Article Comments - 2010 Honda Insight EX Full Test and Video

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#10 of 29 Insight vs. Prius? by johnzocco Jan 30, 2009 (12:00 am)
Why the comparison? The Insight is a compact, even more so than the Civic; the Prius is midsized. I drive a 2008 Prius with package 2. I bought it in March 2008; I got $1700 off MSRP. The Prius is roomier, faster and more economical than the Insight or the Civic Hybrid. I like Honda; I think they make great cars, but just because they're all hybrids, I guess it's inevitable that they be compared to one another. But would you compare a Camry with a Corolla, or an Accord to a Civic? I don't think so. Be that as it may, let's get real. The Prius is not a driver's car. It is, however, a great city and freeway car, due to its high mileage, roomy interior and versatility as a hatchback, plus some of us do care about the environment. Most of us do not do corners at 70 mph. I have stability control in mine. It handles and brakes just fine; just don't expect BMW behavior. It is a great car for what it's intended to do. If you want to have fun, get a Mazda 3 or better if you can afford it a BMW. What I don't get is why can Toyota come up with a midsized car that is roomier, faster and more economical than either Hondas who are compact? And the new 2010 Prius will be coming out soon, and it promises to be even roomier, faster and more economical. I tip my hat off to Toyota and I salute Honda. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Feb 02, 2009 1:00 pm) dodgeman07 (Feb 02, 2009 7:57 pm) ateixeira (Feb 03, 2009 11:13 am) and 2 more...
#11 of 29 Re: Great Deal for $18K [uofmg35] by rookie60 Jan 31, 2009 (7:36 am)
Replying to: uofmg35 (Jan 14, 2009 10:39 am) The dash on the new Insight is wonderful compared to the dash on the Prius. Anyone who buys the Prius with that dash is an idiot. I would buy the Insight just because the dash is better than the Prius. That alone is the kicker. Replies to this message: backy (Jan 31, 2009 9:16 am)
#12 of 29 Re: Great Deal for $18K [rookie60] by backy Jan 31, 2009 (9:16 am)
Replying to: rookie60 (Jan 31, 2009 7:36 am) Anyone who buys the Prius with that dash is an idiot. Then there's a LOT of idiots out there. Have you seen the dash on the 2010 Prius? Looks a lot nicer than the current dash, IMO.
#13 of 29 SHIFT PADDLES??? by lime679 Jan 31, 2009 (9:41 am)
We put shift paddles in anything these days.
#14 of 29 rookie60 by rookie60 Jan 31, 2009 (1:05 pm)
I apologize for saying idiot. I am an idiot for saying that. After a posted, I looked at it and wished I could take it back. Yes, there are a lot of idiots out there. The Prius is everywhere. What I should have said was that "I personally prefer the dash of the Insight and do not care for the dash on the Prius. When I drive a car I prefer to look straight ahead to the gauges, not to the right. Sorry.
#15 of 29 Re: Insight vs. Prius? [johnzocco] by ateixeira Feb 02, 2009 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: johnzocco (Jan 30, 2009 12:00 am) It is technically a mid-size by EPA definitions but it still feels like a compact. If Toyota felt it were really a mid-sizer then it would not need the Camry hybrid. The Insight is definitely a tad smaller but they will still be cross-shopped (as will the Civic hybrid). Replies to this message: dodgeman07 (Feb 02, 2009 7:57 pm) ateixeira (Feb 03, 2009 11:13 am) backy (Feb 03, 2009 4:54 pm) and 1 more...
#16 of 29 Re: Insight vs. Prius? [ateixeira] by dodgeman07 Feb 02, 2009 (7:57 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 02, 2009 1:00 pm) It is technically a mid-size by EPA definitions but it still feels like a compact. While the Prius certainly looks like a compact from the outside, one ride in the backseat and you realize it really is mid-size. There's more room back there than any compact I've ever been in. If Toyota felt it were really a mid-sizer then it would not need the Camry hybrid. The Camry Hybrid targets a different market and Toyota has many other overlapping models. Take a look at their SUV line-up and you'll see... Replies to this message: ateixeira (Feb 03, 2009 11:13 am) backy (Feb 03, 2009 4:54 pm) ateixeira (Feb 05, 2009 12:33 pm)
#17 of 29 Re: Insight vs. Prius? [dodgeman07] by ateixeira Feb 03, 2009 (11:13 am)
Replying to: dodgeman07 (Feb 02, 2009 7:57 pm) It's been a while since I've been in a Prius. How is rear head room? The smallish cargo area ruled it out for me at the time, though I mostly test drove it out of curiosity. Replies to this message: backy (Feb 03, 2009 4:54 pm) ateixeira (Feb 05, 2009 12:33 pm)
#18 of 29 Re: Insight vs. Prius? [ateixeira] by backy Feb 03, 2009 (4:54 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 03, 2009 11:13 am) Rear head room is better than you might think from looking at the outside of the car, but marginal for anyone over 5'10" or so depending on torso length. Leg room is pretty good in back, although the seat isn't wide enough for 3 normal-sized adults. Are you saying the Prius' cargo area is smallish compared to a Legacy sedan or a Miata? Replies to this message: ateixeira (Feb 05, 2009 12:33 pm)
#19 of 29 Honda finally does it! by tib2006 Feb 03, 2009 (5:40 pm)
Techno geeks and fuel thrifty car buyers may now rejoice...Honda has done it! There is officially a hybrid that first time buyers can put on their shopping list, and not to mention another alternative to the seriously overrated (and overpriced) Toyota Prius. Furthermore, the Insight appears to have a more fun to drive nature than the Prius. No, its not a sport sedan by any stretch of the imagination but it is more involving. The Prius seems more devoted to being isolated from the road, which is probably what its buyers are asking for anyway. Insight buyers are likely to be that of a younger set such as recent college graduates, young couples, with or without children. The Insight represents a very compelling alternative to small SUVs that offer the same or less utulity. And unlike that CRX HF you drove in high school, you can even bring your friends along for the ride. Great job Honda, keep on giving the big three a reason to worry.