Under the bonnet is...
Under the bonnet is the same 1.6-litre engine as in the 207 GT. But Peu÷geot has boosted power from 150bhp to 175bhp
Honda is showing some...
Honda is showing some real insight with its latest model! Billed as the affordable hybrid, Honda aims to undercut the established market leader the Prius, while offering better driving dynamics and outstanding fuel economy. And following the carò€™s second outing at a major motor show in Detroit, Auto Express has all the details.
Based on an extended wheelbase version of the Jazz platform, the Insight offers a practical five-door hatchback layout, but itò€™s whatò€™s under the skin thatò€™s breaking new ground. Hondaò€™s ò€˜Integrated Motor Assistò€™ couples a 88bhp 1.3-litre petrol engine with a 13bhp electric motor for lively performance. But more importantly itò€™s lighter and cheaper to build that Toyotaò€™s ò€˜Hybrid Synergy Driveò€™ ò€“ hence prices will start from around Ò£14.995.
Throw in an ultra-efficient CVT gearbox, and an Eco Assist mode that uses bar charts and the speedometer backlight to monitor your eco-performance, resulting in a combined fuel-economy of 64.2mpg and CO2 emissions of just 101g/km.
And Auto Express was the first to get behind the wheel! Click here to read our full verdict on one of 2009ò€™s most important new cars.
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