2020 Honda Insight Review
There’s nothing like getting around the streets of Santa Ana, Tustin, and Rancho Santa Margarita in an eco-friendly hybrid that also delivers an exceptional style. Luckily, the 2020 Honda Insight offers an impressive appearance and an efficient performance, but to tell if it’s right for you, you’ll want to learn a bit more.
Our team at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Irvine is here to offer this 2020 Honda Insight review. This guide will give you the details you need to see if this Honda hybrid is right for you!
2020 Insight: Power Meets Efficiency
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There are a few components under the hood to assist this Honda hybrid in not only achieving an impressive performance, but a remarkably high fuel efficiency. The 2020 Honda Insight includes a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine that generates 107 horsepower and 99 lb-ft of torque. The AC Synchronous Permanent-Magnet Electric Motor produces 129 horsepower and 197 lb-ft of torque. The combined output of the engine and motor is 151.5 horsepower.
The Insight includes the Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission with Shift-By-Wire, Sport Mode, and Deceleration Selectors, which help improve the overall performance efficiency. The Honda Insight gets an EPA-estimated 55 city/49 highway/52 combined MPG for the LX and EX trims.1
Sophisticated Cabin Features
The Honda Insight comes outfitted with a 6-speaker sound system and the 5-inch Color LCD screen that you can use to select your media options from the road. These features include the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® and audio streaming, and Pandora®, which gives you access to thousands of customizable internet radio stations.
The next trim level up offers the 8-inch high-resolution electrostatic touchscreen display. This updated screen includes plenty of connectivity features. Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ will integrate your smartphone into the screen and give you direct access to your apps and features. HondaLink® will sync your car to your phone, so you can have mobile access.
Honda Sensing® Safety Features
Another amazing component included with Honda hybrids is Honda Sensing®. This system is a network of driver-assisting technology features that use exterior sensors to predict possible collisions or lane departures. The Collision Mitigation Braking System™ and Forward Collision Warning work together to detect a possible impact and use brake pressure to reduce the severity of the crash while giving you a chance to react and prevent it.
Honda Sensing® also includes Lane Keeping Assist, Road Departure Mitigation, and Traffic Sign Recognition System. The Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow lets you set a speed and distance, so your vehicle will adapt to the flow of traffic.
Learn Even More About the 2020 Honda Insight
At Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Irvine, we hope that this 2020 Honda Insight review helped you get a stronger sense of this Honda hybrid and what it can add to your experiences on the road. But while this guide gave you some details you need, you may find that seeing it up close and getting behind the wheel to be the deciding factor that you need!
When you’re ready, schedule your Honda Insight test drive with us at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Irvine, so you can see if this is the right hybrid for your adventures around Santa Ana, Tustin, and Rancho Santa Margarita!
1 55 city/49 highway/52 combined mpg rating for LX/EX trims. 51 city/45 highway/48 combined mpg rating for the Touring trim. Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition and other factors.