2019 Honda Insight EX - Review and Test Drive - Smail Ride Along

[@jefferyneu3915]

Well done. I just purchased an Insight and your explanations are appreciated. My salesman was thorough, but there is a lot to remember with this automobile. Basic driving is simple, but taking full advantage of all the electronics is more complicated. So far, I couldn't be more happy with my purchase! I look forward to driving my Insight for a long time!

[@Smailhondavillage]

Congrats on your new ride Jeffery! Thanks for checking out our video, we are always happy to help!

[@Johnny-rj9on]

Honda should just have a video of you in their dealerships.

[@richardperkins3460]

I bought the EX in crimson. 51 mpg so far on average. Loving the car 😎

[@RileyXmusic]

Richard Perkins When I test drove I only got 33mpg, safe as the guy in the video. What’s up with that?

[@richardperkins3460]

James Riley Right now I’m getting 47 combined. That’s after 100 mile round-trip yesterday. Still awesome

[@RileyXmusic]

hmmm. supposed to get 52, whats up with that? 5 mpg makes a difference...

[@kaizen108gmailcom]

James Riley the average is based on how you drive the more aggressive the less MPG.

[@htboston]

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[@jpmccormac]

Excellent overview. The 2021 Insight is my pick for a new car and your coverage seals the decision. 👍

[@nikonmark37814]

Great review! I'm driving a Crystal Black Pearl 2019 Insight EX and I'm loving it. My last fill was 8.014 gallons which was good for 460 miles or 57.4 mpg and most of my driving is in the mountains of east Tennessee so I'm sure get 60 mpg if I were driving long flat roads which is amazing. The Insight is so much nicer than the 2019 Prius I looked at and cheaper too! You should mention the EV Mode, in EV mode the range isn't very good. I use EV at red lights and drive thru windows and the bank or restaurant. If the battery has a good charge you can use EV when you're stopped all day but if you drive in EV mode you'll only go 1 mile or less. That's an are where the Toyota Prius is a little better and where Honda should make improvements. Also, the cloth material in the Insight is very cheap compared to the 2015 Honda Civic I used to have. You said the Insight has an e-CVT transmission, it doesn't. The Insight doesn't have a transmission, it's direct drive. You have the engine - generator - electric motor and it works great, that's why you don't have a gear range selector for Drive.

[@nikonmark37814]

Nice job, this is a great review and test drive. All reviews seem to start with the Touring model but my research tells me more people drive base or mid range models. You did an excellent job of covering everything. I've been driving a 2019 Insight EX for a few weeks and it's awesome.

[@Smailhondavillage]

Thanks a lot for checking it out, Mark! And congrats on your Insight!

[@canpin]

Juat got the 2021 last week, now comes with blind monitoring and rear cross warning. Cabin is quiet, ride is smooth, gas milaege is amazing, looks is beutiful. Oozing with tech features, ample.power for my needs. I dont mind the engine sound alternating with the motor, got used to it after 2 days. Love most of all, great price for what it has. Good job Honda!

[@Sacto1654]

At least the 2019 Insight looks like a _real_ car, not some science experiment (I kind of detest the overstyled bodywork of the current Toyota Prius).

[@jooyoonchung3593]

Wow, thanks for the awesome informative video! I learned more about the car from this video than I did from two test drives at local dealers.

[@Smailhondavillage]

Thanks for watching! We're glad you enjoyed!

[@braceyoself]

Thank you so much for such an in-depth video. It's exactly what I was looking for. Justin, your presentation skills are excellent.

[@Smailhondavillage]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ExploringUSA]

Have a 2010. Excellent condition. Always garaged. Traveled cross country x2. Love my car but ready to get a new one after seeing this 🚙.......😎

[@mech-keyboardist]

Just bought one yesterday and it's in transit now! So excited to drive mine since I'm coming from a Hyundai Santa fe 2003! Seriously, it's a big jump for me

[@Smailhondavillage]

Welcome to the Honda family!

[@georgesiblesz]

I'm seriously considering getting one - how do you like yours so far?

[@luism8612]

How does it go on the freeway I currently have the 2007 civic hybrid and hate how slow it is to get on the ramp

[@andrescaceres6150]

I bought the Ex, I love it, I'm getting 54 mpg average

[@Smailhondavillage]

That's awesome Andres!

[@aiiaboutyou3513]

Finally a informative video on this badass car

[@Smailhondavillage]

Thanks! We're glad you liked it!

[@ShellShock794]

I think this is going to be my next purchase in early 2020. Just can't decide between the EX and Touring. I plan to keep this car pretty much until I die so I should probably go with the Touring

[@Smailhondavillage]

Great idea! May as well get it loaded up so you can enjoy it for awhile

[@albertwiersch9852]

I test drove the 2019 Honda Insight and I liked it overall... but sadly Honda forgot the lumbar support, cross traffic alerts, and proper blind spot monitoring.

[@RileyXmusic]

Albert Wiersch this guy

[@andreyv1]

i don't know why they didn't include adjustable lumbar support. Just dumb.

[@albertwiersch9852]

Yeah, too bad.... but I bought an EX anyway. So far I like it and am OK without lumbar support. I guess they want you to move up to an Accord for lumber support.... unfortunately.

[@cottagegymfun]

Agree. For me, I want those features so I'll go for the Accord

[@Johnny-rj9on]

You guys realize that you can get a little mesh backrest from China for like $5, right? The blind spot monitoring would have been nice though...

[@allirogorilla]

presently own the 2010 Insight (as shown in video) bought it new - Love it - never gave me any problems, dependable extreme! and saved a bunch on gas but alas it's time to upgrade and my eye really likes that new Insight. :) But hey; where's the Lumbar support, guys!?

