OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, April 29, 2009 · 18 `Insight into Canada' tour starts month-long journey Carguide Magazine Metroland Newspapers On the eve of Earth Day (April 22), a new 2010 Honda Insight EX hybrid car, designated "Insight Canada 1", the very first Insight registered in Canada, departed from Trans-Canada Highway Mile Marker Zero in Victoria en route across Canada in search of environmental initiatives that were reported on daily. Journalists from across the country drove a total of 23 separate legs during the monthlong "Insight Into Canada" journey that ends May 22 at Trans-Canada Highway Mile Marker Zero in St. John's, Nfld. On each leg, the journalists checked the "environmental pulse" of Canadians, visiting earth-friendly locations and inspirational people who are doing their share to lessen our country's carbon footprint, reduce energy use or improve recycling efforts. "We're excited to be able to document and celebrate the numerous environmental initiatives and achievements by Canadians from coast to coast," said Jerry Chenkin, executive Honda kicked off sales of the 2010 Insight on Earth Day (April 22) with a drive across Canada of the new hybrid that gets of 4.8 L/100 km (city) and 4.5 L/100 km (highway) and ultra-low emissions. vice president of Honda Canada Inc. "The more that Canadians understand the environmental issues we are facing as well as the numerous things that can be done to reduce our impact on the environment, the more we can ensure blue skies for our children." The all-new Honda Insight hybrid five-passenger hatchback went on sale on Earth Day, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $23,900 for the Insight LX. A premium version, Insight EX, is available with an MSRP of $27,500. The distinctively styled, five-passenger dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system comprised of a 1.3-litre i-VTEC gasoline engine and a 10-kilowatt electric motor that together contribute to a Transport Canada fuel economy rating of 4.8 L/100 km (city) and 4.5 L/100 km (highway) and ultra-low emissions.