I have an insight myself and it's super quiet on normal roads and highways. People can't even tell that it's on. It only gets loud like that when using harder acceleration like going uphill or driving in sport mode. Think of the RPM's. When the gauge get's past a certain point, the noise kicks in. Fun fact, the loud engine noise you hear is actually a sound effect put in by Honda to give it a more sporty sound and feel when using more power. It doesn't come from the engine itself. When designing the Insight, Honda didn't want it to have a typical hybrid look and feel. Even the battery is stored under the back seat instead of the trunk like other hybrids to give you full trunk space. Most people that see my car can't tell it's a hybrid until I start driving and they notice how quiet it is.
Our family has owned a Prius for the last 14+ years and have loved it for the most part. However, I've always disliked how it looked and that the back hatch has a "bar" that slightly obstructs the view when driving. I especially can't stand how the newer Prius models look today. As a result, I bought a 2019 Honda Insight and LOVE IT and agree with the observations made by Auron above. To me, it handles better than the Prius and is quieter not to mention that it looks fantastic! The noise is artificial and only when you are going up a hill.
@@AwesomeJoe007 , you're entitled to your own opinion. I don't need the videos as I have both cars and have witnessed it in person. If you try to "floor" the Insight, of course, it will be noisy but again I"m just going by own personal experience with both cars. I encourage you to test drive both cars and experience it for yourself.
I want to see more of Elana on the channel. Her reviews alone pushed me over the edge and I got my 2019 Charger Daytona and 2019 V6 sorento for my wife. Fun vehicles.
After reading a lot of reviews and comparisons between the Prius and Insight on Edmunds and other sites, I ended up buying a 2019 Insight EX about 4 months ago even though I originally wanted a Prius. Main reasons are I prefered the more traditional instrument panel layout of the Insight, I wanted the better smartphone connectivity, and TBH I didn't want to get memed on for having a Prius. The significantly higher storage capacity of the Prius was tempting as well as the option for AWD (which costs you some fuel economy because it's heavier). Mid tier trim of the Insight is also like $4k cheaper than the mid tier Prius. MPG is almost identical with Prius listed as slightly higher although the way you drive and the conditions in which you're driving (roads, weather) have a much bigger impact on efficiency than which one you choose. Honestly they are similar enough that simply choosing one based on which aesthetic you prefer is not a bad way to go.
I bought a 2019 right when it came out at the end of 2018 and love it. Yes, if you floor it, it is very loud but so was my BMW 335 turbo that I traded for this car. (It had 100,000 miles on it and was costing me a fortune to drive due to the engine lights that came on all the time.) I have never looked back.
I bought a Prius Prime since I watched this video and I am loving it and I am fully embracing being memed! Haha! Congrats on the Insight it has such a nice interior!
I own an insight and I never notice the engine noise more than my V6 Lexus. Idk why they did a test through the mountains. Thats not what these are designed for.
I was just wondering that. I want an Insight or Accord Hybrid, but if the engine is always so noisy, then I don’t think I could handle it. So you really think it’s not that bad in normal driving?
@@SIIKAP1 city driving you wont notice it at all. It only revs up when you need a lot of power like to merge on the highway or pass someone. I love mine.
@@SIIKAP1 I do not have many hills in my area. Id assume the engine will rev up like in the video. This is more of a city car in my opinion. I got 65mpg on my drive to work this morning all city milage.
@@Eugene00 wow that’s really impressive. I don’t have a lot of hills either, but there are some. Have you driven the Accord hybrid? The Insight and Accord hybrid are my top 2 choices.
@@levis5230 that's true, and Honda does a terrible job on marketing other than their vans. I made a video explaining how I bought a Honda Clarity new for under $20K, simply because no one knew about the car so the cars set on the lots. Don't take me wrong, I am not complaining.
Easy. Toyota's hybrid powertrain is proven and bulletproof reliable. Highly annoying engine noise in the Insight, constantly sounds like a Hamilton Beach blender. Real world MPG is better with the Prius despite the window sticker numbers. Hatchback versatility vs. sedan.
You didn't mention the difference in their drive trains. And it's huge! For starters, Prius has a planetary gear and the Insight has no transmission at all.
The insight is a prettier car. The Prius is well polarizing. However, the drive train with the Prius is better to live with. Personally, I'd go with the new Corolla hybrid. Conventional sedan styling with a proven Prius drive train. The noise on the Insight is a real deal breaker for me.
Love the commentary and the chemistry between these two. She is hilarious. I have a 2020 Honda Insight touring and I love it. this is also my first hybrid. I was apprehensive and I thought it would be super complicated to drive but surprisingly it isn’t. I love that it’s “pretty” but I love that it’s also affordable and practical. Fees like a luxury car while driving. The sport mode is awesome and gives it a lil more “go”. I didn’t want a Prius because it looks like a Prius - Honda did an amazing redisgn.
