2010 Honda Insight
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The 2010 Honda Insight hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger hatchback powered by the next generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology that uses an electric motor between a 1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The electric motor aids propulsion, and in some steady cruising situations, it can propel the car for a short time without the aid of the engine. The engine produces 88 horsepower and 88 lb-ft of torque and combined output with the electric motor is 98 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. Honda quotes fuel-economy ratings of 40/43 mpg city/hwy.
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Vehicle Specifications
| Retail Price | Invoice Price | Engine Size | Hotsepower | Torque | Transmission | City MPG | Highway MPG | Max. Seating | Number of Doors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | $19,800 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| EX | $21,300 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| EX w/ Navigation | $23,100 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| LX | $19,800 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| EX | $21,300 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| EX w/ Navigation | $23,100 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| LX | $19,800 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| EX | $21,300 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| EX w/ Navigation | $23,100 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| LX | $19,800 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| EX | $21,300 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| EX w/ Navigation | $23,100 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| EX w/ Navigation | $23,100 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| EX | $21,300 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
| LX | $19,800 | N/A | 1.3L I4 | 98 @ 5800 RPM | 123 @ 1000 RPM | Continuously Variable Transmis | 40 | 43 | 5 | 4 |
User Reviews
"Hurrah! 15 months now with nothing to complain about!"
Reviewed on: reviews.cnet.comRating:
Pros: 1. Absolute 15-month average of 42.0 MPG by independent calculation (miles traveled/ total gallons of gas purchased). 2. Rack-and-pinion steering that feels very sure. 3. Front disc brakes combined with rear drum brakes (recommended for actual short stopp
Cons: 1. Does not seem to "coast" as far or freely as did the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid that it replaced--but that might be purely a function of mass, as the Camry Hybrid was much heavier (and of course only averaged 35 mpg overall). 2.
Read more All right
Reviewed on: autos.yahoo.comRating:
Cons: No mirrors on the passengers' seats nor driver's, no cruise control, no space for miscalenius
Pros: Gas usage is great, saves a lot
I bought the car "fresh", with 0 miles on it, and not the first hybrid in my life. As a normal hybrid car it does save a lot of gas for you. However the car itself is way simple - there is no cruise control or even passenger's/driver's mirror to look at!
Read more A car I wanted, 2010 LX
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"I wanted the original one but was waiting for my 1997 Tacoma to wear out first and then Honda stopped making the Insight. Found a used 2010 LX trade in for a good price with low miles and was not going to let it happen again so now I have both. Just started driving it in October and was flirting with 49-50mpg on my daily commute when the temperature dropped and am now averaging 46mpg here in New England. The Tacoma gets 19mpg.
Read more "A Good Car"
Reviewed on: autos.msn.comRating:
Pros:I bought it for the gas milage and am happy with it. With gas at $3.50 a gal. and I am getting 42 mile per gal. average city and hwy. I spend 2 1/2 hours in this car daily going back and forth to work and it's all that I had hoped it would be, comfortable to drive and great gas milage.
Cons:I wish the front seats went back further for more front seat leg room.
Overall review:A good car for the price that will hold it's value for a long time.
Read more Great car
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"Bought this car after my 1998 V70 Volvo wagon died. The hatchback is great for our dog, plenty of space. The cons only come out on long trips. The air-filtration system is not good, so when I am in a traffic jam I smell a lot of pollution in the car as compared to the Volvo. Also, there is a lot of road noise when driving fast on the highway. The stereo system is tinny.
Read more All right
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Cons: No mirrors on the passengers' seats nor driver's, no cruise control, no space for miscalenius
Pros: Gas usage is great, saves a lot
I bought the car "fresh", with 0 miles on it, and not the first hybrid in my life. As a normal hybrid car it does save a lot of gas for you. However the car itself is way simple - there is no cruise control or even passenger's/driver's mirror to look at!
Read more Great little car for the price
Reviewed on: edmunds.comRating:
This is a great little car for the price.
Don't take any notice of cost comparisons as the often compare it to a Honda Fit.
This car is much bigger than the Fit.
It's closer to the Civic.
I love the instrument display which can be customized.
Fuel economy is great.
I do mostly stop/start town driving and still get around 40 mpg average.
On long trips, I have easily managed over 50 mpg highway averaging 65 mph.
Visibility is poor but that's typical of most small cars these days as they increase p
Read more Good car for urban commuting
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"I just got this car last week. I was looking for a hatchback that good fuel economy. I previously owned a Toyota Corolla and was looking for a car with more personality. I also wanted to try a Honda. The exterior styling of the car is really cool and I like the small size of the car. The rear visibility of the back window is poor but I got used to it quickly. The interior dash panel is kind of 80's retro looking. Some of the interior feels cheap to me especially the plastic along the doors.
