Long-Term Test: 2000 Honda Insight

(Enlarge photo) During its last road trip, the Insight ran into some snow in the Rockies, and Reed reported that it handled itself well, as long as he kept it pointed straight ahead and maintained a consistent speed. (Photo by Philip Reed)	(Enlarge photo) Dr. Alan Shackelford of Boulder, Colo., meets his new hybrid — our used Insight. (Photo by Philip Reed)
(Enlarge photo) Though steep mountain grades proved taxing for the car's IMA system, our editor noted that the car maintained some battery charge on most ascents. (Photo by Philip Reed)	(Enlarge photo) Honda's innovative Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system combines the efforts of an efficient 1.0-liter three-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor capable of recharging its own battery pack. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)
(Enlarge photo) The Insight's cabin goes right along with its sophisticated technology and quasi-futuristic exterior. Included are a fully digital instrument display and plenty of faux aluminum trim. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)	(Enlarge photo) The Insight looks like no other car on the road, and the result is plenty of attention from onlookers. The steeply raked, split-glass hatchback has its price, though, and that price is visibility. (Photo by Miles Cook)
(Enlarge photo) The Insight isn't the most practical hybrid on the market, but many editors liked the way it drove and loved the fuel economy it allowed. (Photo by Scott Jacobs)