Sunday, March 29, 2009

2010 Honda Insight - In depth review and FAQ coming soon.

Yes, the mainstream publications have already released a lot of Insight II specific photos and videos regarding Honda's newest hybrid vehicle...
But, what is it like to live with this car with regards to its abilities and fuel economy potential in a typical urban setting... especially on how it compares to its bigger brother the HCH-II? Here are a few additional questions:
  1. How does it hypermile and what techniques give you the most bang for your hypermiling buck?
  2. What about soft gliding and its ease of use?
  3. How's SoC management and what works best?
  4. How easy is it to manage the electric assist?
  5. What about the mid 3's mode for low speed urban commuting?
  6. How effective is the SAHM mode on the highway and what speed ranges can we expect SAHM to be sustainable?
  7. Pulse and Gliding?
  8. S-Mode accelerations?
  9. The ECO button?
  10. The temperature thresholds and how it compares to the warm stages of the HCH-II?

Well, I'm going to spend some quality time with a new 2010 Honda Insight over the month of April and my primary goal is to provide some of the answers to these questions. So, if you have additional requests and ideas please feel free to submit them for our consideration and testing. :)

By the way, here's an exclusive 2010 Honda Insight video for your enjoyment:




Posted by MSantos at 4:12 PM

4 comments:

  1. AnonymousWednesday, April 22, 2009 1:03:00 AM

    Well she was worth the wait .... been out driving for the last 3 hours and still can't wipe the grin off my face. Well done Honda ..!!

    ----> Kevin

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  2. MSantosWednesday, April 22, 2009 9:36:00 PM

    Hi Kevin;

    Half of the dealership were talking about you. Sorry I missed you. I was told you asked for me. I have no doubt you are the first person in Winnipeg to buy one and have it plated BEFORE Earth Day. Wow !!!

    Cheers;

    MSantos

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  3. AnonymousSunday, June 07, 2009 9:53:00 AM

    Would you buy the Insight or stick with the Civic Hybrid? In the San Francisco area it appears the Civic Hybrids will be sold out very soon. Dealer inventories are low. Is Honda going to make the Civic Hybrid in 2010?

    Thanks,
    Allen Fitzpatrick

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  4. MSantosSunday, June 07, 2009 10:43:00 AM

    Hi Allen;

    If you do not need the superior utility of a hatchback that the handsome 2010 Honda Insight provides then I would suggest you stick with the Civic Hybrid.
    The Civic Hybrid is more fuel efficient, more sophisticated and it provides a more refined, roomier and more solid driving experience at highway speeds.

    The Civic Hybrid will continue to be sold until its replacement (the HCH-III) arrives in 2011.

    Cheers;

    MSantos

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