Read more "Easy to get 52mpg highway, but hard to get 40mpg city"
Reviewed on: reviews.cnet.comRating:
Pros: info available on dashspace with the back seat downfun to driveprice
Cons: can't get 40mpg in the citythe user manual needs a good editorBIG blind spot when glancing over right shoulder
Summary: all in all, a great car
Read more All right
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Cons: No mirrors on the passengers' seats nor driver's, no cruise control, no space for miscalenius
Pros: Gas usage is great, saves a lot
I bought the car "fresh", with 0 miles on it, and not the first hybrid in my life. As a normal hybrid car it does save a lot of gas for you. However the car itself is way simple - there is no cruise control or even passenger's/driver's mirror to look at!
Read more "Great appliance!"
Reviewed on: reviews.cnet.comRating:
Pros: visibility, driving position, braking, safety, interior fit and finish, fuel economy, information displays
Cons: APPEARANCE, clumsy handling/agility, acceleration, road/wind noise, ride quality on the firmer side
Summary: Overall, this car makes a great commuter car. You will get 50+ mpg if you keep your eye on the gas meter/information displays as you walk around.
Read more great car
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"Had doubts about buying a hybrid, but loving it. It is fun to drive the EX with the paddle shifters. Great mileage averaging about 43 mpg right now. My 16 year old son thinks it looks cool and doesn't mind driving it."
Read more Great little car for the price
Reviewed on: edmunds.comRating:
This is a great little car for the price.
Don't take any notice of cost comparisons as the often compare it to a Honda Fit.
This car is much bigger than the Fit.
It's closer to the Civic.
I love the instrument display which can be customized.
Fuel economy is great.
I do mostly stop/start town driving and still get around 40 mpg average.
On long trips, I have easily managed over 50 mpg highway averaging 65 mph.
Visibility is poor but that's typical of most small cars these days as they increase p
Read more Fun Fun Fun
Reviewed on: cars.comRating:
"The Insight is a super-fun little car. It reminds me of my mom's Honda CVCC in the 70's, quick, agile and full of life. And, the most fun part is that it gets close to 50 MPG. In 13 months it still gets 47-49 MPG, and with gas here in Hawaii at $4.32 gal, that really keeps it fun! The only draw back is acceleration, but the gizmos on the dash tell you (and prompt you) to keep fast starts to a minimum."
Read more "Great fun car to drive"
Reviewed on: reviews.cnet.comRating:
Pros: Excellent Fuel economyFun to drive
Cons: Interiors could have been betterCargo room
Summary: This car is an excellent alternative to the PRIUS.Yes, Prius gives better gas mileage than the Insight, but comparing the "True cost to own" values over a 5 year period, Insight looks a better alternative. Mileage : I have achieved anywhere between 40-55 mpg while driving at a speed of 30-40 mph.And about 40-45 mpg when I drive at 70 mph.
Read more Great little car for the price
Reviewed on: edmunds.comRating:
This is a great little car for the price.
Don't take any notice of cost comparisons as the often compare it to a Honda Fit.
This car is much bigger than the Fit.
It's closer to the Civic.
I love the instrument display which can be customized.
Fuel economy is great.
I do mostly stop/start town driving and still get around 40 mpg average.
On long trips, I have easily managed over 50 mpg highway averaging 65 mph.
Visibility is poor but that's typical of most small cars these days as they increase p
Read more "Insightful"
Reviewed on: autos.msn.comRating:
Pros:I have had this vehicle for a little over a month and it impresses me with better mpgs than advertised, the electronic touches that help me increase mileage and its handling. I'm not sure what was up with the Consumer Reports people saying it is choppy. I disagree. I also like the driving position and squirm room. To date I am averaging just over 45mpg with one highway trip at 55mpg over 110 miles.
Cons:Rear view mirror view is not very good.
Read more "Amazing Mileage Right Off The Line!"
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Pros:I recently bought the 2010 Insight Hybrid and I am very impressed. My first trip, 200 miles south, and I achieved over 50 mpg!! The indicators are easy to follow and it is fun to see how I am doing with mileage. Pretty impressive! Coming back....going up in altitude, I got 4l mpg. I had no idea it was actually "downhill" to Tulsa from Kansas City!! Nice car. Like it.
Cons:I am curious why the gas tank lid does not lock....
Overall review:The mileage is truly amazing!
Read more "Amazing car, amazing mileage"
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Pros: My average for the first 17K miles, including winter (when the mileage tended to be lower) is over 46 mpg. Just took a 200 mile trip down the coast, w/ ac, that averaged 53.7 WITHOUT my trying to maximize mpg.
Read more "Fun to drive Hybrid. Never thought those words would come out of my mouth."
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Pros:Honda reliability, front fascia, HYBRID!!!
