2012 Honda Insight Model Overview

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The 2012 Honda Insight has returned to the showroom for the first time since the 2006 model year. The 2012 Honda Insight is now a more practical four-door, five-passenger hatchback compared to the first generation two-seater.

The whole idea behind the design of the 2012 Honda Insight was to make hybrid technology accessible to a greater number of people. And more hybrids replacing conventional gas engine vehicles out on the road can only improve things for the environment.

To that end, the 2012 Honda Insight was designed for excellent fuel economy, of course, but the goal was also practicality and affordability. With an EPA-estimated 43 mpg, the AT-PZEV-rated Insight ranks as one of the more efficient cars out there.
 
EPA numbers are important, but the way you drive also affects the fuel economy you achieve. The 2012 Honda Insight features a remarkable new system that helps boost your efficiency and monitor your own driving habits to maximize your mpg for your driving conditions. It's called Eco Assist™ and it includes a green ECON™ button that, when pressed, regulates certain vehicle functions to maximize efficiency. The system also features a real-time feedback system to help promote driver awareness of efficient driving habits on a daily and ongoing basis.


The 2012 Honda Insight is powered by Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system, which is a combination of a 1.3-liter gas engine and a 13-hp electric motor, all attached to a continuously variable transmission. The engine and motor combined generate 98-hp and 123-lb.ft of torque, and provide 40-plus mpg fuel economy. The LX trim offers six airbags, anti-lock brakes, automatic climate control, power windows, locks and mirrors, keyless entry and a four-speaker CD audio system with an auxiliary input. The EX trim adds electronic stability control, alloy wheels, cruise control, six-speaker audio system with USB interface, heated exterior mirrors and steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. A voice activated navigation system is available on the EX trim, and includes Bluetooth for hands-free cell phone use.


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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
 
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.

2012 Honda Insight Warranty

Basic: 3 yr. / 36,000 mi.
Drivetrain: 5 yr. / 60,000 mi.
Hybrid Component: 8 yr. / 80,000 mi.
Rust: 5 yr. / Unlimited mi.

Basic Warranty: The basic warranty covers everything except items that are subject to wear and tear or replacement in the ordinary course of vehicle ownership, such as oil and air filters, wiper blades and brake pads. Tires and batteries are often excluded, but usually have their own warranty provided by the manufacturers of those items. Emissions equipment is required by Federal law to be covered for five years or 50,000 miles.

Drive Train Warranty: In some cases the drive train warranty continues after the basic warranty has expired. This part of the warranty covers most of the parts that make the vehicle move, including the engine, transmission, drive axles and driveshaft. Like the basic warranty, "consumable" parts such as hoses and belts are not covered. However, most of the internal parts of the engine, such as the pistons and bearings, which are also subject to wear and tear, are covered by the drive train warranty.

Rust or Corrosion Warranty: This warranty covers the vehicle's sheet metal, and protects you from rust and corrosion that are severe enough to cause a hole - surface rust is not covered. However, if you keep your car washed and waxed rust shouldn't be a problem.

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