Honda Motor Co. on Thursday unveiled its new Honda Insight hybrid cars in Tokyo. The price of the five-seater hatchback powered with a combination of a 1.3-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor starts at 1,890,000 yen (US$21,000) in Japanese market.

The all-new Honda Insight was developed with the goal to provide these attributes in a car that is affordable to more customers.

The Insight features a lightweight, compact hybrid system that combines exceptional fuel economy with fun-to-drive performance. The Insight features a newly developed hybrid system including a 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine and Honda’s proprietary Integrated Motor Assist (IMA). To further support fuel-efficient driving, the Insight features the Ecological Drive Assist System (Eco Assist) as standard equipment on all models.

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.

Efficient, Versatile Packaging

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.

Fun, Comfortable Driving

In the city and on the highway, the Insight offers fun, relaxed daily driving and a comfortable ride.

Key Features of the Insight

Exterior design

The athletic, aerodynamic exterior design reflects the responsive performance of the Insight.

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.

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.

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