2021 Honda Insight EX Quick Review

[@brianfos]

Absolutely the BEST review of the Honda Insight I can find. This video should be included with all purchases, as you accurately and completely identify every single feature, describe how to use each feature, and show the feedback the car gives you when you select the options for those features! Everyone should know how to use this car after watching this video. Congratulations on perfection!

[@JustinFullerReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelnunyabiznez789]

Great job on the review Justin! The traffic around you in the video is like my area! So few people can actually drive a car correctly, and safety. I love that you are so used to it; you don't even notice.

[@JustinFullerReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@ddrrhunt]

Finally somebody goes in detail about all the switches and settings on the dash as far as the computer goes. I appreciate all the inns and outs that you share with everybody that have not yet been able to use the new computer systems lane assist and so forth. Great job thank you for your help/review

[@JustinFullerReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandeeholland7205]

Owned a not-so-wonderful 2010 Insight that convinced me to move to a Mazda 3. Love the little Mazda, but want a Hybrid again, so I've been reading about/watching KZbins about the 2021 Insight. I'm not a car geek---just someone who wants a dependable, fuel-efficient, easy-to-park car that's not too hard to look at. Your incredibly info-chocked video has really helped me choose what is right for me.The EX is perfectly fine, and I can do without the Touring's extra bells and whistles; but I'm a sucker for leather seats! So Touring, here I come! Thank you, Justin, for making my selection so easy and in such an entertaining way!

[@1Klus]

Totally thee most comprehensive review on the 2021 Honda Insight as far as an owner driver or interested buyer would require...best on youtube so far. Thanks Justin Fuller. Great job.

[@macaecae]

I just got this car today and I’m so happy with my upgrade! This video definitely silenced my slight buyers remorse LOL!!

[@nujxad]

What was the remorse for?

[@anamchowdhury7756]

this was the best video for Honda Insight I have ever found on youtube. highly recommended for honda insight buyers. Moreover this car is very awesome as its looks and its reliability. Im also buying this .. already its in shippment , cant wait for my one to come.

[@kibbles1]

These long-form in-depth reviews are really appreciated. Thanks. (Looking to buy an Insight 2021, just trying to decide between the EX or Touring.)

[@romansroad2007]

Touring

[@romansroad2007]

If you are going to keep it forever etc

[@wmiv3475]

Thanks for the great in depth review! I learned a ton from it. Just purchased a new 2020 EX for $21.6k and I think it’s a really good value for the amount of features you get.

[@kevinaccettulla]

Excellent video. I feel like I know everything about this car now.

[@JustinFullerReviews]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@John-km2uw]

Wow, excellent/thorough "operational" review. You obviously know this vehicle and explain the features very clearly except for the location of the radar sensing device. Honda should make a tile button on the cars video display screen that plays this KZbin video. Thank you Justin!

[@angelomarcustodio4898]

Nice review. Thanks for teaching your viewers about the technology in the cabin.

[@aerohk]

Wouldn't mind buying the touring model, but the less fuel efficiency is a major turn off. I ain't paying more for less fuel efficiency.

[@alf6633]

I have a 2020 EX, 7k miles into it, no regrets. Awesome value for a budget-minded hybrid. The the extra $ wasn't worth it for the Touring trim, for me. Seems like the only significant difference between the '20 and the new '21 is there is now a Blind Spot alert , replacing the standard Lane Watch camera. If anyone has any questions regarding the ride and fuel economy, or whatever, ask away, I love talking about this car.

[@ralphgedeon9018]

7K in, what kind MPG are you getting? Are you getting close to the 52 combined MPG (55 hwy/49 city) as advertised? Any minor things/issues that a buyer might not think of that you have come across since your purchase? Any changes big or small you would recommend to Honda to make it better? One Change that I would recommend is power seats for at least the driver in the EX model. Thanks for your reply in advance as I'm looking at purchasing a Honda Insight. Still doing my homework!

[@alf6633]

@@ralphgedeon9018 Average wise, for me, yes I do get the advertised MPG, but thats a very general statement - the MPG you get depends on a lot of factors. For example, if its cold, the motor will be initially on longer to warm things up...or driving inclines will use gas motor a LOT more than flat or obviously downhill. This car MPG excels in long traffic commuting, warm climate. I live in Southern Cali, and my commute home is 24 miles, no hills, mostly traffic, 80% on highway....and with extreme hypermiling techniques, my record is 93 MPG for that commute. Crazy. I do wish I had leather seats, and power seats, but value-wise, I'm not regretting the thousands I saved between EX and Touring. At some point, the cost doesnt make sense in relation to the gas savings, so for me, the Touring cost was too high. At the end of the day, its a budget hybrid sedan, and the EX price still keeps it "budget" with lots of value.

[@tyedye9208]

How much a week on gas

[@keondrasanders9301]

I thought this was an electric car. I’m so girly when it comes to cars

[@stephenhobbs3066]

Really great review and wonderful details about this car. Honest about weaknesses and advantages of dropping a level or moving to another model at Honda…

[@JustinFullerReviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@Vladyyy]

So when you tell people "Just let me get ready real quick", does it take you 38+ minutes? Great overview and exposition throughout. Thanks for helping others.

[@alexchardon5122]

Justin, my girlfriend bought a very well maintained 2021 Honda Insight. Everything on the car is perfectly sorted except we have noticed a few things and im curious if you felt this on your test drive. When the motor cold starts in the morning theres almost a grinding noise, similar to that of a mazda 3 on start up. It goes away after the car warms up, but the idle is very slightly rough, almost like a misfire, but it isnt and we arent sure if thats the hybrid system charging the battery or if thats normal. I only really feel it at idle and at speed or on the throttle its buttery smooth. I personally own 2 hybrids which are a Highlander Hybrid and an Escape hybrid, both of which the idle gets a slight bit rough when the motor kicks on at first and they are charging the battery with the ICE motor. Im just not sure if this car behaves the same. We also took it to a shop for a PPI prior and it checked out as perfect mechanically as it could be. Just cosmetic things here and there. Thanks!

[@charletteharris9250]

i just bought one and i love it.. What grade level of gas do you recommend

[@davidlee3254]

Great video can't wait to buy my own 🙌

[@mb20o]

is there a space for spare tire.?

[@Vertson]

Does the 2021 Honda Insight EX have lumbar adjust support?

[@JustinFullerReviews]

It does not.

[@gregg2475]

Darn good review. The only thing missing is a mechanics take on replacing the usual wear items like struts, belts, filters and brakes... but surely I can find that elsewhere.

[@LenNeko1998]

I got to test drive this car and I really liked it, but the one thing I'm hung up on is the speedometer. I prefer a digital one to the needle gauge and I was wondering (is there a way to or how would I) switch it or pull up a digital speedometer? The guy at the dealership said there was a way but I was never shown how.

[@romansroad2007]

Yes but Honda has it km. Or if you have the cruise on it’s reg mph. Yes 👍🏼

[@johnbonner2656]

If the Honda Sensing is behind the emblem on the front, what is the black square box below and to the right of the front plate seen at the beginning of the video? I have the 2019 Accord Hybrid Touring and was told the black square on my car was the Honda Sensing radar.

[@jinpark574]

Is it possible to have the navigation programmed onto the EX model by the dealership? If so, how much would it cost?

[@devconk]

EX is compatible with Android/Apple navigation via your phone -- you're probably better off doing that

[@noahashton3252]

i have a stupid question lol. on the digital dash, what does the blue mean, and the blue "power bar" under it? and then does that meter go into the charge meter? just confused on what that is and does vs the battery indicator on the far left side of the dash

[@isaacturner199]

The more you're "pushing" the car, the further up that meter it goes. When you're braking or driving "efficiently/slowly" it's in the green charging the battery. The further away it goes, the less you're charging or not charging at all I guess. It's like the least gas and battery efficient.

[@OMGitsAmora]

so an accord? got you

[@richardpruett9464]

Hi does the 2021 honda insight ex fm radio show the name of song playing

[@JustinFullerReviews]

It does have RDS. So if the radio station provides the info then it will show.

[@the92r]

i like it... but i think i would go for an accord hybrid top trim

[@hollynguyen5573]

Does the Honda Insight EX have navigation? If not then if we pull up our phones, will the map appear on the screen?

[@alf6633]

I connect my phone, Android Auto, via usb, and google maps will be on the screen to use. Works great.

[@hollynguyen5573]

@@alf6633 You have the 2020 or 2021 Honda Insight EX?

