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Compact Hybrid Sedan| Pros | Cons | What's New |
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Affordable pricing compared to other SUVs | Engine can sound rough at times | No major changes |
Comfortable interior | The under-thigh support in the rear is not good | Carry-over model from 2021 |
Fuel economy goals | Not very sporty | Discontinuation of the LX trim |
Standard safety equipment leaves you surprised |
$25,760
price151 hp @ 6000 rpm
horsepower99 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
torque1-speed CVT
transmission1.5L 4cyl FWD CVT
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basic warrantyThe Honda Insight is based on the Honda Civic. But that’s what it is about on the outside, mostly. The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid carries forward to the 2022 model line-up without any changes. And just like any other compact car, it offers most of the same features at an aggressive pricing, which might be slightly over for some.
The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid EX trim is the trim to go for, according to us. Yes, it does get a few features less than the Touring trim, but the smaller wheels on the EX provide a better economy and the car overall, also costs a few thousand dollars less. The optional packages are all cosmetic, and we do not specifically recommend any.
The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid has got a price bump of around $2,000 for its line-up. The car now comes in two trim levels only, as the base LX trim has been completely removed. The Honda Insight is a practical daily driver, offering the best of both worlds and not defying you a good time. With everything the Insight does the way it does, it rivals the 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and the 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid will be available in two trim levels, which include the EX and Touring. The EX trim is priced at $25,210 and the Touring at $29,240. Standard features on the car across all trims include active noise cancellation, LED headlights, LED tail lights, single-zone climate control, rear-seat center armrest, push-button start, remote start and 16-inch alloy wheels.
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Trim |
EX |
Touring |
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MSRP (FWD) |
$25,210 |
$29,240 |
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Key Features |
16-inch alloy wheels |
Adds/replaces features in the EX trim |
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Push-button start |
17-inch alloy wheels |
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Proximity keyless entry |
LED fog lights |
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LED headlights |
Leather Upholstery |
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
Sunroof |
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8-inch touchscreen |
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror |
The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid gets a few packages as well. These packages, available on both the trims, have been listed in the table below with their offerings:
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Packages |
Protection Package |
All season Protection Package |
All season Protection Package 2 |
Illumination Package |
Premium Chrome Accent Package |
Sport Black Styling Package |
Sport Black Plus Styling Package |
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Price |
$289 |
$397 |
$345 |
$1,119 |
$2,153 |
$1,305 |
$1,702 |
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Features |
Splash Guard Sets |
Splash Guard Sets |
Unexposed Wheel Locks |
Interior Illumination |
Trunk Trim |
Black Grille Accent |
Front Underbody Spoiler |
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Trunk Tray |
Trunk Tray |
Trunk Tray |
Illuminated Door Trim |
Chrome Front Bumper Accent |
Front Underbody Spoiler |
Rear Underbody Spoiler |
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Unexposed Wheel Locks |
All-season Floor Mats |
All-season Floor Mats |
Arm-rest with Illumination |
Chrome Door Trim |
Rear Underbody Spoiler |
Side Underbody Spoiler |
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Door Panel with Illumination |
17-inch Dark Chrome Alloy Wheels |
Side Underbody Spoiler |
Black Front Grille Accent |
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Welcome light |
Black Lower Side Trim |
Apart from the packages, you also have stand-alone options for the interior, exterior and some for the electronics. All in all, there are 33 such options, with prices ranging from $13 to $586.
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The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid EX trim is the trim to go for, according to us. Yes, it does get a few features less than the Touring trim, but the smaller wheels on the EX provide a better economy and the car overall, also costs a few thousand dollars less. The optional packages are all cosmetic, and we do not specifically recommend any.
The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid is on sale as of now.
The fuel economy estimates for the Insight stand very high for most cars in this segment. The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid returns 55 mpg in the city, 49 mpg on the highway and a combined mileage of 52 mpg. The Touring trim returns lower figures, at 51 mpg in the city, 45 mpg on the highway and 48 mpg combined. The car has a large fuel capacity of 10.6 gallons only, which gives it the least range in this comparo.
