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The latest and best tank (in warmer weather) has been nearly 46 MPG -- it snowed 6-8" and pulled-down the total at the end, or it may have gotten close to 50.
I haven't been driving much. I blew-out a disc in my lower back and had some surgery, so mostly just short trips will the norm for a few weeks.
The car does everything I want and need it to. It's either sporty and responsive or easy-going and efficient. Either way, it hauls cargo quite well.
Interior styling and ergonomics are cutting-edge. Despite its quirky, outward appearance, I've gotten some random compliments on on dash design and interest on how it drives, etc. For a discrete little car, it can draw some curiosity.
The battery's weak capacity is the biggest complaint. You have to keep in mind that it takes more energy to charge than it takes to assist. The best practice to keep a light foot, scrub speed on hills, and charge it up when you can. Also, the Auto-Stop system has a mind of its own (won't shut-down when expected), which is normal. Several criteria have to be met, especially in cooler weather. These are frankly minor beefs, for the overall price of the vehicle.
Basically, most of the techniques we learn here can be applied. EOC is discouraged with the CVT, so other tricks have been used: one is to shift to neutral to allow more distance when needed and then "brake" with the electric motor/generator with the brake pedal or in-gear-coast to make sure the batt stays topped-off. Key off re-booting the system isn't the most efficient on startup, either.
Mods: 50 PSI in the tires, and WAI (which will be changed to stock when it warms-up). It has a great personality
In short, I still love driving the Insight. Every trip is an opportunity for a record run, but while having fun at the same time.
More to come when I'm not recovering...
RH77
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