Cons:Rear Visibility, ECO Mode, No standard floor mats
Overall review:I've only owned this car for one day so far so I'm sure my views will change on some of the Pros and the Cons in the coming months. But so far the car is extremely comfortable and my views of a Hybrid car has changed for the better. Hondas fit and finish has always been top notch and it shows on the Insight as well.
Read more All right
Reviewed on: autos.yahoo.comRating:
Cons: No mirrors on the passengers' seats nor driver's, no cruise control, no space for miscalenius
Pros: Gas usage is great, saves a lot
I bought the car "fresh", with 0 miles on it, and not the first hybrid in my life. As a normal hybrid car it does save a lot of gas for you. However the car itself is way simple - there is no cruise control or even passenger's/driver's mirror to look at!
Read more "Fantastic Mileage! Stylish look and fun technology!"
Reviewed on: reviews.cnet.comRating:
Pros: Mileage (FANTASTIC), Auto Stop, Sport mode = awesome, apparently great safety ratings, way better looking than prius, interior fit and finish, information displays, very comfortable and noticeable
Cons: Drive mode and Sport mode are very different in performance; Drive mode has a lack of response in the city.
Read more "Green Machine"
Reviewed on: autos.msn.comRating:
Pros:The gas mileage can be as high as 50mpg but no lower than 40mpg. The car is easy to handle, drives well and is comfortable for long trips. I am very satisfied with the Insight.
Cons:Rear visability is poor. Once I had the rear view mirrors adjusted for better side visability, the problem was less. The light grey material for the seats shows dirt too easily.
Overall review:Stylish fun car with fantastic gas mileage and much less expensive than the Prius.
Read more "No complaints"
Reviewed on: reviews.cnet.comRating:
Pros: Price, room inside, fuel efficiency feedback
Cons: Larger tires would be nice
Summary: This is a great little car, I am running around in the 'burbs and also on the highway for hours at at time. I am tall (6'8") and I have no complaints. I traded in a 5 series BMW, and I am just as comfortable in the insight.
Read more Great little car for the price
Reviewed on: edmunds.comRating:
This is a great little car for the price.
Don't take any notice of cost comparisons as the often compare it to a Honda Fit.
This car is much bigger than the Fit.
It's closer to the Civic.
I love the instrument display which can be customized.
Fuel economy is great.
I do mostly stop/start town driving and still get around 40 mpg average.
On long trips, I have easily managed over 50 mpg highway averaging 65 mph.
Visibility is poor but that's typical of most small cars these days as they increase p
Read more "What's all the fuss??"
Reviewed on: reviews.cnet.comRating:
Pros: Comfortable driver's seat. Attractive (in a standard hybridy sort of way). Easy to park. Better mileage than most of today's other cars. Decent sound system. Affordable. Gives you solid "Green cred."
Cons: Feels tinny. Distracting and confusing dash layout. No rear legroom. Tiny hatchback. Econo mode unusable for city driving in hot climates. Jerky stops.
Summary: Overall I enjoy the Insight when I remember it's a basic economy car. However, I expected more in terms of fuel economy.
Read more "Very pleased so far!"
Reviewed on: reviews.cnet.comRating:
Pros: Gas mileage. Pretty snappy to drive. Honda does a great job of designing an interior that just very functional. Rides very smooth for a small car. Lots of guages and colors to constantly keep you aware of gas savings. Much nicer looking than the Prius.
Cons: I don't like how it just auto-stops the gas engine when you come to a stop because the A/C gets warmer or the heater gets cooler.
Summary: We have had this now for about a month and really like it a lot.
Read more "Affordable hybrid, exellent built quality."
Reviewed on: reviews.cnet.comRating:
Pros: Fun to drive while maintaining above average overall millage. Spacious cabin with nice cargo space. Quiet responsive drive.
Cons: Can't think of any at this price.
Summary: One of the best priced Hybrids out there. Take a test drive you won't be dissapointed. The money you save over Prius, wiill definately deminish few extra miles you get with Prius. Drives like a car, not like a spaceship.
Read more Great little car for the price
Reviewed on: edmunds.comRating:
This is a great little car for the price.
Don't take any notice of cost comparisons as the often compare it to a Honda Fit.
This car is much bigger than the Fit.
It's closer to the Civic.
I love the instrument display which can be customized.
Fuel economy is great.
I do mostly stop/start town driving and still get around 40 mpg average.
On long trips, I have easily managed over 50 mpg highway averaging 65 mph.
Visibility is poor but that's typical of most small cars these days as they increase p
Read more All right
Reviewed on: autos.yahoo.comRating:
Cons: No mirrors on the passengers' seats nor driver's, no cruise control, no space for miscalenius
Pros: Gas usage is great, saves a lot
I bought the car "fresh", with 0 miles on it, and not the first hybrid in my life. As a normal hybrid car it does save a lot of gas for you. However the car itself is way simple - there is no cruise control or even passenger's/driver's mirror to look at!
Read more