Used 2021 Honda Insight Consumer Reviews
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Sports mode vs economy mode
I have owned the new Insight for a year now and I think I understand how the sports mode can help reduce the occasional high revs that occur in the engine when the electric battery pack is low. The sports mode keeps the battery pack at least half full to full so your car has the power to handle passing, and smoothly get up steep hills and mountains. In the economy mode the battery is often low and causes the engine to rev up a lot to get up the steep hills, or to pass a vehicle in the fast lane. I recommend using the sports mode in mountainous areas and the economy mode in flat areas.
Truly a super value hybrid
2020 Insight EX has given me amazing mpg, especially in traffic. Value also comes from the technology, and it looks fabulous. I trust Hondas build quality, and for the price you get more than you would expect, but dont expect a luxury ride, just a better ride than a Prius, and looks way betterr than a Prius, in my opinion. Putting it into Sport mode, I find its surprisingly peppy and fun. Again, for its price, any "cons" are easy to deal with. I love this car.
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- EX Hybrid SedanMSRP: $18,995116 mi away
- EX Hybrid SedanMSRP: $19,000124 mi away
- Touring Hybrid SedanMSRP: $24,600In-stock online
The Insider
Had the car over a year. Really nice car. It is quiet and rides like a compact luxury car. It is solid and fast. Have no problems getting up to speed especially in sport mode. So far, I am getting about 47 miles per gallon in mixed driving not bad for an aggressive driver. When the gas engine kicks in it is noticeable. It is really not that bad when you get use to it. I think that it is more noticeable because the car is super quiet otherwise. It is a typical Honda. It cannot be beat for the price. I have the 2020 EX. The driver's seat would be more comfortable with lumbar support and power adjustments. My biggest complaints are that auto play only works on Apple phones will not connect with an android phone and does not come with a spare tire. Both of those would have been deal breakers for me if I would have known at time of purchase. The fit and finish is excellent. It handles the road exceptionally well at high speeds no wind noise and very little road noise. So far, I think that the Insight is an excellent car. If I had to do it over again, I would get the top of the line model with leather, sun roof and power seats basically because the car drives, rides, handles and looks like an entry level luxury car. The radio sound quality in the EX is excellent. Overall, the Insight is a great value for the money. One year later still an excellent car. The ride is excellent on all roads. I have over 8 thousand miles with no issues or problems.
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Commuter's Dream
I have owned Hondas exclusively for the last 13 years. I have loved them all. I bought this somewhat on a whim because I drive over mountains 80 miles round trip daily and my 2005 CRV-SE is getting old and is thirsty. The MPG was the biggest influence in my choice but the aesthetic over the Prius was the big bonus. I bought the Touring Edition and my favorite feature is ELECTRIC SEATS! I have the seat all the way up because it sits low and I have old knees. This brings me to my ONLY criticism of this car. I'm only 5'6" and with the seat up my hair, yes I have big hair...go '80's, brushes the ceiling sometimes. It is annoying. But there is nothing else about the car I don't love. It is PEPPY. I've only driven in EV mode. I drive over mountains on interstate with zero problems. I'm a bit of a hard pedal pusher and I get at least 46 MPG driving 70 - 75mph most of 65 miles of my daily commute. The cameras and adaptive cruise control are amazing assistants for night driving. The car is breathtaking in my opinion. I was really worried having never owned a hybrid that it would not be powerful but that is not a worry. It giddies up. For $27k, you won't find a more dynamic, beautiful, reliable vehicle anywhere.
Great driver
Love the car, great drive and looks great. Getting better than projected MPG. Needs to improve three areas, 1- needs a spare tire, 2- road noise is more than I like even with the standard Michelin green tires, 3- passenger seat has no way to elevate or lower seat. 7/8/22 - The Insight is still running fine, no issues, 55.5mpg
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Great car
I bought a 2021 Honda Insight EX to use as a delivery vehicle for work. I negotiated below MSRP and ended up agreeing to $22,000 for the purchase (in Southern California.) This is my first hybrid and it took about two weeks to learn how to drive this car for fuel economy. My old lead-foot ways are a thing of the past now! I was averaging maybe 42 mpg at first because of my tendency to smash the accelerator but now I get 52 mpg+. I drive this car 8 hours a day, 5 days a week so comfort is important. To that end, the driver’s seat in the EX package is not as comfortable as the one in the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta it replaced. In hindsight, it might have been worth it to pay extra for the Touring trim’s leather seats. The overall feel of sitting in this car is very modern. The 8” LED infotainment system is useful and practical, the modeling of the door molding and center console have this wrap around effect that makes me feel a) protected and b) like I’m in a spaceship. The 8 speaker package in the EX trim is your basic car audio: sounds good, not great. It sounds like the gas motor is engineered for lower RPM and when it kicks on it makes a low, grinding hum that sounds out of place. This is due to the fact most of your time spent behind the wheel is whisper quiet, with the pedestrian warning whir omitting a space-aged sound like the car is a UFO. The car handles very well, making corners, changing lanes, parallel parking and the like a breeze and kind of fun; it sort of handles like a sports car. The car has a good amount of acceleration when you need it so you’ll never worry about making a pass in time. The brakes are top notch and the brake assistant is handy, slowing you down automatically if it senses a possible front-end collision. The trunk space is probably a little more than my Jetta, I never measured this but it just seems I can fit more in there. There is no spare tire included with this car. WTF? I’m not sure how they thought that shouldn’t be a standard safety feature? I love the way my car looks. I got it in silver and it’s just so damn pretty. The more I see Insights in other colors the more I like my silver Insight. Worth a look, though if seat comfort is a must consider the more expensive Touring package or maybe look at another hybrid. That being said, overall it’s a great car and I’m very pleased with this purchase 8 months later.
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Very happy so far
I did my research and was deciding between the Prius and the Insight. After test driving both the ride and look of the Insight was much better than the Prius so I took the plunge. After 1000 miles of driving now, here are my pros/cons: Pros: Feels powerful, you'd never know it was a hybrid from the drive. Great interior and touchscreen. Cons: No easy hitch option and it makes really loud engine noises when accelerating or going uphill. Really enjoying it though, would recommend.
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Feels like a luxury car!
My first hybrid. Love the fact it looks and feels like a luxury car at regular car price. Better mileage than advertised. Averaging 50 mpg in mixed driving with Touring trim level. Love the leather, heated seats. Still learning all the safety tech.(has everything, even stuff I didn't know I'd end up liking :) Drives smooth and handles really well on back roads. Fun in turns and quiet. Plenty of go when you need it and still efficient. Like the fact they are unique and not 10 of them everywhere I go.
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Fantastic car for the money
Just retired and wanted a car to run around town in and maybe take short trips in. We were looking for great fuel mileage, low depreciation and low upkeep. After reading many reviews my wife and I decided on the Insight. We went to the Honda dealer to compare the Insight LE to the LX Accord. We liked the LX Hybrid Accord size and comfort but you got so much more for less on the Insight LE. On the drive home we received almost 60 MPG and I've probably averaged 54 MPG for both city and highway. Highway we get about 50 MPG, 55 around town which is what we use it for mostly. Freeway road noise seems high but then we have had mostly luxury car in the past. My only regret so far is that I should've bought the Touring edition with leather seats. The cloth seats are comfortable but not as easy to clean and we're used to leather. Also the grab handle on the inside of the door is made of cloth which seems like a poor decision since it would be prone to getting soiled. Our interior is tan. Still around town you can't beat this vehicle, quiet, comfortable and easy on the wallet, especially when gas prices in late March at Costco here in Florida are $1.69 for regualr.
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Loaded features for money
Buy the Honda insight to serve as my commuter car. This is my venture into the hybrid market, and I am impressed with all the features you get with a car under 25K. I bought the EX trim and I am very happy with the infotainment interface and the adaptive cruise, lane assistance, and all of the safety features are great. I have driven it 1900 miles so far and the milage is tracking at the published rate of 55 city and 49 hey. I have been getting 47-49 hey during this break-in period. And my city is between 52-61 mpg. The looks great and people don't think it looks like a hybrid! I have a long commute 5 days a week so I will put between 35k- to 40K per year on this vehicle.
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Honda's answer to the Prius
Well-designed car with excellent mileage. Beautiful styling and excellent handling. As reviewers point out, the engine is on the loud side when accelerating at higher speeds. Also, there is no spare tire or jack included! Although there is space for a spare tire in the trunk, plan to spend another $200 or so to buy a tire and jack kit to keep you safe.
A Hybrid With Style & Features
After owning several Prius models, I decided to change to a Honda Insight. This hybrid, especially in the top-of-the-line Touring model, is loaded with many features including a moonroof, GPS, many safety features, leather seats and more. Yes, these can be found on Honda's competition but at a higher price. The Insight looks like a typical sedan, so if exterior design is a concern look no further. My only negative is that the fuel economy is slightly less than the competition. This is probably due to the extra features loaded onto this vehicle. If you're looking for a hybrid loaded with extras, seriously consider the Honda Insight.
