2012 Honda Insight Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Good
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
41 City / 44 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
98
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Katie G
It is in good condition. I take very good care of it and I have never broken down.
I like that I get around 45mpg, and I also love the hatch back. The interior is very roomy. I would have like to have had better features like Bluetooth connectivity with my car radio.
accountCircle Katie C
The gas mileage! It's amazing! The backup camera is also great to have!
I love it! I've had it for over a year so far and the gas mileage is amazing. I think the only thing I would change/want differently would be that it is lower to the ground and sometimes when I am driving my grandparents it's harder for them to get in and out of the car! Otherwise I LOVE it!
accountCircle Maddison N
Efficient vehicle with great gas mileage.
The Honda insight is a great, reliable, efficient car. Aside from general maintenance and upkeep required by all vehicles, I have only had a problem once with a part of the car needing replacement. The car is great on gas mileage and is comfortable to drive. It is not quick to reach fast speeds, but since it is a hybrid, that is to be expected.
accountCircle Katlin C
Car is energy sufficient fair space good trunk room and eco friendly.
It is very good on gas mileage, good truck space and eco friendly. This car is a very good traveling car. This car has lasted me many years with no big major problems it is good on oil and I love how it cuts off when making a complete stop to save energy and gas.
accountCircle Robert T
It is really good on gas but does not have too much space for other passengers.
What i like the most about my car is the gas mileage. What i dislike is the lack of legroom.
accountCircle Richard B
I love my Honda insight hybrid.
I love my Honda insight hybrid because it is easy to drive and park. The gas mileage is awesome and I really appreciated, but the only problem is because it is a hybrid, living in Arizona and it is hot during the summers the ac turns off when stopped and it becomes hot.
accountCircle Chakendria T
Pretty blue under the sunlight.
I love my car its a gas saver I can honestly drive around whole city and not go past a half of tank. My car is a blue hatchback it's bigger in the back then the front when you take your foot off the brake the car will coast off before even pushing the gas the breaks are very good on the car I love the way the car it shines off the moon. I love my car would not trade it for nothing.
accountCircle Gabby G
Great gas saver and good mileage.
It is perfect for gas saver and easy to drive. Maintenance is pretty easy and slightly expensive. Has good stereo and radio. Has an easy steering wheel. Nothing else to say. The car is pretty great and saves money on gas. And it is a hybrid. Miles are great. Can drive long distance.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Samantha F
It is a great price for a new car.
I like my car because I like the monthly payment, and I like the gas mileage. I do not like the hatchback look or the speed. It takes time for it to accelerate. I also have oil consumption issues. I wish I had something smoother, faster, and more comfortable.
accountCircle Peter V
2012 Honda insight - great gas mileage and space, not the most high tech.
Gets great gas mileage and has been very relatable while I have driven it. Good hatchback trunk space as well. Small interior but can fit five people comfortably. My car does not have a screen for the radio or anything like that. Haven't had any major issues with the car. No seat warmers sadly nor sunroof.
accountCircle Evelyn E
I can go a good speed and get 42 mpg
My vehicle gets great gas mileage which is something that I love. I also like it's sound system. One thing I don't like is that the AC sucks in it and I end up sweating with the ac on blast. I also don't like that it's not bluetooth capable with your phone music
accountCircle Erica C
Pros and cons of the Honda insight.
One pro about this car is that it is great on gas. There is a USB port in the center console that you can play music on your phone through and charge devices. A con however is that it is very slow to accelerate and sometimes struggles getting up steep grades. Also, it is a small car with not much room in the front or back seats. Not to mention there are no ac vents in the backseat. There is no Bluetooth. And the rear windshield has a large bar across the middle that diminishes the ability to see much through the back. All in all this car gets me where I need to go, and it is not the fanciest, but it is reliable; I have not have any serious issues or concerns with this vehicle.
accountCircle Karen H
I like that it gets good gas mileage and it's a hybrid. What I dislike about the car is that it's jumpy on acceleration and sometimes the steering wheel locks.
It can get better gas mileage than the literature states if one drives conservatively.

Honda Insight Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
98 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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LX
98 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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EX
98 HP 42 MPG 5 Seats
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2012 Honda Insight Owner Reviews

4.30
30 Reviews
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5 stars 47%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 17%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Katlin C on March 11, 2021
Car is energy sufficient fair space good trunk room and eco friendly.
It is very good on gas mileage, good truck space and eco friendly. This car is a very good traveling car. This car has lasted me many years with no big major problems it is good on oil and I love how it cuts off when making a complete stop to save energy and gas.
accountCircle Chakendria T on February 23, 2021
Pretty blue under the sunlight.
I love my car its a gas saver I can honestly drive around whole city and not go past a half of tank. My car is a blue hatchback it's bigger in the back then the front when you take your foot off the brake the car will coast off before even pushing the gas the breaks are very good on the car I love the way the car it shines off the moon. I love my car would not trade it for nothing.
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Ranks #14 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2012 Honda Insight has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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2012 Honda Insight
4.3

Ranks #7 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Honda Insight has a combined MPG of 51 which ranks it #7 of 22 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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126 MPG
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110 MPG
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44 MPG

Is The 2012 Honda Insight A Good Car?

No, it has poor pickup and acceleration. It is too low to the ground, so it is difficult to see. It is low clearance leads to poor traction and maneuverability.
Kathleen A.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Honda Insight?

It has been mechanically sound during my ownership. I have not had any major mechanical problems to date.
Kathleen A.

Is The 2012 Honda Insight A Good Value?

When we bought it used in 2016, I thought it was a good value, but now I wish that we had purchased a Subaru forester or outback.
Kathleen A.

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety