Honda has announced the Honda Insight UK price list together with the fact that the new, 2011 version, comes with a number of improvements. The 2011 Honda Insight now features a modified suspension system that promises to offer improved ride quality and comfort. The 2011 Honda Insight also benefits from a higher specification interior and a new EX trim level. The UK version of the 2011 Honda Insight EX features a leather upholstery, DVD Sat Nav and hands-free telephone.
The Honda Insight UK price list starts at 16,325 GBP for the SE model. Although it seems rather high, the actual base Honda Insight UK price is 14,995 GBP thanks to the company's current Affordable Driving consumer offer. For the top of the range EX model, the Honda Insight UK price list starts at 20,215 GBP.
Honda Press Release:
NEW AND IMPROVED HONDA INSIGHT HYBRID HITS UK ROADS
The improved Honda Insight hybrid, featuring adjusted suspension to improve ride comfort and NVH levels and enhanced trim levels is now on British roads.
• Suspension changes to improve ride and comfort
• Higher-spec interior
• New EX model with leather and Sat Nav
Prices start at £16,325 for the SE model, but with Honda’s current Affordable Driving consumer offer, the hybrid is available at £14,995 OTR until the end of December, making it even more attainable – and the least expensive hybrid on the market by a mile.
A new, top-of-the-range, EX model, featuring black leather upholstery and DVD Sat Nav and
hands-free telephone, is another addition to the 5-door hybrid line-up.
A number of chassis changes have been implemented, including: adjusting the recoil rate of the springs, changing the rear camber angles, altering the V-shape rear suspension brace and adjusting mounts. The amendments promise to deliver improved ride, handling and stability.
As well as these upgrades to suspension, Honda has added rear parking sensors to ES-model Insights
and above, and updated the trim to smarten the interior. Dashboard and seat colors have also been changed to give a more uniform finish, and some plastics were improved. Chrome rings now surround air vents, and the doors have been given a silver garnish feature.
The changes made to the Insight were in direct response to the comments received from early customers and the media. The initial focus was on suspension, to which improvements have been made to address negative feedback on ride and comfort levels.
There are also two new paint options for Insight customers, with the introduction of Dynamic Blue Pearl and Carnelian Red Pearl.
Prices start at £16,325 for the SE model, but with Honda’s current Affordable Driving consumer offer, the hybrid is available at £14,995 OTR until the end of December. The highly-spec’d EX model with leather upholstery starts at £20,215 OTR
