The all-new Honda Insight is a subcompact hybrid liftback vehicle with outstanding fuel efficiency. It has a new base EX trim that comes loaded with all the attributes you could think of from the Honda segment and feels like a considerable upgrade from the spartan LX trim, which has been dropped. It is priced starting at $25,760, and boasts of features like a spacious cabin, a power moonroof, and remote engine start, among others.

Top features of the new hybrid Honda Insight

Excellent fuel economy

One of the most exciting aspects of the new Honda Insight is its exceptional fuel economy of 55 miles per gallon in the city on the EX trim grade. In addition, the Honda Insight Touring trim gets approximately 48 mpg fuel economy combined and 51 mpg in the city. Both trims have a pressurized fuel tank and a fuel tank capacity of 10.6 gallons. Whereas some contenders fall short of their EPA assessments, Honda Insight holds up, and its figures are just what customers in this segment demand.

Precision steering

The new Honda Insight helps you steer with Honda’s standard precision. As soon as you pass the steering system input, the system reacts to it without any delay. Furthermore, handling feels exceptionally competent, keeping a high level of agility while moving through corners. Honda Sensing® Suite’s safety and assistance features use top-notch technology to guarantee an easier time driving.

Effective space utilization

The new Honda Insight cabin is developed to look larger than it is. Heads and elbows get plenty of room up front, but the lack of lumbar support for the driver’s seat is slightly disappointing. The 5-seat hybrid has plenty of room in the rear and accords a comfortable ride to 2-3 adults in the back.

Interior comfort

The new Honda Insight generally nails it with outstanding interior comfort. The foam padding for the front and rear seats is medium-firm, which adequately supports your thighs and spine. The contouring assists in maximizing ease and holds out well for more extended trips. The 8-way driver’s seat and 4-way passenger’s seat offer comfort the way you prefer it, and you can choose from three heat settings for the driver and front passenger’s seats. The one-touch power moonroof allows you to let in natural light and air, making the Insight the perfect companion for long late-night drives with your loved ones.

The highly intuitive infotainment system

Honda’s intuitive infotainment system is effortless to navigate and comes with a touchscreen display with clear, crisp graphic read-outs. The design is easy on the eyes and quick to react to inputs. Charge your devices using the USB port or 120-volt charger; you can sync your smartphone with either Android Auto™ or Apple CarPlay® on this effective infotainment system. That’s not all, you also get to stay connected with the world with Honda Insight’s available Wi-Fi® hotspot capability.

Swift acceleration

Hybrid sedans are not known for being as agile and robust as their gasoline-only counterparts. Rather, they are typically quite a bit slower to gain speed. However, the new Honda Insight performs exceptionally well for a vehicle in the sedan segment, running from 0 to 60 mph in roughly 8.2 seconds. The Hyundai Insight powertrain offers two drive modes: ECON mode for fuel efficiency and Sport mode for punchier power. With a 1.5L Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor, drivers can enjoy tremendous horsepower and torque.

Abundant cargo space

The new Honda insight cargo area comes with 15 cubic feet of storage. In addition, the 60/40-split folding rear seat folds seamlessly to adjust bulkier objects. Since the hybrid batteries are beneath the back seat, they do not occupy abundant cargo space.