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:

Showing 171 through 180 of 196.00

• 

  Love at First Sight - 2010 Honda Insight
  By roberto - December 15 - 4:20 am

  I bought this car on the day of my birthday - by accident. I accompanied my sister in law to buy a car at a Honda dealer and when I saw the Insight I immediately fell in love with it. Within minutes I was trading in my helluva noisy Toyota Matrix. My sis in law left and I stayed behind and within an hour I was driving home my Insight - the drive was smooth, the steering and seat was comfy - wow I love it. Right now Im doing 42 mpg after 3 weeks and hope to improve as I go on. The exterior looks great, love the interior, but the alloy wheels are my favorite. Save the best for last I find the engine quiet and smooth ride which I still havent got used to. OMG I could say this car is POETRY.

• 

  Love this car! - 2010 Honda Insight
  By Diana - December 5 - 1:46 pm

  I really didnt believe the MPG promises made by the dealership, but I wasnt concerned because I knew it would be better than my trade in. In econo mode, Im getting about 46 MPG on surface streets! That is mind boggling! I routinely get about 50 on my commute which is a mix of freeway and surface streets. I do turn the econo mode off during the hot AZ summers and the mileage is still really good, probably about 45 MPG on my commute. The performance is great. I can pass when I need to pass, accelerate to get on the freeway. I also store a surprising amount of cargo in the back, with the seats folded down.

• 

  First month in the books - 2010 Honda Insight
  By aw2pp - October 24 - 8:50 pm

  Bought mine this month, after running an old Ford Focus into the ground. First tank of gas returned 46 mpg in mixed driving, in ECO mode, with AC mostly on. And I have learned quite a bit in these last few weeks about driving in a way that maximizes fuel efficiency. I think 50+ regular is well within reach. I am 65", and have little trouble getting in a comfortable driving position. Thankfully, I dont tote anyone around the back seat (which is one of the reasons for choosing the car in the first place). Not much room back there. I know there are complaints about road noise, but in comparison with my previous car (a 2002 Ford Focus), this Insight is a vault at highway speeds.

• 

  A decent compromise - 2010 Honda Insight
  By mheikka - October 22 - 12:40 pm

  The 2010 Insight is a decent compromise for the money. It is a good second or commuter-only car, provided your other car can carry all of the people and junk in your life. Despite having 4 doors, it is really a 2 seater car with room for 5 year old children occasionally. Most of the complaints (modest acceleration, engine noise, small back seat, blind spots, road noise, A/C shuts off at stoplights, short seat cushions, etc.) are true, but not unexpected for a small, inexpensive commuter hybrid. If you want a solid little commuter with its associated compromises, it is a solid choice.

• 

  Great car - 2010 Honda Insight
  By Andrews - October 19 - 8:30 am

  We previously had a 2003 VW Passat 1.8T, which was fun to drive but in the shop more than on the road. This car obviously isnt as sporty, but is great for its target audience. Its much more roomy than it appears, and performs its function with aplomb. Were getting about 42 mpg normally, although my wife got ~50 mpg on the highway somehow. As long as you acknowledge that this isnt a sports car, the performance is great. You do have to pretty much floor it to get on the interstate, but thats the only time I notice any lack of power. The cars mpg game is pretty addictive, and really helps make it fun.

• 

  Insight Is Better Than The Naysayers Say - 2010 Honda Insight
  By 3rd Honda man - September 24 - 9:20 pm

  Researched 2010 Insight heavily. Test drove several times here in Colorado. Test drove Civic. Replacing my 97 Civic HX wasnt easy but the Insight exceeds my expectations. Styling is superb and high end. Comfort is excellent for average height like myself. MPG already coming in high 40s, low 50s. Drove in snow second day of ownership today and handled great. Cons by many people are not typical of a superbly designed hybrid, so dont expect big power. Plastic? Nothing wrong with the interior plastic, it is light and saves on weight. I do agree mats should come standard, but overall the Insight EX is a beautiful vehicle, my 3rd Honda. I will keep for many years!

• 

  Stylish w/ Great MPG! - 2010 Honda Insight
  By In Mendo - July 9 - 5:03 am

  We have been driving our new hybrid for 3 weeks now after trading in our F150 clunker. The Insight handles great on our hilly country roads and we are getting 48 mpg! We will break 50 mpg on the freeways for sure. This car is stylish and has plenty of room (I am 6 tall.) We found the interior more comfortable and the dash easier to read than the Prius. The only problem is that it is my wifes car and I seldom get to drive it!

• 

  Changing my driving style - 2010 Honda Insight
  By Bill - June 13 - 12:43 pm

  I am 5000 miles into ownership. My MPG started at 43 and has improved with each fillup. My last tank was 51 MPG. I run tire pressure 2 pounds below the max pressure and trade a hard ride for MPG. The instruments are always in your face about your driving style and gives feeedback on your every move. I drive 65 miles a day in rolling hills and with mixed hwy/local roads. I run the AC only at cruising speed and let the cruse control take over when possible. I rate this car high for performance because I view fuel economy as its primary performance attribute. I never have a problem with entering and merging onto the highway, and typically run speed limit +5 to 10 w/AC on 90% of the time.

• 

  Insight is a sight to behold! - 2010 Honda Insight
  By Phyllis Ponisciak - May 27 - 1:40 pm

  My husband needed a car to commute back and forth to work. He always wanted a hybrid and had his mind set on a prius. We looked at them first but the dealers in our area would not reduce the sticker price. So we looked at the insight because they are similar in style and are a little cheaper. This car is perfect for our needs and is fun to drive. The dashboard has great displays and easily shows how the car is performing. If you are looking for reliable transportation that gets great gas mileage, buy this car. The back seat and storage area are not huge, but theres plenty of room for our small grandchildren and a big shopping trip. The car has plenty of pick-up and is easy to drive.

• 

  The Perfect Car For Me - 2010 Honda Insight
  By Ken from Boulder - April 1 - 4:23 pm

  I jumped into the final days of the Clunker Program looking for a Prius but either the dealer stopped taking clunkers and had a car, or took clunkers but no car. I thought I was compromising when I landed an LX Insight and got rid of my 1996 GMC Yukon as a clunker. I was wrong. The Honda Insight is a consumer- specific vehicle that perfectly matches my driving parameters. Around town for errands with occasional highway driving. My family has their own cars so only in a blue moon would four passengers be riding. The vehicle is inexpensive, looks great, fun to drive, will save me a bundle on gas, its reliable, and has world class re-sale value. The perfect car for me.