2010 Honda Insight User Reviews

Pros

Handling, ECO Dash Display, Exterior/Interior Styling, Comfort, MPG EPA est

Cons

Heat can mix to much cold air, occasional low speed jerkiness, speed-up at 7mph when braking to sto

Purchased As New

In general I am very happy with this car. Getting 47 MPG over 600 miles in mostly city/suburban driving. Handling is nice if you enjoy a firm small car feel and response. Turning radius is good. Rear view takes some getting use to. Large side mirrors help, and low rear window actually allows you to see lower than in most cars.

Styling is much nicer that Prius, even though the cars have similar overall shape, Honda has got it right in designing an attractive, sporting looking car. Dash display and interior design is also attractive. ECO green/blue display really does help improving driving habits. Charge dischage/meter and power flow diagram allow you to monitor hybrid behavior, and this make driving way more interesting than it used to be.

Live a little and get the EX model. Cruise/Map lights/Cargo lights are nice to have, and paddle shifters give the feel of a manual when you want. Not much extra per year if you plan to own the car a long time.

The car does have a few negatives -
Heat seems sometimes to mix a little too much cold air in, so I have to direct it a feet to avoid a draft. This is not always true, sometimes its fine.
I have noticed on a few occasions a little jerkiness immediately after start up when cold at 1-5mph speeds, kind of like a manual if step on or let of the gas to quick at low speeds.
When coming to a stop and breaking gently, when the car reaches 7mph, the regenerative breaking stops as the engine moves to auto-stop, this causes the car to seem to speed up, and you must compensate by breaking more. It is kind of like the feeling in a manual if you were to push in the clutch as you where coming to a stop and lost engine breaking.
The engine stop and light can sometimes be of short duration (30secs) if you are running the heat. If heat is off engine stays off for many minutes (at least 7 mins, longest I was willing to wait).

Buying advice - bargin for floor mats. Dealers should move on price as car is not selling too well and Pruis has lowered price to compete. If you wait price may come down as Honda tries to move a car that has not met their sales expectations....read morehide

Pros

45+ mpg, comfortable driving position, love the looks,

Cons

Doesn't come with floor mats

Purchased As New

Couldn't be happier! Traded in a "clunker" on the last day and have no regrets. Has cut my fuel bill in half! The car has changed my driving habits and attitude behind the wheel. I actually look forward to seeing if I can squeeze another half gallon more fuel efficiency out of each ride. Get lots of looks and compliments from others. Also helps to know I am doing a little something to help the environment... Would recommend it to anyone without hesitation!!...read morehide

Pros

Great milage, fun to drive

Cons

no volume controls on steering wheel

Purchased As New

I picked up my EX and love it ever since. I have almost 2000 miles on it. I get almost 50 mpg on the highway. Did get 44.9 against a wind. In town I average 34.9 because the smaller town has a lot of stops and mostly short drives. I take it on a 450 mile trip one way/month and that is when I get the 50 mpg. I did have it up to 103 mph. Picture on cell phone to proove. I am just afraid that since I don't have to fill as often I will run out of gas because I just plain forgot. Lot better looking than the Prius. Lower and sportier....read morehide

Pros

Excellent mileage, fun to drive.

Cons

If you are used to a big floaty car, the ride may be a bit stiff.

Purchased As New

Actually went to buy a Honda Fit, but tried the Insight and liked it. The Prius was also a contender but cost $2000-$3000 more. The first day I drove it I put 166 mile on it going 78 mph and got 42.7 mpg. On the way back I got 44.7 going 75 mph. The Insight is nicely detailed and fun to drive. The rear view is a bit tight but not a deal breaker. There is plenty of room to haul things with the back seats down. I had heard that Hybrids were slow to get going in traffic but the insight hasn't let me down yet. Not a race car by any means, but anyone used to driving a four cylinder will be comfortable with the acceleration.
To the reviewer who commented the steering wheel blocked the speedometer, you might want to adjust the angle of the steering wheel next time. Its been a regular feature on many cars the last 25 years or so.
If you need a stylish looking, fun car with outstanding mileage, check it out....read morehide

Pros

Great Millage, "sporty"

Cons

Does not do good with 4 passengers.

Purchased As New

Great car, bought brand new, one of the first to own one. Paddle shifters are decent, but make sure you get the upgraded wheels, makes a big difference, the front end looks like a mean machine, while some say it's slow, hit the freeway and the aerodyamics kick in big time.

Purchased As New

I am a horse person. Had a Dodge Sport that I drove to work. Just to pay for gas not really, it was a gas hog. Traded it for this. I love this car for work, travel, and just running here and there. I too have more fun trying to stay in the GREEN that being in a hurry to get there. I rarely dive the speed limt now. I just try to stay out of the blue. Now have more money to put in my truck to haul my horses somewhere. Too bad this car can't pull a horse trailer....read morehide

Pros

Good Gas milage, looks too cute, love the color.

Cons

Hard to see out the rear and a no power.

Purchased As New

I test dove other hybrids but when I got behind the wheel of the Insight, I knew it was the car I wanted to buy. I wanted to buy it back in June 2009 but they didn't have it in Atomic Blue w/navigation.
It finally came in and I brought it on the spot.
The one complaint was the Internet sales woman I bought it from who works for Cleo Bay Honda in Killeen. She had lost or misplaced the navigation DVD and promised to have someone drive down to get it from the dealer they purchased it from in Round Rock, TX. My emails went ignored by the sales woman. I was going to report them to the BBB but decided to call Honda and have them just send me a DVD which they did within 10 working days. This was the most incompetent internet sales woman but I really wanted the car.
I've been driving my new 2010 Insight in Atomic Blue w/navigation and absolutely love it. I used to drive an SUV and the money I spent on gas was putting a hole in my pocketbook. I love the gas milage, style, easy to operate, and affordable. My new 2010 Insight w/navigation was less than 25,000. I recommend this car....read morehide

Pros

excellent fuel economy

Cons

none

Purchased As New

i am averaging 47 mpg
excellent car
handles well
visually appealing
comfortable ride
great fit and finish

Pros

Good fuel economy, storage and styling

Cons

hatchback config. makes it a little hard seeing out the back

Purchased As New

Got this car 2 mos. ago and have already driven it 4000 miles w.o. a problem. It gets 46-48 mpg. on the open highway and does all right in town as well. Takes a while to get used to the power transfer when you stop at a light, but it's quiet and rides smoothly. Definitely recommend it.

Pros

honda Fit and Finish

Cons

An Abomination in design wise. Extremely Poor Rear Visibility

Purchased As Not Purchased

This is an abominable design. In the interior and the rear windows. the steering wheel blocks the speedometer. it rides quite harshly and is noisy but, all Honda's are noisy. The rear visibility is terrible and you wonder what pre teen designed and approved this completely unsafe design failure. Sorry Honda you obviously have lost track of your preeminant values in the last couple of years and are slowly fading into mediocrity. I have owned 5 Hondas and own a 2006 Odyssey EXL. I have driven over 2 million miles and am an expert about cars. This car is a failure and is unsafe because of the terrible rear visibility....read morehide