New Honda Insight looks just like Prius

[glimmerman]

http://www.motorauthority.com/...ews-new-global-hybrid/

I guess if u cant beat them join em.

 

[hans030390]

The back end looks the same, but the front looks a lot better than the Prius. I'd imagine it looks/is shaped the same due to aerodynamics/less wind resistance.

 

[radioouman]

I like it. It is a very practical shape.

 

[Funyuns101]

gosh, the spyshots didn't lie. it really does look extremely similar to the Prius.
I'm kind of glad that they brought back the Insight name though.
It's supposed to priced for much less than the Prius, I wonder how much dealers will mark them up...

"Although the new Insight will be loosely based on the Fit, it will measure in at 3 inches longer and 1 inch wider than the Fit."
more: http://www.leftlanenews.com/honda-insight.html

I wish that Honda would just make a Civic hatchback.

 

[ElFenix]

the aztec was ahead of its time.

though this looks a lot better than the prius. if it isn't ugly and cheap inside like the prius it might be a nice car.

 

[halik]

Did I miss the news where toyota patented low-cD profile on a car?

 

[Zenmervolt]

Every car will ultimately look much like this. It's what you're stuck with when aerodynamics are the only real consideration in the design of the exterior shape.

ZV

 

[Anubis]

function >>>>>>>>>>>>>>form

 

[zoiks]

Originally posted by: radioouman
I like it. It is a very practical shape.

Now the shape is practical too? How does a shape become practical?

 

[HannibalX]

It reminds me of those horrible Pontiac mini-vans from the early 90s.

 

[radioouman]

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: radioouman
I like it. It is a very practical shape.

Now the shape is practical too? How does a shape become practical?

Wagons are practical because of the amount of stuff that you can haul. Hatchbacks are the same, with moderately less cargo carrying ability, but still more than a sedan with a conventional trunk.

This design crosses the boundary between a wagon and a hatchback and therefore is more practical (in cargo carrying ability) than a standard sedan.

 

[zoiks]

Originally posted by: radioouman

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: radioouman
I like it. It is a very practical shape.

Now the shape is practical too? How does a shape become practical?

Wagons are practical because of the amount of stuff that you can haul. Hatchbacks are the same, with moderately less cargo carrying ability, but still more than a sedan with a conventional trunk.

This design crosses the boundary between a wagon and a hatchback and therefore is more practical (in cargo carrying ability) than a standard sedan.

I guess the Aztek was pretty 'practical' then even if it was ugly.

 

[Funyuns101]

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: radioouman

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: radioouman
I like it. It is a very practical shape.

Now the shape is practical too? How does a shape become practical?

Wagons are practical because of the amount of stuff that you can haul. Hatchbacks are the same, with moderately less cargo carrying ability, but still more than a sedan with a conventional trunk.

This design crosses the boundary between a wagon and a hatchback and therefore is more practical (in cargo carrying ability) than a standard sedan.

I guess the Aztek was pretty 'practical' then even if it was ugly.

But the Aztek was already an SUV - just a really ugly one at that.
The Prius and new Insight are vying for something more along the lines of the Matrix or Mazda3 hatch look: a miniature SUV, which gives (as radioouman said) more room than the normal sedan and obviously much better fuel economy

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: radioouman

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: radioouman
I like it. It is a very practical shape.

Now the shape is practical too? How does a shape become practical?

Wagons are practical because of the amount of stuff that you can haul. Hatchbacks are the same, with moderately less cargo carrying ability, but still more than a sedan with a conventional trunk.

This design crosses the boundary between a wagon and a hatchback and therefore is more practical (in cargo carrying ability) than a standard sedan.

I guess the Aztek was pretty 'practical' then even if it was ugly.

It was. Anyway I'd probably consider getting one of these. I'd have to test drive it first though.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I like it! Especially the front end. :thumbsup:

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Not bad, but it really does look VERY much like a Prius with some refinements.

 

[Corporate Thug]

title should be: New Honda Insight looks a whole lot better than Prius

edit: if this thing can average 50 mpg, it will be my next car.

 

[Howard]

Looks good.

 

[Mide]

Front end looks great, especially those headlights

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: Funyuns101

But the Aztek was already an SUV - just a really ugly one at that.
The Prius and new Insight are vying for something more along the lines of the Matrix or Mazda3 hatch look: a miniature SUV, which gives (as radioouman said) more room than the normal sedan and obviously much better fuel economy

wagons goddamnit!

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Originally posted by: Funyuns101

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: radioouman

Originally posted by: zoiks

Originally posted by: radioouman
I like it. It is a very practical shape.

Now the shape is practical too? How does a shape become practical?

Wagons are practical because of the amount of stuff that you can haul. Hatchbacks are the same, with moderately less cargo carrying ability, but still more than a sedan with a conventional trunk.

This design crosses the boundary between a wagon and a hatchback and therefore is more practical (in cargo carrying ability) than a standard sedan.

I guess the Aztek was pretty 'practical' then even if it was ugly.

But the Aztek was already an SUV - just a really ugly one at that.
The Prius and new Insight are vying for something more along the lines of the Matrix or Mazda3 hatch look: a miniature SUV, which gives (as radioouman said) more room than the normal sedan and obviously much better fuel economy

Aztek was not an SUV - it was a minivan and built off the Pontiac Montana platform. Whats funny about the Aztek is it's sister, the Buick Rendezvous was a pretty popular vehicle and sold quite well. It's all in the design.

The Aztek was very popular with outdoorsy types as it had enormous cargo capacity and seting for 4 was quite spacious.

 

[imported_Imp]

I like. Love the unique look of the Prius, but I've heard that there are issues with its control/dash.

 

[SparkyJJO]

blah

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: Imp
I like. Love the unique look of the Prius, but I've heard that there are issues with its control/dash.

my best friend drives a prius. I drive it on a weekly basis. Personally, I have not had any issues.

 

[thomsbrain]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Every car will ultimately look much like this. It's what you're stuck with when aerodynamics are the only real consideration in the design of the exterior shape.

ZV