

Of the seven Honda models earning the highest initial quality score in their segment – the most segment leaders of any brand – five were manufactured in North America: the Civic (compact car); the Element (compact crossover SUV—followed by the CR-V in second place); the Accord (midsize car); the Accord Crosstour (midsize crossover SUV); and the Ridgeline (midsize pickup). Those five models were joined on the 2011 segment leader list by the Insight hybrid (compact car, tie) and Honda Fit (sub-compact car).

Honda automobiles made in North America are produced using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study serves as an important tool for consumers in evaluating the quality and design of new vehicles. Since 1987, J.D. Power and Associates has been surveying owners to measure the initial quality of new vehicles after the first 90 days of ownership.

Honda media contacts:
Chris Martin (American Honda): (310) 783-3164, chris_martin@ahm.honda.com
Ron Lietzke (Honda of America Mfg.): (937) 644-6627, ron_lietzke@ham.honda.com
Anita Sipes (Honda Mfg. of Indiana): (812) 560-8535, anita_sipes@hmin.honda.com
Mark Morrison (Honda Mfg. of Alabama): (205) 355-5136, mark_morrison@hma.honda.com
Edward Miller (Honda in Detroit): (313) 202-3150, ed_miller@ahm.honda.com

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Insight: 2011 Honda Insight - Static

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:02:55 -0800

2011 Honda Insight - Static.

Insight: 2011 Honda Insight - Static

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:00:55 -0800

2011 Honda Insight - Static.