2019 Honda Insight review
Honda Insight highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Enormous cargo capacity
- Quick acceleration
- Many standard driver-assistance features
Cons
- Unintuitive infotainment system
- Rear-seat split folding only on higher trims
- Palpable engine noise
Mileage (EPA estimate)
51 city, 45 highway, 48 combined
Pricing for current inventory
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Hybrid power in a midsize sedan package.
The 2019 Honda Insight is a smart and stylish midsize hybrid sedan that provides all the benefits of hybrid power in an elegant, practical, and easy-to-drive package. On the market for a midsize sedan that can seat five comfortably? Want the benefits of hybrid power combined with a smooth ride and plenty of technology features? Want all this in a package that looks sharp and elegant? The 2019 Honda Insight is a ride that should absolutely be on your shopping list.
All Honda Insight years
2019 Honda Insight trims
LX:
- 151-hp, 99-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- Cruise Control
- Smart Key
- Automated Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
EX:
- Includes all features available on the LX
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- View our Honda Insight EX inventory
Touring:
- Includes all features available on the EX
- Leather Seats
- Power Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Sunroofs
- Navigation System
- View our Honda Insight Touring inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2019 Honda Insight
1. It's a hybrid!
Perhaps the single biggest reason to buy the 2019 Honda Insight is its hybrid powerplant and the mpg it offers. The base 2019 Honda Insight gets an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined, while the top-line Touring model still manages an EPA-estimated 48 mpg combined.
2. Spacious interior
The space and comfort offered — and the practicality that it brings — is another big reason to buy the 2019 Honda Insight. Both the base and Touring models come with 98 cubic-ft. of passenger volume. This offers plenty of room for passengers and also includes an additional 15 cubic-ft. of luggage volume.
3. Smooth driving experience
That hybrid power unit and the instant torque provided by the electric motor working in tandem with the petrol engine means smooth acceleration and a very enjoyable driving experience. That will have you pulling away from lights quickly and smoothly, or giving you a bit of power to overtake. This all adds to the Insight's appeal no matter what kind of driving you usually do.
4. Extensive features list
The features list available for the 2019 Honda Insight is vast and even the base model LX includes plenty of comfort and technology features as standard. Features like Pandora® internet streaming radio, adaptive cruise control, automatic climate control, noise cancellation, and more! There are plenty of options to suit you and your driving needs.
5. Easy-to-use tech
Despite such a dazzling array of tech and features, the 2019 Honda Insight is a very easy car to get to grips with. Everything is well labeled and accessible — no touchscreen controls to wrap your head around, just buttons laid out for easy access. This is great news if you like to just hop in your car and get straight to the fun part: driving.
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LED headlights
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Ratings & reliability
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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Honda InsightHonda Insight features and specs
LX 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
151
Torque (ft-lbs)
99
Engine type
Hybrid
Fuel capacity
10.6
Wheelbase
106.3"
Overall length
183.6"
Width
71.6"
Height
55.6"
Leg room
F 42.3"/R 37.4"
Head room
F 39.3"/R 36.9"
Front tires
P215/55VR16
Rear tires
P215/55VR16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Honda Insight FAQ
The 2019 Honda Insight is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LX : 55 MPG City and 49 MPG Highway
- EX : 55 MPG City and 49 MPG Highway
- Touring : 51 MPG City and 45 MPG Highway
The Honda Insight received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Honda Insight as 4 out of 6 among Alternative Fuel Vehicle
The 2019 Honda Insight has received an average 3.8 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2019 Honda Insight, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2019 Honda Insight Reviews.
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Color options
Exterior colors:
Aegean Blue
Cosmic Blue
Crimson
Crystal Black
Lunar Silver
Modern Steel
White Orchid
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