Honda Insight History
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The original two-seat Insight (US 2000–2006) was the first hybrid sold in the US, an aerodynamic aluminum coupe famed for extreme fuel economy.
Honda revived the name as a five-door hybrid hatchback (2010–2014) and again as a Civic-based hybrid sedan (2019–2022).
Generations
First generation · Two-seat coupe
The first hybrid sold in the US — a light aluminum two-seater.
Second generation · Hatchback
A five-door hybrid hatchback aimed at the Prius.
Third generation · Sedan
A Civic-based hybrid sedan; discontinued after 2022.
Body styles
- Coupe
- Hatchback
- Sedan
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