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Prices start at £16,325 for the
SE model, but with Honda’s
current Affordable Driving
consumer offer, the hybrid is
available at £14,995 OTR until
the end of December, making it
even more attainable – and the
least expensive hybrid on the
market by a mile.
A new, top-of-the-range, EX
model, featuring black leather
upholstery and DVD Sat Nav and
hands-free telephone, is another
addition to the 5-door hybrid
line-up.
A number of chassis changes have
been implemented, including:
adjusting the recoil rate of the
springs, changing the rear
camber angles, altering the
V-shape rear suspension brace
and adjusting mounts. The
amendments promise to deliver
improved ride, handling and
stability.
As well as these upgrades to
suspension, Honda has added rear
parking sensors to ES-model
Insights and above, and updated
the trim to smarten the
interior. Dashboard and seat
colours have also been changed
to give a more uniform finish,
and some plastics were improved.
Chrome rings now surround air
vents, and the doors have been
given a silver garnish feature.
The changes made to the Insight
were in direct response to the
comments received from early
customers and the media. The
initial focus was on suspension,
to which improvements have been
made to address negative
feedback on ride and comfort
levels.
There are also two new paint
options for Insight customers,
with the introduction of Dynamic
Blue Pearl and Carnelian Red
Pearl.
Prices start at £16,325 for the
SE model, but with Honda’s
current Affordable Driving
consumer offer, the hybrid is
available at £14,995 OTR until
the end of December. The highly-spec’d
EX model with leather upholstery
starts at £20,215 OTR.
Review by
W.P. Metcalf from
Chester le Street
on 01 May 20111
Honda Insight: In the Review by
JEAN LOMONT on the Honda
Insight, I can achieve 4.1
litres per 100 KM (69 MPG) by
taking extreme care and
regularly get 4.7 litres/100 KM
(60 MPG) on distances over 10
miles. The model I have states
60.8mpg - he just needs to take
off his lead boots and drive
with a bit more care. The
Insight is a joy to drive and
the only fault I can find is the
small petrol tank (9 gallons).
Review by JEAN LOMONT
on 07 February 20111
I
HAVE HAD MY INSIGHT FOR ALMOST 2
YEARS. THE STICKER SAID THAT
HIGHWAY DRIVING WOULD GET ME
ABOUT 4.4 LITERS PER 100 KLM.
AND IN URBAN DRIVING APPROX 4.7
LITERS PER 100 KLM.
I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN CLOSE TO
THAT. ONCE IN A WHILE I CAN GET
DOWN AROUND 5.6 PER 100 IF I
HAVE A LOT OF DOWN HILL RUNS BUT
I HAVE NEVER GOTTEN 4.4 PER 100
ON THE HIGHWAY. MY AVERAGE IS
ABOUT 6.2 PER 100 KLM AND THAT
IS DRIVING WITH GREAT CARE NOT
TO STEP DOWN ON THE GAS.
I LOVE THE CAR AND ENJOY DRIVING
IT BUT HONDA NEEDS TO REVISE
THEIR FIGURES ON URBAN AND CITY
DRIVING.
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