Funny… I never get confused on the park button and parking break… maybe if your 80 years old… Also, I find the Prius shifter easy and intuitive to use…
When you reverse it's in electric mode so it's silent and that's why you need the reverse bleeping sound to earn pedestrians that the car is backing up. This is also compulsory in Europe on hybrid and electric vehicles.
I'm surprised the insight doesn't beep by default. It's mandatory in Japan as well, I think in *all* cars not just HV. The beep can be turned off in the Prius, but the dealer probably won't do it for fear of being sued.
The prius actually *only* beep inside, to its driver, not to the outside. Exterior wise, it has that ominous electric motor hum that does the warning to pedestrians. Thats why the beeping is so obnoxious.
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I feel like you missed a few key points you should've touched on with this review. This review was more about how you felt about the two cars, and not a technical comparison. As a prospective buyer, some numbers would be nice in future comparisons! Food for thought.
Can't stand that Prius center gauge cluster. The new Toyota Camry hybrids have amore traditional layout, great fuel economy, nice interior, plus Android Auto in 2020. I think the Camry Hybrid is what I would go for personally. To each their own; mostly I just think it is cool that the hybrid space is getting more competitive and is getting so many great options.
It is loud but only under hard acceleration. In day to day city driving its pretty refined. But when merging onto the freeway (not at cruise just the merge) its noticeable.
Wait a minute... at 18:39 the woman is slowing down to take a turn, and the engine is continuing to drone like its going uphill. Are you sure you're not editing in the engine sounds to this video? Do you have the car in the correct gear (D and not 3)?
I have a 2020 Insight EX, and LOVE it. I have faith that Honda has made a reliable hybrid, but only time will tell. I truly think they hit a home run with this Insight. There were simply more pluses for the Insight, in the areas I found more important, when compared to the Prius. And the minor negatives are absolutely fine, considering the price point paid. Incredible value. Perfect for Los Angeles traffic commuting. I get crazy MPG in traffic. Both great hybrid choices for commuting.
@@Tienlinhho Gives a bit over 500 miles with this small tank.....Many variables will determine MPG, but mixed driving, traffic common, in warm Los Angeles climate, I "average" over 55 mpg - and I can easily get 65 mpg, but again, theres a lot of variables....1 time for a 25 mile commute home, with serious traffic and hyper-milling techniques, my record is 88 MPG.
Honda needs to put some serious effort into engine compartment sound deadening for the Insight. That constant raaaaa AAAAA aaaa AAAA would drive me nuts.
In have a insight The car could be 100% recommended but. The stereo sound is mediocre. The engine insulation is very bad The ergonomics seat for me is bad (6’4’) The quality of assembling and some materials is bad (you can listen many dash squeaks and some stereo’s buttons stick) When you open the trunk, it never get up.
While I totally dislike the Prius dash, I was as surprised as the others at how noisy the Insight was. I’ll skip both of these and step up to the Accord hybrid.
Great review.Love my 2015 Mazda3 HB with manual tran,BUT The Insight price point for EX/Touring for what you get is hard to beat.Time for me to get with program.Hybrid is part of the future and way to go.Rick, 76yrs,Seattle. Best of all to you both.
I have the 2021 insight and I will tell you the noise doesn’t bother me but my parents get upset at me thinking I’m forcing the car too much. When you put it in sport mode it is really cool to hear the engine start to sound almost like a super car. The apple car play occasionally crashes, in particular when running 2 apps at once (the gps does remember where I’m going and resets quickly though). Yes on the touring I do lose some fuel economy compared to a Prius but it’s also faster than the Prius. I will tell you the extra speed on the insight is worth it if you live in a busy urban environment where drivers are in a hurry and freeway entrance ramps are short.
Automotive critics love to bash the shifter in the Prius. I find it one of the easiest to use. Each selection has a simple, distinctive, and memorable motion that starts from the same point. Many other shift gates are far more vague. It’s possible to turn off the reverse beep if it annoys him so much, but this is likely a safety feature given shifting to reverse in the Prius doesn’t have the same change in engine vibration and pull a conventional car may have. And everyone should take note of the indicator before taking off - that’s just common sense - not sure what his griping is about.
You bring up an interesting point. Moving forward, for EV’s especially, maybe it’s time to rethink the lever operation. E.g. I’d make it forward for drive, rearward for reverse, away from the driver for park, and toward the driver for high regen.
The CVT on the Toyota is a proven tried and tested and any issues have been ironed out. The CVT with the Honda has had reliability issues . Always check before buying a car on how reliable it is.
20+ years ago, I was a 100% honda person. Until honda screwed me, and I do not allow anyone to screw me twice. Not to mention that honda's quality and reliability has been nosediving ever since the Old Man died (1998?).
Test drove a 2019 Prius. I really liked it. I would rather get it than an EV. but one major problem is the insurance cost per month is $100 more than what I pay now. WTH??? Why is that?? That Honda is noisy lol
Wish the carmakers would get up to date on their USB ports. My phone from 2016 isn't compatible with most 2020 cars(the Blazer is the only one I'm aware of.) Yeah I'm sure an adapter would work but at that point may as well grab an old adapter for the 120v.
