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2021 Honda Insight
Used

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2021 Honda Insight

The Insight returned as our fuel economy champ among cars that don't have to be plugged in, thanks to its 54 mpg overall in our tests, which is two mpg better than the Toyota Prius. Based on the Civic sedan, the Insight has the same strengths and weaknesses. The ride is comfortable, its handling is secure but mundane, and the rear seat is relatively roomy. But the Insight suffers from a very low stance, which hurts getting in and out. The driver's seat is short on lower back support, and the controls are somewhat tricky, including the fussy, push-button gear selector. The car can loaf around on electric power alone at very low speeds but when the gas engine awakes when more power is needed, it's loud. Standard advanced safety systems include forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. For 2022, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic warning come standard.

Market value
$16,750
Fuel
Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2021
Owner rating 5/5
Reliability 3/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Hybrid
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2019

Pricing

Current retail median
$16,750
Retail value range
$15,600 - $18,800
Original MSRP range
$23,130 - $29,040
Trade-in range
$12,885 - $16,935

Ratings

Road test score
80/100
Owner satisfaction
5/5
Would buy again
84%
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
55 MPG
EPA highway
49 MPG
EPA combined
52 MPG
Tested city
44 MPG
Tested highway
62 MPG
Tested overall
54 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$725
Cruising range
570 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
8.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
136 ft
Avoidance speed
54 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
184 in
Width
72 in
Height
56 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Weight
2,975 lb
Maximum load
950 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
6 in
Front leg room
41 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
28.5 in
Luggage
3+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
2/5
Driving
2/5
Styling
4/5
Value
4/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
7/10
Greenhouse gas score
9/10
SmartWay
Yes

Brand context

About Honda

Hondas are generally affordable, reliable, and fuel-efficient, with intuitive controls and good driving characteristics. Its SUVs and sedans are usually near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings for road tests and predicted reliability. Many Hondas have earned Consumer Reports recommendations. Used Hondas also score near the top of our reliability rankings for 5- and 10-year-old vehicles, making it a brand worth considering for options under $20,000. Honda’s SUVs include sub-compact models like the HR-V and compact CR-V, one of the best-selling SUVs in North America. The two-row Passport and three-row Pilot are larger options. Honda’s sedans include the compact Civic and the midsized Accord. Honda also makes the Odyssey minivan and the Ridgeline, a midsized pickup truck. For buyers seeking fuel efficiency, several of the most popular models are available with hybrid powertrains that get competitive mpg figures and are pleasant to drive.

Vehicle ID: 17103 First published: November 19, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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