I'm 65, and have had a lead foot my whole life, really hard on cars. I bought one of these two weeks ago, and overnight I'm an old lady, trying to win the dashboard MPG video game. I take deeper breaths, slow down, and I know I'll get there without killing anybody. Even my wife is happy I bought it.
@@MiguelRPD Mentioning that Toyota NOW has the Corolla Hybrid..although for a ultra modern look inside and out (honda has the NO shifter knob:) Love it!
DO NOT BUY THIS LEMON!!!!! I purchased the 2022 Insight Touring package three weeks ago. I purchased it for a daily driver and for road trips around Oregon, specifically to Mt Hood where my family has a tiny ski cabin. With guests in the vehicle, it is unable to achieve and maintain highway speeds without the engine redlining with any more than one person in the car. It can barely make it up the 2-3% graded area, and I was terrified to try the 6% graded area. It felt INCREDIBLY unsafe and underpowered. My brother and I both thought something was slipping. The engine revs dramatically and almost no power is sent to the wheels. I have no idea how I can use it to carpool. If you know the Portland area, it struggles to get up the west hills of through the tunnel up to Skyline on the way to Beaverton with just me (155 lbs). If I had two people or more in the car, I would feel horribly unsafe. I took it to the shop and they said it was working as designed. This is completely unacceptable! If you live in a completely flat area or only drive on city streets, yeah it will probably be fine. If you have any hills whatsoever, you are going to hate it.
@@jerbsherb4391 for me it was very helpful to be able to see what was going on around when having to cut across 10+ toll booth lanes with multiple on ramps to the toll booths (philly area) during rush hour. I haven't driven my car much in the past year and no longer have to commute in and around the city, so definitely doesn't matter now. Didn't the accord have the camera in both sides? I remember being disappointed that the insight had it only on one side.
Only people in San Francisco can understand. Driving in SF is a nightmare because you have homeless folk randomly walking in front of you out of nowhere, bicyclists who appear on your passenger side when you're trying to turn right at a stop-light, lots of distractions especially at night, buses with cameras that will whack you with a ticket, if you're sitting in the bus stop when they're coming to make a stop, etc.. I've been an Uber / Lyft Driver in SF since 2013 and have dealt with all of this, and a lane-watch cam would've been very helpful.
@@m.c8038 It is insane that people get tickets for 10 seconds in a red curb but people can shoot up in the middle of the sidewalk, walk into busy traffic, and start beating on cars with no consequences.
I have a 2019 Insight Touring in silver and I get an incredible amount of compliments on my car. It’s also my first Honda ever as well as my first hybrid and I love it.
Did you finance or lease??? I'm interested in the insight hybrid touring because the Accord hybrid touring is too big for me and because it starts at almost $7k more.
Good review guys, I'm driving a black 2019 Insight EX and I'm loving it and the EPA estimates are correct. I average 53.5 mpg per fill up and on short trips on country roads and highways in east Tennessee where the speed limit is 55 mph I have gotten up to 69.3 mpg and routinely average in the low 60's on the highway. My biggest complaint is engine noise or droning, the engine imo is under powered but that's intentional since it's a hybrid so when you drive it you have to drive it like a hybrid to get the best mpg. By that I mean easy on the gas pedal and accelerate slowly and use the paddle for regenerative braking to slow down and that also charges the battery and drive in Econ mode and only use Sport mode when merging or going up steep inclines. Currently gas prices are under $2.00 per gallon so I'm not saving much on gas but when it gets back into the $3.00 to $4.00 range that's when it makes a real difference and all of your friends will be jealous. My previous Honda was a 2015 Civic EX-L and the Insight drives and feels like my old Civic but with a little less power. Overall I'd rate my Insight a solid 8.5 on a scale of 10. If I had to do it all over again I would have spent the extra for the Touring and chosen a different color because a black car of any brand is hard to keep clean! My next Honda will probably be the Honda CR-v hybrid or CR-v or HR-v EV.
Glad to see your comments on the engine noise. The only big complaint I have with my 2009 Civic is that it is under-powered and has a really noisy interior. Since it has not improved, I’m going to check out the Accord Hybrid instead.
I have my 5.0 Mustang for play and my 2019 Honda Insight EX for commuting to work averaging 48 in the winter and 50 year round mpg. In sport mode off the line it easily leaves the pack behind so air ball not so much imo. Great review none the less. I may upgrade when 2022 model launches. I definitely would say go Touring if you buy one. I’m not a fan of the cheap foams used in the EX trim.
I just bought an insight EX and I'm *loving* it. It's several large leaps forward from my 2007 Honda Civic I traded in. Practically all the features are new to me and it's even good for long trips. It's meant for city driving and it does amazingly in my town. I've gone over 300 miles on one tank of gas and still have some left after driving it back home! (Bought it out of state and for slightly less than the msrp you listed!)
I would buy this in a heartbeat if it came with AWD like the Prius AWD-e. I don't like the looks of the Prius, but 50MPG and AWD is hard to beat in cold climates.
It's great that you kneel down at the front of the car Drew, for me as a viewer it helps draw my attention to style details and changes I might otherwise miss. Hybrid cars for me personally are not my thing, but it's cool to see how Honda Insight has changed over its 3 generations. The 2nd gen looked very unique along with the 1st gen. The current Insight looks more Accord like, not a bad thing. The current Insight has more character than Civic, I love the key fob and blue color on the front. It's so wild that it was a year ago that you two reviewed a 2019 model. Congrats Drew and Mason on your new partnership.
I have a 2019 EX in the same Cosmic Blue pearl. 20k miles and no real issues! Hit a deer causing 10k in damage, but was repaired and still drives great. Love her and the MPG. Only regret is not getting the touring.
@@aceTL87 I will be getting the fuel pump done at my next service, also need to address a suspension clunk in the front right ( no fault of the car, i assume its left over damage from the deer, will be calling nationwide to add a supplemental claim)
Until I watched this video, I did not even know the Insight added blind spot monitoring for 2021. Very happy that Honda did it which makes me expect the Civic will get BSM in the next redesign
And in Canada the Insight only has two trims and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and power sunroof standard on all models. And even though in some other Honda models that have blind spot monitoring such as CR-V and Accord where the EX trims have LaneWatch and BSM only on Touring, the Insight has BSM standard.
@@joegardner5386 never used it in snow. I live in the Mojave Desert lol. I think it would be pretty terrible for snow though. Front wheel drive cars usually are. The tires spin in the rain if you gun it at a full stop. It has a lot of initial torque from both electric motors when in sport mode, which is really fun
If there's one thing I learned from this review, it's that I can get a Burger King Whopper meal for just 8.99. What a deal! 😀 😁But on a more serious note I would appreciate that you guys would use the SPL meter on the highway at a cruising speed around 65-70mph would be much more helpful.
@@CarConfections I don't think consistency is the problem. The issue is using the SPL meter at low speed, just about any car will have low noise levels going 40-50mph, the real test is at highway speed.
I have a 2021 touring model, and I love it! It is a joy to drive, comfortable, and with all of the driver assist and safety features, I can say it's the best car I've owned. The only negative is the engine noise, which is very noticeable during hard acceleration. Fuel economy is excellent; If I don't use the interstate highway, I get about 52-55 mpg. My normal commute does involve 30 miles on the interstate, dropping the mpg to between 45 and 48. I've seen lots of other owners state they don't get anywhere near 50 mpg, but I'm obviously not having that problem. Could be driving habits, or I just got lucky with this vehicle.
Insight styling a bit on the bland compared to what Honda offers on their Clarity plug-in, but for the price, really delivers the mileage. Good review - hope you’ll do some follow-up on your Tesla ownership experience down the road.
Honda Hybrids come with tire repair kits. It’s all about weight of the vehicle. You do get roadside assistance for 3/36k miles which is the manufacturer warranty also includes Trip interruption.
So I work for door dash, this car is amazing. With no a/c or heater on and on eco I can push this car to 60 mpg. The hills kill my mpg. Otherwise I'd get more. Just filled up and it says my previous tank managed 546 miles. Out of 21 bucks. Since I use Sam's club gas. So good.
I also doordash with my 2020 Insight touring. My mpg is more like 41-44, I try to stay in ev mode a lot but I also don’t wanna annoy the cars behind me. 546 miles?!?! That’s crazy! Any tips on how to increase mpg? Any Mods?
@@tatalala1713 no mods, would love mods though but just get up to speed without making the little lights on the dash white or near green. Always make sure those lights are completely green. One is above your gas gauge the other above your battery power gauge. As soon as you get up to the speed desired let go of the accelerator, then press again but only slightly this should put you in EV mode, keep your speed up in ev mode for as long as possible. And always use your break shifter. They are behind your steering wheel and are not to be confused with paddle shifters. As you come to a stop double tap the shifter on the left. Etc. Another thing you can do (saves less gas but still saves) get up to speed then cruise control. Hope this helps. Cheers.
It looks much better than my 2012 Prius, inside and out. Probably drives better. Considering this as the Prius's replacement, but not sure if I'll miss the liftback design of the Prius in terms of functionality and space. Edit: would love to see a Civic Hatch or HRV Hybrid.
Those BK coupons come through, Used them while I was traveling. As from what I remember, some of them still work out in other states. But that probably changed.
