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Honda 2000 Insight Hybrid
This evening (Feb 24, 2000) I visited Kolbe Honda with a friend to take a look at the excellent new Honda Insight gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle. It uses Honda's innovative Integrated Motor Assist (IMA™) which couples a 10KW electric motor with a 1.0 liter 3-cylinder engine allowing it to be classified as an Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV). The electric motor is only energized during acceleration. At a stop with the transmission in neutral and the clutch disengaged the motor shuts off to save fuel. The unibody chassis is constructed of aluminum similar to the Acura NSX. Careful attention to weight saving measures allows the vehicle to tip the scales at approximately 1800lbs. The vehicle can obtain upwards of 70+ mpg giving it a range of over 700 miles on its 10.6 gallon fuel tank. I took the opportunity to take a few pictures of this "Year 2000 CRX". It's extremely exciting to see Honda bringing back a design very similar to the original CRX but updated with a very innovative propulsion system.

Click here to watch the Honda Insight Premiere Video.

Check out the Insight at Honda's website.

Another excellent source of info on the Insight is www.insightman.com.

Automotive Industries is doing some excellent first hand coverage of "Life With Insight: A Daily Diary ".
Day 1 • Day 2

The Insight is available in one of the following colors: Silverstone Metallic, Citrus Yellow Metallic, or New Formula Red

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Insight at Kolbe Honda
Sideview
MSRP $20,080 with A/C option

Smog Index

Tail 1
Tail 2

Undercarriage

Instrument Pod (Picture taken with flash) - Love those digital gauges!

Instrument Pod (Picture taken without flash to show the brilliance of the display)

Rear Cargo area (has a deep hidden storage compartment)
Under the Hood - Notice the plastic intake manifold is up front with an aluminum exhaust manifold towards the back.

On January 12, 2000 I visited the Los Angeles Auto Show where they displayed a Silverstone Metallic Insight.
The vehicle officially debuted on December 15th, 1999.

The Insight is finally here!
Beautiful interior and seats!

It's a "Year 2000 CRX"!

Webpage last updated: Thursday February 24, 2000
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Insight at Kolbe Honda	Sideview	MSRP $20,080 with A/C option
Smog Index	Tail 1	Tail 2
Undercarriage	Instrument Pod (Picture taken with flash) - Love those digital gauges!	Instrument Pod (Picture taken without flash to show the brilliance of the display)
Rear Cargo area (has a deep hidden storage compartment)	Under the Hood - Notice the plastic intake manifold is up front with an aluminum exhaust manifold towards the back.