2006 Honda Insight Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Rigid Aluminum
Production Years for Series :	1999 - 2006
Weight :	1850 lbs \| 839.146 kg
MPG City :	60
MPG Highway :	66

Engine & Transmission

Inline 3 \| VTEC®.
Displacement :	995 cc \| 60.7 cu in. \| 1.0 L.
Power :	67 BHP (49.312 KW) @ 5700 RPM
Torque :	66 Ft-Lbs (89 NM) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	72.0 mm \| 2.835 in.
Stroke :	81.5 mm \| 3.209 in.
Compression :	10.8:1
Valvetrain :	12 SOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Multi-Point Fuel Injection - Lean-Burn
Ignition system :	Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer

Transmission:
5 Manual

Hybrid System

Electric Motor
Type :	Permanent magnet electric motor
:	ELECTRIC MOTOR / GENERATOR
Power Output :	14.00 HP @ 3000.00 RPM
Battery
Type :	Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
Voltage :	144.00V
:	ELECTRIC POWER STORAGE

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2006 Honda Insight 2-DR.
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :	Not Tested
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Manufacturer	HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Mfr Report Date	20050801
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V270000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Consequence	THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy	HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE 'REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS' SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

Available Exterior Colors

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Honda Insight? A: The 2006 Honda Insight has a wheelbase size of 94.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Honda Insight? A: The 2006 Honda Insight has a length of 155.10 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Honda Insight? A: The 2006 Honda Insight has a width of 66.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Honda Insight have?A: The 2006 Honda Insight has 38.80 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Honda Insight have?A: The 2006 Honda Insight has legroom of 42.90 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2006 Honda Insight? A: The 2006 Honda Insight was a .

Q: What engine did the 2006 Honda Insight have? A: The engine powering the 2006 Honda Insight was a Inline 3 (995 cc | 60.7 cu in. | 1.0 L.) with 67 BHP (49.312 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 66 Ft-Lbs (89 NM) @ 4800 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2006 Honda Insight have? A: The 2006 Honda Insight had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.