Facts about the 2005 Honda Insight Base
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 years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2005 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 It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Honda Insight Engine Specs
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 limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 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 2005 (MSRP) was $21,530, with an invoice cost of $20,109. This price is above average of the industry average price for a three-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 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 2005 Insight gets 56 miles/gallon on the highway and only 57 in the city. This is exceptional for a hatchback car.
Conclusion
The 2004 model began the promise of the Honda Insight. The 2005 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Honda hopes that the Insight Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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