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By pairing a super-efficient petrol engine with an electric motor, the Insight helps you minimise fuel consumption and emissions. At every stage described below, the Insight drives positive change.

ACCELERATION

Any time the engine needs a burst of power - such as while accelerating, passing or climbing an incline – the hybrid system's electric motor "assists" the petrol engine, adding its torque to provide instant, ample response.

CRUISING

At low speeds on level roads, the car can be propelled solely by the electric motor, eliminating emissions completely. At higher cruising speeds, the highly efficient four-cylinder petrol engine takes over.

DECELERATION

The hybrid system can utilise the kinetic energy produced by the vehicle when the car is slowing, travelling downhill or braking. This can also help to slow the car while building up the energy stored in the batteries.

IDLING

Under most conditions, when you come to a stop the petrol engine automatically shuts off. When you take your foot off the brake pedal the engine restarts instantly. Through it all, the climate control system operates seamlessly.