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Orchid 2019 Honda Insight LX FWD CVT 1.5L I4 SMPI Hybrid DOHC 16V LEV3-SULEV30 1.5L I4 SMPI Hybrid DOHC 16V LEV3-SULEV30, CVT. 55/49 City/Highway MPG rk, and have overall been averaging about 54+ on my Touring model, better than predicted. This could easily be 48mpg but I'm actually enjoying the game of maximizing the computer/battery aided mileage. Maximizing EV time can create excellent mileage. Getting used to the silent start and battery operation is a pleasant adaptation. First hybrid/electric, so I'm still not there. Changes the interior noise flavor as the car is quiet but you can hear more of the road/air/tire sounds perhaps. Different, but quieter and I like it.
Feels and handles like my son's 2018 Civic, feels firm but not hard, corners well. Interior layout is good. I didn't want all the lane-keep and safety features but they actually are useful and not too intrusive. Some road failures (long cracks and such) can set them off, a tad unnerving initially, but the car doesn't really take control, it's more like "nudging" and alerting to potential problems. I've learned to like the adaptive cruise control quite a bit.
If I changed anything, it would be to have it sit a tad higher, but that's a factor of me getting older, not a flaw in the car. I'd love to have an AWD option as well as I live in the edge of Colorado mountains.
The thing I have to get used to is the "digital" feel of its acceleration. Unlike a conventional engine, the "redline" if you will, is a hard set. It doesn't provide that analog last second stretch you might be used to, so passing, while well supported by good acceleration, does have an unusual feel and might be just a tad risky if you push it too close. Something to get used to - a true hard stop on acceleration, although for most situations you won't reach it. The engine "tone" when stressed is a bit annoying - higher pitch, a bit irritating, but not an excessive concern.
All in all very comfortable and attractive car that doesn't look like the hybrid freak most cars resemble. I would like to add blind spot detection, memory for the electric seats, and lumbar support. Not having lumbar features in a 30k loaded model is a fail, not just an oops. So far comfort has been acceptable though. The best review I read about the car said it was a FINE car for FINE people who appreciate FINE performance. My take is that it exceeds FINE in many aspects, but certainly resembles that assessment. No regrets after about 1400 miles.
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