Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | sedan | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | sedan | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | sedan | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 4 | 1.5 | Regular | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 151 hp | 197 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2014 | sedan | 4 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | sedan | 4 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | sedan | 4 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | sedan | 4 | 1.3 | Regular | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Base price | Trim | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $25,010, Trim: LX, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | $25,010 | LX | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Trim: TOURING | — | TOURING | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $22,830, MSRP range: $22,830 - $29,110, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP excludes destination and handling charges., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 6/6/2026 | Base price: $24,160, Trim: TOURING | $24,160 | TOURING | — | USD | $22,830 | $22,830 - $29,110 | 0.9 | MSRP excludes destination and handling charges. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 6/6/2026 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 428 | 15.1 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 428 | 15.1 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 16 | 16 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 428 | 15.1 | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 106.3 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2014 | 5 | 4 | 450 | 15.9 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | 4 | 450 | 15.9 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | 408 | 14.4 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2022 Honda INSIGHT 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2021 Honda INSIGHT 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2020 Honda INSIGHT 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2019 Honda Insight 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | 4 | 2014 Honda Insight 5 HB FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | 4 | 2013 Honda Insight 5 HB FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 4 | 2012 Honda Insight 5 HB FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Honda Insight 5 HB FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2022
NewestThe 2022 Honda Insight presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, making it a low-risk used car purchase.
2021
The 2021 Honda Insight presents an exceptionally reliable used car option, boasting a perfect NHTSA safety score and excellent public reliability ratings.
2020
The 2020 Honda Insight offers excellent fuel economy and top safety ratings, but a high number of recalls, particularly for the fuel pump and Body Control Module, warrants careful inspection.
2019
The 2019 Honda Insight offers excellent fuel economy and top safety ratings, but a significant number of recalls, particularly concerning the fuel pump, warrant careful inspection.
2014
The 2014 Honda Insight offers excellent fuel economy but carries significant ownership risk due to critical safety recalls concerning airbag inflators.
2013
The 2013 Honda Insight offers excellent fuel economy but is marred by significant safety recalls concerning airbag inflators.
2012
The 2012 Honda Insight offers excellent fuel economy, but its average reliability rating and significant safety recall history warrant careful consideration.
2011
The 2011 Honda Insight offers excellent fuel economy but carries a significant ownership risk due to extensive critical safety recalls concerning airbag inflators.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Honda Insight?
Carfocal currently has 8 published Insight reports, covering 2011 through 2022. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2022 Honda Insight presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, making it a low-risk used car purchase.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
Is the Honda Insight reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Honda Insight. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2022 honda insight presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, making it a low-risk used car purchase. and the 2022 honda insight offers strong value as a used car, primarily due to its exceptional reliability and low running costs. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
8 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Honda Insight?
Across Carfocal's published Insight guides, recurring problem areas include Fuel Pump, Body Control Module (BCM), and DC-DC Converter. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Fuel Pump, Body Control Module (BCM), and DC-DC Converter.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 8
- Years tracked
- 8
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints