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Honda Insight

On sale now, the Honda Insight is a petrol-electric hybrid two-seater coupe that blends a mass of new technologies to achieve the world's lowest fuel consumption for a mass-produced petrol engined car. Key to this is Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system, featuring a high efficiency petrol engine, (the world's lightest 1.0 litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine), electric motor, and lightweight 5-speed manual transmission which are used in combination with a lightweight and highly aerodynamic aluminium body to offer an outstanding on-road performance, acceleration of 0 to 62 mph in 12 seconds and a top speed of 112 mph, without compromising the ultra-low fuel efficiency:( Europe - 83 mpg (3.4I/100 km).

The vehicle features a full complement of standard comfort and convenience features including ABS, electric power steering, dual air bags, power windows and mirrors, power door locks with keyless entry and automatic air conditioning.

Year:	1999	Status:	Limited number produced
Engine:	1.0 litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine & in-line ultra-thin 10kW brushless electric motor	Power:	50-56kW
0-60:	12 secs	Top speed:	112mph

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The Honda website
http://www.honda.co.uk