Modern Classic: We Drive the 2001 Honda Insight

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NextAutos Staff on Mon, 07/07/2008 - 10:57
Filed Under: Unguzzle, Fuel Types, Hybrid, Classics, Road Tests
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When Honda debuted its gas-electric hybrid Insight for the American public in 1999, our country was a remarkably differnt place. Fuel prices in the U.S. had been more or less stable for years, rising along with the cost of inflation but not raising many eyebrows in the process.

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Ducati Minor

I have argued for the past couple of years that the Insight deserved some acknowledgement from the enthusiast community for its potential to becoming a fine sport compact. The Insight was imbued with a low-drag shape, two-seat layout, low curb weight (1,800 to 1,900 lbs.), and a 5 spd. manual shifter as standard. Its styling even echoed the Civic CRX. But Honda's aim of selling the Insight as a fuel miser and not a fun device (which was logical) prevented the Insight from becoming a more respected car among the sport compact scene. Still, the Insight's superb mileage and limited production run will keep it as an interesting item in auto history.

Mon, 07/07/2008 - 22:34
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