The actual seat in the back has decent cushioning. This system does work as advertised. On the first tank it returned 37. Last year on a two hour trip, with highway speeds around 55 mph due to construction, we got 49 mpg. Using 304 stainless steel safety wire. The futuristic instrument panel features a single-level display thatÂ’s easy to read so you can spend more time watching the road fly by.
This system does work as advertised. You hit the start button, which, often enough, causes the car to sit there silently, ready to drive off in electric mode. As complex as all this sounds, in the real world the Insight drives as if it were simple. By way of comparison, our long-term Civic compiled a 35-mpg average over its 40,000-mile test period. Our long-term Civic Touring returned 41 mpg on the same test. Use for comparison purposes only. Through the years of automobiles, the marketplace has had cars that are hideously unsafe, with rust and environmental issues.
Total system output is 151 horses, and the electric motor develops 197 lb-ft of torque. Timing belt replaced around 177k as preventative maintenance. LessGass Wrote:hey bro i got a 95 civic hatchback and two mason jars same spec build as u and dont have any real results. Driver's seat replaced around 183k. I drove the Civic for about 8 months, 750+ miles a week, and never got below 35mpg usually going 75 on the interstate and got as high as 40-41 a few times. Michael Simari Car and Driver Fuel Rules! It isn't that much bigger, though.
Mileage went from 45 mpg to 32 mpg!!!! The Insight rides on the same wheelbase as the Civic sedan, has an equally commodious five-seat interior, and offers the same amount of trunk room thanks to the hybrid battery's placement, nestled under the rear seat. Pricing, Options, Color and other data pertaining to these vehicles are provided for example only. The Civic's fussy skin has been smoothed below the window line, endowing the Insight with a more mature, upscale appearance. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors. We attempt to update this inventory on a regular basis. The bottom half of the center console sits higher to create an underfloor nook for the car's 12-volt battery; there was no room for it under the hood along with all of the new hybrid hardware. I was wondering how many gallons the tank holds and how many mpg it gets.
Any input or details from your experiences would be most appreciated!! I slowed to 65 mph on the return trip and increased to 42 mpg. While great effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, errors do occur so please verify information with a customer service rep. Faults: I broke a windscreen wiper stalk myself because I hit it by accident, the electric window motors are wearing out, and I replaced the door and rear shelf speakers, but after all the car is 11 years old. When the car was new we got 42 mpg going 72 mph on a 4 hour trip. I am sure it will do better when I slow it down on the highway… Joe on 08.
But all Insight models get the Honda Sensing bundle of safety features, which includes adaptive cruise control, automated emergency braking, traffic-sign recognition, lane-keeping assist, and enough warnings for lane departure and forward collision to keep even the most distracted drivers alert to impending doom. The biggest compliment we can give the Insight's regenerative braking system is that you don't notice it; the firm brake pedal feels totally normal, which is not something we can say about most hybrids' stoppers. Use for comparison purposes only. This system does work as advertised. It is rated at 40.
Monthly payments are only estimates derived from the vehicle price with a 72 month term 4. Either way, the Civic is a car that is meant to be driven hard and with a grin on the face. Model year 1994 Year of manufacture 1994 First year of ownership 2005 Most recent year of ownership 2005 Engine and transmission 1. The fact of the matter is the modern internal combustion engine is at the epitome of engineering excellence for performance and efficiency, and I think this is a fact that should be congratulated. You should add the engine type info also. Why Ed Voyles Automotive Group Welcome to the Ed Voyles Automotive Dealerships, Marietta, Smyrna and Chamblee near Roswell, Alpharetta and Atlanta. My 1999 Civic got only 32-34 mpg at 75 mph New Mexico highway max.
I can't see it wearing out anytime soon; it's a bulletproof setup. Everyone is talking about mileage and so on. Really, about the only notable difference between driving an Insight and a Civic is that the hybrid's gas engine revs higher more often, and it holds the revs there for longer periods. From its launch in the early 1970s, the Honda Civic has earned its reputation as a frugal choice for drivers on a tight budget. The power-to-weight ratio that delivers excellent gas mileage can be easily raised with an engine swap that delivers remarkable times in the quarter mile. General Comments: I've always wanted a Honda civic! No armrest of any sort, means that I was always groping the passenger seat.
If the Insight behaves similarly to a standard car it's because, for all intents and purposes, it is a Civic sedan—one that's been modified to accept a hybrid powertrain and a 1. Atlanta residents have trusted the Ed Voyles car dealers for years and keep coming back for great prices and unparalleled service. There's still a lot of Civic left in the cabin, however. I was worried that the 1. Highway with the speeds 70+ it is actaually lower at about 38. It still annoys me that the junkyard guy insisted that all Civic seats are identical, other than color.
City Highway 2013 Honda Civic 4 cylinder 1. Mileage went from 45 mpg to 32 mpg!!!! It would be really interesting to see some of the data from various sensors on that vehicle while it is being operated at highway speeds. Use for comparison purposes only. Luckily, I was taught to turn off my car when I pulled into the parking space, but I still had to check to make sure the lights were off before leaving my car. I use a 10 amp fuse that hasn't blown. If you are searching for a Marietta used car, a used truck in Roswell, or a certified used car in Alpharetta, chances are you will find exactly what you are looking for at one of our used car dealers.