A strange comparison this is. I like the Insight because of its more ‘normal’ design. But deep inside I know that the Prius is better in almost every way. It’s more spacious, more efficient, more robust, and offers at least a form of AWD. The Prius is just so damn ugly. Overall, I think I’d still take the Prius, but I’ll hate looking at the thing every day.
Having driven a lot of both (delivering them to the buyers), I've never seen the insight come close to their claimed mileage. On the other hand, the Prius normally hits or exceeds the mileage claims. Driver ergonomics are good in both. But the space in the Prius is a big deal. It's not just a measurement, but the real usefulness of it. All together, I don't think people buy hybrids for style or speed. I think mileage is a top reason, and utility is a close second. The Honda is far better than it used to be. But I feel like they still have a ways to go. Toyota has owned this segment since they created it, and isn't really being threatened yet.
I've had the insight touring since Dec 2019 and over gotten over 60mpg plenty of times. Specially over 55 mpg on multiple 1.5-2 hr drives on mixed traffic/highway/city drive. Edit: I should mention I have about 20,000 miles on the car already
@美光伍 ummm... my comment was a direct personal experience. It doesn't need interpretations. Your experience may be different, and that has precisely zero to do with mine.
Prius 200k miles 99% no major problems. Insight 50/50 at the same miles? Reliability is key when sportiness and performance dont mean much. A lot of the problems with the hondas of the past were bad hybrid batteries and failed transmissions. They are not proven reliable yet. They do look less hybridYYYY though.
I would likely buy a Kia Niro or Hyundai Ioniq instead- a longer warranty, including a lifetime warranty for the big hybrid battery known to start failing after 125 thousand miles for the Toyota Pre-Eye.
Just shut the Insight off and it will put it in park automatically... no chipped nails! However the CVT transmission is a travesty.... makes it sound like there is a lawnmower under the hood
That engine noise in the Honda is what killed it for me. Okay so it looks better, but Id rather get clowned about the aesthetics than the engine sounding like it's going to blow at any moment. I think I'm going to go with Toyota.
Driving on the interstate and in the hills; the engine sounds loud like a normal car for how much horsepower is rushing through the engine. The car dealership said driving in the mountains I should drive in normal no electricity.
Same here, I wanted to set it on fire after a long drive. I hated the seats for anything longer than 20 minutes at a time. The complete opposite of what I wanted for a long commute .
Thanks for the great comparison. I might lean towards the Prius based on Toyota's 20 year of experience with designing and making hybrids, but I agree that the Insight is more attractive.
@@marklion315 Although Honda was first to the hybrid scene, they weren't necessarily the best. I really don't see a lot of Honda hybrids around (and I look for them!), but the Toyota Prius all over the place. And not just new ones, but older ones as well. I can't remember when the last time I saw an Insight or other Honda hybrid. Toyota has proven they can build hybrids that are highly reliable, long-lasting, and economical, and Honda simply doesn't have that same production track record. Things are starting to heat up in the space, so I'm excited to see both manufacturers take things to the next level.
Honda insight looks way better. It seems the new design on the prius us super ugly. The earlier prius was more aerodynamic and seemed like a better cargo area?? What are you thinking Toyota??
I've been driving an really old Audi S4 for 15 years. I've never really driven a Japanese car. Today I test out my friend's Honda Accord, and I was so scared on the road. Everything felt so light. It felt like I was driving a feather. Every tiny move on the pedal or steering wheel I feel like I was gonna fly off the road and crash. But I have choice... I gotta buy a cheap fuel efficiency car cuz I'm poor af. I wonder if Hybrid cars will also feel like feather?
it's why he jumped in and said "and really dinky" - those cars had very tiny space compared to what's available now, you would be on a ride to the morgue rather than walking out of a crash, and you wouldn't endure a 0-60 time of 15 seconds.
The Prius shifter is weird, but it's a good design because it takes very little space and you can control it without looking. The Gen 3 even had a second storage bin under the shifter... *unfortunately* Toyota put it in a sea of wasted space this time. The Clarity also has extra storage under the shifter; the Insight and new Prius front consoles are both sadly style over substance in this respect with empty plastic boxes. The Prius cupholders and both cars are hugely improved over the previous generation, but it's sad to see the designers do this, the Japanese are masters of maximizing space and they just decided not to bother.
I have a 2013 insight that is so quiet.Why the heck is your 2019 so noisey? Are you driving it right? I like my 2013 better.I don't like your buttons.I prefer my shifter.
Good summarization of two top hybrids. Enlightening and informative. Still felt like giant douchebag vs turd sandwich, but thats just the South Park part of me.
@@57Carlibra The chassis on my 2005 Elantra literally rusted out and fell on to the road after 70k mi (I had only had it for ~5 years). I got $75 for it after it was towed and cubed. The guy at the junkyard laughed at me and said, “this is the 3rd one I’ve seen this happen to in a month.” I’ll never buy another Hyundai. ETA: I drove the car off the lot the day after it came out. I didn’t buy it used or anything, and I took good care of that car.
