Reviews of the 2005 Honda Insight 2dr Hatchback (1.0L 3cyl Gas/Elec Hybrid 5M)
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CNET Review
The Good: Best-of-breed gas mileage; clear, simple instruments and controls; solid support options.
The Bad: Horrendous stereo speakers; compromised rear visibility; lacks digital entertainment and GPS navigation options; noisy.
The Bottom Line: The Honda Insight gets best-of-breed gas mileage, but its lack of digital comforts and cabin room constrains its uses.
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Company
Part number: 100454247
Basic car properties
- Body style hatchback
- Trim levels Base
- Available Engine Hybrid with CVT
Safety Features
- Smart airbags Standard
- Antilock brakes Standard
- Traction control Not available
- Stability control Not available
- Back-up cameras Not available
- Heads-up display Not available
- Collision avoidance Not available
- Steerable headlights Not available
- Roadside assistance Not available
- Adaptive cruise control Not available
- Rain-sensitive wipers Not available
- Lane departure warning Not available
Entertainment
- 5 channel audio Not available
- HD radio Not available
- Satellite radio Not available
- Satellite video Not available
- Video entertainment system Not available
- Multizone entertainment Not available
- Connection for portable MP3 sound system Not available
- MP3 CD-enabled sound system Not available
- Media hard-disk MP3 sound system Not available
- Active noise cancelling Not available
- DIN-compatible bays Not available
- Memory card slot Not available
- USB connection Not available
Climate/convenience
- Multizone climate control Optional
- Smart (set-and-forget) climate control Standard
- Heated/cooled seats Not available
- Integrated interface (iDrive, for example) Not available
- Keyless entry Standard
- Keyless start Not available
- Remote start Not available
- Two-way security system Standard
- 120V power outlet Not available
- 12V power outlet Standard
Drivetrain Technology
- Drivetrain available front-drive
- All-wheel steering Not available
- Steer by wire Not available
- Brake by wire Not available
- Drive by wire Not available
- Active suspension Not available
- Electronically controlled suspension Not available
Navigation
- GPS Navigation system - DVD data Not available
- Trip computer Not available
- Live traffic data Not available
- Touchscreen navigation Not available
- Voice activated navigation Not available
- DVD navigation system (non-GPS) Not available
Communication
- Bluetooth phone interface Not available
- Wi-Fi Not available
- Internet access - cellular Not available
- Internet access - satellite Not available
- OnStar or other roadside assistance system Not available
- Vehicle Web support Not available
- Home automation integration Not available
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