2004 Honda Insight Review

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The pious Insight is still the fuel economy champ, but Toyota's Prius offers more practicality and nearly equivalent mileage ratings.

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Pros

Amazing fuel economy, quick steering, lots of standard equipment.

Cons

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

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1.0L 3-cyl. hybrid engine
Continuously variable transmission
Up to 48 cty/58 hwy mpg

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2004 Honda Insight

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What's New for 2004

The CD-equipped audio system with four speakers is now standard equipment, and the fuel consumption gauge's illumination color changes from green to red. All Honda cars gain a new seatbelt reminder system this year.

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