Overview & Reviews

The Honda Insight hybrid is back. This time, however, it's been reincarnated as a four-door sedan that serves as Honda's answer to the iconic Toyota Prius.

• Affordable price, excellent fuel economy, seamless hybrid powertrain, pleasant driving experience.

• Tight backseat, invasive road noise.

User Reviews:

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  Little Blue. - 2010 Honda Insight
  By BILL IN THE PINES - May 19 - 3:44 pm

  I have only had the car for about 5 wks. She is very nimble and fun to drive.well built, great on gas.The dash layout is good and the info display keeps you informed. Once I figured out that the car is smarter then me, I just enjoy.

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  Enjoying the ride - 2010 Honda Insight
  By David M - May 17 - 2:33 pm

  I decided I wanted a commuter car to save on gas and reduce my contribution to pollution. I was first attracted to the InSights look. Although it has a Prius shape it definitely looks more sporty to me. I realized I was buying a small car so wasnt overly concerned about the space in the back seats. Also, my Insight seems very quiet on the road even on the highway so not sure why some of the reviews say stuff about noise.

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  Honda gives us a gem - 2010 Honda Insight
  By Alex - May 14 - 11:43 am

  My initial attitude toward this car was less than enthusiastic, its EPA estimates are 10 mpg less than the Prius and only 10 more than the Fit. However, after driving the Insight a couple of thousand miles and averaging 49.7 mpg, it is apparent that the EPA estimates on the insight are much too conservative. I can easily get 60+ mpg around town if I pay close attention to the innovative fuel economy indicators on the Insights dash. Its more fun to drive than the Prius, gets much better mileage than the EPA estimates, and is around $6,000 less expensive. Undoubtedly, this is the best value new car that can be bought.

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  Absolutely Impressed - 2010 Honda Insight
  By Happy Hybrid Owner - May 9 - 9:24 am

  Test drove Prius and Honda Insight. Honda Insight won hands down. Truly fun to drive, quiet interior, plenty of power and of course excellent mileage. Driving Prius felt like being in the virtual arcade car. Honda Insight EX is priced thousand of dollars less than Prius II and comes fully loaded. Only extra option is navigation and blue tooth. Easily obtained at the fraction of the cost on the outside Hybrids will not break any speed records but if youre looking for excellent high millage family car Honda Insight is it. Honda Job Well Done!

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  My Experience of the Insight - 2010 Honda Insight
  By pkw - May 8 - 2:23 pm

  Ive read numerous ratings and comments about the Insight and I find that its hard to believe theyre talking about the same car Ive owned for a year now. My Insight has never gotten lower than 42 MPG and then only in sub-zero weather. In normal weather I always get 45, 46 or 47 mpg and thats after I do the math, which is just below the instrumentations estimates. I also have a Prius for nearly four years, and the Prius is slightly faster, but the instrumentation is not as concise, but the Prius is now older than the Insight. The Insight is solidly built, and gets mpg greater than ratings which have been publicized.

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  Better than EPA - 2010 Honda Insight
  By offy - May 4 - 1:45 pm

  I recently took advantage of the great lease deals at Honda with a 36 month Insight lease. I traded in my not-too- old Mazda 3 and am very happy I did. In my first week of ownership, with the assist of the Econ mode and the computer showing me how to drive efficiently, I am averaging about 47 mpg, about 80% highway driving. Now my mundane drive to work has become just a small contribution to the environment.

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  Best-kept secret - 2010 Honda Insight
  By Bob - April 29 - 11:38 am

  Amazing. After six months, still havent seen another Insight on Montreal roads or in huge mall parking lots. If people only knew how much fun this little hatchback is. Zippy, especially under hard acceleration, silky smooth engine, balanced and grounded like a Go-Kart, bright and spacious cabin - whats not to like? And, no, it doesnt look like a Prius. Sure, its form might be similar, just like my form is similar to Tom Cruises. Its the nuances that make all the difference, and theyre considerable.

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  Underrated Hybrid - 2010 Honda Insight
  By Skylane95 - April 27 - 12:20 am

  Just over 1100 miles-averaging 47 mpg in a 70/30 highway/city mix. Much quieter than my 2003 Jetta TDI. I cruise @ 65 mph on the highway-impressive economy,reasonable pick-up, fun to drive. Drivers seat is excellent. Well finished. Smoother than the TDI. Lacks the incredible road feel of the VW, but has its own distinct quality-not as direct/secure, but very confident. Was going to buy a Prius(a much more sophisticated engineering marvel), but did not like being insulated from the driving experience.

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  Much better MPG than EPA ratings! - 2010 Honda Insight
  By Lenny - April 16 - 9:57 pm

  Just filled up for the first time-better than 44 mpg (actual) since new 370 miles). My other car is a 2003 Jetta TDI. The Insight is different-it lacks the outstanding road feel of the VW, but is much smoother and less noisy. Fun to drive, great gadgetry (nav with bluetooth link). Decent road feel and handling.

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  Insight over Prius - 2010 Honda Insight
  By APinMD - April 14 - 1:44 pm

  Always wanted a hybrid, by default that meant the Prius. Test drove both in one day (within an hour-highly recommend). Insight surprised spouse and me--we both loved it WAY more than Prius. Very easy and user friendly displays, love the instant MPG color feedback. Very good pick-up, can zip around quickly, never guess its a hybrid. I leave it in Eco Mode all the time. Start/stop driving: I get ~43- 45 mpg with regular driving style, 49- 50 with some effort to "green" my driving style :) On the highway up to 55 mpg with little effort. I LOVE this car. Never thought Id like anything better than my 2003 Jetta. But I DO!