With the new Insight, Honda shows the competition how it's done by translating the acclaimed Civic's formula to a hybrid.
The Honda Insight is set to re-write the economics of Hybrid ownership in Australia.
The Honda Insight works by combining a conventional petrol engine with an electric motor that is also a generator when its being driven by the wheels. It also has a battery to store the energy that ordinary cars lose. Watch our video review of the Honda Insight. Honda Insight Reviews Honda Insight Specifications...
Honda Insight VTi-L vs Toyota Prius Model overview Honda Insight VTi-L - $33,490 Toyota Prius - $39,900 Around 11 years after the global launch of the first generation Honda Insight, the all-new second generation has arrived in Australia. The two-variant range includes the entry-level VTi for $29,990, and the top-spec VTi-L at $33,490...
Honda Australia has issued a "Critical Recall" for 167 vehicles across previous-generation City, CR-V, Jazz and Insight models sold between 2005 and 2013 (depending on model line) as part of the ongoing Takata airbag campaign. "A group of vehicles have been fitted with a complete driver airbag assembly, which has been determined to contain an affected Takata airbag inflator," the Japanese brand says in its recall notice...
Honda has revealed the production version of its new Insight hybrid, ahead of its debut at the New York motor show later this week. As you've probably gathered, the car's styling doesn't deviate far from the concept shown off last year. With broad, horizontal headlights and a slim grille, the nose shares plenty with the new Accord sedan sold in America...
Honda Australia has issued a recall for its 2013MY Jazz, Jazz Hybrid, Accord Euro and Insight models as part of the ongoing Takata airbag campaign. All vehicles involved in this notice are fitted with faulty passenger inflators classed as 'beta' airbags - that aren't rated as dangerous as 'alpha' ones...
For the last episode of the year, Mandy Turner is joined by Paul Maric and Mike Costello. Topics covered in car news this week include the reveal of the Tesla-rivalling NIO ES8 SUV. Also unveiled were the Jeep Cherokee facelift, Honda Insight in Prototype form, and the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500...