2001 Honda Insight petrol electric hybrid review from UK and Ireland
"Fun, economical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Distorted driver window seal - (prospective buyers beware, it's a common fault) - replaced under warranty.
General comments?
Performance
This car is extremely economical, and it performs as well as the 1.6 Toyota Corolla that it replaced. Mainly due to the torque generated by the electric motor at low rpm.
Ride and handling
The ride is not great because of the stiff suspension, but that means reasonably good handling from a car that's designed for economy.
Economy
I am getting 75mpg (imperial) at the moment, but am still learning to get even more.
Comfort
The cabin is minimalistic, but adequate, I would say similar to a corolla, but with lower seats. Overall, comfort is not bad for such a small car.
Costs
The initial outlay is higher than any other small cars, but becuase of the extraordinary economy and the fact that I drive into central london regularly, the insight is an unbeatable little car for me.
The car also has a 8 years warranty on the IMA (electric) part too. The only downside is that I will stick to the main dealer for servicing because it is such a rare and specilist car. $$$$
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2005 |