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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Spy shots of 2010 Honda Insight sedan

http://www.autobloggreen.com/photos/...-model/927933/

If they can sell it starting at $19,995 like they say they will then sales should be very good.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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Honda??? It's a dead ringer for a next gen Toyota Prius.

Are we sure it's not a misprint? Last I saw, Toyota had an "oval" shaped badge while honda's was "squarish".

That's certainly an oval badge under that black tape.

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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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That looks way too much like a Prius for me to belive it's a Honda.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by guionM
Honda??? It's a dead ringer for a next gen Toyota Prius.

Are we sure it's not a misprint? Last I saw, Toyota had an "oval" shaped badge while honda's was "squarish".

That's certainly an oval badge under that black tape.
Definetely looks that way, but the badge on the back looks a lot more squarish.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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It's definately a Honda. The badges on the Honda's are squarish, but they have rounded edges. Also the rearend is definately an Insight; my brother had one.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Definitely Honda's version of the Prius...



Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:41 PM
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If the milage is comparable to the Prius at that pricepoint, with gas prices as they are. They will not be able to make these things fast enough.
It says 2010. Is that MY or CY?
If that thing comes out in 6 months or so. I maybe very tempted. I really need something to replace my old mercury.
If only the Cruze would be here as quick.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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there is definitely a Honda Civic Hybrid in front of it with it's badge also taped over, however the Toyota Prius behind them doesn't have the badge covered.

Another thing worth looking at are the lugnuts. The Prius and Civic both have 5 lug wheels. The Insight uses 4 lug wheels (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...kedinsight.jpg)
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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Regardless of whether it's Toyota or Honda or GM or Ford.....it's pretty ugly!

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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Insight is based on the Fit, so it will probably get a 50mpg hwy rating since the Civic with the same hybrid system/engine gets 45mpg. I'm sure this car will get some improvements over the Civic hybrid since it is Honda's flagship for efficiency.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Regardless of whether it's Toyota or Honda or GM or Ford.....it's pretty ugly!

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I'll wait for the volt.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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They actually managed to make the Prius look like a decent looking vehicle compared to whatever lies beneath that disgusting tarp. I didn't think it was possible.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by guionM
Honda??? It's a dead ringer for a next gen Toyota Prius.

Are we sure it's not a misprint? Last I saw, Toyota had an "oval" shaped badge while honda's was "squarish".

That's certainly an oval badge under that black tape.
It's a Honda.

But yea...awfully Prius-y.
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AdioSS
Another thing worth looking at are the lugnuts. The Prius and Civic both have 5 lug wheels. The Insight uses 4 lug wheels (http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b3...kedinsight.jpg)
That's what I call good attention to detail!
Old Jul 21, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Hopefully it will end up looking like the FCX Clarity




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