TOKYO: The all-electric fourth-generation Honda Insight has started sales in Japan, and only 3,000 units of the crossover SUV (sport utility vehicle) are offered.
The all-new Insight offers a range per charge of 535km (332 miles) in WLTC mode.
Charging time is 40 minutes (to reach 80% charge from the time the low charge warning light comes on, using a fast charger with output of more than 50kW).
The exterior styling features the distinctive body frame of a crossover SUV and edgy design.
As for the interior, there are high-quality, soft-padded materials and LED ambient lighting along the contours of the instrument panel and doors.
The Head-Up Display serves as the primary information source for the driver.
Moreover, a centre console design that does not separate the driver and front passenger seats, enabling a walk-through between the front seats.
For the rear seats, there is generous legroom, along with a reclining function.
A luggage board allows the cargo floor to be set at upper and lower positions and the fold-down rear seatback further enhance the usability of the cargo area.
The all-new Insight offers four drive mode options — Normal, Sport, Econ and Snow.
In Sport mode, an Active Sound Control (ASC) system can be engaged for “virtual” engine sounds.
The Insight comes standard with Honda Sensing advanced safety and driver-assistive functions.
These include:
1) Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS)
2) Collision Mitigation Throttle Control
3) Rear Collision Mitigation Throttle Control
4) Low Speed Brake Function
5) Pedestrian Collision Mitigation Steering System
6) Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) System
7) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low Speed Follow
8) Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
9) Traffic Jam Assist
10) Lead Car Departure Notification System
11) Traffic Sign Recognition
12) Auto High Beam Headlights
13) Blind Spot Information System
14) Honda Parking Pilot
15) Parking Sensor System
