NC Honda Dealer Looks at the 2012 Insight Hatchback

May 10, 2013

Your NC Honda dealer reviews the 2012 Insight hatchback so you can decide whether you want to schedule a test drive. If you think the Insight might match your needs, you can schedule a test drive online or by calling your dealership.

Quick Facts About the 2013 Insight Hatchback

Comes in six trim levels
All versions come with a 1.3-liter four-cylinder hybrid engine
Has a low price for a hybrid

What’s Under the Hood?

The 2013 Insight hatchback uses an electric engine with a nickel-metal battery. It also has a 1.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine. When working together, the car can put out 98 horsepower and 123 pound-feet of torque.

That might not sound like much power, but it’s enough to get the 2013 Honda Insight from zero to 60 in just under 11 seconds. That’s hardly sporty, but it’s not sluggish either.

Buyers are usually more interested in the car’s efficiency – you rarely have to stop for gas.

Is the 2013 Insight Hatchback Safe?

Honda prides itself on making extremely safe vehicles. The Insight meets those expectations. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awards the Insight its highest rating for side and frontal-offset crashes.

If you do have an accident, passengers get protection from: