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2020 Honda Insight Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Honda Insight is a compact hybrid sedan similar to the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. It debuted last year and goes fundamentally unchanged for 2020.
Every Insight comes with a 1.5-liter engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and dual motors. Together, they produce 151.5 horsepower. Honda includes Econ, Sport, and EV modes for different types of driving. Fuel-economy ratings for the LX and EX trims are the same as last year: 55 mpg city, 49 highway, and 52 combined. The Touring trim returns 51, 45, and 48.
You can get the Insight in three trims: LX, EX, and Touring. The LX trim comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, LED taillights, keyless start, a 6-speaker audio system, and a 5-inch LCD. The EX trim comes with an 8-inch infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, keyless access, remote engine start, an 8-speaker audio system, and satellite radio. Finally, the Touring trim comes with leather upholstery, heated front seats, a power moonroof, WiFi hotspot capability, a 10-speaker audio system, 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, power front seats, navigation, and LED fog lights.
Honda Sensing, the company's safety system, comes standard on every Insight. It includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, traffic-sign recognition, and road-departure mitigation. EX and Touring trims come with LaneWatch, which includes a camera feed of the car’s right side that makes parking and changing lanes easier. The Touring trim comes with rain-sensing wipers. Last year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the Insight with a Top Safety Pick+ award.
Honda's Insight continues to be one of the most efficient ways to carry five people.
Published Jun 1, 2022 by Kyree Rollerson
User reviews for 2020 Honda Insight
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by Anonymous
Sep 05, 2023
Honda Insight EX was everything I thought it would be and more! I just need to read the owners manual carefully to learn all of the features that are available.:-)Sep 05, 2023
by Bill M
Feb 16, 2023
Great value. Excellent technology. Similar to Volt but more comfortable interior for taller drivers. Feels like a Lexus hybrid.
HondaLink is similar to Onstar but with more features and less costFeb 16, 2023
by Anonymous
Sep 21, 2022
The Honda Insight is a great car. The prices for used ones right now are ridiculous. No one should buy one until the prices come down.Sep 21, 2022
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by Anonymous
Sep 05, 2023
Honda Insight EX was everything I thought it would be and more! I just need to read the owners manual carefully to learn all of the features that are available.:-)Sep 05, 2023
by Bill M
Feb 16, 2023
Great value. Excellent technology. Similar to Volt but more comfortable interior for taller drivers. Feels like a Lexus hybrid.
HondaLink is similar to Onstar but with more features and less costFeb 16, 2023
by Anonymous
Sep 21, 2022
The Honda Insight is a great car. The prices for used ones right now are ridiculous. No one should buy one until the prices come down.Sep 21, 2022
by Cornelious C
Jul 27, 2022
Great car, just was to small for me. I decided not to purchase the car.Jul 27, 2022
by Jean M
May 26, 2022
46-51 mpg
Honda elegant interior! In the Touring LX you get NAV, leather, blutooth, front wheel drive and the smooth ride of the Honda!
Beautiful car in blue or redMay 26, 2022
by Chris L
Mar 31, 2021
Amazing gas mileage. The infotainment and android auto/apple carplay works great. The speakers work excellent. Interior is decent for mid level trim. Best part is its a hybrid but doesnt look like one! Also very spacious. Trunk has lots of room. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a hybrid but doesnt like the typical odd design like the Prius, Ioniq, or any other big name hybrid cars.Mar 31, 2021
by Anonymous
Mar 02, 2021
I bought a ‘21 Touring. I love the comfort and smooth ride. The transition from electric to gas is seamless. Still learning to drive it for mileage but I’m over 40mpg now. Mar 02, 2021
by Anonymous
Aug 02, 2020
Great car!! Loved almost everything about it (at the EX trim level) and its a great price, but I decided to go with a Toyota Prius, because it has a hatchback and an AWD option and a longer history with hybrid tech. I have to wait for the 2021 models though, because unlike the Insight, the Prius does not yet support Android auto.
Some might find the button shifting on the Insight odd, but it didnt bother me. On the other hand, one thing I really loved about it was the road sign assist. It brought speed limit signs up next to my speedometer, which was really cool. If it had a hatchback, I would probably own it already tbh.Aug 02, 2020
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2020 Honda Insight Pricing
Original MSRP
$22,930 to $28,340Price range
$17,509 to $20,098Average price on CG
$17,513YoY price change
$20,072 to $17,513Trims & 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 · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Pandora internet radio · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 0.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 1.1 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 129 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 96 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 107 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 99 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: HondaLink · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
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 · Pandora internet radio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 180 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 0.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 1.1 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 129 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 96 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 107 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 99 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: HondaLink · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: HondaLink · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual 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: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Pandora internet radio · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 450 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 11.1 · Front brake width: 0.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear view camera: multi-view · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: front seatback · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.42
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 1.1 kWh · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 129 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 96 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 107 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 6000 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 99 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 5000
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color with chrome accents · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: HondaLink · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 7 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 12.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.5
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 16 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: HondaLink · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse