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September 4, 2008

New Honda Insight Hybrid: cheapest hybrid on the block

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New Honda Insight Hybrid: cheapest hybrid on the block

We all got our first peek at the 2010 Honda Insight, the Prius-challenger with an attractive price tag. At an expected price of $18,500, this baby is set to be the cheapest hybrid on the market.

It’s still in the concept stage, but Honda promises a pretty fast turn-around.

Here’s more, from jalopnik.com:

  • Although it’s only a “concept” version, we’re told we should expect the final version to show off more than 90% of the same looks as the one pictured here. We’ll find out for sure when we see it officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October, with the production-intent tweaks debuting at the Detroit Auto Show in January. [...]
  • The car is primarily powered by the gasoline engine, with standard hybrid electric startup and acceleration duties. Honda is also touting a “driving support function” which helps drivers achieve higher mileage.

Read the full article here.


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