Is the 2012 Honda Insight a good car?

The 2012 Honda Insight has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Honda Insight, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Honda Insight Reviews .

What are the pros and cons of the 2012 Honda Insight?

Here are the pros and cons of the 2012 Honda Insight: Pros - Fuel Economy - Cost to Maintain - Cabin Noise Cons - Cargo Space - Technology and Entertainment - Seat Comfort

What is the fuel efficiency of the 2012 Honda Insight?

The 2012 Honda Insight offers the following fuel efficiency options: • Hybrid: 41 city / 44 highway MPG (EX trim) • Hybrid: 41 city / 44 highway MPG (LX trim) • Hybrid: 41 city / 44 highway MPG (Base trim) Actual mileage may vary based on driving conditions, vehicle condition, and driving habits.

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Q: Is the 2012 Honda Insight reliable?

The Honda Insight received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Honda Insight as 5 out of 6 among Alternative Fuel Vehicle

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Customer rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

41 city, 44 highway, 42 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.6 out of 5

5 customer reviews

The 2012 Honda Insight receives high praise for its fuel efficiency, offering over 45 MPG in most cases, and low maintenance costs. Customers appreciate its quiet cabin, but critiques include limited cargo space and basic technology features. It is reliable for daily commutes but may lack power and comfort for some users. Overall, it’s an economical choice with practical functionality.

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RepairPal gave the Honda Insight an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Honda Insight 5th out of 6 among Alternative Fuel Vehicles.

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Honda Insight features and specs

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Standard Features

ABS Brakes
Air Conditioning
Cloth Seats
Cruise Control
Overhead Airbags
Power Locks
Power Mirrors
Power Windows
Rear Defroster
Side Airbags
Traction Control
Automatic Transmission
AM/FM Stereo
Auxiliary Audio Input
CD Audio

Cloth Seats
Bluetooth Technology

Drive Wheels	Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size	1.3L
Horsepower	98
Torque (ft-lbs)	123
Engine type	Hybrid
Fuel capacity	10.6
Wheelbase	100.4"
Overall length	172.3"
Width	66.7"
Height	56.2"
Leg room	F 42.3"/R 33"
Head room	F 38.4"/R 36.4"
Front tires	P185/60R15
Rear tires	P185/60R15
Seating capacity	5
Transmission	Automatic

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