Insight 1500Cc And 1300Cc

[Shelan]

Does any one have experience over those two models ? I would like to know the fuel consumption differences if there is any. As i have seen there are no major differences in the options other than the exterior look. Could someone has experience over those two models please share the experience.

Thanks

[dpbatagoda]

Has been using 1330CC for more than a year, no complaints, solid, reliable car. Haven't had a even a single issue with anything for 20,000 KMs used within the 15 months. Long distance it does 20Km/L with AC and load with normal driving. With careful driving you can get around 25KM/L for long distance. In Colombo traffic it is 12-16Km/L range.

[Shelan]

Hi,

Thanks for the info and that is helpful. I would like to hear from a 1500cc user about the average fuel consumption and its experience. Better if i can have a comparison with 1300cc.

[mihira]

I have 1500cc ZE3 model. It's done 26.2km/l average in highway Baddegama to kottawa(60-85 speed range).

[FastDriving]

Has been using 1330CC for more than a year, no complaints, solid, reliable car. Haven't had a even a single issue with anything for 20,000 KMs used within the 15 months. Long distance it does 20Km/L with AC and load with normal driving. With careful driving you can get around 25KM/L for long distance. In Colombo traffic it is 12-16Km/L range.

I agree with him, I was using insight about about nearly 2 years, I didnt change single set of break pad, though I travel 40,000 when I m sellling. Good car but small space. Terrible trafic Jam it does that level, if you travel long distance with smooth driving you get 24/25 this is true. Specially, Polonnaruwa, Monagragala, Hambanota road, But for Hills & Bends it does 16/17. (but If you have more pax in the car, this could be lower)

[FastDriving]

Please make sure do proper test run when you want to buy all hybrids, there are some vibrations/jerks you will experince when IMA going to change at lower speed, Specially this was happen with poor maintainance car, or when they use 90 Octane. ( I ASSUME), so do a test run ranging various speed, dont pull it like race horse, insight is good choice for small families. My advice is go for latest 1500 cc ( but i am not an expert) but I love 1500 than 1.3. both the apperance and performace is good.

[rangerover]

IMHO the newer ZE3 looks gaudy. Too much chrome for my liking.

Also the brand new version looks pretty neat compared to the JDM imports