The lady have no idea about previous model priuses because she said It no longer the slowest that is the popular assumption but i drive all the previous models they were not slow at all.
I have an insight myself and it's super quiet on normal roads and highways. People can't even tell that it's on. It only gets loud like that when using harder acceleration like going uphill or driving in sport mode. Think of the RPM's. When the gauge get's past a certain point, the noise kicks in. Fun fact, the loud engine noise you hear is actually a sound effect put in by Honda to give it a more sporty sound and feel when using more power. It doesn't come from the engine itself. When designing the Insight, Honda didn't want it to have a typical hybrid look and feel. Even the battery is stored under the back seat instead of the trunk like other hybrids to give you full trunk space. Most people that see my car can't tell it's a hybrid until I start driving and they notice how quiet it is.
Our family has owned a Prius for the last 14+ years and have loved it for the most part. However, I've always disliked how it looked and that the back hatch has a "bar" that slightly obstructs the view when driving. I especially can't stand how the newer Prius models look today. As a result, I bought a 2019 Honda Insight and LOVE IT and agree with the observations made by Auron above. To me, it handles better than the Prius and is quieter not to mention that it looks fantastic! The noise is artificial and only when you are going up a hill.
No matter how you explain it, it's really loud! Holy cow meow! Mooing constantly.....specially going up the hill. No way!
@@AwesomeJoe007 , our Prius also makes lots of noise going uphill since it's only a 121hp engine.
@@gpc6412 When they were driving both cars, do you hear the noise of the Prius? No. You can only hear the noise of Insight. Watch it again.
@@AwesomeJoe007 , you're entitled to your own opinion. I don't need the videos as I have both cars and have witnessed it in person. If you try to "floor" the Insight, of course, it will be noisy but again I"m just going by own personal experience with both cars. I encourage you to test drive both cars and experience it for yourself.
When are you going to compare the Honda Accord Hybrid to the Toyota Camry Hybrid
More like:
*Appearance*
Prius: 4/10
Insight: 7/10
*Interior*
Prius: 5/10
Insight: 9/10
*MPG*
Prius: 9/10
Insight: 8/10
*Interior Usability*
Prius: 10/10
Insight: 6/10
*Total*
Prius: 28
Insight: 30
Main highlights: The Prius cargo capacity is amazing, and the insight actually looks non embarrasing.
I'd hate to meet anyone who'd be embarrassed by the car they drive.
_Ahh you yankee Americans..._
@@toyotaprius79 You sir must not understand the universal idea of Prius jokes.
@@wudntulike2no32 Oh I completely understand. I own a Prius. It bothered me for the first month, but not at all anymore.
That big chrome strip on Insight's face is really ugly.
I want to see more of Elana on the channel. Her reviews alone pushed me over the edge and I got my 2019 Charger Daytona and 2019 V6 sorento for my wife. Fun vehicles.
After reading a lot of reviews and comparisons between the Prius and Insight on Edmunds and other sites, I ended up buying a 2019 Insight EX about 4 months ago even though I originally wanted a Prius. Main reasons are I prefered the more traditional instrument panel layout of the Insight, I wanted the better smartphone connectivity, and TBH I didn't want to get memed on for having a Prius. The significantly higher storage capacity of the Prius was tempting as well as the option for AWD (which costs you some fuel economy because it's heavier). Mid tier trim of the Insight is also like $4k cheaper than the mid tier Prius. MPG is almost identical with Prius listed as slightly higher although the way you drive and the conditions in which you're driving (roads, weather) have a much bigger impact on efficiency than which one you choose. Honestly they are similar enough that simply choosing one based on which aesthetic you prefer is not a bad way to go.
I bought a 2019 right when it came out at the end of 2018 and love it. Yes, if you floor it, it is very loud but so was my BMW 335 turbo that I traded for this car. (It had 100,000 miles on it and was costing me a fortune to drive due to the engine lights that came on all the time.) I have never looked back.
Whats the approx. Mileage/km you get on a full tank?
I bought a Prius Prime since I watched this video and I am loving it and I am fully embracing being memed! Haha! Congrats on the Insight it has such a nice interior!
I own an insight and I never notice the engine noise more than my V6 Lexus. Idk why they did a test through the mountains. Thats not what these are designed for.
I was just wondering that. I want an Insight or Accord Hybrid, but if the engine is always so noisy, then I don’t think I could handle it. So you really think it’s not that bad in normal driving?
@@SIIKAP1 city driving you wont notice it at all. It only revs up when you need a lot of power like to merge on the highway or pass someone. I love mine.
@@Eugene00 how about long gradual hills? Can it do them without much of a fuss?
@@SIIKAP1 I do not have many hills in my area. Id assume the engine will rev up like in the video. This is more of a city car in my opinion. I got 65mpg on my drive to work this morning all city milage.
