2010 Honda Insight

Rating from handa aficionado

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I didn't know how much the Insight had changed when I went looking to replace my 1995 accord V6, which had been stolen. Fortunately, a salesman talked me into test driving one and I loved it. It gets great mileage, is sporty, aesthetically pleasing, and, for some reason, rare. Must admit I feel smug driving it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Your average research and buy shopper

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I was impressed by the fuel economy on the highway. Rated at 45 highway, at 60 miles an hour you can consistently get 50+. The big disappointment is gas mileage in the city. Rated at 40, if you have a commute full of stoplights/signs. It is TOUGH to drive above 35 mpg fuel efficiency. This is driving like a grandma. Accelerating VERY slow. If you drive like most people do in the city you will be getting 25-30 MPG. Not terrible for most cars, but a hybrid? Not very impressed. This car literally TEACHES you how to drive fuel efficiently, a very smart move by honda to make you feel like you are getting even better gas mileage because of the car alone. Going up hills is depressing in this car. All in all, pretty dissapointing in terms of performance, but can't complain about the reliablility as it starts right up, even on sub freezing temperature mornings. Go with the Chevy Cruze Eco if you are debating. I wish I had."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from BoLe

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I am in love with this car for almost a year now. Today I was driving on US50 at about 65 miles per hour and my milage was 55 MPG... Any questions? When I drive to work (stops, lights, etc.) - it's 38 MPG stable... Winter time makes it less 5 MPG. No kidding. Just thr right gas. My choice is V-Power from Shell. Any good one would be fine, just DO NOT use regular, that's it. Some people complain that when you stop on the light, your AC goes off. Easy: it's because it's been on AUTO. Just switch to MANUAL and you are fine. Read the manual - it helps... Car is very stable on the turns, it has some nice fitures (it's not a Lexus, so don't expect a luxury)... I would recommend it to any smart user who wants to be green and save some bucks on the gas... Oh, you pay less taxes too (it's a light green vehicle!), plus HOV is your any time... It has some sport car improvemets, so when you need it, it can be transformed to some speedy lady (I've used those manual sticks and was scared!) So, consider!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Car Nut

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"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."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Commuter

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"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. I think for $10,000 more you can buy the prius and these problems will go away, but others will pop up instead (like the price tag). Pros: the seats are the most comfortable I have ever sat in. Driving is very comfortable (5'9", 150 lbs). The navigation system is nice to have at a low price point. The car drives really well, very responsive. Has been fine in the snow. I recommend a test drive, it is a fun car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from ctmudcreek

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"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."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from oc chick

(2)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		2 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"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. I do like the seat fabric and it does feel quite roomy. I love how the rear back seats fold down almost all the way - lots of room for hauling stuff. I wish it came with sirius satellite radio as an option. The stereo system is pretty good. The eco assist option is really fun and teaches you how to drive efficiently. The car is not very powerful and acceleration is slow. It feels like the car is really working to accelerate. The car also shudders at stops when it turns off. The car is also quite noisey. I don't seem to be getting the fuel economy that the EPA states, I get more around 35 mpg on the street. Overall, I don't think I would buy this car again as it was way over priced."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Use less oil

(3)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"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. I'm 5"11"and 280 lbs (two people weight)and fit nicely into it but wish the seat went back another two inches. I take my shoe off and the distance is perfect and that's how I drive it. All the dash controls are good and easily accessible and I like the layout. The comfort control is great other than ride suspension. I like the hatchback and leave the rear seats down so the dogs have room. The ride is FIRM and if you pump up the tires to get a bit better mileage the ride gets NASTY FIRM but I can live with it. The ride reminds me of a sportscar I once had. The Insight has been handling like it's on rails to my handling amasement and comfort consternation. I've read the new 2011 LX model has a downgraded stereo but added VSC. Personally I'll take the 2010 LX sound system and do my own VehicleSpeedControl. The 4speaker sound system is fantastic and I would not want less of a sound system. I bought this car to commute to work untill I can afford an electric model. And it's cut my gasoline usage by more than half so I'm happy with it. Thankfully it has a low fuel warning because after two weeks of driving I forget to look at the fuel gage and the warning will remind me to gas up. You really have to work at it to keep the mileage up, this is not a car for someone that doesn't care to try for maximum mileage because you can drop the mileage quickly by being inattentive and heavy on the gas pedal. One more thing, this car never runs electric. It has an electric assist motor for acceleration only. And that's it's only function. This car never runs only electric and I often wonder why it's called a hybrid. I am happy I bought it but would have a hard time recommending this to the general driving masses you know, all the one person per car commuters. I still am but now I use less than half the fuel I did before."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Hot For Honda Hybrids

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"Insight is very aerodynamic and runs smoothly for a controlled-variable transmission. Only complaint I have is that the stock tires are not very good. Already had to have one replaced just from driving over train tracks. Shortly after, I filled tires w/ nitrogen and immediately got 3-5 more MPGs."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Me

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I enjoy driving the Insight. The electronic doors and windows feature is new to me and love them. Driving to Ashland Oregon from the Bay Area was very comfortable. A bit slow chugging up the hills. The dash showing mileage with changing background colors of green [eco] to dark blue [not-eco] was a bit disconcerting and distracting. The dash so bright I often forgot to turn on headlights at night, now I'm more careful. The car jerks a bit each morning, but not greatly. The handling is very nice, tight cornering. I'm 5 feet tall and found visibility checking rear not a problem, like the seat height adjustment feature."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting