2010 Honda Insight User Reviews

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

Pros

Top MPG, Great Resale, Honda Reliability

Cons

Buying experience, econo car feel

Purchased As New

Looks like only Prius owners rate reviews here. Pretty childish as there is good information here. My thoughts are just that. I purchased one and buy cars often for business so my views could be biased from owning heavier more expensive cars. I have had 5 Honda's since 1986.

Driven modestly without any hypermiling tricks my fuel economy average runs in the low 48's in mixed driving. That includes stops at the stores, drive ins etc. A mix of 75% highway and 25% city. I do see mid to high 50 mpg on Interstate use often nearing 60 mpg in nice weather. I was achieving these figures right from the start and at this time I do not consider the car broken in.

The radio on the EX is not so hot. Reminds me of the crummy radios on base Subaru's over the years. Your not paying for a $1000 radio but this not good on a $14000 car. So thumbs down. It is also a reach to the controls and would be best suited to steering wheel radio controls like the Element and everything else on the road.

Road noise is not as bad as I would have thought. Clearly less than half that of a Honda Element or CRV. Wind noise on my EX is above average. At 50 mph its pretty noisy. However the car has never been back to the dealer and manipulation of the window seal reduces the noise. I'm hoping it can be reduced by the dealership given these facts.

The car is on the harsh side as far as the ride. A better word would be too taunt like a BMW or a performance car. It has that over spring European feel that is OK on short drives but tiring on long drives. The engine noise is nothing to complain about. Typical 4 cylinder ruckus but subdued and unlike domestic cars of the 80's early 90's. I have large hills here and I find the wind noise far worse than the engine noise.

Inside the car looks futuristic and is very attractive. However Honda does not seem to offer darker fabrics which I prefer. Not supplying the $104 floor mats is typical Honda. Not appreciated either. The front seats are comfortable for this over 6 foot 300 pounder. I can put the front seat back so far I can not reach the peddles. Of course no one but a child can sit behind me. To be fair in my large cars they can not either.

Would love to see power seats as standard. The rear is tight but I actually can sit in the back for short trips as long as the front seat occupant is no taller than 5"8" or so. Entry exit for the front seats is really easy to negotiate thanks to the tilt-telescoping wheel.

I do have an issue with the tilt wheel. Where I need it to be (high) it interferes with the digital speedometer. So I have to alter the seat and wheel and compromise. I do prefer a basic speedometer and it to be put in the normal place. I also find all of the Eco data to be disconcerting and fear its like a person on a cell phone and not all your attention is focused on driving. I turn it all off. Its cute for the first few drives and then bothersome.

I purchased the car to screw over big oil. I did not compare it to Toyota because Toyota is not just 5 minutes from my house and as a third car I was also not willing to go over the low $20,000 range.

I am addicted to the Honda resale potential as I had done well with them over the years. I however do not understand why they retain more value as many domestics are just as well built and reliable. I am disgusted by the Honda buying experience. No floor mats, less features at higher pricing. No auto headlights when GM had them for 20 years or so. The attitude that they charge full retail and to come off a $100 brings on a crying spree from all who work there. If they want to be Saturn, then they need to inform people its one price for all. Its the sticker, take it or leave it.

In the end, its a nice car. My question I ponder is, A Hyundai Elantra is just as nice, better warranty and I know their reliability as I had several go well over 200K with no issues. Priced at $15K if your informed and deal and 33mpg. Less wind and road noise too??????...read morehide

Pros

If you drive it nice ,you get 52 M.P.G

Cons

none GREAT CAR!!!

Purchased As New

I love my car!It has everything you want.Its funny some one said its slow,sorry its not a race car its a hybrid.Its fun to try to get the best mileage ,its like a game.Gas will be up to $4.00 a gallon again soon ,mark my words ..I love this car .!!

Pros

I am getting an average of 51 mpg

Cons

wish the back seat had more leg room; ok for kids though

Purchased As New

When I purchased this I was deciding between this and the Prius. After test driving both vehicles I chose this one for a couple reasons. First it is roomier and second, the Prius didn't handle well. I didn't like the turns.
I have been very pleased with the fantastic mileage. Granted, I use the rules of kinetic when I drive so I have always done better than the average on a vehicle; but, this is giving me approximately 51 mpg over the 45 I was quoted to expect. I do 17miles hwy,then 5miles city one way every day. I also took advantage of the hov plates that I was entitled to with a hybrid and I save time in traffic that way....read morehide