@@Eugene00 wow that’s really impressive. I don’t have a lot of hills either, but there are some. Have you driven the Accord hybrid? The Insight and Accord hybrid are my top 2 choices.
I just don't understand why anyone would buy the Prius over the Insight. I think the Honda knocked it out of the ballpark with the new insight.
The new Prius does have an AWD option which is probably the only reason besides not knowing Honda has a hybrid.
@@levis5230 that's true, and Honda does a terrible job on marketing other than their vans. I made a video explaining how I bought a Honda Clarity new for under $20K, simply because no one knew about the car so the cars set on the lots. Don't take me wrong, I am not complaining.
Easy. Toyota's hybrid powertrain is proven and bulletproof reliable. Highly annoying engine noise in the Insight, constantly sounds like a Hamilton Beach blender. Real world MPG is better with the Prius despite the window sticker numbers. Hatchback versatility vs. sedan.
@@rabbitruck have you ridden in an insight?
For me it was Prius's reputation of being extremely reliable. Even after going over 200k they just don't seem to give up.
As-tested, only $500 more for awd...in snow country, that’s pretty compelling.
No excuse since an AWD hybrid is basically a FWD car with electric RWD added..
Interesting how the EV cars are hyped.
@@jaxxbrat2634how is the e-awd hyped?
You didn't mention the difference in their drive trains. And it's huge! For starters, Prius has a planetary gear and the Insight has no transmission at all.
The insight is a prettier car. The Prius is well polarizing. However, the drive train with the Prius is better to live with. Personally, I'd go with the new Corolla hybrid. Conventional sedan styling with a proven Prius drive train. The noise on the Insight is a real deal breaker for me.
The Corolla with the 2.0L Hybrid (180hp) we having Europe is my favorite.
Love the commentary and the chemistry between these two. She is hilarious.
I have a 2020 Honda Insight touring and I love it. this is also my first hybrid. I was apprehensive and I thought it would be super complicated to drive but surprisingly it isn’t. I love that it’s “pretty” but I love that it’s also affordable and practical. Fees like a luxury car while driving. The sport mode is awesome and gives it a lil more “go”. I didn’t want a Prius because it looks like a Prius - Honda did an amazing redisgn.
Very insightful video and the two have fun banter. I agree with the Insight winning between these two.
Says the insight doesn’t have any power. Outruns the Prius by about 2.5 seconds on a 0-60
Funny… I never get confused on the park button and parking break… maybe if your 80 years old… Also, I find the Prius shifter easy and intuitive to use…
When you reverse it's in electric mode so it's silent and that's why you need the reverse bleeping sound to earn pedestrians that the car is backing up. This is also compulsory in Europe on hybrid and electric vehicles.
I'm surprised the insight doesn't beep by default. It's mandatory in Japan as well, I think in *all* cars not just HV.
The beep can be turned off in the Prius, but the dealer probably won't do it for fear of being sued.
The prius actually *only* beep inside, to its driver, not to the outside. Exterior wise, it has that ominous electric motor hum that does the warning to pedestrians.
Thats why the beeping is so obnoxious.
The Prius is made in Japan .The Insight is made in Indiana, USA
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The lower MPG for the Touring is almost certainly from the wider tires.
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I feel like you missed a few key points you should've touched on with this review. This review was more about how you felt about the two cars, and not a technical comparison. As a prospective buyer, some numbers would be nice in future comparisons! Food for thought.
That engine noise is such a deal breaker for the insight!
Can't stand that Prius center gauge cluster. The new Toyota Camry hybrids have amore traditional layout, great fuel economy, nice interior, plus Android Auto in 2020. I think the Camry Hybrid is what I would go for personally. To each their own; mostly I just think it is cool that the hybrid space is getting more competitive and is getting so many great options.
That insight is really loudddd!!
SAMUEL BOYER yeah idk if it’s that loud in real life but I was kinda shocked by that really like the vehicle itself tho. Maybe they will improve it
Just turn the music up and you won't hear it.
Just turn the music up and you won't hear it.
It is loud but only under hard acceleration. In day to day city driving its pretty refined. But when merging onto the freeway (not at cruise just the merge) its noticeable.
Lol. While these people driving it and reviewing it, you can hear the load load noise appearing constantly. I won't buy this Honda noisy car.
Great review, very well done....
I enjoyed the back and forth conversation also.
You both work well together.
I agree with that. Informative and fun.
Wait a minute... at 18:39 the woman is slowing down to take a turn, and the engine is continuing to drone like its going uphill. Are you sure you're not editing in the engine sounds to this video? Do you have the car in the correct gear (D and not 3)?
I think they briefly overlapped the footage of that clip with the audio of next one.
If the Honda noise wasn't as loud as it is, it would be my pick by a large margin.
It is not that noisy. I own one for months now.
I have a 2020 Insight EX, and LOVE it. I have faith that Honda has made a reliable hybrid, but only time will tell. I truly think they hit a home run with this Insight. There were simply more pluses for the Insight, in the areas I found more important, when compared to the Prius. And the minor negatives are absolutely fine, considering the price point paid. Incredible value. Perfect for Los Angeles traffic commuting. I get crazy MPG in traffic. Both great hybrid choices for commuting.
