2006
Honda Insight

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  • MT
    Starts at
    $19,330
    60 City / 66 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Electric I3
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • MT with A/C
    Starts at
    $20,530
    60 City / 66 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Electric I3
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • CVT with A/C
    Starts at
    $21,530
    57 City / 56 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas/Electric I3
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    Front Wheel Drive
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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Honda Insight base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Battery
8 years / 80,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
10 years old or newer from their original in-service date at the time of sale.
Basic
100 days / 5,000 miles
Dealer certification
112 point inspection
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Consumer reviews

87% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.6
Performance 3.9
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.9

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  • By Imamatthews from MAINE
    Owns this car
    July 21, 2018

    Low lifetime mpg?s; unknown problem!

    This car was someone else?s headache. After several visits to the Honda dealer, the cause of the low MPGs could not be found by the previous owner. It only has 84K miles. Regrettably at this time, it is a ?clusterf__k?! Paint is scratched excessively. Paid $6700+, too much. I have $8000 into this vehicle and still searching for the problem(s)!! Not very impressed so far. This vehicle ? is the best path to getting radically upside-down. So sad ?!! It has potential, but right now it is a nightmare.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Kevinfl from Fort Myers, Fl
    Owns this car
    July 21, 2018

    A great value car if you want your money back you

    I have owned my car since it had 11,000 miles and i think its one of the best cars for the money.You will have a hard time finding a better car for 3,000 dollars.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Carguy1234 from Nevada
    Owns this car
    March 20, 2018

    Amazing value

    This car is awesome. Excellent for saving money and super cool! It?s very unique. The first generation insight is very fun to drive. The only down side is it?s not a great family car. Car seat doesn?t work in the passenger seat.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By ArmelMartin from Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Owns this car
    April 30, 2017

    Most energy efficient economy choice, BY FAR

    Really fun to ride. Simple, no bells and whistles. Im over 270 miles and the 10.6 gallon tank is still over half full. THE most economical energy efficient hybrid on the market today more than a decade later. Looking to baby this vehicle until I can't drive it anymore.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By 66 mpg from Springfield, Oregon
    Owns this car
    July 6, 2012

    Love my car

    Bought a 2006 slightly used as they had stopped making them. I think someone must have bought it to get the tax credit. Right now, at 114,000 miles, it has averaged 66 mpg over the life of the car. It has a manual transmission and the engine stops when you stop in the economy mode if outside temp is above 41 F. I have snow tires but only get about 50 mpg with them. It handles great in the snow. I got 800 miles recently on a tank of gas, a little over 10 gal. I pretty much use it only for long trips, 20 miles or more.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By matchbox from Rockville Centre,NY
    Owns this car
    January 28, 2007

    love my toy

    love the look,fun to drive ,park,and can stop on a dime .parkway entrances canbe hard once you get the hang of it but the power is there.I always get 50 mpg and only drive highway at fast speeds
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Two who love to travel from Blythe, CA
    Owns this car
    December 16, 2006

    Incredible fuel economy

    Indianapolis to Blyhe, CA averaged 78 MPG at 60 MPH! Presently have 55,000 on odometer. Check engine light came on when traveling through Colorado Springs this summer. Stopped at a Honda dealer for check and they determined that the vehicle needed new parts in the converter. The repair was made without cost to us as it was still under warrenty. This is a 2001 car and this occured in the summer of 2006! Imagine! At 82 MPH the engine is only turning 2900 RPM. Average MPG over the 55,000 + miles is 55.2.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jzafar from Edmond, OK
    Owns this car
    September 13, 2006

    You can afford to have a 2 seater with this milage

    I bought a 04 Honda insight with 70k miles and i love it. I drive this car every where and it is very reliable, what else would you expect from a honda. This car is a automatic but they are avaliable in manual transmition. The idle stop feature itself can be turned on or off on the automatic but i have read that on the manual models this stays on all the time. Which basically means that every single time you make a full stop the car shuts completely off except for A/C, radio, and lights. Having an automatic i am able to turn this idle stop feature off and when i need to conserve alot i just turn it on. Over all i LOVE this car b/c i can put 5 dollars in it and it lasts me about a week and a half. You cannot get this from other vehicles even other hybrid vehicles dont offer as much fuel economy. I often see the Toyota Prius and sure it would be very nice to have a 5 passanger car but having this 2 seater is definately worth it. If you are in the market for a hybrid and can get away with owning a 2 seater i definately recomend this to you.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Honda Insight?

The 2006 Honda Insight is available in 1 trim level:

  • (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Honda Insight?

The 2006 Honda Insight offers up to 60 MPG in city driving and 66 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2006 Honda Insight reliable?

The 2006 Honda Insight has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Honda Insight owners.

Is the 2006 Honda Insight a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Honda Insight. 87.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 3.9
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.9

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