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2013 Honda Insight consumer reviews

$18,600 starting MSRP
side view of 2013 Insight Honda
(20 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.6
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Engine,Transmission and drive is excellent

Its a roomy vehicle and runs so smooth. Everything outside the car is visible while inside creating less chances of hitting objects around you. And the engine size being a 1.3 litre is a plus to save an extra buck on gas.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Most underrated car that I've ever owned.

Great driving car that saves fuel consistently. EPA didn't do it justice. I get consistent 51-56 mpg in Summer and 48-51 mpg during coldest weather when I commute. I measure it miles driven to fuel added at gas station. Lots of room for passengers and cargo. Rear seats down it becomes a very usable wagon. What I like best is that it drives and rides like a Honda. Never had a problem with this car. Reliability has been beyond expectation for this hybrid. And it's really easy on tires too. I'd give it 6 Stars if I could.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable car I have owned

This car is the most reliable car I have owned, although it is my first Honda. I purchased a 2010 Honda Insight in December 2013 with 42,000. As of August of 2018, I have a 176,000 miles, with minor service issues. Extremely reliable. Steel rims are durable, as oppose to aluminum rims. The MPG Is great. I can get 48 MPG on the highway and around a 42 MPG in the city. Trunk is huge. I can fit a double stroller width wise plus groceries with no problems. I have used this car for ridesharing and have been able to fit two large suitcases and a small suitcase. The car inside is a compact car but the trunk space is much larger. Performance is lack luster with only 90 horse power but is adequate, and is made up by the great gas mileage that I mentioned before. The interior design, is ok. Sort of blah. Perhaps what I don't like the most about the car is the light grey interior. With two small children, any slight stain or dirt shows up very easy, and is extremely difficult to remove, even with a Little Green Clean Machine and pretreatment. The LX Trims, which mine is, do not have blue tooth and you have to use a AUX Cord to connect any type of phone. EX Trims do have Blue Tooth. Overall if you are looking for a extremely reliable car, with a big trunk, that is fuel efficient at three to four thousand dollars less than a full size Prius, this is an excellent choice.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car! Even better gas mileage

This car is great, when my 2012 model was totaled I knew I wanted another just like it. I get almost 400 miles to the tank and it?s only maybe a 9 gal tank. It?s comfortable and when I was rear ended and sandwiched in my last accident I felt really safe in the car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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GREAT for the price

It is a great car for the price. Drives well and saves gas since it is a hybrid. It is good for commuting and driving around.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it!

The current one is my second Insight. It's fun to drive although I wish a bit more power. A quiet ride from Hybrid system is good. Thanks to the special eco driving indicator, I think my driving style became more gentle and more fuel-efficient. So my wife and I love this little Honda.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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For the thrifty, this can't be beat

If you want cheap, economical transportation, nothing beats a 2nd gen Honda Insight right now. Mostly due to the popularity of the Prius and EPA MPG ratings below the Toyota, the Insight is not very popular; bad for people who bought new but a great opportunity for someone to buy used. I paid under $10k out the door for a '13 with 48k on the clock. It's Honda reliable, and with careful driving, you can easily achieve 48-50 MPG. If your goal is to save money, thi sis hte car for you. Do yourself a favor and get an EX model though... the price difference is small, and you get a massively better stereo, alloys, and paddle shifters (I know it's not sporty, but the paddles are phenomenal in slippery conditions)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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So far so good :)!

I've really enjoyed having a hybrid and hatchback car! It's perfect for dog owners, the insight has provided enough room for three medium sized pups to all fit comfortably in the hatch! The gas milage per gallon on my Insight has been superb compared to my old car... so far my gas has been less than $25 and can go more than 325+ miles until I need to fuel up. It's a very fun and quiet car to drive, excited to see how it holds up!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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burns oil, do not buy

after 80,000 miles it will start burning oil, a quart every 500 miles. They only put two piston rings, bad car, bad choice, you have been warned

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great alternative to a Prius

I owned my 2013 Insight for three years. Comfortable and roomy interior, sporty looking exterior. The hatchback and fold down back seats allow for more storage capacity than you'd expect. I averaged 46 mpg. It's too bad this model didn't take off as well as the Prius, you get the same quality, features, and economy but at a lower price tag. Highway road noise was louder than I like but the highways in Arizona aren't the smoothest. City driving maneuverability was sometimes lacking as far as being able to accelerate quickly when needed. In the three years I owned it the main battery was replaced and there was a faulty accelerator part, both covered under the manufacturer's warranty without hassle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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