The first-gen Honda Insight was built to sip fuel, not chase horsepower numbers, which makes a K-series swap completely change the equation. With a lightweight aluminum chassis and a modern Honda four-cylinder up front, the power-to-weight ratio shifts from economy experiment to something much closer to a budget track weapon. Find this 2001 Honda Insight […]
This next car isn’t going to win any beauty contests, or any drag races…but it could get you a trophy for fuel economy. The first generation Insight is one of the only hybrid vehicles to get a manual gearbox and today’s example is offered for dirt cheap (and no, it is not the same red Insight we featured a few weeks ago) Grab this 2001 Honda Insight offered for $2000 in San Jose, CA via craigslist.
The first generation Honda Insight is an early Japanese gas-electric hybrid that features the strange combination of lean-burn engine, a 5-speed manual transmission, extruded aluminum monocoque construction and a sub-1900 lb curb weight…except this example has the optional CVT-auto transmission, which means it won’t have the same snick-snick Honda shifter feel, but how hard could it be to swap in a 5 speed and maybe a K20. Find this 2003 Honda Insight offered for $1995 in Los Angeles, CA via craigslist. Tip from MikeD.
The first generation Honda Insight is an early Japanese gas-electric hybrid that features the strange combination of lean-burn engine, a 5-speed manual transmission, extruded aluminum monocoque construction and a sub-1900 lb curb weight — but is it fun? Yes, albeit with moderate acceleration due to the combined 73 horsepower and pizza cutter tires. However, a […]
by K2 Mystery Car — Blanche placed the plate down in front of her husband with a flourish. “I made you your favorite meal dear; ribeye steak with a side of shoestring fries. I hope you like it!” Nodding his head enthusiastically, Frank picked up his knife and fork and gave her a huge smile. […]
The Honda Insight was the first modern hybrid gasoline-electric vehicle to hit the US market, beating Toyota’s Prius to the showroom by a few months back in the year 2000. Remember the year 2000? Y2K? Did you ever find another use for the bomb shelter and apocalypse hideout you built for your family? Did you […]
A late model Japanese hybrid featured on Daily Turismo? Okay, okay, put away the pitchforks, we haven’t fallen asleep, gone mad or been bought out by a Malaysian Venture Capitalist firm. This green hybrid is the “Mini Cooper” of Eco-friendly rides, sports a 6000 rpm magnesium block lean-burn engine, a 5-speed manual transmission, extruded aluminum monocoque […]