Getting 68 Miles a Gallon: Is the 2002 Honda Insight Base Better than Last Year?
The restyled Insight Base is equipped with a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The VTEC-E engine is mated to a Honda four-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2001 version.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Insight comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Insight Base are 66.70 inches wide by 155.10 inches long. It sits 53.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of 94.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The Honda Insight lists at $19,080 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $17,824.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2002 Insight is a PGM-FI design, using ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 10.60 gallons.
The Insight Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 61 MPG driving in the city and 68 when it came to highway driving. The electric/gas-powered Insight is a green car.
What We Think of the Honda Insight
The 2002 model year was very successful for the Honda Insight. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.