Overview & Reviews

The CD-equipped audio system with four speakers is now standard equipment, and the fuel consumption gauge's illumination color changes from green to red. All Honda cars gain a new seatbelt reminder system this year.

• Amazing fuel economy, quick steering, lots of standard equipment.

• Batteries drain fast under continual electric motor assist, highly susceptible to crosswinds, not much point-and-shoot power on tap, small payload capacity.

User Reviews:

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  MY FAVORITE CAR - 2004 Honda Insight
  By CHAZ ODIN - April 20 - 2:00 am

  I have a Benz convertible,a VW Cabriolet a Mazda truck, and I always will go for my Honda when it comes to fun to drive and love the handling.

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  Buyer Beware - 2004 Honda Insight
  By GregL - April 12 - 2:00 am

  This is a great car, IF you live in a flat place with no snow like Arizona or Florida. This car is miserable in snow and very slow on hills (or anytime power is needed). You will note that the people who love this car the most and get the best mileage live in very flat, warm areas. In New Jersey or New York traffic this car is simply dangerous. It is too small to be seen and does not have the suspension or power to handle ruts, potholes, hills, crosswinds, etc. Remember: this car gets most of its efficiency out of extreme light weight and incredibly narrow and hard tires. This combo does not make for a very safe car.

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  Insight Fun to Drive - 2004 Honda Insight
  By Stephen Smith - April 11 - 2:00 am

  My Insight gets 68 mpg and its peppy and fun to drive. It has an enormous head turning quotient and many people who see the car express interest and highly positive feelings about it. Some people have even thanked me that I cared enough about the environment to buy it.

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  Now for Something Completely Different - 2004 Honda Insight
  By Ambientity - April 9 - 2:00 am

  When I began my search for a new car, I looked for one that would have character and performance. I wanted an anti-SUV, an "environmentally friendly" automobile (perhaps an oxymoron), and a car that you would not see every day. The Insight is uniquely and beautifully designed. It provides the "difference" which I was seeking and is, both in size and performance, the quintessential "anti-SUV." I now hope that more and more drivers will opt for this wonderful, sensible, and responsible vehicle.

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  Insight 2003 - 2004 Honda Insight
  By paulrich - April 9 - 2:00 am

  This has been an excellent commuting car for my wife and I. We drive 125 miles round trip everyday. Unlike many of the Prius reviews, we are actually exceeding the DOT Mileage rating. In the winter time we were getting 60 to 62 mpg. With the warmer weather we are now achieveing 68 to 72 mpg. We found that the mileage was a little less for the first 3000 miles, as stated by the dealer, but after that break in period it has been an excellent performer. The car operates as any other car, a little sluggish on the long uphill home, we use third gear instead of fourth on our regular Honda.

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  Honda Insight - First Hybrid on the Road - 2004 Honda Insight
  By Dr. Kearns - April 4 - 3:00 am

  I bought my 2000 Honda Insight in April 2001. In 2000, Honda was the first to put hybrids on the road. My Insight has motored 69,200 miles with a lifetime gas consumption of 62.5 miles per gallon (mpg). The interior is comfortable and stylish. The unique seat supports my double-herniated back even on the long haul drives. The car is fun, generating curiosity and honks of approval. Plus, with 62.5 mpg and that nifty tax write off of $1500, I can feel good about the environment, global situations, and my own finances. Its just plain nice!

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  Honda Review - 2004 Honda Insight
  By Amaya_Whitman - April 4 - 3:00 am

  so far experience has been good

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  yes - I get 57 mpg and I love it! - 2004 Honda Insight
  By Bluegrazz - April 4 - 3:00 am

  I have owned this car for almost three years and buying it was probably the best decision Ive ever made. It is reliable, inexpensive and easy to maintain. But you have to have a sense of humor to drive it! Ive found that driving does have other rewards, however. The police only warn me when I am stopped for speeding because they are surprised that a hybrid is so speedy. And I never have to wait long at busy intersections because people are extraordinarily courteous and curious when you drive a hybrid.

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  Milage not what I expected - 2004 Honda Insight
  By Bodnar - March 21 - 2:00 am

  Having driven about 10000 miles both in city and from Dallas, Tx to Ocala, Fl and back I can say the milage is nowhere near the 56MPG rating. Lack of cruise control really hurts. If you are used to cruise control you will have to change the way you drive or the speed will easily creep up to 80 and above. The best milage I have achieved is 52MPG highway and 46 in town. Once the summer temperatures go up you can expect those numbers to drop 20% because of the air conditioner. Electric motor is noisy.

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  Sporty, economical Love Machine - 2004 Honda Insight
  By Kilroyrogers - March 10 - 2:00 am

  So Im on Sunset racing a Ferrari F40 and weaving in and out of rally cars last summer, and heads were turning and watching the 5 speed kick it, and I realized I had a sporty, head turning ride for relative peanuts. When I later saw said Ferrari with its hood up and smoke pouring out at the staion at PCH and Sunset, I realized I really do have the best of both worlds, minus the headaches.