what do you know about this model? Good, Bad and in-between?
Thank you!
I usually recommend Toyota Hybrids over any other hybrid, even Honda. Toyota has 20 years of time tested hybrid technology. Prius technology has made it across their entire fleet. With that said, I love the ideas behind the Honda Insight.
Honda has a compelling hybrid technology, especially with the Honda Insight. It is their third attempt at creating a hybrid system, and it is significantly different than their Honda predecessors, and even Toyota. Honda predecessors weren’t necessarily bad in terms of quality. They just weren’t as popular as Toyota’s technology.
Current generation Honda Insights are basically an EV but get its power from gasoline. Very fascinating. If it is was any other company I probably wouldn’t give it a second look, but it is Honda, a company known for quality and longevity.
Toyota Hybrids usually split the duty of propelling the vehicle between the ICE and the electric motor.
If you want tried and true, go with a Toyota Hybrid. But I wouldn’t shy away from a Honda Insight. They have a compelling technology.
As with any hybrid, the biggest thing to deal with is the battery, most likely 10-15 years down the line.
