Beyond the Prius: New 2012 Hybrid Cars
From luxury cars to SUVs — even a station wagon — the new hybrids go beyond the traditional compact car. By Jim Motavalli
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2012 Honda Insight
The Bottom Line: $19,000 (estimated)
Fuel Economy: 40 city/43 highway
The Insight was supposed to be a Prius-killer, but it hasn't worked out that way. Although it's a leading hybrid, the Insight's sales in August were a ninth of the Prius's. The Insight offers an attractive price point, an attractive design and excellent fit and finish, but it trails the volume leader in some areas, including fuel economy, ride, rear headroom and refinement. If the Prius is out of your price range, the Insight (not the two-seater with the same name introduced in 1999) is worth considering.
Related: The Honda Insight and 4 Other Best Used Cars Under $10,000
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