The Honda Insight hybrid has made quite an impact in the market, and is now a regular sight on Klang Valley streets. In the six months since its launch, Honda Malaysia sold over 3,000 units of the RM99,800 hybrid, a figure that exceeds 75% of the company’s annual target for the model.
This overwhelming response, plus the earthquake and tsunami disaster that hit Japan, meant that the CBU Japan Insight had a waiting period of two to three months long. The shortage of supply and delay in delivery even caused dealers to stop taking orders from April till May. However, production in Japan has recovered since June, and Honda Malaysia says that the waiting period has been trimmed to less than one month.
“Insight emerged as a popular choice among the Green customers as it arrived in Malaysia at the right time at the right price. Thanks to the Government, both import and excise duty are exempted, thus making Insight more affordable,” said Yoichiro Ueno, MD and CEO of Honda Malaysia.
The company also revealed that it has plans to “expand its hybrid variety by end of the year”. Could we take this to mean that the Honda CR-Z is coming soon? Stay tuned!
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Comments express excitement over the Honda Insight's reduced waiting time and availability, highlighting its fuel efficiency, safety ratings, and value compared to other hybrids like the Prius. Some discuss its design, interior space, and maintenance costs, while others compare it to city cars like the City and Forte. Concerns about hybrid system reliability and infrastructure for electric charging are also raised. Overall, there's positive sentiment about the Insight being a practical, fuel-saving option with high safety credentials.