Honda Insight receives a mild facelift

The facelifted Insight now boasts of carbon dioxide emissions that drop below the 100 g/km mark, emitting just 96 g/km. Honda says that it has achieved this through a series of changes, such as reduced engine friction, changes to the CVT transmission and to the air conditioning which gets a new cold storage system, further aiding the reduction of fuel consumption.

The facelifted Insight also features some subtle exterior changes, with the most notable being the new front grille and the redesigned front bumper. A slimmer spoiler at the rear allows for a larger glass area, and, along with the smaller wiper, better rear visibility.

Honda says that it has also changed the suspension settings in order to improve both stability and ride comfort, while changes on the interior are limited to the use of higher quality materials. More details about the facelifted Honda Insight are expected to be revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.