I know it's bit subjective, but what's your overall recommendation with respect to 2022 Civic Touring Vs Insight Touring? Have you done a comparison video?
They are both great choices but depending on if MPG’s is something to factor? Otherwise if you want more luxury Insight, more sporty styling inside, the New Civic. Ride will be better in the Insight but louder with engine noise. The Civic is quite feels more like an Accord.
Currently own a 21 Insight Touring. Most of my driving is my 32 mile round trip commute to work with a 45mph and occasional stop and go traffic. Over a year's worth of driving in central N.C. my mpg is 56.5 from June 2023 to June 2024. It is a great car as a commuter.
The loud engine noise during acceleration is because of the eCVT. It's common in the Accord Hybrid, CR-V hybrid, Rav4 hybrid. Elantra/ Sonata is somewhat quieter due to their use of a tradtional automatic transmission.
Great review Hawkeye Rides! Really disappointed Honda did not include wireless charging, rear vents, and rear charging points (especially on the touring trim level). In addition, the hood “bounced” a lot during my test drive as it is really light. Agree with your comments on the loud engine roar during any acceleration or general highway driving. For a clarifying point, there is no spare tire just a fix-a-flat kit (the dealership I was working with quoted $595 if I wanted to order a spare tire kit w/tools. From Iowa, go Hawkeyes!
The big problem is the small engines and light weight material, this adds to extra vibrations and nothing to hold it from a bouncing at high speeds and lower speeds you can notice it too. Great vehicles with room to make it better.
They are awesome vehicles, great MPG’s and styling. Congratulations when you get one feel free to check out other hybrids though out the channel any questions let me know 👌.
You are going to love your new car. I have the 2021 Insight touring and I currently get 44mpg after 12k miles, driving highway and city. I could be easier on the gas pedal for better numbers but I think $25 dollars a fill up once a week is fine for now. I drive about 50 miles daily.
@@awnzotheman i was averaging 41-43 mpg but i'm sure i could better if wasn't trying to keep up with traffic. Unfortunately i traded this car in for a 2022 honda civic hatchback. I The civic gets terrible gas mileage (33 mpg) so i gave the car to my daughter. now have a 2023 VW Toas which only gets 24 mpg but it's great in the snow with it's all wheel drive system.
Consumer Reports was mentioning when the engine kicks it that its pretty noticeable (they called it "startling" and loud). Did you notice that at all? Also, would you mind saying how tall you are? I'm 6' 3" and always trying to figure out from video reviews the legroom situation in a car. Thanks.
You didn't cover if this model has driver's seat lumbar adjust or seat memory. My 2017 Honda Accord has both on the driver's seat. I hate it when manufactures take away features and hope you won't notice. Too bad they discontinued this car, it's nice none the less.
I have the chance to get an Insight Touring or an Accord sport hybrid. I haven't gotten the chance to drive the Insight, but I worry about road noise and Civic quality compared to that of Accord will not be as good. What would you recommend?
Both are great vehicles and road noise unless you get the Touring Accord it is about the same.MPG’s the Insight is awesome, I guess if size isn’t a problem, I would do the Insight 👍🏻
@@HawkeyeRides Thanks for the reply. I am about your size, and it seemed this car may have been on the smaller size for you. Very hard decision without having them side by side, and in this market that is near impossible.
@@davileett1224 that is true but the big difference is really is the back seat if you need more space Accord otherwise this is a great option. The front seats have a good amount of space.
@@davileett1224 I like the Accord 2.0 Touring but that is priced a lot more. When you go to the sport trim road noise is about the same and the Insight you get better MPG’s.
@@HawkeyeRides It looks like you were misinformed. It doesn’t have wireless Apple car play. Those aren’t paddle shifters behind the wheel as well. They are for selecting from 3 levels of regenerative braking.
@@HawkeyeRides Thanks for getting back quick! Never owned a hybrid but strongly considering the Insight Touring. How is the performance up steep hills and with multiple bodies in the car?
Your welcome, power is good, the only problem I have is when you give it gas the engine will become load, it’s a small engine. You can filter out most of that with the sound system, space is good and filled up with people it still performs. It’s not going to be sports car fast but it’s faster than a Civic a little slower than an Accord.
From what I have seen, if you buy it new, they are good. If you buy it pre-owned try to get low miles so you can keep the services up to date. I’ve ran into a few friends that have had them over 120k and they said they are great vehicles.
It can be a lot of different things including how hard you push the pedal. Maybe try a different gas station, drive softer or do a induction cleaning 👍🏻
@@HawkeyeRides i always go to chevron and started driving slower to never really go past the blue line. I have never used the regen shifter, how do they work? I got the car 3 months, would I still need an induction cleaning? What is that?
@@albertotorres7746 if you are under 15k miles I wouldn’t do anything crazy. That cleans out the fuel injectors, throttle bodies. Try the pedal shifter when you slow down, maybe a air filter, sounds like the gas is good. You could also take it back to the dealership, see what they say to work out any problems. I would also watch it the next couple fills to see if anything has improved with the use of the pedal shifter and driving softer.