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Models |
2022 Honda Insight Hybrid |
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid |
2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid |
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MPG (City) |
55 |
53 |
54 |
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MPG (Highway) |
49 |
56 |
48 |
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MPG (Combined) |
52 |
54 |
52 |
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Fuel Capacity (Gallons) |
10.6 |
12.4 |
11.4 |
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Range (City/Highway/Combined, in Miles) |
583/519/551 |
657.2/694/669 |
604/593/592 |
*2021 data used
When looking at the rivals, the Elantra is the most fuel efficient, with a combined mileage of 54 mpg. The Corolla returns the same as the Insight, at 52 mpg combined. However, the Insight offers the best city mileage at 55 mpg, beating the other two by 1-2 mpg. The Elantra offers a mind-boggling highway mileage of 56 mpg, beating the Insight’s mileage by 7 mpg. The Corolla offers the lowest highway mileage at 48 mpg.
The Elantra gets a tank capacity of 12.4 gallons, whereas the Corolla has a 11.4 gallons tank. The range on the Insight is the least, at 583 city miles and 519 highway miles. The Corolla has a city range of 604 miles and a highway range of 593 miles. The most range is offered by the Elantra at 657 city miles and 694 highway miles. This is 118 miles more than the Insight, in terms of combined range.
The interiors on the 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid are like a penthouse in terms of compact cars. Its roomy, airy and has a lot of storage options in the center console. The interior are well-designed, and more inclined towards practicality and functionality. They are slightly driver-incliendas well. The controls are easy to access, and are sturdy. There are hints of similarity in the interiors with the Accord and the Civic. The best part of this interior is how well-laid out everything is. Also, the fit, finish and quality of this interior is excellent.The one issue is the engine noise that sweeps in at higher speeds.
The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid is a five seater car. Getting in and out of this interior is not an issue, thanks to the large doors that open wide. The seating benefits from the space inside. Up front, there is tons of legroom and shoulder room. There is a lot of adjustability available. The Insight sits low on the inside, but this does not affect the visibility offered. There is decent comfort and support on the front seats. The rear seats are spacious as well. The legroom does stand at 37 inches, but even tall passengers will find themselves at comfort in the rear. The only issue with the rear is the under-thigh support, as seat bottoms are thin, making long journeys slightly troublesome.
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Models |
2022 Honda Insight Hybrid |
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid |
2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid |
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Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Front Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches) |
39.3/56.9/42.3 |
40.6/56.5/42.3 |
38.3/54.8/42.3 |
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Second Row (Headroom/Shoulder Room/Leg Room, in inches) |
36.9/55/37.4 |
37.3/55.6/38 |
37.1/55/37.4 |
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Standard Trunk Capacity (cubic feet) |
15.1 |
14.2 |
13.1 |
*2021 figures used
In terms of interior space, all the cars are very similar to each other. The Elantra offers the most headroom in the front, and all the three cars offer the same legroom up front at 42.3 inches. The Elantra offers the most legroom in the rear again, and the most headroom in the rear as well. Both the Corolla and the Insight offer a legroom of 37.4 inches.The Corolla offers the least headroom up front, and the Insight offers the least headroom at the rear at 36.9 inches. In the front, the Insight offers the most shoulder room, and in the rear the Elantra offers the most shoulder-room. The standard cargo capacity is the most in the Insight, at 15.1 cu-ft. The Elantra is nearly one cu-ft behind at 14.2 cu-ft. The Corolla offers the least at 13.1 cu-ft. Some of the interior features on the 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid are:
The interior comes with a lot of extra optional equipment that can improve this already great experience the Insight provides.These are part of the offered packages as well. Optional interior items with their pricing have been listed down below.
The infotainment system sees no change at all. The EX gets an 8-inch touchscreen unit, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, USB ports, satellite radio, FM/AM Stereo and 8-speaker audio system.
The Touring trim adds navigation, Wi-Fi hotspot capacity and a 450-Watt 10-speaker audio system. The infotainment system is easy to use, sharp and quick. The smartphone integration is also seamless, and HondaLink is very useful as well. Some of the highlights of the infotainment system are:
The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid’s exterior gets no changes for the year 2022. The Insight Hybrid’s exterior design takes a lot from the Civic and the Accord. The roofline is similar to the CIvic’s, and the front and the rear look extremely similar to the Accord’s; only scaled down. The front sports a massive thick line finished in chrome that runs across the grille, in between the headlamps. The grille is well-proportioned, with a few thin lines and two-three thick black lines that give it a sporty look. The headlamps are all LED, and the sleek design with the LED detailing inside looks beautiful.
The entire grille and headlamp is set up on the front bumper itself, which can be seen even above the headlamps. The hood is wide and has a nice curvature to it. Along the side, you have the swept roofline that merges well with the rear hood. There are also lines that flow all the way to the rear from the front wheel. The wheel wells are deep, with 5-spoke alloy wheels. The Touring trim also gets 5-spoke alloy wheels, but with a better design. The rear is short, but with a smaller rear bumper and a chrome line running at the bottom. The tail lights look sporty and just enhance the Insight’s great looks.
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Models |
2022 Honda Insight Hybrid |
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid |
2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid |
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Curb Weight (lbs) |
2987 |
2965 |
2840 |
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Length (inches) |
183.6 |
184.1 |
183.1 |
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Width (inches) |
71.6 |
71.9 |
69.9 |
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Height (inches) |
55.6 |
55.7 |
57.3 |
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Ground Clearance (inches) |
5.1 |
5.3 |
6.7 |
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Wheelbase (inches) |
106.3 |
107.1 |
107.3 |
*2021 data used
The Honda Insight is the heaviest car in this comparo with a curb weight of 2987 lbs. The Corolla is the lightest, weighing in at 2840 lbs. In terms of length, the Elantra is the longer one, at 184.1 inches, and the Insight and Corolla have a length of around 183 inches. The Insight and the Elantra have similar widths of around 71 inches. The Corolla has the least at 69.9 inches. The Corolla however, has the most height at 57.3 inches, around 2 inches more than the Insight. The most ground clearance is seen on the Corolla, with the Insight at 5.1 inches and the Elantra at 5.3 inches. The Insight has the tightest wheelbase at 106.3 inches. The Elantra and the Corolla come very close in terms of wheelbase, at 107.1 inches and 107.3 inches respectively. Some exterior features on the Insight are:
The 2022 Honda Insight comes with a ton of exterior optional items also. These are:
The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid gets the same safety features as seen on the 2021 Honda Insight Hybrid. The 2021 Honda Insight Hybrid was crash-tested by the NHTSA and the IIHS; and the NHTSA rated the Insight with 5-stars. The 2021 Honda Insight Hybrid was awarded with the “Top Safety Pick+'' award from the IIHS as well. The car has a spotless record in terms of various safety parameters. was also the highest rating of “Good” from the IIHS. Standard safety features on the 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid include airbags, traction control, stability control, ABS, tire pressure monitoring, ventilated front disc/ solid rear disc brakes, Emergency braking assist, etc. The optional Driver Assist Package which costs $1,300 adds a few extra features which have been listed in the trim section. Some safety features on the 2022 Cadillac XT5 are:
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is probably the most direct competitor to the Insight. The Elantra offers a ton of standard features over the Insight. Also, the warranty is better on the Insight. The fuel efficiency for these two is well above 50 mpg, but the Elantra has the better range. For 2022, the Elantra does not get any major changes.
The Honda has a smaller engine, but makes more power. In terms of performance, the Insight is ahead of the Elantra. In terms of safety, the insight is better equipped and has better ratings as well. The price difference is not a lot as well, with the Honda being priced around $500 over the Elantra.
The 2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid gets no changes for the year 2022. This car is basically the engine of the Prius in the body of a Corolla. This combo offers an inexpensive compact car, with excellent economy figures and a long range as well. Comparatively, the Corolla gets the bigger engine, but makes less power and torque, resulting in slower performance.
The Corolla is more affordable than the Insight, but the extra bucks gets a lot of standard equipment and some extra oomph as well. The Insight is slightly ahead of the Corolla in terms of safety as well. All in all, the Insight makes a better proposition compared to the Corolla Hybrid.
The 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid offers excellent value for money, top fuel economy and has a ton of features. It is among the best daily drivers to own, with high safety ratings for an affordable rate. The interiors are mesmerizing, and spacious. The fuel economy is slightly behind the competition. However, the Honda Insight Hybrid offers a refined engine, with practical and comfortable interiors, and simple but advanced technology as well. The ride quality is smooth, and there are a lot of creature comforts on offer as well. All this, at a price point of $25,000 makes the 2022 Honda Insight Hybrid a very appealing prospect, and we surely do recommend one to anyone looking for a hybrid compact car.
Car Name | 0-60 MPH | Quarter Mile | Top Speed | Source | Compare | |
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2022 Honda Insight Hybrid Ranked #1 | 7.6 sec | 15.8 sec | 112 mph | |||
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan Ranked #1 | 7.6 sec | - | - | |||
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan Ranked #2 | 7.8 sec | 15.9 sec | 116 mph | |||
2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Sedan Ranked #2 | 7.8 sec | 16.1 sec | 117 mph | |||
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Sedan Ranked #3 | 8.5 sec | - | - |
Car Name | MPG City | MPG Highway | MPG Combined | Fuel Tank Capacity | Range (C/H) | Source | Compare | |
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2022 Honda Insight Hybrid Ranked #2 | 55 mpg | 49 mpg | 52 mpg | 10.6 gal. | 583/519.4 mi. | |||
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Sedan Ranked #1 | 53 mpg | 56 mpg | 54 mpg | 11 gal. | 583/616 mi. | |||
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan Ranked #2 | 50 mpg | 54 mpg | 52 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 660/712.8 mi. | |||
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan Ranked #2 | 51 mpg | 53 mpg | 52 mpg | 13.2 gal. | 673.2/699.6 mi. | |||
2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Sedan Ranked #2 | 53 mpg | 52 mpg | 52 mpg | 11.4 gal. | 604.2/592.8 mi. |
Car Name | Length | Width | Height | Ground Clearance | Wheelbase | Source | Compare | |
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2022 Honda Insight Hybrid Ranked #4 | 183.6 in. | 71.6 in. | 55.6 in. | - | 106.3 in. | - | ||
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan Ranked #1 | 192.9 in. | 73.2 in. | 56.9 in. | 5.3 in. | 111.8 in. | - | ||
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan Ranked #2 | 192.1 in. | 72.4 in. | 56.9 in. | 5.7 in. | 111.2 in. | - | ||
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Sedan Ranked #3 | 184.1 in. | 71.9 in. | 55.7 in. | 5.3 in. | 107.1 in. | - | ||
2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Sedan Ranked #5 | 182.3 in. | 70.1 in. | 56.5 in. | 5.3 in. | 106.3 in. | - |
Car Name | Trunk Capacity | Passenger Volume | Max Trunk Volume | Source | Compare | |
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2022 Honda Insight Hybrid Ranked #1 | 15.1 cu.ft. | 97.6 cu.ft. | 50.3 cu.ft. | |||
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan Ranked #2 | 16 cu.ft. | 104.4 cu.ft. | 68.6 cu.ft. | |||
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Sedan Ranked #3 | 14.2 cu.ft. | 99.4 cu.ft. | 45 cu.ft. | |||
2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Sedan Ranked #4 | 13.1 cu.ft. | 88.6 cu.ft. | 11.5 cu.ft. | |||
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan Ranked #5 | 15.1 cu.ft. | 99.9 cu.ft. | 6.2 cu.ft. |
Car Name | Cargo Volume | Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area | Max Cargo Volume | Bed Length | Source | Compare | |
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2022 Honda Insight Hybrid Ranked #1 | 100.7 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | 50.3 cu.ft. | 6 ft. | |||
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan Ranked #2 | 68.6 cu.ft. | 16 cu.ft. | 68.6 cu.ft. | - | |||
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan Ranked #3 | 6.2 cu.ft. | 15.1 cu.ft. | 6.2 cu.ft. | - | |||
2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Sedan Ranked #4 | 13.1 cu.ft. | 13.1 cu.ft. | 11.5 cu.ft. | - | |||
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Sedan Ranked #5 | 44.4 cu.ft. | 14.2 cu.ft. | 45 cu.ft. | 152 ft. |
Car Name | Payload Capacity | Weight | Source | Compare | |
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2022 Honda Insight Hybrid Ranked #1 | 850 lbs. | 3000 lbs. | |||
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan Ranked #1 | 925 lbs. | 3480 lbs. | |||
2022 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Sedan Ranked #1 | 825 lbs. | 2850 lbs. | |||
2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Sedan Ranked #1 | 1114 lbs. | 2965 lbs. | |||
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan Ranked #1 | 1194 lbs. | 3325 lbs. |
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Posted On: July 23, 2024
The 2022 Honda Insight EX genuinely impressed me with its fuel efficiency, with up to 55 mpg in the city and 49 mpg on the highway. It combines eco-friendliness with a comfortable, beautiful interior with supportive seats. The 8-inch touchscreen display, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto integration make the drive much more enjoyable and convenient for both me and my passengers. In terms of safety,...
