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12 MONTHS OF THE 2019 HONDA INSIGHT TOURING
Bob Bee, Venice, FL, 07/25/2018
updated 08/01/2019
Honda Insight Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
31 of 33 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: With 12 months and 9,000 miles, I still like the car. GAS MILEAGE is not even close to what I was expecting. At 70 mph I may get 40-42 mpg. At 45 mph I get 50 mpg. I think the issue is one that Honda can fix with a computer update. It appears the EV mode doesn't kick in fast enough to get those extra MPG like the Prius does but that comes from experience with the engine. Gas mileage is "fickle" because first the engine has to warm up before the EV mode available then the computer decides between charging "UP" the battery or putting the energy into better gas mileage. I owned a Toyota Prius Touring Edition and loved it. It has been a few years since I have purchased a Hybrid and looked at the 2018 Prius and new 2019 Honda Insight. Both cars I looked at did not come with a spare tire but I insisted and got one. I selected the Insight first because it was a 2019 model and price was good. Prius had a few better "features" but the Insight seemed like the car of choice. It drives very nice, very comfortable, mostly quiet and it is a "state of the art" updated Hybrid. It takes time to learn all the buttons and how to "personalize" everything but all in all, I think it will be a great car.
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My first Hybrid! UPDATE 2021*
Boricuizzi, Orlando, FL, 02/20/2019
updated 08/23/2021
Honda Insight Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 2013 Ford Focus that was plagued with transmission issues. I had been wanting to get behind a new car, but nothing checked all my boxes. I wanted my next car to have some form of electrification, LED headlights, smartphone integration technologies and active safety assistive tools. When Honda announced the Inisght was making a return, and I read about all the standard equipment it would have I thought it was going to be an expensive option. I was so disillusioned with the Prius' design, but considering it at the same time because there was no other "normal-looking option out there. Thank you Honda, for exceeding what I was expecting on my next car. I feel like I have a car that will last for years, and become a reliable option in my household. Also, when I learned that, technically, this new hybrid setup does not formally includes a transmission... I was sold! I live in a mostly flat town, with lots of city driving, so my MPG is great, and also I don't have a lead foot, so instead of road-raging with strangers on the road on who gets in front of each other every morning, I push myself to be polite on the road and skimp on the gas pedal, which is paying off greatly. Now, my Insight is about to turn 1 and I am already at over 15K miles. I have not had any issues so far. It’s been such a flawless ride everyday. I’ve driven Florida from Tallahassee to Boca Raton (not on the same day though), I’ve driven to New Orleans, and Jacksonville. It’s just so smooth and pleasant to drive. This car feels (and looks) so upscale, it’s not uncommon that people think it’s an Acura. My husband drives a Jetta and he just told me how he wishes his gas tanks were $16-20 everytime, like mine; and it lasts around 12 days (mostly city driving). I’m averaging 48MPG. I have been able to drive from Orlando to Tallahassee (4-hour drive) with just one tank, going at 70 mph. Anything over that and it chugs more fuel and I’d have to stop for gas. 42K Miles update: It just gets better and better. Not even three years after I've owned the car, it costs more than what I owe on it, according to Edmunds appraise section. I've had two people wanting to buy it, but I LOVE IT SO MUCH! This vehicle is such an amazing product, it takes like one or two services a year to maintain and it gets more and more efficient with time. I will never go back to regular ICE vehicles if they keep electrifying cars like Honda has. It's the best product in the segment out in the market for sure! It’s just such a wonderful piece of engineering for the price. It’s my first Honda and it certainly won’t be the last!
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Lauren K., Portland, OR, 09/17/2018
Honda Insight Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
The car is advertised as having mpg of 51 city / 45 highway. For the first few days when I was really conscious of driving fuel efficiently, I surprisingly got up to 60.1 mpg. However, I got too impatient of accelerating too slowly, so I ended up driving "more recklessly" and getting an average of 52.8 mpg. This is my average after driving 402 miles in the 1st week I've driven this car, which is really good knowing that more than 90% of the miles came from highway driving. My tip in getting the best gas mileage is to avoid accelerating too fast, that was what lowered my mpg the fastest. One thing that I want to tell people is that with this car, going uphill really drains that battery. I live in Happy Valley, OR which obviously (in its name) consists of a lot of uphill inclines to get to my house. And I've noticed that once the battery meter goes down to 3 tick marks or less, the motor starts making a lot of noise (I'm assuming that it throws away its noise-canceling aspect in return for the battery to last a bit longer). However, this doesn't seem like much of a problem because once you go down that hill, the battery is charged again. So I don't see it as much of a problem, just a friendly advice for people who live in really hilly neighborhoods my neighborhood is mostly averages like 40-degree inclines and 45-degrees at most, so its a bit on the extreme side). Overall, the engine is extremely quiet. I love this car.
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pleasant surprise
DLF, Narberth, PA, 04/30/2019
updated 05/15/2020
Honda Insight Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
This car feels more luxurious than one expects. It is very quiet with little wind and road noise, and the suspension absorbs bumps and road imperfections with aplomb. When the gas engine kicks in it is noticeable but only because the rest of the car is so quiet. I dont find it nearly as bothersome as some claim it to be, and i am noise sensitive. It handles very well, leans very little in corners and the steering feel is quite good also. So far i am averaging 53 mpg overall in mixed driving mostly in Eco mode. Note that the mileage indicator is very conservative: In a very recent test in Motortrend in which they independently measured mileage, it was quite a bit better than what the car indicated. This is different from systems in other cars that can be too optimistic. The electronics and electronic safety features are comprehensive especially for this segment, and are easy to use. I find them more intuitive in their layout than in a BMW 3 series. If i had to pick one nit, it would be that blind spot monitoring is not available on the left side. Overall i am extremely pleased with the car so far. 3200 mile update: Nothing has changed and i think the car is perfect for commuting. I am still averaging 53 mpg over the life of the car although as it is getting colder mileage is declining a little as expected for all cars. I still think that the blind spot monitoring on the driver's side would be important, and i would prefer the radar based system instead of the camera that is currently used for the passenger side. Lastly, the automated wipers i could do without. They do not work properly and often wipe too much when the wind screen is dry and (in the same setting) arbitrarily fail to wipe enough when wet. The conventional manual variable intermittent controls are much better. Otherwise the car and its equipment are great. 7000 mile update: no changes, the car performs very well, no issues at all except for the annoying rain sensing wipers. The 2021 Insight will have a radar based blind spot monitoring system on both sides which is a good idea. I end up not using the camera based system on the passenger side the often. Overall, the car is great and i recommend it wholeheartedly still.
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I like the car, watch out for dealer installed opt
Jesse Koehn, Long Beach, MS, 07/28/2018
Honda Insight Touring 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
57 of 65 people found this review helpful
Ordered a touring model with parking sensors. Dealer had to install parking sensors, they do not work, system error, to install they had to remove both front and back bumpers, remove drivers seat, carpet, this should be standard equipment from the factory. The holes they drilled for the parking sensors have chipped rough cut holes around the sensors, and they scratched and dented the drivers side bottom door panel. It took the dealer over 8 hours to install and the car shows a service error on the dashboard, and do not work. I would show pictures, but Edmund's does not have any options to upload.
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