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Ahead of it's time
I've driven my new LX Insight for about 2,500 miles and it does everything amazingly. Super quiet, unbelievably fuel efficient, has a sport mode that is actually fun, incredible bundle of standard tech (great sounding radio, radar cruise control, lane keeping, etc.). I didn't realize a car could be this good.
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Excellent car
This car is the hidden gem in Honda’s lineup. Looks, feels and drives great. I routinely get 60+ MPG in the warmer months. My only complaints are: no sunglasses holder is a bummer, no seat position memory, auto wipers are basically useless, the gas motor can be loud, no spare tire and it’s low to the ground so you could hit a curb etc when parking so you should be careful. Be aware of those complaining about gas mileage.. these are folks that have ZERO clue about how to drive a hybrid. They’re driving this car like a regular gas engine car and expecting hybrid MPG. This is a hybrid automobile and has to be driven as such in order to get great MPG (coasting and/or using paddle shifters on the steering wheel to maximize regenerative braking, sensible acceleration, etc..)… 60+ for me routinely and I have the Touring trim which has bigger wheels and is supposed to get lower MPG than the EX and LX models. 2 year, 25,000 mile UPDATE: I love this car more and more every day! Still getting 60-65 MPG during the warm months.. I bought a spare tire kit, well worth it. Zero issues to report… One of the best cars I’ve ever owned.
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Happy As Can Be!!
Honda appears to have done something with the 2020 model to mitigate the engine noise which reverberated throughout the cabin in the 2019 I test drove. This is an amazing car and it is so comfortable! The 2020 is probably the best hybrid vehicle on the market and I couldn't be happier with the purchase!
Exceeds All Expectations
I was very surprised that my car is EXCEEDING the EPA's MPG estimates. Averaging mid to high 50's with my average commute. Drove over the mountains and back during a holiday weekend and came back with 53MPG. I confirmed that the trip computer was correct during my latest refill.
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It’s a great car!
You’ll put on the power display and become obsessed with going EV as much as possible. The ride is very good and it’s very comfortable. You should be very happy with it if you get one.
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Excellent sedan car.
All is good.Except the seats needs manually adjust.
Good Price but still lackluster
It is a nice car and has nice features but the fuel efficiency is lackluster. I am currently averaging 42 mpg, the mpg is good for other cars and whatnot but it is not meeting the EPA fuel efficiency projection. It sits very low to the ground and can cause issues if you have a bad back or knees. The car is nice but if these comments were addressed it would make me more willing to recommend then car to others.
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One of the Best car driven so far
Overall happy and it is one of the best car driven so far. Good mileage, Feels very sturdy while driving, better technology for day to operation like ACC/LKAS, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot etc., But only area they need improvements is to add lumbar support and passenger seat height adjustments along with some options like parking sensors installed available as part of purchase.
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Complete Shut Down at 10k
I bought mine in late 2019. This car is basic. Not very comfortable, low power and a fairly rough ride. It moves around when it hits bumps and divets in the road. But more importantly, it completely shuts down when there’s an issue with the engine. Starting around 10,000 miles I have had to take it into the shop and been stranded. It is difficult to tow as the electrical shut down prevents the gears from going into neutral. They think it’s the fuel pump but there aren’t any fuel pumps available in the USA to repair the vehicles, so we haven’t proven that is the solution. Caution. This issue needs Honda’s attention before you purchase.
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Overall, satisfied
Makes noise around 40
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Great Car with a Great Value
Great acceleration. Touring seems more like a luxury car than a Honda. MPG is great. Long drives are very comfortable with heated seats, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control. Turns well and feel very smooth. Accelerates hard up hills. Drive good and looks good. Modern Steel with a black interior is the best color.
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Love my new car
Really good gas mileage at almost 50mpg. I got the EX and it's a really nice car. Very spacious in the back, nice controls and displays in the front, and gorgeous to look at over all. It can handle hills just fine and other terrains, it's a very smooth ride! I'm quite happy and plan to keep this for a very long time.
Honda Insight
Very reasonable price for a hybrid vehicle. EX model is the best bang for the buck. Great city mileage 55+ mpg.I’ve averaged over 60 mpg. Very happy with my purchase.
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Luxury and eficiency in one car!
Drive is easy and quiet. No road noise to worry about. Mileage is incredible! Overall exterior and interior is luxury - like and comfortable. Love our Hondas! ALso, Kudos to Apple Honda of York for their exemplary customer service!
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Not a Prius.
