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MetroMPG · 07-04-2011, 02:14 PM

You're absolutely right about the torque benefit of the electric assist - it peaks at 2k RPM, engine+motor.

But a "neutered" gen. 1 Insight is still a step up from my usual ride, in both fuel efficiency and driveability. Even without assist, the stock Insight has more power, not to mention lower rolling resistance, less aero drag and better handling than a stock Metro/Firefly.

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