Honda unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show The 2012 Insight, a vehicle model designed specifically for the hybrid. If no major changes were found, some changes are worth noting.
Decrease in the level of CO2 emissions
Direct competitor to the Toyota Prius, the Insight in 2012 aims to be the hybrid car of choice and displays its environmental concerns. The aerodynamics is improved and the engine block is made more efficient by reducing friction, reducing the level of carbon emissions to 96 g CO2/km. For this release, design and suspension have been redesigned.
A new grille was installed at the front and the visibility is best made in the back with a glass area larger in the chest. Consumption of the vehicle is reduced by one to improve the aerodynamic performance of the engine, but also more energy efficient air conditioning.
A model environmentally
The 2012 Insight also has better soundproofing of the cabin with less noise mechanical bearing suspension and tires. In the engine, no major changes. The Japanese firm adopts for this new edition, technology or Integrated Motor Assist IMA. 1.31 A block of 88 horses is coupled to an electric motor of 14 horsepower.
Under certain conditions, the combination thermal / electric can run in electric only mode. The batteries are recyclable through the network Honda. The design of the vehicle makes it almost completely recyclable and recoverable at end of life. After the Frankfurt Motor Show, the 2012 Insight will certainly be at the Salon in Los Angeles in November or the Detroit International Exhibition in January 2012.
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