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These video reviews show the Japanese Insight EX in dynamic tests done by Kazuo Shimizu, former international race car driver. He puts cars through dynamic safety tests to gauge performance and safety limits, and provides his driving/handling impressions. The tests are independent from the government JNCAP (Japan New Car Assessment Program) testing.
Most testing was done in 'normal' mode for the Insight. I found the "emergency maneuvering" video most interesting, as you can see from the outside how the car responds. The other videos are a little less interesting, but included for completeness...
9/20 Emergency manuevering (double lane change @ 43 mph) = 4.5 star rating
- PROS: Stable and responsive handling, no understeer, auto braking manages speed
- CONS: Lack of passenger stability in seat during maneuvers
- [0:00 to 2:23] - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lum7wriWoGk
9/17 High speed handling (straightness & stability testing) = 4.0 star rating
- PROS: Quiet, low road noise, light steering feel
- CONS: Needs better centering
- [0:00 to 2:52] - www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDJ-kzf1Kyo
9/3 Acceleration (0 mph to 62 mph) = 4.0 star rating
- PROS: Quiet and smooth acceleration for a hybrid (9.6 sec normal)
- CONS: Needs gas engine for extra power
- [0:00 to 2:57] - www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0xIjlu0358
9/13 Deceleration (62 mph to 0 mph) = 3.0 star rating
- PROS: Good, accurate braking force
- CONS: Bad smell after braking
- [0:00 to 1:44] - www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf45tHZr4GQ
Most testing was done in 'normal' mode for the Insight. I found the "emergency maneuvering" video most interesting, as you can see from the outside how the car responds. The other videos are a little less interesting, but included for completeness...
9/20 Emergency manuevering (double lane change @ 43 mph) = 4.5 star rating
- PROS: Stable and responsive handling, no understeer, auto braking manages speed
- CONS: Lack of passenger stability in seat during maneuvers
- [0:00 to 2:23] - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lum7wriWoGk
9/17 High speed handling (straightness & stability testing) = 4.0 star rating
- PROS: Quiet, low road noise, light steering feel
- CONS: Needs better centering
- [0:00 to 2:52] - www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDJ-kzf1Kyo
9/3 Acceleration (0 mph to 62 mph) = 4.0 star rating
- PROS: Quiet and smooth acceleration for a hybrid (9.6 sec normal)
- CONS: Needs gas engine for extra power
- [0:00 to 2:57] - www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0xIjlu0358
9/13 Deceleration (62 mph to 0 mph) = 3.0 star rating
- PROS: Good, accurate braking force
- CONS: Bad smell after braking
- [0:00 to 1:44] - www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf45tHZr4GQ