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2010 Honda Insight Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Insight returns to Honda's lineup for 2010 as the automaker's entry-level hybrid, priced less than the larger and better-equipped Civic Hybrid, and less than the Toyota Prius, making the Insight the most affordable hybrid car currently available in the U.S. The Insight first appeared in 1999 as a two-seat, three-door hatchback with a 70-hp gasoline engine and a 13-hp electric motor. Although it was the most fuel-efficient car available in the U.S. at the time and won the International Engine of the Year award in 2000, the original Insight was never popular, selling only around 18,000 units worldwide in its eight years of production, so the automaker dropped it from the lineup. But sensing an opportunity, Honda gave the Insight a facelift and a less-expensive hybrid engine (thanks to updates in hybrid technology) and reintroduces the vehicle for 2010.
The five-door, five-passenger 2010 Insight sedan bears some resemblance to its competitor, the Toyota Prius, but it also carries forth styling cues that appeared on the original Insight, such as its "teardrop" profile. The Insight also strongly resembles the FCX Clarity, Honda's zero-emission, hydrogen-powered fuel cell sedan. In particular, the rear ends of both cars share the same basic design, with their aerodynamic shapes and high rear decks. In addition, the Insight borrows some design and structural components from the popular Honda Fit, although the Insight stretches 3 inches longer and 1 inch wider than the Fit.
For its powerplant, the 2010 Insight comes equipped with a 1.3-liter, single-overhead-cam aluminum-alloy i-VTEC gas engine and Honda's next-generation Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system, which the automaker borrowed from the Civic Hybrid. The IMA system consists of a 10-kilowatt electric motor, which sits between the engine and transmission, and assists the gas engine when it requires additional power for acceleration and climbing hills. The electric motor generates 13 hp and 58 lb-ft of torque, while the gas engine generates 123 lb-ft of torque. Working together, the gas engine and electric motor produce 98 hp.
Like in other hybrids, the Insight's gas engine deactivates during deceleration or when the vehicle stops. As a result, the Insight posts fuel economy numbers of 40/43 mpg and has a maximum driving range of more than 400 miles on a single tank of gas.
The Insight's IMA hybrid system also includes a compact Intelligent Power Unit, which captures and stores kinetic energy from the brakes when they're applied, and supplies additional power for acceleration. Honda located the Intelligent Power Unit and ultra-compact battery beneath the Insight's rear cargo floor, which allows the automaker to equip the sedan with a versatile 60/40-split and fold-down rear seat back, so drivers can maximize cargo space.
An automatic CVT (continuously variable transmission) completes the Insight's powerplant. The CVT behaves much like a traditional automatic transmission, although it uses a metal push-belt rather than gears to find the most efficient drive ratio. However, the CVT has received mixed reviews at best, with some noting a lack of precise feel and confident engagement from the transmission. In addition, many reviewers note a clunky feel when the powerplant switches from gas-powered mode to electric-motor-assist mode. Many reviewers also find the Insight's powerplant excessively noisy when revving.
Honda equipped the Insight with an interactive system called the Ecological Drive Assist System, or Eco Assist, which provides feedback (via changing background colors on the speedometer display) on braking and acceleration. The system was designed to aid drivers in maximizing fuel economy.
Some owners and reviewers find the Insight's handling taut and precise, while others consider it too stiff. In addition, many find the Insight's ride harsh and bumpy, and its construction materials thin and flimsy.
The Insight comes in LX and EX trims. Both sport an all-new, futuristic interior design, with such standard features as automatic climate control, power windows and door locks, a tilt and telescoping steering column, and a 160-watt audio system with MP3 connectivity and speed-sensitive volume controls. The EX adds steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, vanity mirrors, cruise control, and an optional navigation system with Bluetooth wireless connectivity, among other features. Safety equipment includes antilock brakes, traction control, and a full range of airbags.
User reviews for 2010 Honda Insight
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by david m
Oct 06, 2023
Great basic car for getting to your destination.
No armrest or cruise control..
The lx is ok but I think go w the ex it has more what you want Oct 06, 2023
by Panneerselvam R
Feb 20, 2021
Good reliable , for the price worth to possess Feb 20, 2021
by Russ M
Nov 16, 2020
I have a Honda insight now and its fantastic car that mpg and reliability is u in matched my wife has a pruis c I like the have just as much.Nov 16, 2020
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by david m
Oct 06, 2023
Great basic car for getting to your destination.
No armrest or cruise control..