[@ale03000]

Thanks for detailed review . . ! ! Will trade in my Insight II when it comes to my country :]

[@ag92oo4]

Best review I've seen so far

[@sarabeth8050]

Nice review. One question. Is that a typical CVT as you described or is there just a single ratio planetary gear and no variable gear ratio transmission? My understanding is the reason why the Honda hybrid system is so efficient is that there is no actual transmission but the ICE mostly generates electricity to drive the electric traction motor to drive the front wheels under most conditions (only mode under 0-50 mph). Under some conditions (about 50 mph and up), a clutch will connect the ICE to directly drive the front wheels.

[@Doublebboy188]

Sarabeth Wong there is no transmission in this car movement comes strictly from the battery/engine

[@jri1678]

There is no transmission. It simulates a CVT, but Honda is calling it an ECVT.

[@donaldmarcato7003]

I wish they would stop advertising this and the accord hybrid as having CVTs; just tell consumers there’s no transmission because it’s electrically driven and doesn’t need one.

[@sheryldseabrook]

Is this car good for people 5'10 -6'3

[@QRSC-fh2ob]

Very nice review! It answered some questions I had. Thanks.

[@JuanNgtse]

Would it let you turn if you dont use the signal?

[@matthmatthmatth]

Fantastic video, really well done. Good job.

[@Rakesh.acharya_]

how is the ground clearance?

[@sthao7167]

How does Sports mode adjust the performance of the car?

[@alf6633]

When some leased Insights get returned, I'm very curious how much they will be (used, low mileage) - Thats when I may pounce on this car. Hoping its comfy enough, I commute hours every day. Seeking smooth/quiet ride, comfy seats, great MPG, reliability. In the price range I'm seeking, its gonna be either a used '19 Insight EX, or a used 2015 Lexus ES300H - which is a superior comfy ride but lacking smartphone integration + other tech overall, and not as much MPG.

[@Smailhondavillage]

Thanks for checking out our video. Best of luck on your search!

[@danielorona8388]

Looking to own soon in Miami. Great video.

[@mbshark33024]

Any chance of an Insight vs Accord hybrid comparison?

[@JRMoritz]

Great review. I want one! Can you tell me what the car weight is?

[@Smailhondavillage]

Curb weight is 3,000 lbs.

[@damarakscm2931]

can we add blind spot assistance to this

[@Smailhondavillage]

The EX and Touring have Honda LaneWatch, which shows the lane beside you

[@jpmccormac]

The 2021 Insight gets blind spot warning. Most likely on EX and Touring. No more mirror camera.

[@patriley9449]

The Insight does not have a CVT.

[@pythonmotors417]

Wait seriously? You have all those warranties if you buy this car? They’re all excluded?

[@Smailhondavillage]

Yes, Honda offers great warranties! You can find more info here www.smailhonda.com/new-Greensburg-2019-Honda-Insight-LX-19XZE4F11KE010840

[@sthao7167]

How long can you drive on a fully charge EV?

[@mech-keyboardist]

I've read about 1 mile on 10~15 miles speed. Perfect for heavy traffic tbh

[@sthao7167]

@@mech-keyboardist I think I would forget to use it.

[@rakeshnimmagadda72]

Perfect video

[@arindrajitroy6287]

Does the EX not come with the sunroof ?

[@Smailhondavillage]

The One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature comes on the Touring trim.

[@aryehrosenthal2138]

Is the lx base model the same thing as the ex model?

[@cmac1100]

Aryeh Rosenthal no. EX is the next step up. It has two more speakers, a better touchscreen, and a couple more features not available on the LX.

[@hectorfernando4445]

Apple and Android Auto are not available in the LX. Smart Entry is only available on the EX and Touring.

[@RileyXmusic]

Chance Rogers why mention ever other feature and leave out two? What are they!

[@cmac1100]

@@RileyXmusic look it up yourself if you are really that curious. I listed the main ones. The others are rather minor.

[@RileyXmusic]

Chance Rogers if I was that curious I wouldn’t have asked you would I, asshole

[@britreed8038]

I thought it didn’t have a physical transmission, including not having a CVT.

[@daoneforever7204]

then you thought wrong

[@britreed8038]

@@daoneforever7204 thanks for the brilliant comment, jerky, lol.

[@swiftbow2110]

Nice job

[@gautammodak9957]

My fvrd car

[@cptJackSeether666]

This car does not have a cvt, it is a one speed electric motor transmission.

[@ThisGuyDrives]

It’s still called an eCVT, so.......🤷🏻‍♂️

[@luism8612]

@@ThisGuyDrives when did he say it wasn’t called a Ecvt he just said it doesn’t have a cvt there is a difference dum ass

[@babyboss815]

I did not see remort start which honda saying about all 3 models. Does it have or no?

[@skyline6360]

Desi TV we bought an EX today and it does have remote start I’m not sure of the LX But I would suppose it does as well

[@cmac1100]

EX and above.

[@billplaschka9279]

Not a CVT...

[@mithradadbehbehani5392]

Should have at least kept the LED lights in the rear

[@skyline6360]

Mithradad Behbehani it is LED for rear

[@user-pg9fv7su8q]

This car doesn't have a CVT... I might edit that out.

[@Smailhondavillage]

Hi Christopher, thanks for watching! The 2019 Honda Insight does have Honda's E-CVT Transmission - all specs can be found directly from Honda here automobiles.honda.com/insight#

[@cmac1100]

@@Smailhondavillage hondanews.com/honda-automobiles/channels/insight/releases/2019-honda-insight-press-kit#powertrain Go to powertrain and it says that it doesn't have one...

[@cafe88racer53]

2010 looks better lol

[@daoneforever7204]

looks awful