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Model
Year & Paint Color Guide
This table details all known
differences between each year's Insight model, including when and
where each of the 8 Insight paint colors have been offered. There
are no new options for 2003 vehicles.
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2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
| Major Changes
Introduced: |
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Starting in 2001:
- CVT Automatic transmission
introduced in U.S.A. late May.
- U.S. MSRP increased by
$100
- Citrus Yellow color discontinued
- Monte Carlo Blue introduced
in Japan, U.S.A.
- Oxygen Blue Metallic discontinued
in Japan & Europe, introduced to Canada as Aquamarine
Blue Metallic
- Grand Prix White introduced
in Japan
- Introduced in Australia,
and reportedly also in France
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Starting in 2002:
- CVT transmission introduced
in Canada
- U.S. MSRP increased by
$200 on base model (5 speed without A/C), $100 on other models
- "Silverstone Metallic"
color replaced by "Sebring Silver"
- In Canada, "Aquamarine
Blue Metallic" replaced by "Monte Carlo Blue"
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| VIN: |
JHMZE13xxYTxxxxxx |
JHMZE13xx1Txxxxxx |
JHMZE13xx2Txxxxxx |
| Countries & Dates First Sold: |
Canada
- May '00
Germany - mid '00
Japan - Nov '99
U.K. - mid '00
U.S.A. - Dec '99 |
Australia
Canada - early '01
Japan
U.S.A. - Jan '01
Germany, France (?) |
Australia
Canada
Japan
U.S.A. |
| 5-Spd Trans: |
All Countries |
| CVT Auto Trans: |
Japan |
Japan,
U.S.A. |
Japan,
U.S.A., Canada |
| Owner's Manual Changes: |
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Very Minor changes, except maintenance recommendations
now say to:
- Replace engine coolant
after 120,000 mi / 192,000 km / 10 years, rather than after
45,000 mi / 72,000 km / 3 years. The recommended coolant list
in the service manual is now Honda all season Antifreeze/Coolant
type 2.
- Replace brake fluid every
3 years regardless of mileage, rather than saying every 3
years or after 45,000 mi / 72,000 km
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| Rear Wheel Skirt Bolts: |
Steel,
silver colored
(until they rust) |
Black, rust resistant |
| New Clips: |
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Certain clips (not visible) that fasten a few pieces
have been added/altered/removed. The roof molding clips have been
lengthened, and half of them eliminated, to make windshield replacement
easier. Also, a quarter glass fastener was added, and two clips
have been added that fasten the rear portion of the headliner. |
| Colors Offered: |
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Citrus Yellow Metallic
Paint Code: GY-22M |
All
Countries |
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New Formula Red
/ Milano Red
Paint Code: R-510
[Another picture] |
All
Countries |
Silverstone Metallic
Paint Code: NH-630M
[Another picture] |
All
Countries |
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Sebring Silver
[Another
picture] |
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All
Countries |
Quantum
Grey Metallic
Paint Code: NH-629M |
Europe,
Japan |
Oxygen Blue Metallic
/ Aqua Marine Blue Metallic
Paint Code: B-98M |
Europe,
Japan
(as "Oxygen
Blue Metallic") |
Canada
(renamed "Aquamarine
Blue Metallic") |
Monte Carlo Blue Pearl
Paint Code: B-66P
[Another picture] |
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Japan,
U.S.A. |
All
Countries |
Grand Prix White |
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Japan |
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2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
Except for changes in paint color
choices and introduction of the CVT model in different countries,
the differences from one year to the next are very minor. If you are
looking for an Insight and find an older one at a good price, don't
hesitate to buy it for fear that you're missing out on improvements
made since then.
Chart
of Official Honda Accessories
The table below shows the accessories
that Honda has made available for the Insight, along with comments
on which accessories owners find most useful, and other information
pertaining to these accessories.
While you can order these accessories
through your dealer and have them install them, they are also available
online from companies such as www.hparts.com, generally for significantly
below the MSRP price listed here. The easiest way to order from hparts.com
is if you have the part number. Where I know it, I've listed the part
numbers in the table.
| Accessory |
Availability & Price (MSRP) |
Air Conditioning
The air conditioning system is fully integrated
with the automatic climate control system. The system features
a micro-filtration system, an economy mode and CFC-free coolant.
The air conditioning
is available in some areas as a dealer-installed accessory.
Honda also makes Insight's with factory-installed A/C. You
can determine whether your Insight had the A/C installed
in the factory at the time of manufacture from the VIN. |
Canada
Japan
U.S. ($1199) |
| CD Changer This six-disc CD changer fits into a "special
pocket" in the cargo area, and is controlled by the
standard AM/FM cassette stereo installed in the dashboard.
Also available are extra
CD Magazines (part #08A06-161-42002, $33).
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Canada
Japan
U.S.($548) |
| Rear Speaker Kit
(part #08A54-S3Y-100) These
speakers fit into holes immediately behind the seats. The
kit includes speaker grills.
