2005 Honda Insight

Price Estimate: $2,318 - $8,067

Honda Insight Reviews

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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!
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)
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.
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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

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NHTSA Overall Rating

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Frontal Barrier Crash RatingRating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash RatingRating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier RatingRating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
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Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
RolloverRating
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

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Is the Honda Insight a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2005 Insight both on the road and at the track. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2005 Insight gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 27 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the Insight has 16.3 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Honda Insight. Learn more

Is the Honda Insight reliable?

To determine whether the Honda Insight is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the Insight. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the Insight's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2005 Honda Insight a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2005 Honda Insight is a good car. Our consumer reviews show that the 2005 Insight gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 27 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2005 Insight is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2005 Honda Insight?

The least-expensive 2005 Honda Insight is the 2005 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 5M). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $19,330.

Other versions include:

  • 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 5M) which starts at $19,330
  • 2dr Hatchback w/Air Conditioning (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 5M) which starts at $20,530
  • 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric mild hybrid CVT) which starts at $21,530
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What are the different models of Honda Insight?

If you're interested in the Honda Insight, the next question is, which Insight model is right for you? Insight variants include 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 5M), 2dr Hatchback w/Air Conditioning (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric mild hybrid 5M), and 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl gas/electric mild hybrid CVT). For a full list of Insight models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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