Used 2003 Honda Insight Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2003 Insight, so we've included reviews for other years of the Insight since its last redesign.
First impressions very positive
spinoza, 03/18/2003
2003 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
We've had ours for a month now and it's been a lot of fun to do drive. It drives and handles much like a little sports car (the Miata comes to mind), and we've had little problem adjusting to it being a hybrid. Features like the auto-stop and motor-assist are intuitive and easy to adjust to. It's amazing to see it already averaging over 50 miles a gallon in heavy city driving. The car has impressive acceleration and speed, and has no problems keeping up with traffic and passing. It's also very smooth and quiet.
A sweet little ride!
rubian77, 08/03/2005
2003 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
If you're looking for a car that is great on gas mileage but you don't need a ton of cargo room, this is the vehicle for you! Even with only 3 cylinders, this little buggy has a good amount of get-up-and-go. Driving in the snow is trickier; you just have to take it easy and give yourself more time. Some say it's uncomfortable, but I don't think it's that bad - and I spend about 75-80 minutes driving one way. Repairs don't cost any more than other cars, despite the hybrid technology.
A modern CRX
Gazings, 03/10/2002
2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had low expectations of this car - much to my surprise it is quite fast, handles great, and it very comfy. Auto climate control is fantastic. Styling STILL turns heads. Very roomy inside. I strongly suggest you opt for the CVT version - it is way too easy to drain the batteries by lugging the car in too high a gear with the manual, plus you have to downshift to very low gears for good power (2nd gear at 65 mph!). The CVT does it all for you.
2002 Honda Insight review
Doug Myers, 08/03/2006
2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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 - ;-)
My Insight Driving Expirence
Andrew J, 07/25/2006
2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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 haven't 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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