07-02-2011, 02:18 PM
2010 Insight EX. I was sort of surprised that, in driving it, you wouldn't have known it was a hybrid... handled like a "regular car". I guess I shouldn't have been surprised by this, I know it's not a full hybrid, but still...
The hatchback/rear visibility was shockingly poor. I don't know if that's in common with the Prius... that'd take some getting used to.
Backseat was beyond cramped. I'd feel really sorry for anyone sitting back there, unless they're really petite.
On the plus side, the thing was a pleasure to drive. The dash is something out of some geek's insane dream. I paired my iPhone with the BT in the car without too much trouble. It's really something else to literally be having a conversation with your car's computer ("Compyoooter, I want to pair, dammit!" LOL ... I felt like Scotty in Star Trek 4)
I'm also considering the Honda Fit, I know how much the people here like it. But the Fit doesn't have either the Insight or Prius' fuel efficiency, I don't think.
The hatchback/rear visibility was shockingly poor. I don't know if that's in common with the Prius... that'd take some getting used to.
Backseat was beyond cramped. I'd feel really sorry for anyone sitting back there, unless they're really petite.
On the plus side, the thing was a pleasure to drive. The dash is something out of some geek's insane dream. I paired my iPhone with the BT in the car without too much trouble. It's really something else to literally be having a conversation with your car's computer ("Compyoooter, I want to pair, dammit!" LOL ... I felt like Scotty in Star Trek 4)
I'm also considering the Honda Fit, I know how much the people here like it. But the Fit doesn't have either the Insight or Prius' fuel efficiency, I don't think.