Overview
Cars like the 2011 Honda Insight hybrid Hatchback might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its use must not be overlooked. The Insight hybrid uses its 1.3L Inline 4 engine and 12-volt hybrid system to produce 98 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. This gives the Insight hybrid a 0-60 of 10.9 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the Insight hybrid achieves a combined fuel economy of 41 MPG. As part of the compact hatchback, the Insight hybrid primarily competes with the Toyota Prius C, but buyers can also check out the Kia Optima hybrid, and the Ford Fusion hybrid, which are its indirect sedan-body type rivals. It offers 3 trims, starting off at MSRP $18,200.
