http://HondaofHayward.com 877-312-2573 The 2012 Honda Insight's hybrid system consists of a 1.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a nickel-metal hydride battery pack. The gas engine is good for 88 horsepower and 88 pound-feet of torque, while the electric motor chips in 13 hp and 58 lb-ft. Due to varying power peaks, the maximum combined output is 98 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque. Power flows to the front wheels through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). At a test track, the Insight accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 10.9 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 41 mpg city/44 mpg highway and 42 mpg combined.
