The centerpiece of the all-new Honda Insight is the latest
Integrated Motor Assist IMA® system. This next-generation hybrid system benefits from everything we have learned as the first automaker to bring a hybrid to the market in the U.S., the
original Insight. Compared to the system in the Civic Hybrid, the battery pack was improved, resulting in cost savings and reduced weight. Its location also allows for greater cabin space. The Insight features a highly efficient, 1.3-liter, 8-valve, i-VTEC
® 4-cylinder engine and DC-brushless electric motor, and it's equipped with a
continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The unique Eco Assist [1] system enables increased efficiency [2] for improved performance through two elements, an ECON button [1] that controls certain functions of the car, and a feedback system that lets you monitor your driving performance. Eco Scoring at the conclusion of the drive provides drivers with even more of an incentive to drive green.