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Honda Insight

2010-13 models
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MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
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Test details:

The Honda Insight was redesigned for the 2010 model year after a three-year absence from the market.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain and side torso airbags deployed during the crash. During rebound, the dummy’s head contacted the side curtain airbag, which kept the head away from any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

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Left to right:

  • Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
  • The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.
  • Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head brushed the side curtain airbag during rebound, before moving back against the head restraint.
  • Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Electronic stability control (standard beginning with 2011 models, optional on 2010 models)
  • Antilock brakes
  • Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2010 Honda Insight LX 4-door
  • Class: Small car
  • Weight: 2,721 lbs.
  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 100 in.
  • Length: 172 in.
  • Width: 67 in.
  • Engine: 1.3 L 4-cylinder (gasoline) and electric motor
  • EPA ratings: 40 mpg city | 43 mpg highway

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Last updated: October 23, 2012

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