Fast Stats
	Seats		2
	MSRP from		$19,080
	Engine		1.0L 3-cylinder  gasoline-electric  hybrid
	Horsepower		67@5700
	Transmission		5-speed manual
	MPG: City/Hwy		61/68
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2002 Honda Insight

The first gas-electric hybrid vehicle to be sold in the United States of America, the Honda Insight was introduced in late 1999 and has continuously been improved over the years, In addition to being more environmentally friendly than just about any other car on the road today, the Insight Sedan also pays off in the end with its tremendous fuel economy.

Available Models
The Honda Insight Sedan is offered this year in one model that bears two choices in transmission - a five-speed manual transmission and an advanced continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

Interior Features
The comfortable and accommodating interior of the 2002 Honda Insight is equipped with numerous standard features such as an AM/FM stereo with cassette player, power windows, and power door locks. On a hot day, passengers will appreciate the luxury of automatic air conditioning. The seating capacity is five passengers.

Exterior Features
In addition to a contemporary and aerodynamic cab-forward design, the four-door Honda Insight Sedan is equipped with convenient dual power outside mirrors, and impact absorbing front and rear bumpers.

Performance
This is the department where the Honda Insight really shines. Under the is Honda's exclusive Integrated Motor Assist hybrid system that merges the world's lightest 1.0-litre, three-cylinder gasoline automobile engine with a thin and lightweight electric motor for improved efficiency and added power when needed. The electric motor also acts as a generator during braking or coasting downhill to recharge the batteries, so the vehicle doesn't even have top have a power outlet where it can be plugged in to recharge.

The five-speed manual transmission checks in with an astounding fuel economy rating of 61/68 mpg (city/hwy), while the four-speed automatic CVT transmission has a fuel economy rating of 57/56 mpg (city/hwy) and can drive for more than 500 miles before you need to fill up. The CVT model boasts the most fuel-efficient internal combustion in North America.

The CVT is completely automatic and provides an infinite range of gear ratios for smooth and stepless shifting, combined with maximum efficiency and performance. With these advantages, the CVT is a perfect transmission for the high-mileage Insight hybrid.

Safety and Security
Each 2002 Honda Insight Sedan is bolstered with standard safety features such as anti-lock brakes, side impact door beams, front and rear crumple zones, a driver depowered air bag, a passenger depowered air bag, head restraints, three-point seatbelts at all outboard seating positions, child safety locks, and child seat tethers and anchors.

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