The 2006 honda insight Hybrid has a 1.0-liter, VTEC E three-cylinder gasoline engine with assist from the electric motor. Five-speed manual transmission produces 73 hp @ 5700 rpm and 79 foot-pounds of torque at 1500 rpm with up to approximately 1/3 of this torque being supplied by the electric motor. The electric motor supplies additional power to the engine when it is needed during, deceleration. As in previous years, the 2006 Insight is available with either a 5-speed manual transmission or an advanced continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), achieving EPA city/highway fuel economy ratings of 60/66 and 57/56 mpg, respectively.. The 2006 honda insight has an electric motor directly between the engine and transmission and is only 2.3 inches wide.

Owners of the previous model years were more than pleased with the Insight's most important features.. 2006 honda insight's VTEC E system was designed to create a swirl effect in the cylinder. And five speed manual transmission. This allows the air-fuel charge to burn cleanlier for enhanced fuel efficiency and cleaner- emissions. The Hybrid 2006 honda insight, Integrated Motor Assist power train is a combination of a gasoline engines an electric motor. The most significant changes for the Honda Insight will be in its interior enhancements. In the area behind the driver and passenger are the electronic controls for the system, the nickel metal hydride batteries and gasoline fuel tank.