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Originally Posted by Tango Charlie
Yes! The Auto Idle Stop works! I just have to remember to keep it in neutral while stopped.
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Oops, forgot to mention the most important part about getting the autostop to come on. It won't if you have the heater fan going. I don't often need it on around here, and have just gotten used to hitting the off button when I come to a stop.
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This Insight seems more...rudimentary. Unless I'm mistaken, it doesn't use the motor alone, but only for assisting the engine. (yeah, I know- it's also used for charging the pack and starting the engine, but I'm talking about actually propelling the car.)
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
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You're right about there being no "EV mode" in the Insight, but (IMHO) this is a far more elegant design (elegance = simplicity!) than the Prius' Rube-Goldberg mess of planetary transmissions etc. Plus it means you're not stuck with an automatic transmission, and can drive it like a real car.