Whats the approx. Mileage/km you get on a full tank?
@@Tienlinhho Gives a bit over 500 miles with this small tank.....Many variables will determine MPG, but mixed driving, traffic common, in warm Los Angeles climate, I "average" over 55 mpg - and I can easily get 65 mpg, but again, theres a lot of variables....1 time for a 25 mile commute home, with serious traffic and hyper-milling techniques, my record is 88 MPG.
How’s the car been treating you?
Good job guys.. I like the way you guys carry out reviews.. Keep up the good work. (y)
Which would perform better in rain and snow
Should have been Corolla Hybrid vs. Insight.
You know, because they _both_ have trunks.
Honda needs to put some serious effort into engine compartment sound deadening for the Insight. That constant raaaaa AAAAA aaaa AAAA would drive me nuts.
This video depicts the Insight much louder than it is. Almost their whole conversation was recorded with big throttle uphill in the Honda.
12:32 "So Honda designers, hear me out. Think of the manicures."
My experience with insight is super cool model 2012 spare parts challenging here in Kenya.
I am here today cuz I bought the insight at the auction and I never knew its a hybrid car.... i hope to enjoy it
Prius baby!!! I have a 2013 Prius c
I absolutely love my Toyota Prius.
Do they have Head-Up-Display option in new Prius? I have had HUD in both of my Priuses: Prius Gen2 and Prius + (also known as Prius V).
The limited and limited prime come with HUD on the windshield
The prius and it's center displays could of been offset with a heads up display for the driver, I'm suprised they didn't think of that
It comes on higher trim levels
In have a insight
The car could be 100% recommended but.
The stereo sound is mediocre.
The engine insulation is very bad
The ergonomics seat for me is bad (6’4’)
The quality of assembling and some materials is bad (you can listen many dash squeaks and some stereo’s buttons stick)
When you open the trunk, it never get up.
While I totally dislike the Prius dash, I was as surprised as the others at how noisy the Insight was. I’ll skip both of these and step up to the Accord hybrid.
This video depicts the Insight much louder than it is. Almost their whole conversation was recorded with big throttle uphill in the Honda.
Great review.Love my 2015 Mazda3 HB with manual tran,BUT The Insight price point for EX/Touring for what you get is hard to beat.Time for me to get with program.Hybrid is part of the future and way to go.Rick, 76yrs,Seattle. Best of all to you both.
I have the 2021 insight and I will tell you the noise doesn’t bother me but my parents get upset at me thinking I’m forcing the car too much. When you put it in sport mode it is really cool to hear the engine start to sound almost like a super car. The apple car play occasionally crashes, in particular when running 2 apps at once (the gps does remember where I’m going and resets quickly though).
Yes on the touring I do lose some fuel economy compared to a Prius but it’s also faster than the Prius. I will tell you the extra speed on the insight is worth it if you live in a busy urban environment where drivers are in a hurry and freeway entrance ramps are short.
We are loving our insight too.
Lydia K. Me too.
Toyota has a better hybrid system, but both are great.
Main advantage of the Prius IMO are having twice the trunk and AWD.
Correct on the Insight being better.
Say sike right now.
Not hating on the Prius. But AWD on the Prius is a bit sub-standard. It's only a 7hp electric motor in the rear. Not much power.
Automotive critics love to bash the shifter in the Prius. I find it one of the easiest to use. Each selection has a simple, distinctive, and memorable motion that starts from the same point. Many other shift gates are far more vague. It’s possible to turn off the reverse beep if it annoys him so much, but this is likely a safety feature given shifting to reverse in the Prius doesn’t have the same change in engine vibration and pull a conventional car may have. And everyone should take note of the indicator before taking off - that’s just common sense - not sure what his griping is about.
I know you did a Toyota Corolla Hybrid review, but could you do a Corolla hybrid vs insight?
Shifters are for gears. They have no gears. You only select the direction.
Actually they are CVT's just as lousy.
You bring up an interesting point. Moving forward, for EV’s especially, maybe it’s time to rethink the lever operation. E.g. I’d make it forward for drive, rearward for reverse, away from the driver for park, and toward the driver for high regen.
drewski why is it lousy ? There is one planetary gear set, no belt ,no clutch, excellent minimized solution.
The CVT on the Toyota is a proven tried and tested and any issues have been ironed out. The CVT with the Honda has had reliability issues . Always check before buying a car on how reliable it is.
Not all cvts, the ones on Corolla still has issues.
bruh, Honda hybrids have no transmission. th-cam.com/video/fmMb45PPrmg/w-d-xo.html Get educated!
Neither is a conventional cvt read up on it.
you don’t actually have to put the insight in park it does it automatically when you turn it off
20+ years ago, I was a 100% honda person. Until honda screwed me, and I do not allow anyone to screw me twice. Not to mention that honda's quality and reliability has been nosediving ever since the Old Man died (1998?).
