Specifications
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Technical and Performance
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Performance
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Engine
- Engine Type: i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing with Electronic Lift Control) performance and economy enhancing technology
- Maximum Power (KW @ rpm): 72KW @ 5800rpm
- Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm): 167Nm @ 1000-1500rpm
- i-VTEC (Intelligent Variable Valve Timing with Electronic Lift Control) performance and economy enhancing technology
- VCM (Variable Cylinder Management) for optimising power and efficiency
- Drive-by-Wire (DBW) electronic throttle control
- Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) Combined Engine
- Fuel tank capacity (litres): 40
- Recommended Fuel: 91-octane regular unleaded fuel
- Acceleration 0-100km/h seconds: 12.6
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Handling
- Brakes: 355mm front ventilated brake discs with 200mm rear drum brakes
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Rear torsion beam axle
- Multi-link Double Wishbone rear suspension with front and rear stabiliser bars
- Speed-sensitive electronic power-assisted rack and pinion steering
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Transmission
- CVT automatic transmission
- Gear Logic Control with Grade Logic Control
- Sport mode
- Racing-inspired steering wheel mounted shift paddles
- Creep Aid System for incline-start-off assist
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Safety & Security
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Safety
- 5 Star NHTSA Safety Rating
- Driver and Passenger front i-SRS airbags
- Side airbags in front seats with OPDS (Occupant Position Detection System) on passenger seat
- Full length side-curtain airbags
- Side curtain airbags
- 3-point ELR seatbelts (front and rear). Pretensioners, load limiters and height adjustable anchor points for front seatbelts
- 2 child seat tether points and ALR (Automatic Locking Reel) seatbelts in the rear
- Seatbelt reminders (all seats)
- Active headrests for front seats
- Head restraints for all 3 rear seating positions
- Electronic Stability Control - VSA (Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist) incorporating Traction Control
- Rear parking sensors
- G-Force Control Technology bodyshell for maximum passenger protection
- ABS (Anti-lock braking system ) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and EBA (Emergency Brake Assist)
- Impact absorbing bumpers
- G-CON (G-Force Control) Collision Compatibility body design
- Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) collision compatibility body design
- Child-proof rear door locks
- Side intrusion beams
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Security
- Integrated security alarm system
- Engine immobiliser
- Remote central locking on all doors
- Interior master door lock switch
- High security integrated audio
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Fuel Economy & Environment
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Fuel Economy
- Combined - Australian Design Rules (ADR) L/100kms : 4.6
- Urban - Australian Design Rules (ADR) L/100kms : 4.9
- Extra Urban - Australian Design Rules (ADR) L/100kms : 4.5
- Optimal NZ Drive Test (Auckland-Taupo-Auckland) L/100kms: 4.59 (Insight E)
- Optimal NZ Drive Test (Auckland-Taupo-Auckland) L/100kms: (Insight SX, N)
- Energywise Rally 2010 L/100kms: 5.11 (Insight E)
- Energywise Rally 2010 L/100kms: (Insight SX, N)
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Fuel Saver Information
- Star Rating: 5 stars out of 6
- Yearly cost: $1,290
- L/100km: 4.6
- FuelSaver Reference: 9301 (Insight E)
- FuelSaver Reference: 9303 (Insight N)
- FuelSaver Reference: 9302 (Insight SX)
- Note: 2011(a) cost per year based on price per litre of petrol $2.00 and an average distance of 14000 km
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Emissions
- Emissions fall within Euro V standards
- Emissions fall within ULEV (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle) standards
- Emissions fall within AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle)
- Combined - Australian Design Rules (ADR) CO2 (g/km): 106
- Urban - Australian Design Rules (ADR) CO2 (g/km): 113
- Extra Urban - Australian Design Rules (ADR) CO2 (g/km): 104
- Optimal NZ Drive Test (Auckland-Taupo-Auckland) CO2 (g/km): 106
- Energywise Rally 2010 - CO2 (g/km): 118.8 (Insight E)
- Energywise Rally 2010 - CO2 (g/km): (Insight SX, N)
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ECON system
- ECON Switch for Super Economy Mode
- Ecological Drive Assist Programme for improved fuel economy
- Auto-Stop fuel saver
- Drive Efficiency Rating
- Instant Fuel Economy Monitoring System with ECO Drive Bar
- Economy History - last 3 drives + current drive fuel economy
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Styling and Features
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Dimensions
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Dimensions
- Length (mm): 4403
- Width (mm): 1694
- Height (mm): 1425
- Weight (kg): 1215 (Insight E, N)
- Weight (kg): 1205 (Insight SX)
- Wheelbase (mm): 2550
- Turning Circle (m): 11
- Steering Wheel Turn Lock to Lock: 3.29
- Luggage capacity seats up (litres, VDA method, to window line): 408
- Luggage capacity seats down (litres, VDA method, to window line) : 584
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Exterior
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Body
- Power adjustable, manually retractable body coloured door mirror
- Power adjustable and retractable body coloured door mirrors with integrated side turn indicator
- Body coloured bumpers, with grey insert, door protector mouldings and door handles
- Tinted windows (B-pillar backwards)
- Rear lifting tailgate
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Features
- Variable intermittent front windscreen wipers
- Variable intermittent front windscreen wipers with automatic rain sensor and automatic speed adjustment
- Rear wiper (intermittent with reverse gear synchronisation)
- Wheels: 16" alloy wheels, 16x6J with 185/55 R16 tyres. (Insight E, N)
- Wheels: 15 alloy wheels, 15x5 1/2J with 175/65 R15 tyres. (Insight SX)
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Lights
- Auto-off headlights
- Halogen headlights
- Front fog lamps
- LED rear lights with high-level rear brake light
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Interior
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Cargo & Seating
- Ergonomic seats
- 4-way adjustable front passenger seat
- 6-way adjustable drivers seat
- Rear window lock/unlock switch in drivers door
- Power windows with drivers auto up/down and anti-trap
- Tonneau cover
- Boot light
- Compact spare wheel
- Rear seat folding armrests
- 60/40 folding rear seats
- 60/40 Magic seats with flat rear cargo space activated by quick pull handle
- Magazine Rack Drivers Seat
- Magazine Rack Passengers Seat
- Spring loaded handgrabs, one with fold down coathook in rear
- Cupholders
- Centre console storage
- Storage compartments and CD storage
- Velour upholstery with alloy effect trim
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Comfort & Convenience
- Pollen Filter
- Foot-rest
- Tilt adjustable 3-spoke steering wheel
- Leather trimmed tilt and reach adjustable 3-spoke steering wheel
- Central locking
- Cruise control integrated into steering wheel
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Drivers vanity mirror
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Front map reading lights
- Glove Box
- Accessory power outlet (12V socket)
- Dual display dashboard for reduced driver fatigue and enhanced safety
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Driver display
- Multi information display
- Outside temperature display
- Fuel consumption display
- Speed alarm setting and activation
- Switchable Ecological Drive Assist Programme
- Elapsed driving time
- Distance to empty
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Entertainment
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Audio
- Audio type : In-dash stereo tuner with single CD
- Number of speakers: 6
- MP3 compatible
- WMA compatible
- USB input (memory stick and iPod compatible)
- AUX 3.5mm input for music player (e.g. MP3 player / iPod)
- AUX input location: centre console
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Speed sensitive volume control (SVC)
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Bluetooth
- A-pillar bluetooth
- Bluetooth hands free telephone (HFT) system
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Navigation System
- Touch panel entertainment system
- Touch panel navigation
- Reversing camera
- DVD
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Warranty
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Warranty
- Vehicle 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty
- IMA Battery: 8 years or 160,000km, whichever comes first
- IMA Battery Warranty upgrade available: 12 years or 160,000km, whichever comes first
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Model Options
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Insight SX