I have owned a 2020 Honda Insight EX for about a year. It’s the smartest purchase you can make for a car. It’s a great car. There are a few things I don’t like though. The 2020 model has lane watch, not blind spot. It’s only on the right side. It is useless. The camera quality for sideview and rear is like 320p-720p. It’s not good quality. It looks like 420p. And these guys are downplaying the noise big time! This hybrid makes a weird stalling noise when it is in hybrid mode. Nothing is wrong with it but it sounds unnatural. It is noisy. The brakes are not the strongest. It’s a slow car. Struggles uphill on eco mode, which you should always be on. But none of that outweighs the fuel efficiency, good looks, and the fact that the engine is from Japan! #1 car. Incredibly undervalued. Dealer asked me, “why the insight?” I said “I can’t find any reason not to like it”.
@@cpl8168 when it is just using its battery and hybrid mode it is nice and quiet even when you are going up hills, but when it is just using its engine it can get quite loud if you are trying to accelerate on the highway or going up a steep hill. It's not to loud when using just the engine and you are driving around in the city. So yes it is sometimes a bit loud but it doesn't bother me that much. Hope this helped.
@@cpl8168 I have a 2020 insight touring, as she said the engine can be quite loud at times, merging on to highway, accelerating hard, etc. But it’s a great car and if you turn up the music a bit you won’t hear the engine at all
One advantage the Insight has over the CR-V hybrid: the 8-inch infotainment screen with the latest HondaLink software. Hopefully the redesigned CR-V will at least get this system.
Hybrids are not full electronic, meaning they have engine, which means they have exhaust pipes. Which you clearly show. Right after you say they’re not there.
I'm driving the 2019 Insight EX with lane watch and other than a few safety features it's the same Insight hybrid, regardless of model year. I'd love to see Honda upgrade the engine to a 1.8 or 2.0 liter engine for more power and do something about the droning. I have few complaints, it's an awesome car and my daily driving gets me a consistent 52mpg and on trips I get 57mpg. I am waiting for a hybrid HR-V, that would tempt me to trade in the Insight.
I have a 2019 touring and it gets 45 city 42 highway real world 🌎. My previous car was a 2018 elantra that was getting 35 city 41 highway. I try to break as early as possible to get the most regenerative breaking. The tires are at the correct air pressure, and I change oil early and often at 4k miles. For whatever reason it just seems to be a car that doesn't get advertised gas mileage. If you don't care about amazing alright gas mileage it's really a good car with more than enough power. Definitely happy with my buy, just dissatisfied with the mpg. Car and driver also had this problem with this car.
I have the 19 touring and can easily get 50+ highway often. I have over 25,000 of mostly highway (66mile commute one way). Thats with driving between 60-80mph and using the mid/plus gas.
Same case for me. I have the 2020 touring and I’m getting mpg numbers pretty close to u. Changing the oil at 4K is a bit unnecessary, I go off the maintenance minder. Or every 7-10k miles. It’s a hybrid, engine isn’t always running.
Wow the Value of this Car is well above MSRP but in most cases well worth even at a higher price now that gas is at $5.00 Gallon and higher in places 😎👍.
Can you please do a video of the new TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID ? I have a regular 2021 corolla lx and im thinking of switching for either the honda insight or Toyota Corolla
Just bought a used 2019 Honda Insight base model with 17k miles. On my first trip from LA to Palm Springs, I got 60.4 mpg. I bought this to save money on commuting costs in LA and I love the look of the vehicle, including the interior. I've owned a 2014 C-Max Energi and a 2017 Prius Prime top trim level (which was not worth the price). I decided to get the base trim level on the Insight because it has the best fuel economy. Highly recommend!
Not sure there is enough difference between the Insight and the Civic. My 2018 1.5 turbo 6MT averaged mid-40s for 5k less. The difference between 40 and 55 mpg is only about $200 a year driving 10,000 miles.
Are u dumb? Civics are great on gas cruising at 60-70 mph on the highway. In the city there more around 30 mpg. Here is no when u can get mid 40s in stop and go city driving 🤣
Front seats are too low. My mom was going to buy one today but it’s a deal breaker. HONDA make your seats default position higher or a factory kit to raise them, especially the passenger side. Many many people complain in forums about this.
I wish they would bring the Honda FIT/JAZZ hybrid to America. The insight is okay, but not that much different looking than the accord or civic. It is just an average looking car.
That’s why the last insight didn’t sell well. The “in your face I have a hybrid” styling is a turn off to most buyers. That’s why Toyota came out with a hybrid version of the Corolla sedan also
Anyone know if the front storage area or phone cubby will fit larger phones like then iPhone 12 Pro Max? Tried to search online but couldn’t find any actual dimensions of that space. Thanks.
I own this and I hate it. I was forced to buy it because my 2020 CRV started fuming gasoline into the cabin from 3000 ok a brand new car. They were sued for this prior and still Made the 2020 with it. I will never ever ever ever buy another a Honda and I have bought five. Typical across the board is an awful interior that always looks dirty. Every Honda I own is like that. The interior always looks ugly. The EV mode rarely works. All I hear is two nasals speaking lol. 50 miles a gallon my ass.
