2005 Honda Insight Review
2005 Honda Insight Review
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Pros
- Amazing fuel economy, quick steering, lots of standard equipment, exotic aluminum construction, low production numbers make for exclusivity.
Cons
- Batteries drain fast under continual electric motor assist, highly susceptible to strong crosswinds, small payload capacity.
What’s new
The Insight continues into 2005 with no changes.
Edmunds says
Newer hybrid competitors may have eclipsed the Insight in terms of technology and power, but the Insight is still the class leader when it comes to fuel economy and high-tech construction.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$83/mo for Insight Base
Insight Base
vs
$179/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2005 Honda Insight.
5 star(81%)
4 star(19%)
3 star(0%)
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27 reviews
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3.88 out of 5 stars
Thanks to American Honda
What Savings?, 02/12/2005
2005 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback w/Air Conditioning (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
This car is a fantastic design. Unfortunatly it was my bad luck to get one of the lemons? I bought this car because of my long commutes for work and visiting family. Since 2001 with 170K on the car, the Insight has gone through 2 secondary batteries, and 2 main battery system failures! Not to mention several visits because of a bad 02 sensor. In addition the CAT converter had to be … replaced at $500.00 out my pocket! Had I paid for the system failures out of pocket it would have been over 12,000 dollars!! Its all I can do to keep up with repairs plus make the monthly payments. I've tried to get out of this contract, but I'm STUCK!
4.75 out of 5 stars
Best Caar Ever
Frank Manley, 02/12/2005
2005 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
I've owned cars for 68 years. Raced sports cars 17 years and built own engines. This is finest automotive creation I ever owned. Engineering masterpiece! Met Honda wnen racing at Suzuka. Toured Honda plants and saw excllencce. Drove Insight Bellcvue,Wa to Monterey,Ca twice. Over 60 M/G at times. NO environmental effrcts (which robs a LOT of HP)
4.63 out of 5 stars
windows
robert c. schulze, 02/26/2005
2005 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback w/Air Conditioning (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
you need to get side vents that let you have the window down and not let rain in.The builds up alot of heat when parked in sun the vents would allow the heat to escape. Something like shade vent makes for other cars. My car is a 2002 Insight. Your 2005 doesn,t look much different.I am afraid the heat might cause windows to popout. thanks
4.88 out of 5 stars
Great car for two
alexkoch, 02/25/2005
2005 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
Great car for two, compliments my other vehicle (LX470) nicely. Fun to drive, small enough, great design (well, exerior looks are different, no question). I just love it for fule economy, it gets me anywhere for basically nothing, still stylish and great dashboard.
2005 Insight Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $19,330 |
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Engine Type | Mild hybrid |
Combined MPG | 52 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $83/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 16.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5PassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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