Insight

The new 2010 Honda Insight near Chicago draws upon a rich heritage, and by making hybrid technology available to more drivers, this vehicle is a pioneer in its own right. Find the 2010 Honda Insight at your Honda dealership serving Chicago.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2010 Honda Insight is a four-door hatchback available in base LX and up level EX trims. The LX comes standard with 15-inch steel wheels, full power accessories, automatic climate control, a tilt/telescoping steering column, a height-adjustable driver seat and a four-speaker CD audio system with an auxiliary audio jack.

The EX adds alloy wheels, side-mirror-mounted turn signal indicators, stability control, cruise control, variable intermittent wipers, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters and a six-speaker audio system with a USB port and a fully integrated iPod connection.

The lone option is a navigation system (EX only) that includes voice-activated controls and Bluetooth connectivity.

Powertrains and Performance

The 2010 Honda Insight’s hybrid system consists of a 1.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a nickel-metal hybrid battery pack.

The gas engine is good for 88 hp and 88 lb-ft of torque, while the electric motor chips in 13 hp and 58 lb-ft. Due to varying power peaks, the maximum combined output is 98 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque. At our test track, the Insight zipped from zero to 60 mph in 10.9 seconds.

According to Honda, EPA fuel economy ratings are 40 mpg city/43 highway and 41 combined.

Interior Design and Special Features

Inside, the 2010 Honda Insight is a distinctive mix of familiar Honda design elements and edgy hybrid-themed flourishes. Major controls are intuitive in operation, including the standard automatic climate control.

Come visit Honda of Lisle to test drive the 2010 Honda Insight today!

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