Revealed: Honda Insight concept

[calstar]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/concept-cars/honda-insight-concept-previews-new-global-hybrid/


This is Honda's brand new global hybrid but it looks just like a boring Prius.

[Eleanor]

It does look exactly like a Prius.

WTH, do all hybrids have to look the same?

[rage2]

Originally posted by Eleanor
It does look exactly like a Prius.

WTH, do all hybrids have to look the same?
Aerodynamics. Function over form will do that.

[badatusrnames]

Originally posted by rage2

Aerodynamics. Function over form will do that.

:werd: Parallel evolution.

[Ferio_vti]

:zzz:
Can't they just put hybrids in a normal car body?

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by rage2
Aerodynamics. Function over form will do that.
Yeah after I posted it I kind of guessed that would be it. And I guess this is better than the Mercedes fish thing from a couple years back :rofl:

[Destinova403]

Originally posted by Ferio_vti
:zzz:
Can't they just put hybrids in a normal car body?

they did... its called the Civic Hybrid... among others.

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by Ferio_vti
:zzz:
Can't they just put hybrids in a normal car body?
Like Civics, accords, camrys, highlanders, tahoes and escapes? :D

EDIT: Damn, 403 beat me to it :rofl:

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Ferio_vti
:zzz:
Can't they just put hybrids in a normal car body?

Tahoe, Highlander, Vue, Civic, RX400h, GS400h, LS600h.

Insight and Prius are poster boys to maximize mileage.

EDIT: DAMN too slow.

[Destinova403]

hybrid owners want their car to look like hybrids, because they want everyone who sees them to know that they drive a hybrid.... the problem with that is that it increases their smug emissions.

id say 90% of hybrid owners dont give a damn about the environment, Hybrids have become a fashion accessory lately.

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by Destinova403
id say 90% of hybrid owners dont give a damn about the environment, Hybrids have become a fashion accessory lately.
http://acephalous.typepad.com/orly.png

:D

[treg50]

Hopefully the Insight lives on and make it to production it looks good -- better than the Prius and they got rid of the 'solar-powered car competition' look for something a bit more palatable. :thumbsup:


Originally posted by Destinova403
id say 90% of hybrid owners dont give a damn about the environment, Hybrids have become a fashion accessory lately.
Pretty cool.

[Redlyne_mr2]

I dont understand Honda, they ditch hybrid technology earlier this year to replace it with diesel. Now they're back with another insight, I really liked the previous insights, Id love to buy one but theyre hard to find.

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
I dont understand Honda, they ditch hybrid technology earlier this year to replace it with diesel. Now they're back with another insight, I really liked the previous insights, Id love to buy one but theyre hard to find.
http://passwordjdm.com/Innovative-Mounts-00-07-Insight-K20-5-Speed-Chassis-P2269C310.aspx

;)

[A790]

I think it looks good. I'd definitely buy a hybrid for a next vehicle, but right now I'm not happy with the current offerings that are out there.

[Eleanor]

Mugen Honda Insight Concept:

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/02/mugen_honda_insight_1.jpg

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/06/honda-insight-hits-japan-mugen-accessories-follow/

[Destinova403]

^^ wow for real?

no comment.

[Mr_ET]

looks better but I am sure all those would reduce gas milleage as a spoiler creates wind resistance and those wheels are probably heavier than the stock ones.

[01RedDX]

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