I know it's bit subjective, but what's your overall recommendation with respect to 2022 Civic Touring Vs Insight Touring? Have you done a comparison video?
They are both great choices but depending on if MPG’s is something to factor? Otherwise if you want more luxury Insight, more sporty styling inside, the New Civic. Ride will be better in the Insight but louder with engine noise. The Civic is quite feels more like an Accord.
@@HawkeyeRides Thanks appreciate the feedback.
Your welcome
Currently own a 21 Insight Touring. Most of my driving is my 32 mile round trip commute to work with a 45mph and occasional stop and go traffic. Over a year's worth of driving in central N.C. my mpg is 56.5 from June 2023 to June 2024. It is a great car as a commuter.
Thank you for sharing your owners insight
Awesome car. Got the 2021 Touring, couldnt be happier with it👍
Congratulations with your new ride
The loud engine noise during acceleration is because of the eCVT. It's common in the Accord Hybrid, CR-V hybrid, Rav4 hybrid. Elantra/ Sonata is somewhat quieter due to their use of a tradtional
automatic transmission.
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Great review Hawkeye Rides! Really disappointed Honda did not include wireless charging, rear vents, and rear charging points (especially on the touring trim level). In addition, the hood “bounced” a lot during my test drive as it is really light. Agree with your comments on the loud engine roar during any acceleration or general highway driving. For a clarifying point, there is no spare tire just a fix-a-flat kit (the dealership I was working with quoted $595 if I wanted to order a spare tire kit w/tools. From Iowa, go Hawkeyes!
Thank you, the exterior I was impressed and interior but give us more tech and air for the back 👍🏻
The hood bounce bothers me as well and very little in upgrades with the new model.
The big problem is the small engines and light weight material, this adds to extra vibrations and nothing to hold it from a bouncing at high speeds and lower speeds you can notice it too. Great vehicles with room to make it better.
Absolutely gorgeous car!! Thinking I’ll get one next year if I can find one! Looking for hybrids specifically and this has come up in my searches~
They are awesome vehicles, great MPG’s and styling. Congratulations when you get one feel free to check out other hybrids though out the channel any questions let me know 👌.
Nice. Yesterday, i purchased a 2022 Honda Insight touring in White. Looking fwd to discover the gas saving during my daily commute.
Congratulations they are great rides, if you get a chance updates us with your MPG 👍🏻
You are going to love your new car. I have the 2021 Insight touring and I currently get 44mpg after 12k miles, driving highway and city. I could be easier on the gas pedal for better numbers but I think $25 dollars a fill up once a week is fine for now. I drive about 50 miles daily.
What your average mpg
@@awnzotheman i was averaging 41-43 mpg but i'm sure i could better if wasn't trying to keep up with traffic. Unfortunately i traded this car in for a 2022 honda civic hatchback. I The civic gets terrible gas mileage (33 mpg) so i gave the car to my daughter. now have a 2023 VW Toas which only gets 24 mpg but it's great in the snow with it's all wheel drive system.
yes thats elegant and sophistocated like you said
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Nice Bro, great job!
Thank you 👍🏻
I was disappointed that they took away adjustable lumbar support. Yes, the E V mode is nearly unusable. That said, the mileage is still incredible!❤️
That is great points Jeff and also dropping this model was a disappointment to me as it is a great everyday value vehicle 👍
Does this have the surround view cam ?? very good review
No it has a multi angle rear view camera 👍🏻
Consumer Reports was mentioning when the engine kicks it that its pretty noticeable (they called it "startling" and loud). Did you notice that at all? Also, would you mind saying how tall you are? I'm 6' 3" and always trying to figure out from video reviews the legroom situation in a car. Thanks.
I did not, I’m 6,3 or 190.5 centimeters 👍🏻
You didn't cover if this model has driver's seat lumbar adjust or seat memory. My 2017 Honda Accord has both on the driver's seat. I hate it when manufactures take away features and hope you won't notice. Too bad they discontinued this car, it's nice none the less.
If the vehicle has 10 or 12 way power seat that is the lumbar support as 8 way doesn’t have it and I agree it was an awesome vehicle
I have the 2019. I love it. Fyi, There is NO spare tire.
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I have never got accustomed to the engine sound when I get into the pedal! I love the car, but the engine noise….
I would turn up the stereo 😁 but I agree it’s load 👍
love it
They are nice vehicles
I couldn’t be happier with mine. My only complaint is they removed the lane watch camera from the passenger side mirror.
It was an awesome vehicle 🎉👍
What did they do instead?
those "paddle shifters" you're clicking isn't for the CVT. They control the aggressiveness of the regen braking.
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any lumbar adjustments in drivers or passangers seats? How comfortable is the front passanger's seat?
