“The Honda Insight is an amazing hybrid that gets me to point A to point B very easily. The car is very economical as I mostly pay $25 to fill up the tank at over $3 per gallon. The car can go for around 450 miles per tank. The only problem that I have is that the acceleration is not so great and the engine is loud when you try to accelerate.”
2020 Honda Insight: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 Honda Insight is a true carryover with no major changes from 2019. The only factory update was a paint-color swap, while the powertrain, trim lineup, safety features, and technology stayed the same.
About the 2020 Honda Insight
3rd-generation Insight sedan, launched for 2019; 2020 is the second year of that generation.
Honda positions the Insight as a hybrid for shoppers who want strong fuel economy without the look or feel of a dedicated eco car. The message is sleek sedan styling, a roomy and comfortable cabin, standard safety technology, and hybrid efficiency that fits normal daily driving. In plain terms, the Insight is meant to feel like an upscale compact sedan first and a hybrid second, giving commuters a familiar Honda experience with much lower fuel use.
The 2020 Insight is a three-trim hybrid sedan, with the LX covering the essentials and the EX adding an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, remote start, and a folding rear seat. The Touring is the upscale version, with heated leather-trimmed front seats, a moonroof, built-in navigation, and a 10-speaker audio system. Every trim uses the same 151-hp two-motor hybrid system and has Honda’s safety suite as standard.
2020 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 | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| 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
What changed on the 2020 Honda Insight compared with the 2019 model?
No major features or mechanical components changed for 2020. Aside from a paint-color swap, the Insight carried over with the same three trims, 151-hp hybrid system, safety equipment, and infotainment setup as the 2019 model.
Did the 2020 Honda Insight get a new hybrid powertrain?
No, the 2020 Insight kept the same 151-hp two-motor hybrid system used for 2019. All three trims share that powertrain and its three driving modes.
Does every 2020 Honda Insight have Honda Sensing?
Yes, every 2020 Insight has Honda’s safety and driver-assistance suite as standard. Its features include forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control.
Which 2020 Honda Insight trim has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
The 2020 Insight EX and Touring have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through an 8-inch touchscreen. The LX uses a simpler infotainment system without smartphone integration.
Is the 2020 Honda Insight Touring mechanically different from the LX and EX?
No, the 2020 Touring uses the same 151-hp two-motor hybrid system as the LX and EX. Its differences are mainly comfort and technology features, including heated leather-trimmed front seats, a moonroof, built-in navigation, and a 10-speaker audio system.
2020 Honda Insight Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Honda Insight.
4.1
2020 Honda Insight
(331 reviews)
“I would say forget what you think about preconceived notion of a hybrid and what's its like, and just take a chance. I really like the car better than I thought.”
“Car has been very reliable so far. Fuel mileage is excellent so long as you stay off the highway. Handles well and rides decent. Somewhat difficult to get out of due to being so low to the ground. Adaptive cruise does weird stuff when the vehicle in front of you exits the highway.”