Honda recently unveiled the second generation Honda Insight and we spend sometime with the Prius-look alike. The interior has a futuristic look that you know was done on a budget thanks to the cheap plastic. The dash cluster is not only fun, but functional, with the tach center located and the speedo housed alone above the main instruments. The radio and HVAC controls continues the plastic and functional feel but keep in mind this hybrid has a EPA mileage estimates of 40 mpg city, 43 highway, and 41 combined for less than the Prius so high-quality material probably wasn’t a top priority. Photo gallery after the jump.
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Can’t wait for the release of this Honda model.
What, not pics of the seats and legroom? I am six two, get on it.
For something so much like a Prius yet 4-5 years new in technology you’d think it would smoke a Prius.
Truth is though Prius has some heavy duty technology under the skin and is not obvious and it’s patented up the ying yang. Some of the patented bits are for ssale under license. Ford has licensed some.
I think Honda out of pride won’t license. The whole idea of a Tach on car like the Prius makes no sense, and the fact the Honda has a tach means they don’t have a equivilent to the Prius Synergy drive.