Buzz on the 2010 Honda Insight has been building since early this year, but no one could get the hybrid car til just last month.

Now one can go out and take the Hybrid Insight for a test drive and or buy one. Let’s take a look below at some of its cooler features and eco friendly technology.

Honda Insight Features And Eco Friendly Technology

MPG: 40 city/43 highway

Availability: April 2009

Engine #1: 1.3-liter 4 cylinder gas engine

Engine #2: lightweight ultra-thin 13 horsepower Honda IMA electric motor

Hybrid Battery: Flat nickel-metal-hydride battery pack

ABS: Yes

Dual Airbags: Yes

Transmission: CVT Automatic

Models: LX (base model) EX (supports Bluetooth and GPS)

Weight: 2,720 pounds (lighter than the Prius and Civic)

Body Type: Five Door Hatchback

Price: $19,800

From recent reviews posted on reputable sites such as HybridCars.com and USA Today i gather the following:

The Honda Insight is smaller than the Prius, more agile than the Prius, and cheaper than the Prius. However the Prius still is the leader in MPG in the sedan class of vehicles. But what the Insight lacks in the MPG department, it makes up for in price and “driveability”. Setting aside comparisons for a minute, the Insight does deliver an impressive 40/43 mpg, which is still better than most cars on the road.

The Insight Hybrid is definitely a competitor to the Toyota Prius and makes for an interesting showdown in the exciting hybrid vehicle market.

We look forward to continued development from both Toyota and Honda.

*this vehicle is not affiliated or available through Keetsa

via Hybrid Cars and USA Today

image via Hybrid Cars