When Honda first unleashed the Insight on Japan we knew that the Insight was going to be selling really well. Now we have confirmation: the Honda Insight is Japan’s best-selling car. As the first hybrid to ever take that honor, this is groundbreaking stuff for Honda and the Japanese auto industry.
The Honda Insight was #1 in the month of April, selling a total of 10,481 units. In March, when the car started to sell in the country it finished in the #21 spot. Now we just need to see if Insight sales stay strong and can compete with the 3rd generation Toyota Prius.
For reference, Honda was hoping to sell about 5,000 units a month in Japan and 200,000 a year worldwide. At this pace, Honda would more than double its Japanese sales goal by selling over 120,000 units in their domestic market alone.
Source: Treehugger
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I’m really starting to like this design. Granted, it closely shares its physique with the Prius, but the differences seem to end there. The cost-shedding (yet not quality-reducing) items seem to be a refreshing decision to make it more affordable than both the Pruis and Civic Hybrid. The 5-door layout appears quite handy.
Rick, I’m apt to agree. I like the interior design and feel of the insight more. It’s a solid car and deserves the honour.