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

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jeremy D
The production version of Honda's insight hybrid is headed for a fanfare-free.
The 2013 insight comes with automatic climate control and a two-speaker CD audio system with an auxiliary input jack. Available features include Bluetooth, a USB port, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an upgraded audio system, voice-controlled navigation and a rearview camera.
accountCircle Karen D
That it gets good gas mileage and is dependable and that's important with global warming.
Hybrid, gas mileage though Prius seems to get better mileage
accountCircle Ashley H
It's a Hybrid! You'll love it!
I love my Honda Insight for many reasons. For one it's a hatchback and it's so easy to lay the seats down and put them up if you're transporting something big and you car pull often. I rarely do either, so I keep the two seats down and one up all the time. Which leads me to the another reason why I love my Honda Insight. The dual windows in the back! So unique and I love it! The only thing I would change -and I could have, if I had been patient and found one in my price range- a sunroof. The more sunlight the better! It's a hybrid! I get wonderful gas mileage! The breaks charge the battery, so I never have to charge it! It has an eco mode! So when it's not 100 degrees outside (because it does get warm inside) the engine will cut off whenever you're coming to a stop and saves a ton of gas! I could talk all day long about how I love my Honda Insight!
accountCircle Harry P
Excellent vehicle with few problems.
The Honda insight has been a great vehicle. It has saved me money on gas, and it is easy to maintain. It makes great gas mileage, and makes it easy to haul large packages with the hatchback. I am also able to haul several passengers at one time. The only issue I have is that the check tire pressure light comes on from time to time because of low tire pressure.
accountCircle Elena P
Honda insight: you do not need to compromise to go hybrid.
I love the gas-saving that my insight provides, and the handling is also great, so I do not feel like I had to compromise. The downside is that the door locks are counter-intuitive, so people always try to open them wrong. There's also an issue where the internal car clock continually gets delayed, so I just do not use it anymore.
accountCircle Rachel H
It is made cheap and no a whole lot of features to select from.
Like the great gas mileage, spacious interior, and sounds system. Do not like the acceleration, but that makes sense with a hybrid.
accountCircle Matthew F
I have been able to hold a steady 45-50 mpg
The mpg is amazing. Sadly the acceleration is terrible, and the car turning off takes a while to get used to.
accountCircle Melinda S
Love my 2013 Honda insight.
Very reliable car. Major engine problems at 70,000 miles. Honda paid to repair it and provided a replacement during repair although it was no longer under warranty. Has a tire issue, low tire pressure warning comes on. Was a valve problem with spare tire. Still have original brakes at 130,000 miles. Have replaced tires 3 times. When new got 48 mpg, now gets 39 mpg. Seats fold down and has decent storage room for such a small car. Difficult to clean under and between seats.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tina D
The one about the oil recall they make you jump through hoops to get it fixed and because it's oil can lead to other problems and they won't fix it
This particular year of insight 2013 has had a lot of recalls more than the others. I hate how the air conditioning doesn't stay on in hybrid mode
accountCircle Amber H
It is a hybrid economy car.
When we got it we had to get the motor completely rebuilt because there was a recall on the vehicle because of an oil consumption problem, the car's super slow but it is been dependable since then. It has a hard time getting up hills of any kind and the engine tends to rev up.
accountCircle Lauren M
Good car, but could be greater.
Something happened to engine that shouldn't happen with a newer car. Very hard to get up to speed on highway. Air conditioner broke within 5 years of having car. I like how it is a hybrid. Great for commuting and saving money on gas as well as saving energy.
accountCircle Sean B
That the car gets very good gas mileage. Also that it drives good.
Very good on gas. But very slow. Also not the best looking car.
accountCircle Mahtub K
Honda insight: the good the bad the ugly.
Good comfort and very reliable but is not really fast and cannot accelerate very well. So on the highway sometimes it is difficult especially being on the merging lane. But it is very convenient because with the way I can lay the seats back and fit a lot. Also it is easy to drive in because it has good visibility. But I personally would like something a little better in acceleration. Also the gas mileage is amazing so I cannot complain about that.

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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2013 Honda Insight Owner Reviews

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5 stars 42%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 12%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Desh G on May 10, 2021
Nice car for everyday use! Gas saver!
It is a great car. Cannot race in it but the gas savings is amazing. I do not like that it auto shuts the air when stopped at traffic. Other than that no complaints. It is a hatchback so there’s lot of space in the back and you can fold the back seats and make even more room for items. I have moved a bed in this. Had several recalls that Honda fixed.
accountCircle Philip L on May 9, 2021
Solid transportation at a reasonable cost.
Honda quality equipment. Good gas mileage. Hybrid. Only standard maintenance to date. Average comfort - rides low. Added aftermarket Sirius radio with no problem. Average cooling and heating. Systems. Reliable transportation. Good storage space. Can seat 5.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Melinda S.

Good gas mileage. Reliable. Few repairs needed. Small, fits in parking spaces and garages easily. Handles well. Good storage space in the rear. Seats flip down easily to make more room to move things. Seats are comfortable. Five seat belts. A lot of cup holders and a central storage console.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Melinda S.

Had a major engine problem which was repaired for free by Honda. Has had tire problems since I purchased it - I think these are systemic problems, not specific to my tires because I have had several different sets of tires. Gas mileage has gone down as the vehicle got older.

Ranks #18 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2013 Honda Insight has an average owner rating of 4.31 out of 5 which ranks it #18 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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4.87
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4.85
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4.12

Ranks #8 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Honda Insight has a combined MPG of 44 which ranks it #8 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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132 MPG
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129 MPG
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44 MPG

Is The 2013 Honda Insight A Good Car?

Yes, it is. it is fuel efficient and is smooth. Sometimes you can lose gas quickly with the AC on or if you're driving in the blue. The only thing I dislike is the Bluetooth function; it rarely... Read More
Heather C.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Honda Insight?

Yes, it is. it gets me where I am going safely. I bought it used and besides needing to get the recall fixed, I have a leak in one of my tires and have to get it checked and fixed
Patty Z.

Is The 2013 Honda Insight A Good Value?

It cost me over $9,000 after taxes. We got it as a good deal because my dad knows and plays softball with the guy who sold it to us. For the price and condition it was in, and miles driven, it was a... Read More
Justin S.

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