Article: 2005 Honda Insight: America's First Hybrid And Fuel Efficient Vehicle With Top Quality Honda Parts From Parts Train
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2005 Honda Insight: America's First Hybrid And Fuel Efficient Vehicle With Top Quality Honda Parts From Parts Train
Since it was introduced back in 2002, Honda Insight's 1.0-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) motor-generator have been modified, and the CVT model's final drive ratio is considerably lower, at 5.69:1 compared to 3.21 for the manual, to take advantage of the CVT's wider-spread "gear'' ratios.
Powered by Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA?) system that pairs a 3-cylinder VTEC?-E engine with an electric motor, the Insight comes fully loaded with dual front airbags (SRS), power windows, mirrors and door locks, a remote entry system, AM/FM stereo cassette, alloy wheels and much more.
Like a turbocharger, the IMA motor-generator is called to action when extra power is needed for acceleration and hill climbing, and feels like a l...
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