The Honda Accord and Honda Civic have long been synonymous with automotive affordability, dependability, and quality. So when the Honda sedan lineup is set to expand, it’s worth paying attention. Later this month, at the 2018 North America International Auto Show in Detroit, the Honda Insight Prototype will make its worldwide debut, paving the way for the all-new 2019 Honda Insight later this year. The Honda Insight promises five-passenger seating and upscale quality. It will feature the latest generation of the Honda brand’s innovative two-motor hybrid system, serving as the newest electrified Honda vehicle.
The Honda Insight has actually been a part of the Honda vehicle lineup before. In 1999, it debuted as the first hybrid vehicle in the United States, making use of optimized aerodynamics and a lightweight aluminum structure to maximize efficiency. It was the first Honda vehicle to make use of Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system. In 2009, the second-generation Honda Insight made its way into dealerships, staking its claim as the most affordable hybrid around. Whereas the 1999 model had been a coupe, the 2009 model made the jump to a five-passenger sedan. It also made use of the IMA hybrid system.
So what should we expect from the 2019 Honda Insight? "With its sophisticated styling, dynamic stance, ample interior space and best-in-class performance, the all-new [Honda] Insight embodies Honda's approach to creating electrified vehicles without the typical tradeoffs," said Henio Arcangeli, Jr., senior vice president of Automobile Sales and general manager of the Honda Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
As the icing on the cake, the 2019 Honda Insight will be manufactured at the Honda plant in Greensburg, IN. The curtain will be lifted on the prototype on Jan. 15, with the all-new electrified sedan making its way to dealerships by this summer. In the meantime, head into Hall Honda Elizabeth City to test drive the current lineup of electrified Honda vehicles.
