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Old 07-23-2009, 02:26 PM   #1
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Default Honda readying updated Insight for improved fuel economy, better ride

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After just a few months on the market, Honda engineers are said to be going back to the drawing board on the Honda Insight hybrid. Honda’s answer to the Toyota Prius was initially a sales success, but criticisms about the car’s fuel economy and ride and handling have fast tracked improvements for the Insight.

According to Autocar, Honda is working on a number of improvements for the Insight, including better fuel economy. The Insight currently scores 85mpg in the Japanese testing cycle, trailing significantly behind the third-generation Prius’ rating of 107mpg. It remains unknown what tweaks are being made, but the updated Insight should close that gap.

Addressing concerns about the Insight’s rough ride, engineers are reportedly working on improvements for the car’s suspension. Several complaints have been fielded about the Insight’s rough ride over all but the smoothest of surfaces.

No timeframe has been given for the release of the updated Insight, but a launch could come sooner than expected. After taking the crown of Japan’s best-selling model in April, the Insight has fallen down the sales chart, now ranking behind the Prius and Honda’s own Jazz (Fit).

The Insight is also likely to miss its sales target here in the U.S
http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-re...tter-ride.html
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