The lx is ok but I think go w the ex it has more what you want Oct 06, 2023
by Panneerselvam R
Feb 20, 2021
Good reliable , for the price worth to possess Feb 20, 2021
by Russ M
Nov 16, 2020
I have a Honda insight now and its fantastic car that mpg and reliability is u in matched my wife has a pruis c I like the have just as much.Nov 16, 2020
by Liesha P
Sep 08, 2020
I think its nice I love it thank you Sep 08, 2020
by David S
Dec 18, 2014
I bought this car in 2010 after reasearching all other alternatives. Even now, given the fuel economy, price, exterior and interior looks of the vehicle it still blows everything else out of the water. There are small downsides like hard seats and less sound deadening materials; but, it's not a luxury car. It does what it's built for.
Build quality is excellent and so is the integrity of all the parts it's made of. I have had no costs associated with the replacement of parts that are not related to maintenance. Maintenance intervals are huge and cost much less than typical cars.
The look and feel of the car has put it over the top for me. Compared to the only other hybrid that gets this kind of fuel economy (Prius and Prius C) this car provides the perfect amount of space for my family (Prius C does not) and the interior beats the Prius any day. The layout of the car is more conventional and you are connected to the drive components for that real car feel.Dec 18, 2014
by Anonymous
Jul 28, 2014
I have loved this car and spend so little money on gas! With the seats down we can fit 2 bicycles and 2 suitcases! It is surprisingly roomy. Lots of pick up and so nice to drive a environmentally friendly car, quite and clean for the earth. Always driving around a gang of teenagers, I need a bigger car although I hate to part with this one!Jul 28, 2014
by Anonymous
Feb 19, 2014
I truly love my car!!!!!!! Totally efficient on gas, comfortable interior spacing and it's Sleek design definitely turns heads!I!. Unfortunately, The Honda Insight doesn't come with extreme horsepower. But as a satisfied customer, The Honda Insight is a very dependable car and I highly recommend it to anyone in the market of purchasing a new vehicle!Feb 19, 2014
by Julia M
Dec 03, 2009
Love the Insight. Watching mileage increase helps me adjust my foot on the gas. :)>
Acceleration, braking and handling are very responsive.
Time will tell if the mileage is as good as advertised. So far, it's great.Dec 03, 2009
by Leah P
Sep 25, 2009
I love my car but hate that it doesnt have cruise control. I get damn near 40mpg though! My car payments suck and well yeah. Its pretty hot and the system is banging. Overall its a really nice car (: whoo.Sep 25, 2009
by Hiroyuki H
Sep 10, 2009
it is hybrid car, so it can't handle much power, but it got good balance. i believe it need to tune the suspension, it roll when u are hitting about 60mph on down hill, which Civic can handle it well Sep 10, 2009
by DENISE K
Jul 22, 2009
I sometimes feel guilty (and sometimes smug) while driving
up a steep incline and staying 'green' in the ECON mode. In
the past, I wouldn't want to be behind a slower moving
vehicle going up a hill - now it is me! Anymore now, I notice
that it is not only me - but I know at 50+ mpg so far for
vehicle lifetime - I can afford to be slow sometime.
Cost of ownership so far has been fantastic - no hard add-
on sells, strong record of reliability and low gas mileage
costs - I look forward to owning this Insight for a long time.Jul 22, 2009
by alla z
Jul 04, 2009
Its definitely fun to drive. No problem with handling, braking. Uphill acceleration could be a bit better, especially when car is loaded. Cost efficient: 43+mls/gallon city drive. I love interior and exterior appearance. One negative comment: back seat can fit only 2 adults comfortably, not 3. Jul 04, 2009
by john w
Jun 11, 2009
I have been getting around 46mpg. in highway and city driving combined. The only thing I don't like is the view from rear view mirror.Jun 11, 2009
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2010 Honda Insight Pricing
Original MSRP
$19,800 to $21,300Price range
$6,203 to $6,666Average price on CG
$6,359YoY price change
$6,357 to $6,359Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area: easy clean floor · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: 8 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.20
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 13 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 10 · Electric Motor Torque: 58 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 88 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5800 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 88 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4500
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front Spoiler: body color · Front bumper color: body-color · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full · Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 10.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 7.9 · Rear brakes: drum
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area: easy clean floor · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: 6 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.20
Engine
Electric Motor Battery Type: nickel-metal hydride · Electric Motor HP: 13 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 10 · Electric Motor Torque: 58 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 88 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 5800 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 88 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 4500
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Front Spoiler: body color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.7 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel locks: front and rear
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer