2003 Honda Insight Review

Name: 2003 Honda Insight Review
Brand: Honda
Price: 2510 USD
Rating: 4.9 (47 reviews)

2003 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback Exterior

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Amazing fuel economy, astounding technology, 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.

What’s new

No changes are in store for Honda's clever gas/electric hybrid vehicle.

Edmunds says

Some cars make you feel like a champion. This one makes you feel like a hero.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 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 $3.11 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$73/mo

$168/mo

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SO MUCH FUN I WANT TWO

FRED, 06/22/2006

2003 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)

This is the most fun car to drive and for a 6'4" guy, comfortable and zippy.I want to buy another in a different color it is so much fun. I have a Mercedes convertible, a Lexus Wagon and my daughter a new Cabriolet. You can have all of them. I like driving alone and have as much space in the back of my Insight as my Lexus. I am going to dump my others and get a blue one. I may not drive …

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wildbill53, 04/15/2014

2003 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback w/Air Conditioning (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)

I Bought it with 76,000 miles. IMA battery was replaced and all recalls/updates completed. I drive 240 miles a day from Tucson to Phoenix and back. I have 109,000 on it now. Fun to drive but does require a certain personality to drive. Meaning that you can't get on the gas all the time and expect the battery to stay charged. Also staying light on the gas will defiantly improve mileage. …

Favorite Car to Drive

Edmond, 11/07/2007

2002 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)

I purchased the CVT and have not regretted the purchase at all. I get an average of 52 mpg in LA with stop/go/AC. The car had 80,000 existing miles but Honda's extended warranty (150K) for the battery as well as the Honda Care extended warranty (7yr/100K) has taken care of any concerns. I enjoy the car so much that I will be selling my other car because I no longer drive it. Looking …

It doesn't get any better than this!

Tim Guiles, 03/04/2004

2003 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric hybrid 5M)

In the summer I get 85 miles to the gallon while driving normally through the mountains and valleys of Vermont. This car is great in the snow - - - I live 2 miles off the paved road at the end of a small dirt road and I continue to be impressed by the capabilities of this car.

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2003 Insight Highlights

Base MSRP	$19,080
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	53 MPG
Cost to Drive	$73/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	16.3 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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