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Based on the Honda J-VX concept car unveiled at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show, the Insight was first introduced in Japan in November 1999 as the first production vehicle to feature Honda's Integrated Motor Assist system. In the following month, December 1999, Insight became the first hybrid available in North America, beating Toyota's Prius by seven months.

It featured optimized aerodynamics and a lightweight aluminum structure to maximize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions. The 2000 Insight ranks as the most efficient United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified gasoline-fueled vehicle ever, with a highway rating of 61 miles per US gallon (3.9 L/100 km; 73 mpg-imp) and combined city/highway rating of 53 miles per US gallon (4.4 L/100 km; 64 mpg-imp).

The Honda Insight is a subcompact hatchback 3,945 mm (155.3 in) in length with a wheelbase of 2,400 mm (94.5 in) a height of 1,355 mm (53.3 in) and a width of 1,695 mm (66.7 in). The Insight was only produced as a two-seater. The model launched with only a single trim- manual transmission, no air-conditioning- a choice made to reduce weight and maximize economy. In the second year of production another two trims became available: a manual transmission with automatic climate-control system, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with automatic climate-control system. The only major change during its life span was the introduction of a trunk mounted, front controlled, multiple CD changer.

In addition to the hybrid drive system, the Insight was small, built of light materials and streamlined.

In Japan, 2000 until 2002 models carried a front white Taurus-shaped false-alarm grille, but instead, 2003 until 2006 models cannot have the grille.
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