Overview & Reviews

No changes are in store for Honda's clever gas-electric hybrid vehicle.

• Amazing fuel economy, astounding technology, lots of standard equipment.

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

User Reviews:

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  DO NOT buy an older model Insight - 2002 Honda Insight
  By trianglemann - August 25 - 6:45 pm

  I owned one for 5 years, servicing every 3 months. In that time: 1. Need to replace cat converter ($1,200). 2. Need to replace IMA ($2,700). 3. Need to replace transmission ($2,200). 4. Need to replace flywheel. 5. Wheels randomly seize up almost causing an accident. Dealer doesnt know why ($100 diagnostic). 6. Need to replace engine ($3,800). 7. Need to replace transmission ($2,200). 8. Need to replace IMA again ($2,800). 9. Need to replace wiring ($550). Used/aftermarket parts are hard or impossible to find. 2 of 3 dealers had extremely poor workmanship (I was a mechanic). Car never lasted more than 3 months w/o something breaking, and every part on it is EXPENSIVE.

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  Favorite Car to Drive - 2002 Honda Insight
  By Edmond - November 6 - 9:48 pm

  I purchased the CVT and have not regretted the purchase at all. I get an average of 52 mpg in LA with stop/go/AC. The car had 80,000 existing miles but Hondas extended warranty (150K) for the battery as well as the Honda Care extended warranty (7yr/100K) has taken care of any concerns. I enjoy the car so much that I will be selling my other car because I no longer drive it. Looking forward to the release of the 2009 Insight.

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  Honda Insight is great - 2002 Honda Insight
  By dshirley - August 23 - 12:09 am

  I love my Insight. 50 to over 60 mpg, great looks (its red) and can park in tiny spaces. Plenty of cargo capacity, too.

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  2002 Honda Insight review - 2002 Honda Insight
  By Doug Myers - August 2 - 8:14 pm

  From Mile zero to 42345 the average mpg is 62.2 overall. Highest was a trip of 320 miles and averaged 89.2 mpg. Yes, I had a tailwind - -)

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  My Insight Driving Expirence - 2002 Honda Insight
  By Andrew J - July 24 - 9:53 pm

  I drive mainly on interstate highway. My commute to work is about 96 miles round trip, all but 10miles are super highway. The vehicle has nearly 115,000 miles with an overall average mpg of 64.3. I havent had any problems with the car and have replaced 4 tires once, and the front brakes just once. Because of the conditions of our Mass highways, I have had to replace the windshield twice and will need to replace it a third time before the next inspection. My Insight is a 5 speed manual with air conditioning.

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  Better than expected - 2002 Honda Insight
  By Steve - July 11 - 1:16 pm

  This car accelerates better than I expected. I thought itd be a dog, but its much quicker than I thought it would be. The only problem Ive had is with the odometer. Its stuck on the current trip mileage and wont return to overall mileage, so Ill need to get this repaired so Ill know when to change the oil. Ive been cross country with this car half a dozen times or so, I wish it had cruise control, but thats not an option. The ride is a little more harsh than most cars, but Im used to it, and going long distance is no problem. I can get the advertised 65 mpg highway IF I drive 55mph, but I just drive it the normal hwy speed and get about 50 mpg hwy. Overall I get 47 mpg.

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  the jetson mobile - 2002 Honda Insight
  By montecarlobluepearl - July 2 - 7:36 pm

  i get between 45-55 mpg in the winter and up to 70mpg in the summer. Awesome vehicle even handles well in up to a foot of snow. Can get up to 90mph on the highway. Havent had any problems with it since I bought it.

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  A great car - 2002 Honda Insight
  By dan ginsburg - June 6 - 7:52 am

  The Honda Insight is fun to look at, fun to drive, and the gas mileage is outstanding (I have gotten 50 mpg since I bought the car). It is best with the 5 speed manual transmission.

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  Smart and Fun - 2002 Honda Insight
  By Craig - May 18 - 4:39 pm

  If you are confident enough to only need your vehicle define you are "smart" and "innovative" then this is the car for you. Its for people who like a sporty look as they tool around town and want to save on fuel as they do so. For those of you with fragile egos, there will always be SUVs. See you at the pumps!

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  Proud Insight Owner! - 2002 Honda Insight
  By Mia - March 12 - 9:39 am

  Awesome!!!!!! Go American Honda!!!! Ahead of its time and so am I. SULEV and thus far a lifetime MPG of 56 MPG. Im showing America (with the help of Honda) a better way. Thank you!