Honda Insight 2019 presents itself

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After a long wait, the Honda Insight 2019, which is in its third generation (it took 10 years for it to arrive, since the second one was presented in 2009) and uses the Civic platform, although the design is similar to the Accord.

It comes of course to compete directly against the leader in sales in the segment, the Toyota Prius, let's get to know it.
 

The data of the hybrid system
The Insight uses a gasoline engine cycle Atkinson four-cylinder, 1.5L, with an electric, combined has a total power of 151 Hp and 197 Lb-foot of torque.

The transmission is electronic continuously variable speed (E-CVT) with three operating modes: Eco, Sport and EV (all are activated by buttons as well as changes in the box).

On the performance side, the brand declares a consumption in the city of 31.5 km / l, which in day-to-day insurance is somewhat lower.

 

Comfort and equipment
Being a compact with a length of 4.6 m, the space it offers for occupants is wide enough for everyone to travel comfortably, this we found on the day of release to the media when we moved in subsequent places.

It has plastic materials in doors like center console, leather garments in seats and lined steering wheel. They are perceived as good quality and feel good to the touch.

Regarding the entertainment equipment, there is the system with 8 "touch screen compatible with Android Auto like Apple Carplay, brings back camera, hybrid energy flow monitoring, eight-speaker radio, MP3 playback and you can connect your smartphone by USB as BT.

The bizona climate can be distinguished over comfort amenities, such as face-to-face opening, steering wheel with height and depth adjustment, automatic lights, sunroof, electric handbrake and a 7 "digital dashboard that shows fuel consumption in real time, as well as the use of hybrid system energy.
What do you offer for occupant protection?
It comes equipped with six airbags, ABS brakes, adaptive cruise control, electronic brake distribution, hill start assistant, lane maintenance, Honda Lane Watch, as well as stability and traction control.