TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE - Honda Malaysia

Honda Malaysia NewsThe Insight Generation:A New Way of ThinkingThe 60:40 seats are folded to a full flat seat which is madepossible by the more compact and lighter Intelligent PowerUnit (IPU) placed under the rear cargo area.Ignition ONIgnition OFFWhile the 1.3L i-VTEC engineserves as the main power source, theIntegrated Motor Assist (IMA) system providesthe additional power as and when it is needed.The eco-scoring function providesfeedback on your current and longterm driving.Since the 1970’s, Honda has been pioneering the development of lowemissions,high-fuel efficiency vehicles. The first generation Insightwas launched in 1999 to meet technological challenges and since then,Honda’s ongoing pursuit in advanced technology has led to furtherdevelopments of next-generation hybrid technologies.The All-New Insight, introduced recently by Honda Malaysia, pioneersa new era of affordability of hybrid vehicles, creating a new marketvalue for compact hatchback entry hybrid vehicles. Its sharp wedgeshapedbody ends with an aero tail, sparking off an athletic motion thatis inspired by the Aero Athlete design concept. Overall, it conjures animage of poised elegance, one that is further enhanced by its muscular,well-defined bodylines.The interior finishing inside is just as stylish while providing superiorcabin comfort to both front and rear passengers. Compared with theprevious generation’s technology, the roomier interior is made possiblethanks to an improved Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system thatincorporates an Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) that is 19% smaller and28% lighter, now placed beneath the rear cargo area. This allows youto enjoy more space when the 60:40 seats are folded to a full flat seat,while the cargo accommodates up to 3 golf bags neatly.functions that helps you improve your mileage. The ECON buttonharmonises a range of controls to help you save more energy and fuelwhile the speedometer changes colour from blue to green, immediatelyshowing you if you are driving fuel efficiently.It would not be too long before you start changing your driving habits,especially when you are evaluated by the Eco Guide, Eco Score andEnergy Flow Display which provides feedback on your driving cycles inthe multi-information display – all of which makes for an intuitive andexciting drive.The All-New Insight is aimed at making environmentally-responsibledriving more affordable and accessible to everyone. Visit your nearestHonda authorised dealer and ask for a test drive to fully assess its ridequality and advanced eco functions.‘Leaves’ grow in three stages as drivers adopt a more fuel-efficientdriving style.As a reward for driving green, you’llreceive ‘leaves’ that are displayed asyour eco score. The more leaves youcollect, the more efficient your driving.In addition to its unique touches to make every day driving more funand practical, the All-New Insight helps drivers realise its full potentialin both performance and fuel economy. You are bound to be more amore attentive driver with the Eco Assist which incorporates variousThe Multi-information Display has a range of functions that enables drivers to gaugetheir current and lifetime driving practices.12 | with dreamswith dreams | 13