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Insight Awards, Accolades and Ratings

IntelliChoice
The Insight has won the IntelliChoice "Excellent Value" and SmartChoice low fuel costs and low operating cost awards.


IntelliChoice[1] tries to determine the actual costs of ownership of new vehicles over a five-year period by exhaustively analyzing government and third-party data, and assigning a value rating to all vehicles. For its low ownership costs and overall value, the Insight has won the IntelliChoice[1] "Excellent Value" and SmartChoice low fuel costs and low operating cost awards.

[1] 2010 www.IntelliChoice.com. The IntelliChoice trademark is a registered trademark of Automotive.com, LLC.
Edmunds.com
The Insight has been named a "Top Recommended" vehicle by Edmunds.com in its 2010 New Car Hybrid Buying Guide.

The Insight is one of Edmunds.com's "Top Recommended" hybrids for 2010 for its "affordable price." Edmunds.com also noted its excellent fuel economy[1], seamless hybrid powertrain, and pleasant driving experience." Edmunds.com praised the Insight's performance, saying, "The 2010 Honda Insight is by far the most enjoyable hybrid hatchback to drive. The ride is firm, the steering is relatively responsive and the crankshaft's constant rotation makes for seamless transitions between electric-only and full hybrid power."

[1] 40 city/43 hwy/41 combined mpg. Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
Insight MyRide
With responsive steering, a taut ride and a firm brake pedal, it's more involving than piloting a Prius and offers more low-end torque, too.

MyRide breaks it down pretty simply, giving five reasons to buy the Insight. Ranked #1 was the Insight's affordability-MyRide states that the Insight undercuts the Toyota Prius by "...several thousand dollars. And if you step up to more lavishly-equipped trim levels with navigation systems and premium stereos, the difference grows even larger." MyRide enjoyed the Eco Assist? system[1], saying that it has "real life impact on the environment (and your bank account)." Summing up their impression, MyRide concludes, "...the Insight improves in places the Prius falls short; driver position, lower price and less hybrid-like driving dynamics all help raise the Insight onto a pedestal of its own."

[1] Eco Assist is a trademark of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and may not be used or reproduced without prior written approval.
MotorTrend
A glowing review from the editors of Motor Trend.

The March, 2009 edition of Motor Trend heaped praise on the Insight for its driving manners and accessibility, "From the first turn of the key.the Insight is familiar and inviting. Honda owners will feel instantly at home in the cockpit." Motor Trend editors called the Insight ".the driver's choice" with "light and precise" steering. Acknowledging the Insight's affordability, Motor Trend concludes, "Will consumers flock to a smaller hybrid, simply because it offers great green fun for fewer greenbacks? We think so."

Polk
Honda has the highest owner loyalty of any brand.
Recently, Polk recognized Honda for having the highest owner loyalty of any brand[1]. This means Honda had the highest percentage of households return to purchase another Honda-more than any other car brand.

[1] Highest Overall Make Loyalty based on MY09 Polk Statistics as of January 2010 for October 2008-September 2009. Honda had the highest percentage of households return to purchase or lease another Honda vehicle.
Kelley Blue Book
The Insight was named a 2010 Top 10 Green Car by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com[2].
For the second consecutive year, the Insight was named a Top 10 Green Car by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com[1]. Kbb.com was especially impressed with the 2010 Insight's available features, such as the "navigation system[2], Bluetooth®[3] phone connectivity and an upgraded audio system," coupled with low pricing. Naturally, the high fuel economy[4] (40 city/43 highway) made the Insight a shoe-in for the list.

[1] For more information about the 2010 Top 10 Green Cars from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com/GreenCars2010. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.

[2] The Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System? is available on the EX model in the United States, except Alaska. See your local Honda dealer for details.

[3] The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is under license.

[4] 40 city/43 hwy/41 combined mpg. Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
The Insight was named one of the "Greenest Vehicles of 2010" by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
The Insight was named one of the "Greenest Vehicles of 2010" by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). With its 41 mpg combined fuel economy[1] and AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) rating[2], earning this honor was easy for the Insight. Three other Honda vehicles also made the list, making 2010 the ninth consecutive year Honda has had more than three cars named to ACEEE's "Greenest Vehicles."

[1] 40 city/43 hwy/41 combined mpg. Based on 2010 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

[2] AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero-Emission Vehicle) models as certified by California Air Resources Board (CARB) are available in California and states that have adopted California Zero-Emission Vehicle regulations.
Car & Driver
Car and Driver ranks the 2010 Insight number one in comparison test.
In the July 2009 edition of Car and Driver, a comparison test titled "Mileage Maestros" ranked the Insight number one. Praising the Insight for its "attractive price" and real-world ergonomics, the editors especially liked the Insight's sporty handling and solid road manners, writing, "Body motions are few, the suspension is tight and difficult to disrupt, and someone even dialed in a touch of lift-throttle oversteer to help rotate that cliff of a tail." The editors particularly enjoyed the paddle shifters, stating, "One of the EX model's most endearing features is its paddle shifters.. In Sport mode the transmission is tenacious about holding onto those "gears"... and lent the driver a sense of involvement and control..."

Union of Concerned Scientists
For the fourth consecutive time, Honda was named "Greenest Automaker" by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).
Honda has a long history of environmental leadership, including the introduction of America's first mass produced hybrid, the Honda Insight, and the first vehicle to meet California's low emission vehicle standards, well in advance of regulatory requirements. Acknowledgement of our commitment to innovation can be seen by Honda's topping the rankings as the country's greenest automaker by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)-for the fourth time in a row.*

* Based on a 2007 U.S. emissions study by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).