[@alf6633]

@@hollynguyen5573 2020 ex

[@hollynguyen5573]

@@alf6633 Great to hear! Thank you!

[@hollynguyen5573]

@@alf6633 may i ask how many outlets you have in the ex?

[@jungyoung2011]

Does 21 insight EX have the button to program garage door?

[@isaacturner199]

I own one and have not been introduced to any such feature. So I believe the answer is no on that one.

[@ryanzedd3482]

Do you know if the 2022 civic will also be a hybrid?

[@JustinFullerReviews]

Honda moved away from the Civic Hybrid a few years ago. It did not sell as well as they would have liked. I think they will not go back to it, while they are offering the Insight.

[@ryanzedd3482]

@@JustinFullerReviews K thank you. just was wondering

[@CADILLACoESCALADE]

hey justin. does the ex show a digital speed? or am i just missing it?

[@JustinFullerReviews]

I believe it is just the analog display.

[@alf6633]

you can display digital speed on left side, but for some weird reason, only KPH, not MPH.

[@isaacturner199]

@@alf6633 You change the units by pushing the scroll wheel in and holding it! It should state this when you first switch to it.

[@ryanwhitaker6615]

Great review but I have to dislike because you turned down the volume on Kidz Bop 😟

[@cheekystag1]

Would have been nice to actually see how the paddles work.

[@quintonbryant5716]

Thank you

[@americaamerica8579]

38 minutes is a quick review?

[@nadeem9818]

Hi Justin, Does the 2021 has digital speedometer in MPH?

[@romansroad2007]

No just in cruise

[@tedwilliams4493]

WHY HONDA INSIGHT EX NEEDS GPS

[@brykidla]

Front seats are too low. My mom was going to buy one today but it’s a deal breaker. HONDA make your seats default position higher or a factory kit to raise them, especially the passenger side. Many many people complain to n forums about this.

[@JustinFullerReviews]

Sounds like a Honda HR-V or CR_V would be a better option. If you want a hybrid Honda offers a CR-V Hybrid, and getting into it is easy for those with bad, knees, back, etc.

[@brykidla]

Justin Fuller it’s not a knees/back thing. She is too short. She has 2003 and the seats are a decent height. The 2021 insight makes it feel like is is a kid trying to look up and over the dashboard.

[@JustinFullerReviews]

On the driver side you have the ability to raise the seat in any of the trim levels. However if this is about the passenger side you don't have that capability

[@brykidla]

Justin Fuller both the driver and passengers side are too low. My mom is 5’ 3” and my dad is 5’ 7”.

[@Angel-mj9ge]

@@brykidla I just bought one and I'm 5 feet tall. While I agree they should be a little higher I can drive it perfectly fine.

[@smjohn4640]

This is not a quick review, you only speak very quickly. Thanks for a very informative review, though it's very annoying trying to keep up with you. Maybe slow down a bit. I'd gladly listen to a hour of your relevant and useful info if you spoke slower. Cheers.

[@ConorLennon]

quick review? 40 minute video?

[@MuhammadAhmed-ow3qh]

Looks like accord

[@eslicontreras8616]

the sensors suck guys

[@grayman618]

Blind spot monitoring on a Honda Civic is completely ridiculous. How about drivers learning to turn their head to the left or to the right. This isn't something that would be needed on any sedan. And if you do need it you probably shouldn't have a driver's license. Where is the tachometer? Seems like that would be more valuable than knowing where the power is going. You can't see where the power is going and you probably can't feel where the power is going but knowing how high the engine is revving would be valuable.

[@JustinFullerReviews]

I don't think any features that improves safety is ridiculous. But I do agree a driver should check the blind spot when they can. These safety features are for support, not to be a crutch... I believe that is the focus of having something like blind spot monitoring.

[@cappy1223]

This car doesn't need a tach. You aren't looking for rpms out of your engine, you're looking for "flow". Am I using the battery to power the drive, the engine to power the drive, or am I recharging the battery using regen or engine.

[@gregg2475]

Going on a test drive of this car soon. One of the reasons I am straying from a new Mazda 3 is the shrinking of the rear door windows and the rear windshield. I am very upset that so many car designs in this style/size are reducing the visibility and relying on sensors to compensate. I hope that is not the case with the Insight EX.