Yes it has lumbar support for the touring, the seating was comfortable for my dimensions, here is the full spec sheet
automobiles.honda.com/insight
I have the chance to get an Insight Touring or an Accord sport hybrid. I haven't gotten the chance to drive the Insight, but I worry about road noise and Civic quality compared to that of Accord will not be as good. What would you recommend?
Both are great vehicles and road noise unless you get the Touring Accord it is about the same.MPG’s the Insight is awesome, I guess if size isn’t a problem, I would do the Insight 👍🏻
@@HawkeyeRides Thanks for the reply. I am about your size, and it seemed this car may have been on the smaller size for you. Very hard decision without having them side by side, and in this market that is near impossible.
@@davileett1224 that is true but the big difference is really is the back seat if you need more space Accord otherwise this is a great option. The front seats have a good amount of space.
@@HawkeyeRides they are identical in pricing, seems you would go for the insight with less power and more features?
@@davileett1224 I like the Accord 2.0 Touring but that is priced a lot more. When you go to the sport trim road noise is about the same and the Insight you get better MPG’s.
I love my 2017 the 2 days I had it got totalled on the third 😅
Sorry to hear your lose, they are great vehicles, I hope your doing good after the accident
a camera attached to your phone what kind
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I do not use my phone for camera work 👍🏻
The touring trim doesn’t get 55mpg. It gets 51mpg city, 45mpg hwy.
That is correct it is 4 miles different next time I will say which trim as I didn’t state the trim for the MPG’s 👍🏻
@@HawkeyeRides Thanks, I didn’t know Apple carplay was wireless in this car. Thanks for teaching me something new.
@@timterrell8678 anytime 👍🏻
@@HawkeyeRides It looks like you were misinformed. It doesn’t have wireless Apple car play. Those aren’t paddle shifters behind the wheel as well. They are for selecting from 3 levels of regenerative braking.
It’s has it on the Touring model and that is correct with the paddle shifters
Would you recommend this car for Uber driving?
Yes I would, it’s luxurious inside, easy to clean and great MPG’s
@@HawkeyeRides Thanks for getting back quick! Never owned a hybrid but strongly considering the Insight Touring. How is the performance up steep hills and with multiple bodies in the car?
Your welcome, power is good, the only problem I have is when you give it gas the engine will become load, it’s a small engine. You can filter out most of that with the sound system, space is good and filled up with people it still performs.
It’s not going to be sports car fast but it’s faster than a Civic a little slower than an Accord.
@@HawkeyeRides that all sounds great! Don't think the engine sound will bother me too much. Thanks for all the info! Hoping to test drive one soon!
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WHY DON'T THEY HAVE MORE COLORS LIKE GREEN, GOLD, BURGANDI
This year they cut back trims and for colors normally because it didn’t sell that many units
Just bought mine Don't know how it drives, my darn kids took it :( I give updates later.
Congratulations they are awesome vehicles 👌
how tall r u
6’3, 190.5 centimeters
I hate reverse cameras where the lines bend. I like them static. Can that be enabled here?
No unfortunately not, unless aftermarket
Funny. I’m the opposite.
@@HawkeyeRidesdoes it also make a sound alert with the backup camera?
@@Belgoboy it did when I was testing them, I tested 3 different Insights
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Are Honda Insight reliable? Anyone ?
From what I have seen, if you buy it new, they are good. If you buy it pre-owned try to get low miles so you can keep the services up to date.
I’ve ran into a few friends that have had them over 120k and they said they are great vehicles.
My Uber driver had a 2018 with 220,000 miles. He said it was super reliable
Thank you for the insight 👍🏻
I have this car and only getting 37 mpg /:
Idk what to do, but drive slower to get better mpg, but not even close to the promised 55 mpg.
It can be a lot of different things including how hard you push the pedal. Maybe try a different gas station, drive softer or do a induction cleaning 👍🏻
@@HawkeyeRides i always go to chevron and started driving slower to never really go past the blue line. I have never used the regen shifter, how do they work? I got the car 3 months, would I still need an induction cleaning? What is that?
@@albertotorres7746 if you are under 15k miles I wouldn’t do anything crazy. That cleans out the fuel injectors, throttle bodies. Try the pedal shifter when you slow down, maybe a air filter, sounds like the gas is good. You could also take it back to the dealership, see what they say to work out any problems.
I would also watch it the next couple fills to see if anything has improved with the use of the pedal shifter and driving softer.
@@HawkeyeRides what would the pedal shifter do? When do i use it?
By making the regenerative braking more aggressive to recoup energy that adds mpges to the battery which in turn gives better MPG’s
55/49 MPG!!!!
It is good 👍🏻
Wish it was more compact size, instead of almost Accord-sized.
Good point
It’s like 10 inches shorter than the accord. And more narrow. It’s really not that big.
Get a civic instead…
@@dogsdogsnumbers Latest Civic is bloated looking & oversized for a compact also.
What's new?
It’s the last year model and the details though out the review.
Thought it was a civic
It’s close 👍