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Originally Posted by KITT222
Looks like an updated version of the original Insight. It'll be interesting to see a comparison of fuel economy between the Insight and the CR-Z.
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That's one thing it's not. This is an updated version of the CRX-Si, not the CRX-HF. The fuel economy numbers are completely disappointing.
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Preliminary fuel economy estimates are anticipated to result in an EPA rating of 36 city/38 highway miles per gallon on CVT-equipped models. Manual transmission models are anticipated to achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 31 city/37 highway miles per gallon.
The standard six-speed manual transmission is engineered for optimal acceleration performance in gears one through five and for optimal fuel economy in sixth gear.
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I am surprised at this car's mediocre EPA fuel economy, considering its excellent aerodynamics and 2500lb curb weight. It's a stick-shifted hybrid, so it's got great potential in the hands of a skilled driver.
This car is a disappointment to the fuel economy crowd, but I think it'll also be a disappointment to the go-fast crowd. Why not throw in the 197HP K20 engine out of a Civic Si?