Honda Insight (00-05) - Review

Review by Parkers on
The pioneering Insight was Honda's first petrol-electric engine 'hybrid' - a car with both a petrol engine and electric motor. It may be quirky to look at, and it only seats two, but there's strong demand among buyers for it and as a result used values remain surprisingly high. That is in part because it's so cheap to run. Cars registered after March 2001 are exempt from road tax, it has a 100 per cent discount from the London Congestion Charge and is capable of up to 83mpg, making it one of the thriftiest cars on the road.
3.5 out of 5

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3 out of 5

Buying used

There have been no major faults reported that should be checked over before purchasing, though it is always important to inspect the bodywork for scuffs or signs of damage repair. A full service history would also be useful.

3 out of 5

Selling

Popular in London and amongst environmentally conscious buyers, Insight has a niche appeal and older examples hold their value reasonably well.