Used 2012 Honda Insight Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 Insight, so we've included reviews for other years of the Insight since its last redesign.
Honda Insight 2011 Its a Beast!!!
mike.a, 08/26/2018
2011 Honda Insight EX 4dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
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ok if you do find one now because its an oldie 2011 its a good buy but drive the car first, make sure you check everything and ask all the questions you need make sure is certified and that the battery was changed or charged at 60000 or 100000 if its over that many miles. My car its a beast because I don't treat it like one, you drive with patience and discipline and it can take you to the moon its over 125000 miles and drives great I have confidence in my car only problems ever has been my wheel studs from dumb people changing tires at a wheel place, but you can changed it and fixed it on your own. Besides tires knock on wood nothing else has been an issue on it thank god the car its a monster yes the oil changes are expensive but at the dealer its cheaper but you wait a long time that is all patience once again if you do not have any do not buy this car lol
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A temple to efficiency, Honda style
Ron in Concord, 06/15/2025
2011 Honda Insight LX 4dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric mild hybrid CVT)
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This car is amazingly fuel efficient. I routinely get over 50 mpg, in mixed city/highway driving. My record is 59.9 mpg for a single tank of gas, and 87 mpg for a single, 7 mile trip. This car is more comfortable in city driving, being small, and manoeuvrable. On the highway you are all too aware of how low to the ground it is. It is also quite underpowered, so merging and passing are things you need to plan ahead for. Also, the seats aren't the most comfortable for long-distance driving, which makes the 500-600 mile range on one tank of gas a bit useless. I've had my Insight since it was new. It's been very reliable, and cheap to maintain. The biggest negative has been the size of the car. Other drivers (here in New England) don't seem to see (or possibly care about) such a small vehicle, and you have to get used to slamming on the brakes without notice.
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Love my Insight
Tess, 12/01/2020
2012 Honda Insight LX PZEV 4dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
My insight is great on gas and has just the room I need to carry things for my family. I wish Honda would come out with a new Insight model. Until then, I'm keeping my Insight.
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It’s apparently tasty
Kat, 01/14/2019
2011 Honda Insight 4dr Hatchback (1.3L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
0 of 10 people found this review helpful
3 times now rodents have chewed through hoses!! This caused the car to leak gas several times. I’m stuck with a car I’m scared to drive. The IMA light & the tire light comes on constantly. I can’t afford to do a trade in because the value on the car has dropped drastically. There is no Bluetooth. The visibility through the back is awful. The only technology is 1 USB hub & a connection for a FireWire.
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