The Honda Insight is an adequate fuel-saving people mover. So, between the Prius and the Insight, which one would we take? The first-generation Insight was manufactured as a two-seater, launching in a single trim level with a and optional. Insight has a of 0. FuelTypeFilter selectedFuelTypeList, null ; fuelTypeFilter. Suffice it to say that I've been caring for it as much as possible since I purchased it. On February 28, 2014, Honda officially announced ending production of the second generation Insight after the 2014 model year.
Interior changes include revisions to the dashboard, seat fabric, and some plastics. Carrying children is not recommended because the passenger-side airbag has no cut-off switch. Calendar Year American sales 2009 20,572 2010 20,962 2011 15,549 2012 5,846 2013 4,802 In October 2009, named the Honda Insight the most reliable vehicle as it scored the highest of any vehicles in predicted reliability, according to its annual vehicles reliability survey. The shift light requests fifth gear as early as 39 mph. It is also very reliable but all hondas are! It is not a sports car, but it is perfectly capable of keeping up with and passing traffic. Not a lot of power.
With the Insight, the gas engine and electric motor are packaged together as one unit, whereas in the Prius, the electric motor and gasoline engine are both strong enough to power the vehicle on their own, mounted independently on either side of the transmission. Adjusting to it is easy. Oh, and for the celebrities out there, and everyone else, we think the Insight makes a pretty strong statement. The Insight is a sporty two-seater, good for commuting, and it gets much better mileage but makes noticeable compromises in cargo space and overall smoothness. Until then, automatic climate control air conditioning remains the only major option.
Also, this car can park and drive in small spaces most cars wouldn't even dream of, which is pretty sweet when you're looking for a parking spot in the city! I needed to replace the main battery shortly after I bought the car. As of 1 June 2008, the replacement battery costs 1,968 and installation is around 900. The hybrid Civic model will likely have a late spring 2002 introduction in the U. The aerodynamic efficiency is improved by two percent. Also, I lost my right side panel, and it is pretty hard to find another one to replace it, as not many.
Also, the tires tend to tramline and want to change direction with different surfaces. A unique, spiral groove along the outside of the inner pipe increases the surface area and therefore the efficiency of the heat transfer between the outer and inner tubes. The original Insight had a conventional manual transmission. The Insight shares the same trunk space as the tenth-generation Honda Civic Sedan, as the batteries for the Insight do not impede on trunk space. Despite a high reliability rating in testing, the Insight was assigned a low score, stating that it fell short in ride quality, handling, interior noise, acceleration, refinement, rear seat access and rear visibility.
Somewhat less-efficient driving makes the meter glow blue-green. Because of this, it makes an ideal commuter car, a great runabout as a second car, and a good car for someone on a budget. The game has moved on. Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. It also delivers fuel economy that leads to some decent monetary savings over time.
The exterior look of this car is awesome—my friends call it the Bat Mobile. On this loop, with a light throttle foot and strictly following the shift light, the Insight averaged 62 miles per gallon. The motor also serves as the engine starter, quickly spinning the engine to idle speed after Idle Stop and during normal vehicle starting. The exterior look of this car is awesome—my f. The shift action is smooth and precise, and the light clutch engagement makes for easy launches. Unlike the previous Insight, it is a traditional sedan, not a five-door liftback.
With its aluminum body and frame, the Insight was an expensive car to produce and was never designed for high-volume sales. Also for those who hate going to the gas station this means quite a lot as it will get up to 700 miles between fill-ups when equipped with the manual transmission. The electricity for the electric motor comes from a relatively small battery pack, which is kept continuously charged by the gasoline engine. . It's also slow, small and light, so it feels vulnerable on a crowded freeway. Highway expansion joints are felt as a jolt in the seat cushion.
It is indeed a well-advanced car for its time. The Insight is an interesting car to look at and talk about, but not particularly good to drive. Archived from on March 8, 2010. The difference in fuel economy between the versions is due to the higher weight and added equipment of the Touring version. And it was the first gasoline-electric hybrid car sold in the U. SinceLastVisitFilter false, 1557134733100 ; listingsSearchManager. I was more interested in safe and reliable.
Overall, the Insight is comfy and cozy. My mileage now was 75,926 at my last fill-up, so I have put almost 60,000 on the car. The 'Refreshed' model new front etc. We found it could cruise comfortably at 80 mph, where it feels quite stable. Instead, it was designed to be a real world test car for hybrid technology and a gauge to new consumer driving habits. The engine then magically comes back to life when the gearshift is engaged. It did not perform as well in or tests.