Honda Insight links to traffic data

The Insight VTi-L hybrid, launched this week, will include as standard equipment the SUNA digital traffic information system. SUNA is Australia's first traffic channel that broadcasts detailed information on traffic congestion and other road conditions to the VTi-L's satellite navigation system.

It allows owners of Insights in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth to access immediate traffic information such as accidents, road closures, traffic congestion, major road works and special events.

Honda Australia's sales and marketing manager, Stephen Collins, says it helps drivers have an easier, more efficient and stress-free drive.

"This is the first time our in-car satellite navigation systems have included live traffic information, and we see great value in being able to offer this service to our customers," he says.

"With Honda's focus on reducing fuel consumption and maximising efficiency, this technology is a fantastic match to our new Honda Insight VTi-L."

The SUNA service monitors traffic conditions using tens of thousands of traffic sensors supplemented with other sources including thousands of probe vehicles, freeway sensors, tow truck allocations, traffic cameras as well as roadwork and special events information.

All of this information is validated by a team of traffic operators and then sent to the in-car navigation device. SUNA is a standard feature on Honda's satellite navigation system in the Insight VTi-L with other models to follow.