While these speakers
certainly do improve the sound, some owners feel that it
is more worthwhile to instead replace
the factory speakers mounted in the door.
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Canada
Japan
U.S. ($79) |
| Security System
(part #s 08E51-S84-100 & 08E55-S3Y-100)
A remote-controlled security system, this features
a glass break sensor, and honking horn alarm.
This is a standard Honda
security system (part # 08E51-S84-100), with a special mounting
kit for the Insight (Insight mounting kit is $87.88 from
hparts.com, part #08E55-S3Y-100. |
Canada
Japan
U.S.($398) |
| Floor Mats
(driver side: part #08P15-S3Y-100, passenger: 08P15-S3Y-100F)
These 18 ounce carpet floor mats are color matched
to the Insight interior. The floor mats are held in place
by rubber-nibbed backing and an "integrated mounting
bracket and grommet". A cable yarn bound edge prevents
fraying.
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Canada
Japan
U.S.($82) |
| Cargo Mat Also
color matched to the Insight interior, this mat features
serged-edge binding to prevent fraying. A non-slip rubber
backing holds the mat in place.
This mat should help
to protect the somewhat flimsy looking cargo area liner,
but makes access to the under-floor cargo box a little trickier. |
Canada
Japan
U.S. ($99) |
| Cargo Net This
net attaches to tie-downs in the cargo area, and is designed
to keep items from sliding around. It can either be used
to hold items down, or to suspend items "hammock-style".
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Canada
Japan
U.S. ($49) |
| Cargo Bag This
cargo bag hooks to the same anchors that can be used to
hold the cargo net. Like the net, the cargo bag keeps items
from moving around, but the bag also keeps items out of
view.
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Canada
Japan
U.S.($59) |
| Ashtray This
optional ashtray is sized to fit into the cup holder.
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Canada
Japan
U.S. ($19) |
| Cigarette Lighter An optional cigarette lighter is available.
Installation of this
cigarette lighter also requires replacement of the lighter
socket and use of a larger sized fuse. |
Canada
Japan
U.S. ($19) |
| Car Cover This
custom-shaped car cover protects the Insight when parked.
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Japan |
| Seat Covers For those outside of Japan, a number of Insight owners
have been in discussions with a California-based seat cover
manufacturer to get custom sized seat covers made for the
Insight. Stay tuned for more information!
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Japan |
| Child Booster Seat 
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Japan |
| Trash
Bin 
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Japan
(2800) |
| Pedal Light Kit This might be considered tacky outside of Japan.
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Japan |
| Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
These appear as small black discs mounted on the
corners of front or rear bumpers. Helpful for getting in
those tight Tokyo parking spaces. |
Japan |
| IMA Decals These include both English and Japanese writing.
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Japan |
| Tire Chain Kit 
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Japan |
Favourite
Non-Honda Accessories
Driver's Footrest
Carpet Protectors
These metal plates fit over the
bump-out that isn't covered by the standard Insight floor mats.
Available from: Sandusky
Bay Metals
Q:
Is a bra available for the Insight?
A:
Perfect
Fit Car Bras has developed a Bra design to fit the Insight. This
is a two-piece front mask, priced in the neighborhood of $85 USD.
Another option is 3M's "invisible
bra" - a clear film that can be applied to the front bumper and
hood to protect them from stone chips, etc. This film could also be
used on other parts of the car that are subject to wear & tear,
such as the bottom of the door frame.
3M provides some information about
this
product on their web site.
Here is some more information,
as provided by Bob Brown on the Insight mailing list:
1. The product is called '3M Paint
Protection Film' and it should be applied by a professional, as in
a detailer or auto dealer detail shop.It is removable but not reusable.
2. 'The 3M Paint Protection Film'
can be purchased any NAPA parts house. It cannot be purchased direct
from 3M.
The NAPA sales clerk may say that
they don't carry it. Have him look in his catalog for the NAPA parts
numbers below.
3. The film is two part and is
applied with water and squeegee, then fine towels. Directions are
available.
4. Here are the sizes available
from 3M:
2" x 40 yds.
4" x 40 yds.
6" x 40 yds.
12" x 40 yds.
24" x 40 yds.
6" x 20 yds.
12" x 20 yds.
Strips (NAPA part#)
4" x 84" (#84904)
6" x 84" (#84906)
12" x 84" (#84911)
Q:
Is a cruise-control available for the Insight?
A:
Honda does not offer a cruise-control. At least one aftermarket
cruise control unit can be made to work with the Insight. See the
projects and modifications
page for information from George Yeager about the process he went
through to installed an aftermarket cruise-control in his Insight.
Although it wasn't a simple undertaking, George was able to do this
without any permanent modifications to the Insight.
Q:
Will the remote entry still work if I replace the stereo system?
A:
Yes. The radio receiver for the remote entry system is
separate from the stereo system.
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