
2020 Honda Insight is the Hybrid Sedan of Any Westport, CT Commuter or Road-Tripper's Dreams
In trims from the capable base LX to EX at the midrange, all the way to the fully loaded Touring, the latest compact car is expertly equipped to go the distance. But the new Honda Insight isn't just any new hybrid. Step into its luxurious seating, available heated, leather-trimmed, and power-adjustable for a coastal Connecticut outing, and you'll see what we mean.
For one, its 107-horsepower, 1.5-liter, four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle gas engine, paired with a high-efficiency 129-horsepower electric motor and lithium-ion battery, delivers a net 151 horsepower, plenty of power for the extra mile. But it's in how the new 2020 Insight handles that makes it so pleasant to drive. The continuously variable transmission is electronically controlled, using shift-by-wire, which means quick and easy gear changes with the touch of a button. A MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension keep the road feel limber all the while, with ECON, sport, and EV modes to optimize fuel efficiency, get a little extra pep, or go fully electric for a short distance respectively. Plus, deceleration selectors make it easy to recharge the car's battery using its regenerative braking ability.