Why did the Honda Insight fail?

Why did the Honda Insight fail?

The Insight, though initially introduced as a subcompact, was fleshed out into a sedan similar to Honda’s other hybrid models, the Civic and the CR-Z. Blame fuel economy, battery problems or company indecision — at the end of the day, Honda failed to give consumers a lasting reason to stick with its Insight model.

Does Honda Insight have problems?

The Honda Insight Hybrid Battery Light Of all the problems reported by Insight drivers, none were more commonly reported than the warning light indicating a problem with the Honda Insight battery. Although this problem is hardly unique to Honda hybrids, it’s still a day that every driver dreads.

Is the Honda Insight fast?

As it turns out, with a whopping 6.5 hp, the Honda Insight can get up to 30 mph from a standstill in just 25 seconds and on to a top speed of 39 mph.

What makes a Honda Insight a classic car?

But – and here’s the really clever it – it acts as a generator during deccelration and braking, recharing the Insight’s batteries. It’s this, plus the Insights low drag design and use of weight-saving plastics that help the car return 64mpg. Never a huge seller, the Mk1 Insight is an interesting curio and an instant classic.

What kind of gas mileage does Honda Insight get?

The Insight produced in the same factory as the S2000 and NSX, though the result was function over form, with a highly aerodynamic shape, skinny 165 series tires, and a fuel efficiency when everything was working properly that could easily hit 65 to 70 mpg on the highway.

What does the Honda Insight Lane watch do?

All Insights come with a comprehensive package of driver assists called Honda Sensing. Instead of traditional blind-spot monitoring, Honda’s LaneWatch uses a video camera to display the image of what is in the Insight’s passenger-side blind spot when the right-turn signal is activated.