Price from $35,600 + ORC
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Model Features
- Rear parking sensors
- FuelSaver Reference: 9302
- Weight (kg): 1205
- Power adjustable, manually retractable body coloured door mirror
- Variable intermittent front windscreen wipers
- Wheels: 15 alloy wheels, 15x5 1/2J with 175/65 R15 tyres.
- Tilt adjustable 3-spoke steering wheel
- A-pillar bluetooth
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Insight E

Price from $38,800 + ORC
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Model Features
- Rear parking sensors
- Optimal NZ Drive Test (Auckland-Taupo-Auckland) L/100kms: 4.59
- Energywise Rally 2010 L/100kms: 5.11
- FuelSaver Reference: 9301
- Energywise Rally 2010 - CO2 (g/km): 118.8
- Weight (kg): 1215
- Power adjustable and retractable body coloured door mirrors with integrated side turn indicator
- Variable intermittent front windscreen wipers with automatic rain sensor and automatic speed adjustment
- Wheels: 16" alloy wheels, 16x6J with 185/55 R16 tyres.
- Auto-off headlights
- Front fog lamps
- Magazine Rack Passengers Seat
- Leather trimmed tilt and reach adjustable 3-spoke steering wheel
- A-pillar bluetooth
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Insight N

Price from $40,000 + ORC
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Model Features
- FuelSaver Reference: 9303
- Weight (kg): 1215
- Power adjustable and retractable body coloured door mirrors with integrated side turn indicator
- Tinted windows (B-pillar backwards)
- Variable intermittent front windscreen wipers with automatic rain sensor and automatic speed adjustment
- Wheels: 16" alloy wheels, 16x6J with 185/55 R16 tyres.
- Auto-off headlights
- Front fog lamps
- Magazine Rack Passengers Seat
- Leather trimmed tilt and reach adjustable 3-spoke steering wheel
- Bluetooth hands free telephone (HFT) system
- Touch panel entertainment system
- Touch panel navigation
- Reversing camera
- DVD
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