“The engine noise especially uphill is loud. This vehicle has a sports mode and an econ mode it is like driving two different cars even with sports mode on you get 45 mpg. Love this car.”
2019 Honda Insight: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Honda Insight is an all-new third-generation model, returning as a conventional hybrid sedan. The complete redesign brings a 151-hp two-motor hybrid system and standard Honda Sensing to every trim.
About the 2019 Honda Insight
3rd gen (2019-2022), first year; all-new return of the Insight as a sedan.
Honda positions the 2019 Insight as a stylish, easy-to-live-with hybrid sedan for people who want excellent fuel economy without giving up normal-car looks, everyday comfort, or familiar Honda manners. In practice, it sits between Civic and Accord in Honda’s lineup, offering roomy seating for five, strong efficiency, standard driver-assist tech, and a smoother, more upscale feel than many hybrids that lean heavily on quirky design.
Honda positioned the 2019 Insight as a refined compact hybrid sedan, with LX focused on fuel economy and standard safety features. EX adds an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote start, and a split-folding rear seat. Touring moves toward near-luxury comfort with leather-trimmed heated front seats, a moonroof, built-in navigation, and premium audio.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
A new 1.5-liter two-motor hybrid system produces 151 total horsepower. LX and EX are rated at up to 55 mpg city.
Styling
The Insight returns with a conventional compact-sedan shape and standard LED headlights and taillights on every trim.
Safety
Honda Sensing is standard across the lineup, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.
Tech
The three-trim lineup ranges from a 7-inch digital instrument display in LX to an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in EX, while Touring has built-in navigation and premium audio.
Structural
The all-new third-generation Insight launches as a four-door sedan positioned between the Civic and Accord in Honda’s lineup.
2019 Honda Insight specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 55 mpg | 55 mpg | 51 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 49 mpg | 49 mpg | 45 mpg |
| Horsepower | 151 hp | 151 hp | 151 hp |
| Torque | 99 lb-ft | 99 lb-ft | 99 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 14.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.4 in | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Honda Insight a new generation?
Yes. The 2019 Insight is the first year of the all-new third generation, marking the model’s return as a four-door hybrid sedan.
What hybrid system does the 2019 Honda Insight use?
The 2019 Insight uses a 1.5-liter two-motor hybrid system with 151 total horsepower. LX and EX are rated at up to 55 mpg city.
Are driver-assist features standard on the 2019 Honda Insight?
Yes. Every 2019 Insight has the Honda Sensing safety suite, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist.
What does the 2019 Insight EX add over the LX?
The 2019 Insight EX adds an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote engine start, keyless entry with automatic walk-away locking, a right-side camera display, and a 60/40 split-folding rear seat.
What distinguishes the 2019 Honda Insight Touring?
The 2019 Insight Touring is the upscale trim. It has leather-trimmed heated front seats, power-adjustable front seats, a moonroof, built-in navigation, dual-zone climate control, and a 10-speaker premium audio system.
2019 Honda Insight Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Honda Insight.
4.2
2019 Honda Insight
(621 reviews)
“I love my Insight. It looks cool, is fun to drive, barely uses gas and was extremely affordable. My only complaint is the gas engine noise is a little loud but otherwise its a really great car.”
“I really enjoy the Honda Insight. It has tons of features that work with your phone but has to be plugged in for them to work. It also is a little slow unless it is in sport mode which can be an issue on the highway but drives great in the city.”