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Monday, 7 September 2009

Detroit Free Press Reviews 2010 Honda Insight, Gives It 2 out of 4 Stars

The Honda Insight, the original hybrid vehicle to hit the roads years ago is all new, but is it much improved.




The previous Insight had its problems, marred by a stiff ride, pronounced road noise, and only two seats just to name a few. But back then Honda was entering new waters. Now hybrids are commonplace and surely you can't go wrong with a Honda. Or can you?



Initial reviews of the new Honda Insight are in and many reviewers don't take too favorably to the new car. Over at the Detroit Free Press, car reviewer Mark Phelan had a chance to drive the vehicle and present his thoughts, and the review is to say the least, negative.


Phelan gives the Insight only 2 out of 4 stars, resulting in a "competent" rating and far below Honda's average of 4 stars by Phelan. So what gives? What has Honda done wrong?


Price cutting has been referred to by many as the problem with the Insight. In order to keep prices low, Honda cut back in many areas and this has hurt the overall vehicle...

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