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It has a low, wide stance and features subtly sculpted surfaces and an understated grille instead of the garish lines, gaping mouths and busy, origami-like edges that are part of so many of today’s aggressively styled cars.
Interior looks and feels like an entry-level luxury sport sedan.
Inside, the Insight shows Honda is continuing to improve its interior design.
High quality materials are used for all trim levels and interior fit and finish is top notch throughout.
After threatening to remove all knobs and buttons not long ago, the Insight offers two big, fat knobs for climate control functions and a smaller volume control knob, in addition to steering wheel controls.
There also is a nice carve-out next to the electronic shifter for all sizes of smartphones, although wireless charging is not available.
Digital gauge cluster is attractive and easy to read.
Plenty of legroom in the rear for a compact sedan.
Rear seats fold down flat, providing lots of extra cargo space when needed.
Most hybrids have trunk space compromised by the vehicle battery, but the Insight’s has been moved underneath the rear seat.
Ghosted view shows how main battery sits beneath rear seats without stealing trunk space or legroom.
The hybrid power unit is Honda’s latest two-motor system which debuted on the ’18 Accord, except it is mated with 1.5L Atkinson cycle engine rather than Accord’s 2.0L.
LED lighting front and back are key to Insight's subtle good looks.
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