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    Honda Insight

    2019-2022

    2019 Model Redesign Year
    The Insight returned as our fuel economy champ among cars that don't have to be plugged in, thanks to its 54 mpg overall in our tests, which is two mpg better than the Toyota Prius. Based on the Civic sedan, the Insight has the same strengths and weaknesses. The ride is comfortable, its handling is secure but mundane, and the rear seat is relatively roomy. But the Insight suffers from a very low stance, which hurts getting in and out. The driver's seat is short on lower back support, and the controls are somewhat tricky, including the fussy, push-button gear selector. The car can loaf around on electric power alone at very low speeds but when the gas engine awakes when more power is needed, it's loud.
    Standard advanced safety systems include forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. For 2022, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning come standard.
    2022 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $19,675 - $22,275
    EPA MPG
    52 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    / 5
    2021 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $16,650 - $19,975
    EPA MPG
    52 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    / 5
    2020 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $14,750 - $17,675
    EPA MPG
    52 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    / 5
    2019 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $13,075 - $16,250
    EPA MPG
    52 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    / 100
    Owner Satisfaction
    / 5

    2010-2018

    2010 Model Redesign Year
    Honda directly targeted the Toyota Prius with their second-generation Insight hatchback. Introduced for 2010, the car was considerably less expensive than the larger Prius, but turned out to be a half-hearted effort. Gas mileage of 39 mpg overall isn't up to the standards of other small hybrids. Driving the Insight is no prize either, as it is slow and noisy. Base LX versions lacked electronic stability control; emergency handling was a handful. Stability control became standard for 2012 on all Insights.
    Interior fit and finish are lacking, rear visibility is difficult, and the back seat is cramped. The Insight was discontinued after the 2014 model year.
    2014 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $6,475 - $7,775
    EPA MPG
    41 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2013 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $5,400 - $6,800
    EPA MPG
    41 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2012 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $4,875 - $6,275
    EPA MPG
    41 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2011 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $4,050 - $5,625
    EPA MPG
    41 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2010 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $4,400 - $4,875
    EPA MPG
    41 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    / 100
    Owner Satisfaction
    / 5

    2000-2009

    As the first hybrid on the market, the Honda Insight posted the best fuel economy we had seen at the time; with 51 mpg overall; a record that stood until the 2016 Toyota Prius came along. But this flyweight two-seater really makes you pay for that efficiency when it comes to livability and drivability. The ride is barely tolerable and the car is very noisy. Acceleration is reasonable against the clock, but in everyday driving, it requires a lot of shifting of the manual transmission to keep up with traffic. Rear visibility is poor. Note that the Insight is not equipped to carry children, since the passenger-side airbag has no shut-off switch.
    Antilock brakes are standard, but driving the Insight feels vulnerable on a crowded highway because it is so small, light, and slow. Overall, the Insight is little more than a commuter runabout. Hybrid battery failures are fairly common. Production for this generation lasted until 2006.
    2006 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $3,875
    EPA MPG
    65 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2005 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $3,500
    EPA MPG
    65 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2004 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $3,350
    EPA MPG
    65 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2003 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $3,300
    EPA MPG
    65 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2002 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $3,100
    EPA MPG
    65 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2001 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $2,975
    EPA MPG
    65 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
    2000 Honda Insight
    Retail Price
    $2,950
    EPA MPG
    65 mpg
    Reliability Verdict
    NA 
    Owner Satisfaction
    NA 
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