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Originally Posted by Delta Flyer
Honda could have easily upgraded the Insight if they wanted to, but it was a halo car - a statement of the ultimate fuel mizer.
While they did not expect a lot of sales, it was less than Honda expected. Finally, there was a requirement for side airbags and Honda did not want to bother.
I have seen several crash pictures with front and back totally anniliated, but the driver has minor injuries at most.
msantos might shed some light on this...
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I wouldn't be surprised if we see a new "high-efficiency statement car" from Honda before too long, with all the new regulated safety features plus a new whiz-bang powertrain. Perhaps a diesel-electric hybrid, or a plug-in hybrid, or who knows what.
Vtec.net's model matrix has a new "family" hybrid penciled in for 2009, which sounds about right.
Ryan