Honda unwrapped the refreshed 2012 Insight for their European market during the motor show in Frankfurt with the updates also reaching the car in the U.S. market. Honda reworked on some styling details and interior upgrades.

The biggest work was put into the styling of the new Honda Insight which is given a more aggressie look with larger intakes, new headlamps, new tail lights, and also new rim designs. The EX version of the Insight is still the only model that rolls on aluminum rims. All trims also get a new grille with a blue streak that represents its hybrid technology.

The tweaks done to the bumper iactually added 1 mile per gallon on the fuel economy numbers of the Insight. The fuel ratings are pegged at 44 mpg on highway cruising, 41 mpg while on city streets, and a combine rating of 42 mpg. The numbers of the Prisu are still better but the ride experience is better with the Honda Insight.

The Japanese car manufacturer appropriately did the reworks where they were needed most. The interior. Designers worked on better sound insulation, upgraded the navigation system, installed a backup camera, and made the seats more classy and comfortable.

The 2012 Honda Insight still runs on the IMA or Integrated Motor Assist hybrid technology just like its older sibling. This setup combines the effort of the 1.3L 4-cylinder 88 horsepower engine with the power outputs o f the 13 horsepower electric motor.

The new Honda Insight has a starting sticker price of $19,120.