Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The 2011 Honda Insight is a hybrid sedan

The 2011 Honda Insight is a hybrid sedan that looks a lot like the Toyota Prius. These hybrids may look similar, but when it comes down to it, the Insight is designed for shoppers looking for a hybrid that performs well even if it doesn’t get the highest fuel economy ratings.When it comes to fuel economy ratings, the Insight averages 40/43 mpg city/highway. The Prius gets a lot more miles per gallon: 51/48 mpg city/highway. Although the Prius has higher fuel economy ratings, reviewers like the Insight’s performance more. Its acceleration is good and its brakes are solid, which makes it a great car for urban dwellers.