Test drove a 2019 Prius. I really liked it. I would rather get it than an EV. but one major problem is the insurance cost per month is $100 more than what I pay now. WTH??? Why is that?? That Honda is noisy lol
Hybrid. If you wreck it the odds of totalling it is high.
Wish the carmakers would get up to date on their USB ports. My phone from 2016 isn't compatible with most 2020 cars(the Blazer is the only one I'm aware of.) Yeah I'm sure an adapter would work but at that point may as well grab an old adapter for the 120v.
Moje żelazko nie jest kompatybilne z moją żoną i co mam zrobić? :)
Prius is Soo much more comfortable
On the contrary.
A strange comparison this is. I like the Insight because of its more ‘normal’ design. But deep inside I know that the Prius is better in almost every way. It’s more spacious, more efficient, more robust, and offers at least a form of AWD. The Prius is just so damn ugly.
Overall, I think I’d still take the Prius, but I’ll hate looking at the thing every day.
Is there a V-8 in that Insight? Holy smokes thats loud
Having driven a lot of both (delivering them to the buyers), I've never seen the insight come close to their claimed mileage. On the other hand, the Prius normally hits or exceeds the mileage claims.
Driver ergonomics are good in both. But the space in the Prius is a big deal. It's not just a measurement, but the real usefulness of it.
All together, I don't think people buy hybrids for style or speed. I think mileage is a top reason, and utility is a close second. The Honda is far better than it used to be. But I feel like they still have a ways to go. Toyota has owned this segment since they created it, and isn't really being threatened yet.
I've had the insight touring since Dec 2019 and over gotten over 60mpg plenty of times. Specially over 55 mpg on multiple 1.5-2 hr drives on mixed traffic/highway/city drive.
Edit: I should mention I have about 20,000 miles on the car already
New Insight owner with over 1,500 miles life of the car average is 53.8 MPG . I have the EX trim not the touring.
@美光伍 ummm... my comment was a direct personal experience. It doesn't need interpretations. Your experience may be different, and that has precisely zero to do with mine.
@@fearthespur89 my 19 prius le over 9000 miles , local /city about 3/7 now is 60 mpg
Your experience is wrong, dude. Sorry, is your word agains lots of owners. My uncle gets pretty much 50-53 every single time
Styling of the Insight is 100x better than that Prius Star Trek weirdness!
Prius 200k miles 99% no major problems. Insight 50/50 at the same miles? Reliability is key when sportiness and performance dont mean much. A lot of the problems with the hondas of the past were bad hybrid batteries and failed transmissions. They are not proven reliable yet. They do look less hybridYYYY though.
You guys also forgot to mention that it's a top safety pick + and the headlights are one of the top rated headlights out there.
Steve A which one?
Jackson Crist - the Honda Insight.
Prius better MPG and more cargo! They also last the longest!
I would likely buy a Kia Niro or Hyundai Ioniq instead- a longer warranty, including a lifetime warranty for the big hybrid battery known to start failing after 125 thousand miles for the Toyota Pre-Eye.
Just shut the Insight off and it will put it in park automatically... no chipped nails! However the CVT transmission is a travesty.... makes it sound like there is a lawnmower under the hood
Learn to ride a CVT, it isn't a MT 😡
That engine noise in the Honda is what killed it for me. Okay so it looks better, but Id rather get clowned about the aesthetics than the engine sounding like it's going to blow at any moment. I think I'm going to go with Toyota.
dude, actual owners of the honda are saying its not that loud when driving normal. that woman ws in the wrong mode and flooring it.
Driving on the interstate and in the hills; the engine sounds loud like a normal car for how much horsepower is rushing through the engine. The car dealership said driving in the mountains I should drive in normal no electricity.
its sad that the insight isnt in the uk
Just get a longer charging cable and you're good to go to charge in the back seat
14:25 I kind of liked that pun
Had a second gen insight and hated it after a few years. Drove the new one and loved it but the seats were horrible, the passenger wouldn't raise up.
Same here, I wanted to set it on fire after a long drive. I hated the seats for anything longer than 20 minutes at a time. The complete opposite of what I wanted for a long commute .
Znalazłem rozwiązanie dla toyota prius. w miejsce brakującego licznika wstawić płaski termometr :)
Thanks for the great comparison. I might lean towards the Prius based on Toyota's 20 year of experience with designing and making hybrids, but I agree that the Insight is more attractive.
Honda beat Toyota to the hybrid party with the first gen Insight, fyi.
@@marklion315 Although Honda was first to the hybrid scene, they weren't necessarily the best. I really don't see a lot of Honda hybrids around (and I look for them!), but the Toyota Prius all over the place. And not just new ones, but older ones as well. I can't remember when the last time I saw an Insight or other Honda hybrid. Toyota has proven they can build hybrids that are highly reliable, long-lasting, and economical, and Honda simply doesn't have that same production track record. Things are starting to heat up in the space, so I'm excited to see both manufacturers take things to the next level.