I bought this car to replace my 2009 Prius only because it was totaled when an 18 year old driving his father’s pickup truck turned left directly in front of me in an intersection. I had no intention of disposing of my Prius which only had 89000 miles and had performed flawlessly since I purchased it new. I looked at the new Prius but hated the styling so looked at hybrid alternatives. The Insight is well-appointed, quiet and gets fantastic mileage, assuming you know how to drive a hybrid. After ten years with the Prius, I clearly do. I do miss the hatchback style of the Prius which is much more versatile. I also don’t particularly like the lowness of the Insight which affects the comfort of entering and exiting the car and makes driving over even minor road dips sometimes problematic.
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16 k miles still average 50 mpg
Love this car in every aspect. Comfortable. Economical. Fun to drive. I average 54 miles a gallon. I challenge myself to see if I can get better mileage every trip. Great build quality and lots of neat gadgets. A++
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Best value for a Hybrid
Fit, form and function! Complete package (touring model) includes highest quality for the money available. Too bad they’re so hard to find (radiant red, ivory leather).
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Just a look Insight
Looking to buy probably, one of the our last vehicles. This vehicle provides the economic, the physical space, and the long term issues we are looking for. Happy to own Honda since 1978 currently driving the 2008 Element (250000) miles commuting in So.Cal. Waiting for a severance package as my employer is closing my facility. Also this is the first time using Edmunds, and really appreciating the support prior to purchase. Thanks
Sorry
The car tries to pull you out of the lane when there's a curve. This is with switches OFF. If they're on, it's worse. Not a fan of this vehicle. Maybe it's just this one but not my 'go to' car.
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Touring Insight
The Insight is extremely well equipped and the safety features are 1st class. Drives great and has enough room for family and luggage
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Terrific Car
Drives like you're floating on a cloud. Very fuel-efficient. Lux interiors for a budget. Highly recommend this car.
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Best college car and for saving $$!!
I bought this car in full when I was 19… safe to say it was very important that I made a smart purchase with my years of savings. This car has hands down never been a disappointment. It now has 32,000 miles due to my long commutes and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re questioning buying this car… HERE IS YOUR SIGN! I have the EX / cheaper version and it has more features than I could hope for. The back seats even fold down, heating and cooling start very fast, best back up camera quality possible, can get up to 150mpg when only using the battery, you only need oil changes every 10,000 miles, milage is often in the 60-70s if you utilize the applications in the dash and I live in the valley of the smokey mountains so that says a lot.
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Too fun to be a hybrid.
This vehicle really suits me well. Efficient, fun to drive and easy to maintain. I love to do my own maintenance. Honda makes this very easy. The maintenance minder tells you what to do and when it needed. So far, with 30,000 miles, this car just keeps getting better. The mileage averages 49 to 52 mpg for the combined city and highway that I drive. I wish I had two...wait, I do. My wife bought the 2021 and I get to maintain it also. She barely warms it up running to the grocery store so the mileage is a bit lower.
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Hybrid happy
I researched and chose the Insight EX 2020. I find it handles well, looks good, has plenty of acceleration and I get over 52 miles to a gallon of regular 87 octane gasoline.
Safty Feature are poor
Good gas milage. The safty features are the worse of any car i've owned. If there is a little snow or rain, everything shuts down. The time you need the safty features most is the time you cannot depend on them. The car sits low and there is a sheild under the engine that keep coming down. Honda has repaired it 4 times now and i do not have any confidance in their work.
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Painless gas milage.
20K on 2020 Touring. I drive to achieve fuel millage and this car gets 50MPG in the real world. When the engine note irritates I switch to sport mode and find relief. Driving dynamics are better than the 2014 Accord Hybrid traded in with 119K on the clock, slightly more chop. Would be a very nice touring car for two people.
One pet peeve I’ve found with the car.
There is a convenient ‘brake hold’ system, however, if you take off your seatbelt it switches to parking break, and requires you to release it in order to drive again, even if u have already put the seatbelt back on.
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Hybrid Heaven!
The Insight is well equipped, roomy, and handles well. It responds well in hybrid mode, but if you want it to be a little more zippy, you can shift it into sport mode. Mileage is as advertised, and it's loaded with safety features and equipment. I also love the sleek, sporty design. The Insight is the first hybrid car I've purchased, and I love it!
My Honda Insight
It's a great car. The ride is smooth and it's technology is state of the art. Being that it's a Hybrid, it's also great on gas and so much fun when riding in the HOV lane during rush hour on my way to work!!
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super satisfied
Love it! Great handling, mileage, and comfort. Sorry I waited so long to purchase it. Kudos to Honda.
A pure joy to drive!
I love this car. It provides all the security and reliance expected from Honda. The fact that is a hybrid is an extra perk. I fill up once a month, easily getting over 50 mpg.
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