Daily Auto News America's Least Expensive Hybrid: Honda Insight Priced Below $20k
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The Los Angeles Times reports, “Honda Motor Co.’s much-anticipated Prius fighter may double as a recession fighter. The Japanese automaker said Tuesday that when the 2010 Honda Insight hybrid hits dealer lots in two weeks, it will carry a base price of $19,800.” The official pricing announcement means that “the Insight will be the least expensive new hybrid available in the country; even the more feature-laden EX version of the Insight, which includes alloy wheels and paddle shifters, will be under the Prius’ $22,000 starting sticker..
Motor Trend has more specifics on the trims. The base model Insight LX, they report, “Comes with standard equipment such as front, front-side and side-curtain airbags, ABS, Honda’s neat Eco Assist driving aid feature and a four speaker sound system with CD player and auxiliary input for digital music players.” The top-of-the-line EX add “additional features including Honda’s Vehicle Stability Assist system, alloy rims, cruise control and steering wheel mounted paddle shifters so you can play with the Insight’s continuously variable transmission. The EX also includes a six-speaker sound system, a USB interface and an upgraded center console.” Satellite navigation is available as an option on the EX.
The price tag is still higher than many had expected. Daily Tech points out, “Ever since the vehicle was first announced, Honda batted around the idea of releasing the vehicle in the U.S. with a price tag below $19,000.”
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