The petrol versions are power-driven by a 1.8L i-VTEC engine that gives 130 bhp of power. The Hybrid version deduces power from 1.3L hybrid engine that gives a 94 bhp of power. All the versions come with a 5-speed manual transmission; the 1.8V AT has an extra Paddle Shifters. The hybrid engine is matched to a CVT automatic transmission. Plush interior with raised drivers’ seat, Multiplex Meter with elucidation Control, tubeless alloy wheels and foldaway armrests allow for extreme relaxation on long drives.

The Insight will be a small family sized five-door, five-seater hatch as the original 1999 model was an impractical two-door coupe. This five door coupe is to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show. The sales of this car will be starting next year. It will be assembled in Suzuka, Japan. The company plans to sell 200,000 a year through out the world.
Honda predicts to undersell the Prius because the Insight will be priced at a very less price than any other hybrid car on the market. This would help people to access petrol-electric technology easily. Prices will be declared at a later date.

Honda also has plans to assist drivers through a unique function for more fuel-efficient driving. This would help drivers to get the most out of their real world fuel consumption.
Honda is also to set in motion hybrid versions of the Jazz and a new Civic Hybrid in the next few years. It also has plans for a sports car based on the CR-Z concept. The goal of Honda is to sell more than 500,000 hybrids a year, with 10% of its global sales to be hybrids by 2010.