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Honda has been well-known for their fuel efficient car. This time, they prove it once again to the award winning the 2010 Honda Insight. The goal to achieve the best use of the most cost-effective hybrid technology has been accomplished by the 2010 Honda Insight. Recently, the Honda Insight ranks #3 on the Clean Fleet Report.

The 2010 Insight is all-new for 2010. The 2010 Honda Insight is a major improvement from the legacy model. Honda uses a shape that’s coming to define hybrid and electric vehicles: 4 door, 5-passenger family hatchback sedan with a smooth front and a high, abrupt tail.

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At $19,800 – $23,100 MSRP, the 2010 Honda Insight is also price efficient compared to the Toyota Prius by about $2,000. Available in 3 trims, ranging from the LX to the EX, the 2010 Honda Insight cheapest edition would cost less than $20,000. Both trims are equipped with a standard 1.3-liter, I4, 98-horsepower, hybrid engine that achieves 40-mpg in the city and 43-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Comparing the Insight is a good step before coming to any decision. In this class, there has been some competitors such as its own sister Honda Civic Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu hybrid, Ford Fusion hybrid, Nissan Altima hybrid. However, it is the mid-sized car Toyota Prius that has been the tougher competitor. As a matter of fact, the all-new 2010 Honda Insight hybrid car considered to take direct aim at the Toyota Prius. The new Insight enters a segment of the new-car market long dominated by the Toyota Prius, and only the successful Prius.

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So, what’s the difference? The Insight is thousands of dollars cheaper and gets comparable fuel economy. Furthermore, the 2010 Honda Insight has a crisper look and provides a more agile and enjoyable ride. The lack of Insight is possibly the smaller space especially for passengers in the backseat. The Insight dimension is smaller than the Prius by 2.5 inches in both length and height, and also has a 6-inch shorter wheelbase.

The Insight is a compact sedan with dashboard of the Insight looks like a blending of the Honda Civic and Honda Fit. Insight EX models add alloy wheels, cruise control, 6-speaker audio system with USB audio interface, steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters, Honda Vehicle Stability Assist and an available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition.  Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. EX comes with cruise control, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, alloy wheels, heated power mirrors, and an upgraded audio system. A navigation system is available.  They also include a wireless cell-phone link.

In the bottom line,  the 2010 Honda Insight ‘s responsive powertrain, decent handling and maneuverability, and also design details of a more expensive vehicle has been suitable for those who want to be seen in a smart, high-mileage hybrid but prefer to be more economic  at the ownership price.

2010 Honda Insight Review Video

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