Everything You Need To Know About America’s First Mass-Produced Hybrid | Honda Insight

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we firmly believe that Honda should also be recognized for its participation. You see, the Honda Insight from 2000 was the first gas-electric hybrid vehicle offered for sale in the US.

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The 2021 Honda Insight had three unique trim levels (LX, EX, and Touring), however the 2022 Insight changes things up by removing the LX trim as the entry-level option.

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