2018 Toyota Prius vs Honda Insight: Rivalry Hinted To Resume

Hmmm.... not sure what to think about this....

Toyota Prius

While the EV segment more or less began with a rivalry between the Toyota Prius and Honda Insight, there has been a major shift over the years as the Prius soldiers on whereas the Insight is nowhere to be found.

An interesting possibility has surfaced, as the Insight could be brought back to life as Honda wants to develop a fleet of EVs in the coming years.

As per the CEO of Honda, Takahiro Hachigo, the company has set 2030 as a quasi-deadline to have two thirds of its roster comprising of EVs. For that endeavor hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) vehicles are being pushed back with plug-in hybrids and hybrids being the primary focus for the near future.
Besides offering the 2017 Honda Clarity FCEV in both hybrid forms, Honda is looking to bring in a dedicated plug-in hybrid the subsequent year.

There is no word on its name but a return of the Honda Insight would be more than welcome. The Prius isn’t doing particularly well in a commercial sense, but it has taken a good stride forward with its technical advancements. Could Honda bring in a PHEV that can match the Toyota New Global Architecture underpinning the Prius?

Source;
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