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#4 of 6 Anyone have the New Insight? by sobeg6 Apr 28, 2009 (8:05 pm)
Thinking of purchasing and wanted some feed back from any of you whom purchased. pros cons etc....
#5 of 6 My experience for sobeg6 above by sr146260211 Apr 29, 2009 (3:20 am)
Responding first to rv65 that the Honda will not be called Insight = Whoops -------------------------------------------------------------   Responding to sobeq6...   EX Model-Fog lights-No Nav   Likes:   1. Body style was the overriding reason for the Insight over the Prius. Both cars are nice, but for me, the front end of the Insight is more to my liking.   2. Center dash area. Another main reason for this over the Prius's far right of drivers side dash control which has never been my taste but to others its OK. Did like however, the center Nav system for the Prius.   3. Slightly less money for the EX Insight over the 2010 Prius version III.   Dislikes:   1. Center Nav system that seems to look as if it was an afterthought with that plastic black border around it.   2. Center Radio system seems to be a little cheap looking as well, but used to it now, but not as bad looking as the Nav system installed. My opinion only   3. Center dash and controls seem too busy for me. Should be cleaned up a bit. This is similar to the Honda Fit dash.   4. Back seat area is a little tight for taller passengers but you can adjust the front seating a bit to make it do-able for short rides with grown ups     5. Rear split window is somewhat bothersome, but the Prius is the same way. Blind spots for both cars and one must be very careful when changing lanes.   6. Wish the rear window wiper blade would cover more of the glass, and not just on the driver side.   7. Needs a tad more sound proofing, but I have a 09 Civic Automatic and both seem harsh as you throttle up fast. Other then that, it is not loud at all and just so slightly better then the Civic   Overall mileage:   Gas top off on first full day with vehicle, the Econ Mode was turned on, very early morning hours, being very careful, no traffic for three mile drive flat road, and obtained a computer reading of 54 mpg. That will change when I do my first calculations by hand and not the often times somewhat off computer reading.   Normal daily driving only 1/2 mile to and 1/2 mile back from store or bank, no Econ Mode used, very early morning drive, not nearly enough time to warm up the car, and computer reading showed between 34 and 36 miles per gallon over a few days.   Some 5 to 6 mile drives, city only, no hills, warm weather and no air conditioner on, and obtained about 43 mpg read. Few stop lights.   My 2009 Civic EX automatic (None Hybrid), leather, Nav system and drove both a 12 mile round trip and some of those 1/2 mile one way then back as I have done with the Insight and got 24/25 mpg with the 12 mile trip, then 17 mpg with the 1/2 mile drive, so as you can clearly see, without the vehicle warmed up and only a very short drive and some long traffic lights, you will suffer with the gas mileage over a longer drive with the car warmed up.   Overall, I am pleased with both the looks and operation of the vehicle but one must get used to the Idle engine turn off at stop lights and a new way to drive a hybrid over a standard gas vehicle.
#6 of 6 Insight Sales by yerth10 May 01, 2009 (7:29 pm)
In Apr-2009, 2096 Insights were sold in USA, decent amount in its 1st month of sales.   Expect more in the next few months. But still, its $5K more than Civic and that will keep many people behind.   I hope Insight will catchup with Prius (both Gen-II & Gen-III).

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