The all new, 2011 Honda Insight, which can be purchased at Rhode Island Honda Dealers, was ranked number 24 out 33 Affordable Small Cars. The Insight is powered by an Integrated Motor Assists (IMA) System, which has an electric motor that creates acceleration power and produces like a generator to charge the battery during braking or coasting. The Insight's four cylinder engine and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), helps conserve fuel.Like the Nissan Leaf, which can be found at Nissan Hartford, the Insight received high scores on all crash tests. They received five stars in front and side drive crash tests, four stars in front passenger, side rear passenger and rollover two-wheel drive crash tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Insight it's highest ranking of "Good" in front offset and side impact crash tests. It also comes equipped with anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution, multiple threshold front airbags, front side airbags, LATCH, vehicle stability assist and side curtain airbags.
Another nice Honda to check out is the 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid, which can be purchased at Manchester Honda Dealership. It was ranked number 17 out of 33 Affordable Small Cars. It comes with one engine. A 1.3 liter four cylinder gas engine that is paired with an electric motor. It creates 110 horsepower and 123 pound feet of torque. It also comes with a Continuously Variable Transmission.
Another nice Honda to check out is the 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid, which can be purchased at Manchester Honda Dealership. It was ranked number 17 out of 33 Affordable Small Cars. It comes with one engine. A 1.3 liter four cylinder gas engine that is paired with an electric motor. It creates 110 horsepower and 123 pound feet of torque. It also comes with a Continuously Variable Transmission.The federal government gave the Civic Hybrid three out of five stars overall. It received four stars in front and rollover crash tests and two stars in side impact crash tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Civic Hybrid it's highest ranking of "Good" in front end, side impact and rear crash protection tests. The hybrid also comes standard with more safety features than most small cars. Some include; six airbags, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake assist. Not to mention vehicle stability assist with traction control.
The Insight and the Civic Hybrid have pretty much the same protection package. It consists of three years or 36,000 mile basic warranty and a five year or 60,000 mile powertrain warranty. The only difference is is that Honda covers the Insights Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) battery pack with a warranty. You have to check with your local dealership to find out the length of the warranty though.
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