Features common to all Japanese Insights:
- Ecological Drive Assist System
- multi-information display
- full-auto air conditioner
- projector-style headlights
- remote-control body-colored external mirrors
- tinted rear windows
- security alarm
- immobilizer (ignition system verifies chip in key)
- 15-inch steel wheels
- solar-heat-reducing/noise-reducing glass
- active front head-rests
- tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- seat-height adjuster
- three rear-seat head rests
- flat-tire repair kit (the new Insight carries no spare tire)
The L model adds:
- high-intensity discharge headlights with auto light control
- turn signals in the external mirrors
- leather steering wheel
- rear speakers
- front/rear arm rests
- variable-speed windshield wiper
- map light and luggage-area light
- driver’s seat back pocket
The LS model adds:
- 16-inch aluminum wheels
- Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
- front fog lights
- 7-speed paddle shifters
- sun-shade tinted windshield
Optional accessories:
- navigation system with 7-inch screen and hard disk drive (this system may also display additional fuel economy information and in Japan it may include a TV tuner and ECT, an electronic highway toll payment system)
- Honda smart key system
- side-curtain air bags
- 15-inch aluminum wheel for L class
- High-intensity discharge headlights
- comfort view package plus rear window wiper
Body color options:
- Spectrum while pearl (also a Civic hybrid color)
- Milano red (also a Fit color)
- Premium deep violet pearl (also a Jazz color, but not a US Honda color)
- Crystal black pearl (also an Accord, Civic, and Fit color)
- Polished metal metallic (also an Accord and Civic color)
- Alabaster silver metallic (also an Accord and Civic color)
- Brilliant sky metallic (also a Jazz color, but not a US Honda color)
Interior color options:
Other data:
- Length 4390 mm (172.8 inches)
- Width 1695 mm (66.7 inches)
- Height 1425 mm (56.1 inches)
- Wheelbase 2550 mm (100.4 inches)
- Weight 1180 kilograms (2601.5 lbs)
- Minimum turning radius: 5 meters (16.4 feet)
- Engine type: inline 1339 cc SOHC 4-cylinder
- Engine generates 88 horsepower @5800rpm and 12.3 kgm torque @4500rpm
- IMA motor generates 14 horsepower @1500rpm and 9.4 kgm torque @500rpm
- Japanese 10.15 mode fuel consumption test: 30.0 kilometers per liter (which is greater than 70 mpg, but the EPA tests will return lower numbers; the Toyota Prius rates 35.5 km/l or greater than 83 mpg in this test.)
