Honda Insight SE

Newest Review: ... nice seats, and it goes and should never give you any problems because it's a Honda, renowned for build quality and ... more

... reliability. Those who are not used to the hybrid technology will notice three main differences from an all petrol car. When accelerating, especially up hills, the combination of the relatively small engine, only a 1.4, and the extra drive from the electric motor push the car into high revs which make for a pretty raucous sounding strain on the engine, no problem but no doubts critics would find this a problem and say it is vastly under-powered. Next difference is if you gently decelerate with the intention of stopping, t...more

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Honda Insight SE: Insight, Shortsight (1442 words)
by - written on 21/07/09 (Very useful, 52 readings)
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I had the opportunity for an extended test drive of the new Honda Insight, use of it over a long weekend. I drove down to Devon and back from London, so it had a fair test of different roads, traffic, driving styles and conditions. I do already own a Honda Civic Hybrid so have had experience of the hybrid technology for the last three years, so I could put that experience to use on this vehicle. So the Insight is actually Honda's second modern hybrid vehicle to reach the UK. List prices are now from £15,990 to £18,990 for the top of the range with all the gizmos. It is cheaper than the Civic Hybrid at £17,990 to £20,450 but I think has missed a ... Read the complete review

2009 Honda Insight SE. How does cheapest Hybrid stack up? (1657 words)
by - written on 19/05/09 (Very useful, 76 readings)
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Honda Insight SE On the Road Price : £15490 The new 2009 Honda Insight is the first of Honda's new Eco range of cars to go on sale in the UK, with the FCX Clarity hydrogen fuel cell car, and CRZ hybrid sports coupe not available until 2010. The Insight has come into the Hybrid sector of the car market which has been dominated in recent years by the Toyota Prius. So does the Honda have what it takes to take on every Eco drivers favourite, the Prius? Looks: On first impressions the Insight is quite a hansom car, and although many of the styling features on the car have been around for a while, it still manages to look ... Read the complete review

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