Overview & Reviews

The Insight continues into 2005 with no changes.

• Amazing fuel economy, quick steering, lots of standard equipment, exotic aluminum construction, low production numbers make for exclusivity.

• Batteries drain fast under continual electric motor assist, highly susceptible to strong crosswinds, small payload capacity.

User Reviews:

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  My best car - 2005 Honda Insight
  By frank manley - August 9 - 9:44 pm

  Had many cars in 84 years, including Ferrari, etc. This is the BEST one ever. I will never sell/tradeit! (Unless the new desigh Insight comes on the market).

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  Dynamite comes in small packages - 2005 Honda Insight
  By Brian Tennis - August 3 - 4:04 pm

  I really dont understand why the Editors rating is a full 40% points different than the individuals who actually own the car? Not enough horsepower for you guys? Cmon, this is a GREAT car. While not for everyone, those who do own them, bye and large, love them to death!

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  The Escape Craft - 2005 Honda Insight
  By Bunswha - April 6 - 11:45 pm

  Overall the only things that have been done to the car since I own it is regular oil changes. I live in the foothills of NY about 60 miles NNW of NYC. During the winter months I did find out the all season tires are not very good on snow covered roads. The car is very light and I would suggest studded snow tires in front for more traction and bite.

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  Best High Mileage car there is - 2005 Honda Insight
  By TUN FLOG - March 26 - 2:14 am

  If you are looking for a high mileage vehicle, THIS IS IT. When the price of gas is over $3.00 a gallon and you consider how many times you have to have more than a two place car, you will see the value. The manual version is light and easy to move through the gates, and the extra control of the torque band of the engine is invaluable for extra high mileage. Expect 65 to 70 mpg at 70 mph. My best run...82.2 mpg!! (at 55)

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  Honda Insight - 2005 Honda Insight
  By Honda Insight - March 24 - 1:06 am

  Great car, I own a 2000 insight, I had great results and finf it very reliable, I dont know why they say they don"t have power. The one I have has lots of power.

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  Insight Remains Extreme - 2005 Honda Insight
  By Bob - March 24 - 12:52 am

  We own a Prius, Accord Hybrid and anInsight. Nothing beats the Insight on mileage. Its fun to drive and perfectly wonderful for daily activities and commuting.

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  Thanks to American Honda - 2005 Honda Insight
  By What Savings? - February 12 - 3:04 pm

  This car is a fantastic design. Unfortunatly it was my bad luck to get one of the lemons? I bought this car because of my long commutes for work and visiting family. Since 2001 with 170K on the car, the Insight has gone through 2 secondary batteries, and 2 main battery system failures! Not to mention several visits because of a bad 02 sensor. In addition the CAT converter had to be replaced at $500.00 out my pocket! Had I paid for the system failures out of pocket it would have been over 12,000 dollars!! Its all I can do to keep up with repairs plus make the monthly payments. Ive tried to get out of this contract, but Im STUCK!