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Buy a new 2008 Honda Insight
The 2008 Honda Insight Hybrid, combining the best fuel economy of any car sold in the U.S. with its own unique style, is the latest technological achievement by Honda. Powered by Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMAT) system that pairs a 3-cylinder VTECT-E engine with an electric motor, the Insight comes fully loaded with dual front airbags (SRS), power windows, mirrors and door locks, a remote entry system, AM/FM stereo cassette, alloy wheels and much more. Looking at the 2008 Honda Insight picture, you immediately see that this is a different kind of automobile.
We went to the test track to get more info on 2008 Honda Insight performance specs and were actually impressed with the Insight's acceleration and top speeds. Scooting around town was a breeze, then we took the insight from 0-60 mph in 11.3 sec with manual transmission, 11.5 with CVT. Not ideally suited for the Autobahn, merging and 2-lane passing on the freeway taxed the little car, especially on long, steep upgrades. CVT is smooth and responsive in both "S" and "D" settings, but feels liveliest in "S." After reading this 2008 Honda Insight review, we hope you have obtained the Honda Insight information and assistance you need to help make your choice.
This 2008 Honda Insight coupe review comes at a time when the Insight has been on the road for a while and has reached its pinnacle of success. In the future, we expect there to be a 4-passenger Honda Insight sedan to bring the hybrid concept to a larger family looking at leasing or buying a new Honda Insight. 2008 Honda Insight dealers and experts agree the looks and economy of the Insight are real crowd pleasers. One look at our 2008 Honda Insight picture will grab you and hang on.
The 2008 Honda Insight is a 2-door, 2-passenger coupe, variations include a Hatchback with A/C and CVT. The 2008 Insight's road mates include, the Volkswagen Golf, and the Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, although neither have the hybrid power configuration. Up front, the 2008 Honda Insight runs a 1.0-liter, I3, 67-horsepower, hybrid engine whose mileage specs are 61-mpg in the city and 68-mpg on the highway. Putting power to the wheels, Honda links a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive as standard equipment. The Hatchback with A/C and CVT is equipped with a standard 1.0-liter, I3, 65-horsepower, hybrid engine whose fuel efficient configuration achieves 57-mpg in the city and 56-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2008 Insight did not change its exterior design at all from 2002.
Whether leasing or buying a 2008 Honda Insight hybrid, Honda has added to its reputation for environmentally positive vehicles with a vehicle with improved gas mileage and reduced use of precious resources. We hope the 2008 Honda Insight performance and picture impresses enough people to make a difference in how people buy their autos in the future.