Honda Insight Coupe (2000 - 2005) review

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At a glance |
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New price | £17,170 - £17,170 |
Used price | £600 - £1,900 |
Fuel economy |
Not tested to latest standards
View pre-2017 economy specs
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Road tax cost | £0 - £165 |
Insurance group | 23 How much is it to insure? |
PROS
Fuel economy, unique design, fun to drive
CONS
Limited storage space and practicality
Honda Insight rivals
Toyota
Prius Hatchback
Honda
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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.