The 2000 Honda Insight is equipped with a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor as part of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system. The electric motor, which produces 13 horsepower and 36 pound-feet of torque, is sandwiched between the engine and transmission. This hybrid system allows the Insight to achieve high fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
Contents
- What engine is in the 2000 Honda Insight?
- How many 2000 Honda Insights were made?
- What is the common problem Honda Insight?
- Why did Honda stop Insight?
- What engine does the Honda Insight use?
- Is a Honda Insight fast?
- Why is no one buying the Honda Insight?
- Is Honda Insight worth getting?
- Does the Honda Insight have VTEC?
- Why was Honda Insight discontinued?
What engine is in the 2000 Honda Insight?
Insight, with its 1-liter, 63-horsepower 3-cylinder gas engine and 7-h.p. electric motor serviced by 120 “D” size NiMH batteries, is rated at 61 m.p.g. city/70 m.p.g. highway, or roughly three times the mileage you can expect when rolling a sport-utility down hill with the engine off.
How many 2000 Honda Insights were made?
Honda sold little over 17,000 units worldwide between Japanese sales starting in 1999 and production stopping in 2006. On a global scale, that’s pretty rare. In the UK, where we bought ours, they’re even rarer–around 250 found homes, and about 220 examples are still on the roads.
What is the common problem Honda Insight?
Problem: It is known on these vehicles for the ground cables to corrode from the inside, which can cause the car not to start. There are three ground cables which could corrode. The ground cables are located between battery and firewall, between left side and tranny; and between the left side and air filter support.
Why did Honda stop Insight?
The End of a Classic Hybrid
Although the current Honda Insight is a 10th-generation Civic with styling tweaks and a hybrid powertrain, Honda wants to focus on using core models to increase hybrid volume. To further this goal, the company has announced that it will be investing in new, more efficient hybrid technology.
What engine does the Honda Insight use?
Along with its 1.5-liter Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine, the Insight has a powerful drive motor as well as a motor/generator and a lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack.
Is a Honda Insight fast?
Its combination of a gas engine and electric motors provides a combined 151 horsepower, which motivates the Insight from zero to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds.
Why is no one buying the Honda Insight?
Fuel Economy
However, subsequent design changes to the model (including adding more seats) decreased the MPG, thus allowing the Prius to usurp it in terms of sales. The Insight never recovered, and earlier this month, Honda dealers announced they would no longer be ordering more Insights for their lots.
Is Honda Insight worth getting?
Based on the Civic sedan, the Insight has the same strengths and weaknesses. The ride is comfortable, its handling is secure but mundane, and the rear seat is relatively roomy. But the Insight suffers from a very low stance, which hurts getting in and out.
Does the Honda Insight have VTEC?
The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid combines electric power with a 4-cylinder gas engine so you get the best of both worlds on the road. This Honda hybrid model is powered by a 1.5L i-VTEC® in-line 4-cylinder that pairs with a permanent-magnet electric motor and a lithium-ion battery.
Why was Honda Insight discontinued?
Honda decided to stop Insight production in order to make room for the Civic Hybrid. If you’re interested in purchasing an Insight, visit our Arlington, TX, dealership today.
