Yes AFAIK that's normal for charge to drop if IMA assist in uphill drive. If the charge is low enough, the battery will be in forced charge mode where it will use engine to charge IMA so you feel drop in power when going prolonged uphill.

Crazy... FC even better than my old Kelisa

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Added on May 3, 2012, 12:10 pmBy the way, anyone knows when the Mugen bodykit for 2012 FL model will be out?

This post has been edited by kets: May 3 2012, 12:10 PM

You are not alone, mine also have problem(insight FL 2012) having sound after reaching 125km/h and above. Sound getting worst when drive more than 130km/h.

Meet 2 service center to report and rectify the problem. From their diagnose, this is because of front windscreen rubber not tight and wind goes in when reaching certain speed.

SC told there no replacement if my windscreen broken during repair.. so need to wait until they have stock??..!!!

Which SC u went?

Ya loh. Heaven!

Sometime even forget when last visit gas station. One time drove almost 2 weeks without refueling. Drive to work everyday fuel cost like taking lrt only. Amazing!

BTW changed back to semi synthetic at 15k service, pedal seems heavier and engine not so responsive. FC dropped a bit from 600++ km per tank to 550++km per tank

Might change back to full synthetic and feel the fun back. Fun and fuel saving at the same time? Amazing.

Please share your driving condition and style that u achieved that results. Thanks

below are my engine oil comparison between semi and full 0-20w.
the semi is between 10k-15k km
full 0-20w is between 15k until now

all in city drive.


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Took a test drive of the Honda Insight today. The car drives well and looks good. Wanted to ask though... from the forum, looks like this car does have some quality issues? Leaking etc? Anyone can comment? Deciding on this vs Prius C... Thanks in advance!

if u dont mind the interior of the prius c, i think its price is a very good bargain.

Normal. If you need more power, u have to floor the accelerator & the force charging will stop.

Is this the same issue with bonnet whistle?

I think that figure consider normal unless u frequently stuck in traffic jams and lots of short trip.
I easily hit 595km per tank. This is last week.


The 2 issues is whistling noise, and some water leak at the passenger side. I didnt face that leak, but that whistling sound has been addressed. So far very satisfied, especially on the fc and comfort/handling balance of the car. It slightly rigid if u used to a toyota, but very less roll & floating, confident handling.
U should go for prius C if u particular on comfort ride and dont mind the lack of boot space. Fc should be slightly better too. On the other hands, i found prius C body roll still like typical toyota, interior fail, and still quite a bit noisy due to lack of insulation. The regenerative braking is a bit noisy (whining). Overall, its still a smaller car but should be ok if u didnt require so much space.

How do you guys managed to achieved 600km per tank ???
Throughout the year I had only managed to hit 550km 1 time. Most of the time only hit 480km-500km only.

Is that something wrong with my car? or my driving style?

Eco mode all the time and normal traffic.

lets be more specific on the figures...
this will give a clear picture.

DRIVING: 70%City 30%Highway
TRAFFIC: Jam every morning to work
FUEL: Ron 97
ECON MODE: Off
FUEL CONSUMED: 32 Litre
TRAVEL: 523km
REMAINING KM READING: 33km



I hit this before few months ago:-

DRIVING: 70%City 30%Highway
TRAFFIC: Jam every morning to work
FUEL: Ron 97
ECON MODE: Off
FUEL CONSUMED: 35 Litre
TRAVEL: 570km
REMAINING KM READING: 0km

This post has been edited by alxdc: May 4 2012, 06:49 PM

DRIVING: 90%City 10%Highway
TRAFFIC: Normal jam to work and back (no standstill)
FUEL: Ron 95 (BHP or Petronas)
ECON MODE: ON 24/7
FUEL CONSUMED: 32 Litre
TRAVEL: 440km - 460km
REMAINING KM READING: 40+-km

P/S: Always tried to maintained speedometer green if I am not in rush.

This post has been edited by vaio_me: May 4 2012, 07:09 PM

I forgot to add the important average speed


DRIVING: 70%City 30%Highway
TRAFFIC: Jam every morning to work
FUEL BRAND: Shell
FUEL: Ron 97
ECON MODE: Off
AVERAGE SPEED:70-100km/h
FUEL CONSUMED: 32 Litre
TRAVEL: 523km
REMAINING KM READING: 33km

This post has been edited by alxdc: May 4 2012, 07:30 PM

any insighter here buy K&N drop in air filter from this guys..

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/295027

if yes, how the performance

i plan to get it soon to replace old stock filter

This post has been edited by 2piece: May 4 2012, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the feedback, ongdennis & watonk.
I did test drive Prius C.. is ok but still felt Insight had better handling and 'power'. The Prius C interior is a major disappointment. Leaning towards Insight but just a bit concerned about the 'quality' issues mentioned in the forum.

Quality issue not that bad laaa Battery is 5 years warranty... so far have not have a major issue... the quality is way batter than local assembled Honda...

worst if after 5 years and battery (Hybrid battery) die... just order from ebay for cheap replacement... cause insight use D cell NIMH to power the car... not hard to replace...

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Added on May 4, 2012, 10:51 pmYour driving style... haha

I have try it my self...

I pump full tank and I drive eco way (Green ambient meter) gentle acceleration gentle braking... I get 750km

Then I pump full tank and drive like I usually drive (Ignore the meter colour) and I get 550-650km

compare to city IDSI I usually get 350-400km

This post has been edited by calvin_ng: May 4 2012, 10:51 PM

I test drive both.
I end up buying Honda.
Honda has this "HONDA" feel if you know what I mean

This post has been edited by kets: May 4 2012, 11:11 PM

dunno y...but usually in city i will get around 650+km/full tank....if highway + city...then its 600km/fulltank

well i think it depends on the gradient of the highway lol...i tried nkve from shah alam to klang...fc average...but from shah alam to ipoh could easily get 750-800km per tank..but of coz im driving at like 110km/h