The Honda Insight Base for 2001: Improving on 2000
It is common to find buyers of the Honda Insight enthusiastic about their purchase. The Insight has been one of the premier vehicles of the Honda line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2001 model is no exception. The Honda Insight falls into the hatchback for the family category. The Insight inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Hondas year after year
Under the Hood
The Insight Base is equipped with a Honda 1.0 liter three-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The VTEC-E engine is mated to a Honda 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Honda.
The Insight uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
94.50 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 53.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 3 doors. The dimensions of the Insight Base are 155.10 inches long by 66.70 inches wide.
The listed retail price in 2001 (MSRP) was $18,980, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,541. This price is on target the industry average price for a three-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2001 Insight is a traditional PGM-FI, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 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 long-distance. The electric/gas-powered Insight is a green car.
We Think…
In summation the 2001 Honda Insight Base was a great success. Honda responded to critisims about the 2000 Insight and made dramatic changes. The result is a great car and even better hatchback. I’m sure Honda has more in store in the future.