@@kr46428 Current Honda hybrids, the Insight and Clarity as well as the Accord are better than any Toyota hybrid imo. We'll have to agree to disagree
The insight was the first hybrid
@ 13:35 Aunty has 116 missed calls..... MY GOD!!!!!!!!
Ioniq should have been here
Ioniq electric trounces them both in the real world.
The elderly among us will enjoy the hybrid and plug-in version fir its 6 speed DCT.
@@toyotaprius79 That's what I think!
Toyota Prius 1 million times
Prius for me
Honda insight looks way better. It seems the new design on the prius us super ugly. The earlier prius was more aerodynamic and seemed like a better cargo area?? What are you thinking Toyota??
Prius.
Not use seeing Elana talking about Hybrid cars.
I've been driving an really old Audi S4 for 15 years. I've never really driven a Japanese car. Today I test out my friend's Honda Accord, and I was so scared on the road. Everything felt so light. It felt like I was driving a feather. Every tiny move on the pedal or steering wheel I feel like I was gonna fly off the road and crash. But I have choice... I gotta buy a cheap fuel efficiency car cuz I'm poor af. I wonder if Hybrid cars will also feel like feather?
Sounds like overassisted electric steering. You can just pull the fuse if that's the case.
It was obvious you two had your mind made up before you even started.
“ save some money on gas and figure out what you’re going to spend it on” huh you already spent the money on the higher cost of the hybrid.
Time not spending to gas up every week... priceless.
And then once the gas savings make the total cost of ownership break even with that of a regular gas car, you start to have saved money.
I don’t think this prius’s driving position is much different than my 2012 prius.
And those driving modes are already in the 2012 modus. The engine is not much changed. Just a 1.8 hybrid
And what about tesla model 3 speed meter in the centre of the console? And nothing behind the steering? It’s minimalistic
No contest, Honda wins by a large margin.
Until you have to listen to the damn thing.
It was Obivios there were choosing Honda ,One minute of watching this
Because it is better.
Test driving previous Prius gens, I didn't like how they drove, but I can't even try the new one because of how ugly it's gotten.
"20 years ago getting that would be science fiction..." actually, they were around, just not popular. Example, 3 cylinder geo metro.
it's why he jumped in and said "and really dinky" - those cars had very tiny space compared to what's available now, you would be on a ride to the morgue rather than walking out of a crash, and you wouldn't endure a 0-60 time of 15 seconds.
The Honda Insight wins hands down. Dependable, affordable, and not ugly.
The Honda sounds like it always in the wrong gear....deal breaker.
Honda insight is the manly version of a hybrid car. Fuck the manicures.
engine noise is terrible in the Insight
The Camry and accord hybrid similar mileage better cars
The Prius shifter is weird, but it's a good design because it takes very little space and you can control it without looking. The Gen 3 even had a second storage bin under the shifter... *unfortunately* Toyota put it in a sea of wasted space this time.
The Clarity also has extra storage under the shifter; the Insight and new Prius front consoles are both sadly style over substance in this respect with empty plastic boxes.
The Prius cupholders and both cars are hugely improved over the previous generation, but it's sad to see the designers do this, the Japanese are masters of maximizing space and they just decided not to bother.
Hey guy in the video you can look on the screen to know your prius is on reverse.
I have a 2013 insight that is so quiet.Why the heck is your 2019 so noisey? Are you driving it right? I like my 2013 better.I don't like your buttons.I prefer my shifter.
Good summarization of two top hybrids. Enlightening and informative.
Still felt like giant douchebag vs turd sandwich, but thats just the South Park part of me.
haha
8:37 LOL top heavy
Tim Z Like Elana 😉
Hyundai Ioniq shames those two hybrids as far as price, warranty and mpg, also more conventional looks.
nah, it doesn't
Yuck, but it’s a Hyundai. No thanks.
The Hyundai's Repair reliability rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 4th out of 32 for all car brands
@@57Carlibra The chassis on my 2005 Elantra literally rusted out and fell on to the road after 70k mi (I had only had it for ~5 years). I got $75 for it after it was towed and cubed. The guy at the junkyard laughed at me and said, “this is the 3rd one I’ve seen this happen to in a month.” I’ll never buy another Hyundai.
ETA: I drove the car off the lot the day after it came out. I didn’t buy it used or anything, and I took good care of that car.
@@shelpippg2202that was Hyundai from 20 years ago. They’re a whole different beast today.
That terrible Honda engine noise.. omg
The lady have no idea about previous model priuses because she said It no longer the slowest that is the popular assumption but i drive all the previous models they were not slow at all.
Keep your Honda and that terrible engine noise. I'll take the all wheel drive and cargo versatility. I live in Michigan.
The Honda sounds AWFUL, couldn’t live with the engine noise. Fail. Fix it Honda!
I dont know what they were doing but mine doesn't sound like that unless I'm slamming the pedal.
Nice video. Not my cup of tea