Hybrid car is a new type of vehicle that runs on electricity (from a battery) and gasoline. It is created as an affordable and innovative way to help protect our environment and benefit from the increased fuel mileage.
A hybrid car has a small engine that is fuel efficient, which is combined with an electric motor that helps the engine when extra power is needed during acceleration. The electric motor gets its power from battery banks which continuously charge while you are driving.
The new Insight is definitely better than the old insight. It is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 3 trims, ranging from the LX to the EX, great looking car, and it’s a hybrid.
Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 1.3-liter, I4, 98-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 40-mpg in the city and 43-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.
The car looks very sporty, and the dash lets you know how fuel efficiently you are driving at any given moment. The only drawbacks are the obscured view you get from the center rear view mirror because of the hatchback and the slow acceleration. The side mirrors are very large though.
The car has an ECON button which when activated assists you in driving more efficiently, accelerates more smoothly, brakes evenly. Of course there are times when you need to really scoot onto the highway, simply turn off the ECON and the car responds with PLENTY of power. The EX even has paddle shifters that enable you to downshift and upshift. With the IMA (integrated motor assist) there is no odd jerk or loud whine when the gas motor kicks in. Very smooth!
This car is fantastic for those who truly want to drive efficiently, improve mpg, save money, save the planet!
As opposed to reviews regarding hybrid cars, owning one is not that simple. For most drivers of hybrid vehicles, it is not easy being the center of attention. This is proven each time they get behind the wheel.
Driving a hybrid is a personal statement; something similar to crossing the urges to buy a diesel Rabbit and a Mercedes SLK. You always want good mileage in a car that turns heads.