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2013 Honda Insight review

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RepairPal reliability rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

41 city, 44 highway, 42 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.5 out of 5

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The 2013 Honda Insight is a car that has great gas mileage and room for passengers or cargo. Customers like the low price, high fuel efficiency, and ample space in the trunk. The car is also fun to drive.

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Honda Insight an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Honda Insight 5th out of 6 among Alternative Fuel Vehicles.

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Honda Insight features and specs

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Base 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • Bluetooth Technology

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.3L

Horsepower

98

Torque (ft-lbs)

123

Engine type

Hybrid

Fuel capacity

10.6

Wheelbase

100.4"

Overall length

172.3"

Width

66.7"

Height

56.2"

Leg room

F 42.3"/R 33"

Head room

F 38.4"/R 36.4"

Front tires

P185/60R15

Rear tires

P185/60R15

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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