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2000 Insight Specifications and Features

Gasoline Engine

Type: Aluminum-Alloy In-Line 3-Cylinder •
Displacement (cc) 995
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net / with IMA™) 67 @ 5700 / 73 @ 5700
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm / with IMA) 66 @4800 / 91 @ 2000
Compression Ratio TBD
Valve Train: SOHC 12-Valve VTEC™-E Lean-Burn
Fuel System: Multi-Point Fuel Injection •
Ignition System: Electronic w/Immobilizer •
Emission Rating ULEV*
Idle Stop Feature •
105,000-Mile Tune-Up Interval •

* California Air Resources Board ULEV-certified in California and parts of the Northeast; LEV-rated in the rest of the country.

 

Electric Motor / Generator

Motor Type Permanent Magnet
Power Output l0kw@3000rpm
Motor Width (mm) 60

 

ELECTRIC POWER CONTROL UNIT (PCU)

DC-DC Converter •

 

ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE

Battery Type Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
Output 144V (120 cells @ 1.2V)
Rated Capacity 6.5 AH

 

DRIVETRAIN

Type: Front-Wheel Drive •
Manual Transmission: 5-Speed •
Final Drive Ratio 3.208

 

BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS

Body Type: Aluminum Hybrid •
Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut •
Rear Suspension: Twist Beam •
Front Stabilizer Bar (mm) 17.3
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Variable-Assist Rack-and-Pinion
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 31.4
Power-Assisted Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes •
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) •
Wheels 14" Alloy
Tires: All-Season P165/65 R14 78S low-rolling resistance

 

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase (in.) 94.5
Length (in.) 155.1
Height (in.) 53.3
Width (in.) 66.7
Track (in., front/rear) 56.5/52.2
Curb Weight (lbs.) 1856/1887**

** With available Automatic Air Conditioning

 

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Headroom (in., front) 38.8
Legroom (in., front) 42.9
Shoulder Room (in., front) 50.5
Hiproom (in., front) 48.7
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) TBD
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 47.4

 

EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES*** / FUEL CAPACITY

5-Speed Manual (City/Highway) 61/70
Fuel (gal.) 10.6
Fuel Required Unleaded Regular

*** Mileage figure for comparison purposes only. Your mileage may vary.

 

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Body-Colored Dual Power Mirrors •
Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers •
Aerodynamic Rear Fender Skirts •
Heat-Rejecting Green-Tinted Glass •
Remote Entry System •
Rear Window Wiper/Washer •
Roof-Mounted Radio Antenna •
Alloy Wheels Aerodynamic Design

 

INTERIOR FEATURES

Driver's and Front Passenger's Airbags (SRS) •
Automatic Air Conditioning Available
Micron Air-Filtration System •
Power Windows w/Auto-Down Driver's Window •
Power Door Locks •
AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player with Clock w/2 Speakers
Electronic Instrument Display •
Fuel Mileage Computer •
Economy Shift Indicator •
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers •
Beverage Holders •
Front 3-Point Seat Belts •
Reclining High-Back Bucket Seats •
Passenger Seatback Pocket •
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release •
Door- /Hatch-Open Indicator Light •
Rear Window Defroster with Timer •
Low-Fuel Indicator Light •
Map Lights •
Headlights-On Reminder •
Rear Center Net-Pocket •
Rear Hidden Storage Well •
Cargo Area Light •
Cargo Hooks •
12-Volt Accessory Outlet •
Driver's Footrest •
Lockable Glove Compartment •
Driver's Storage Compartment •
Driver's Vanity Mirror •

 

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR COLORS

Citrus Yellow Metallic/Black •
New Formula Red/Black •
Silverstone Metallic/Black •

Equipment, colors, models, specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.