2022 Honda Insight Review

Name: 2022 Honda Insight Review
Brand: Honda

Price Range: $14,991 - $27,590

Honda Insight Touring Sedan Exterior Shown

The 2022 Honda Insight is a sensible small hybrid with excellent fuel economy. Beyond that, it's generally nice to drive and a pleasant place to spend time. It combines comfort and practicality with a refined interior and easy-to-use tech, making it a powerful hybrid contender, even if it underperforms by a few mpg against top competitors.

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2022 Honda Insight Review

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What's new

Base LX trim dropped from the lineup
Part of the third Insight generation introduced for 2019

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in Illinois

$81/mo

$174/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#5 out of 6 among Alternative Fuel Vehicles

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Cost

$319/yr

vs. $377/yr
for Average Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Frequency

0.76x/yr

vs. 0.52x/yr
for Average Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Severity

9.1%

vs. 8.3%
for Average Alternative Fuel Vehicle

Honda Insight Owner Reviews

4.6

34 reviews

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American Made Luxury Cruiser.

Luke55, 09/08/2021

2022 Honda Insight Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

For the occupants of the front seats the 2022 Honda Insight Touring is a luxurious American Made cruiser with supple leather bucket seats and a quiet, smooth ride that really coddles ones bootie! I have read reviews about the CVT and how the reviewers hate them... I really love the CVT as it does the work without shifting... it fits the overall driving experience really well. This car is … super easy to go the speed limit in, and is easy to avoid uneconomical habits like jackrabbit starts and stops. The motors work with you to deliver smooth power, basically if you drive this like it's a limousine with a client who isn't in a hurry in back you will get the most out of this car. The lanekeep assist and adaptive cruise control do about 65% of the work on long road trips, the driver is redundancy and you become a part of the cars tech package. One of my first drives was on a pitch black night between Ely and Wells Nevada, it was pretty harsh because it was SO dark and cars 15 miles away seemed much closer. The Lanekeep Assist really helped as cars actually got close. The headlights are super bright and most people flashed me like my brights were on. I am an older person and I am finding the tech to be very easy to use, and helpful in safe operation of the car. The milage isn't as great as projected, I'm hoping that is because it's summer in Vegas and the AC is working overtime. I'm hoping that will change in winter. The sound system is amazing! Professional reviews also gripe about the engine "roaring" as the car goes uphill. I will say that if you were INSIDE the engine compartment, yes it is probably a "roar". However, because you are isolated in one of the 5 seats in the passenger compartment, it is a very faint and distant "roar" that just sounds like normal engine operation. I am in love with this car, and didn't buy it because it's a Hybrid, but rather in spite of it. Keep in mind, this car drinks 87 octane fuel... (usually mid grade). I aslo considered the Mazda 3, Kia K5, Hyundai Elantra, and Nissan Sentra SE. I ultimately picked the Honda based on the cabin layout and push button gearshift. I purchased it sight unseen and waited 4 weeks for it to arrive (I bought it the day after manufacture and VIN assignment). This is by far the most comfortable, quiet and smooth riding car I've ever owned... I would compare the ride and quality to my grandmother's 1981 Buick Riveria (in 1981).. not quite as "floatly", but close. And so much better in layout and driving experience. If you are a person who likes to go fast and get fast quickly, or have more than 2 people in the car on a regular basis... skip the Insight, it is not the car for you. But if you like to go safely, comfortably, smoothly and economically... definitely consider the 2022 Insight. This is definitely the perfect car for an older person, it has everything that people who used to drive the sedans that Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac would want, plus it's made in Greensburg, Indiana. (The Buick SUV I tested was made in Korea).

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Chris, 01/07/2021

2021 Honda Insight EX 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

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

Great car

TheSparky, 06/24/2021

2021 Honda Insight EX 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

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.

An insightful purchase

Charlotte49er, 09/11/2021

2022 Honda Insight Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)

I’ve been a mostly loyal Honda driver since 1986 and have found them to be reliable and practical vehicles through lengthy periods of ownership (I currently own two 2007 models). My local dealership is good, but I’ve primarily relied on a small shop that specializes in servicing Honda’s for maintenance and repairs since 1989. This largely impacted my decision to purchase another Honda. … I attempted to expand my horizons and watched hours of car reviews on YouTube and poured over Consumer Reports before going on test drives. At the end of it all, I found myself back at the Honda dealership. Considering my new 40 mile round trip drive for work, a hybrid promising 50+ mph seemed like the practical purchase. Wanting to reward myself for my hard work and long-term frugality, I opted for the Touring trim level. While I didn’t think much beforehand of adaptive cruise control and the brake hold feature, I’ve really enjoyed using them during my commutes to and from work on a heavily traveled interstate and local highways. The additional safety features (lane keep assist and emergency braking) give me comfort. After nearly two weeks of ownership I’ve racked up more than 400 miles averaging 46+ mpg overall and 60+ mpg on some daily commutes. Having not purchased a new vehicle since 2007, I’m impressed with the technology they’ve packed into this car and how easy it’s been to learn to use. What it’s lacking: lumbar support, seat memory, wireless Apple CarPlay, Qi charging pad. Other areas for improvement: My wife complained that the passenger seat height is awfully low (she’s only 5’2”) making it hard for her to see. I think the driver seat has to be positioned somewhat low for the height of the armrests. Lastly, I’m old school and would have appreciated a spare tire being standard on the Touring trim level. (I paid extra for one.) Other: A CVT is new for me and it is and adjustment that is taking time. I wouldn’t let this dissuade you from ownership. I find the styling of this vehicle is much more attractive and sporty than the Prius. It’s size makes it easy to park in the parking deck at work. Trying to maximize fuel economy is addictive and like a game. So far, the positives of this car far outweigh the shortcomings. My commute is much better than I’d imagined. Will all owners find the Touring trim level worth the added costs? Probably not, but I’m a sucker for heated seats, a leather steering wheel, upgraded sound system, and a sunroof.

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2022 Insight Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$25,760
Engine Type	Hybrid
Combined MPG	52 MPG
Cost to Drive	$81/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Insight models:

Collision Mitigation Braking System: Warns if a front collision is imminent and automatically applies the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time.
Lane Keeping Assist: Warns if your vehicle is drifting out of its lane and corrects the steering back to center if the driver doesn't respond.
Honda LaneWatch: Projects a view of the side blind spot when the turn signal is activated to show you if a vehicle or other object is present.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover9.3%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

2022 Honda Insight Review

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