Our Fleet Test Drive: Honda Insight - 7th Report
Date:
21 July 2010
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Author: Tony Rock
Filler cap
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Category: | Lower medium | P11D price: | £19,233 | Key rival: | Toyota Prius | |
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Several small things are affecting my time with the Insight.
Firstly, I'm not a fan of the side-profile looks. Then there is the small, 40-litre fuel tank and noisy cabin - I'm not a big-mileage guy, but if I was, I'm sure both issues would get under my skin. As would the soft-touch button for adjusting cruise control, which always leaves me unsure as to whether I've changed speed or not.
The final grumble concerns the fuel-filler cap. It occasionally won't shut due to a temperamental sliding rod mechanism. A quick prod solves the problem, but it's still an irritation.
Honda Insight 1.3 IMA ES-T Hybrid CVT | Mileage | 4112 | Claimed combined consumption | 61.4mpg | Our average consumption | 42.4mpg | P11D price | £19,233 | Model price range | £16,225-£19,290 | CO2 (tax) | 105g/km (10%) | BIK 20/40% per month | £32/£64 | Service interval | 1yr/12,500mls | Insurance | group 6e | Warranty | 3yrs/90,000mls | Boot space (min/max) | 408/584 litres | Engine size/power | 1339cc/102hp | Top speed/0-62mph | 113mph/12.5secs | Why we’re running it | Can Insight can match Honda’s high expectations? | Positive | Rival-beating boot, climbing economy | Negative | Hard ride quality, seat comfort |
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