2005 Honda Insight Review

Summary

What Edmunds.com says

Newer hybrid competitors may have eclipsed the Insight in terms of technology and power, but the Insight is still the class leader when it comes to fuel economy and high-tech construction.

Pros

Amazing fuel economy, quick steering, lots of standard equipment, exotic aluminum construction, low production numbers make for exclusivity.

Cons

Batteries drain fast under continual electric motor assist, highly susceptible to strong crosswinds, small payload capacity.

What's New for 2005

The Insight continues into 2005 with no changes.