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Honda details 2012 Insight refinements, fuel economy improvements ahead of Frankfurt

Honda is set to unveil a lightly revised version of the European Honda Insight at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. This 2012 Insight will feature greater efficiency gleaned from substantial aerodynamic work (check out that new grille and front bumper), reduced engine friction, improvements to the CVT and the air-conditioning system. What does all of that translate into on the road? Honda says that the tweaks allow the 2012 Insight to produce 96 g/km of CO2, or 4.1 L/100km on the European cycle. As GreenCarReports.com points out, the European cycle typically yields results that are around ... Read More

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