2005 Honda Insight 5MT
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All photo credits
- Photo: 2001 Honda Insight 1.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Insight Hybrid ZE1 near Calais by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda Insight Hybrid ZE1 rear three quarters near Calais by Charles01, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Honda Insight 1.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Honda Insight Hybrid 1.0i (Interior) by DieselFordMondeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2005 Honda Insight 5MT is a 73-hp 1.0-liter inline-3 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $19,330 MSRP and is rated at 52 mpg combined.
It makes 73 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 79 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 48 mpg city and 58 mpg highway (52 mpg combined).
The Insight measures 155.1 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,850 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $19,330 ($32,167 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $19,880 ($33,082 *) |
| Destination Charge | $550 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.0-liter aluminum-alloy inline-3 with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system; 12-valve SOHC VTEC lean-burn |
| Displacement | 1 L |
| Horsepower | 73 hp @ 5,700 rpm |
| Torque | 79 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm (with IMA; engine 66 lb-ft @ 4800) rpm |
| Valvetrain | 12-valve SOHC VTEC |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-Point Fuel Injection (lean burn) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.461 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.75 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.096 |
| 4th Gear | 0.857 |
| 5th Gear | 0.71 |
| Reverse | 3.231 |
| Final Drive | 3.21 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 48 MPG |
| Highway | 58 MPG |
| Combined | 52 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 10.6 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion-Beam |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 17.3 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 31.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 9.1 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 7.1 in drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in lightweight alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in lightweight alloy |
| Tires Front | P165/65R14 78S low-rolling-resistance all-season |
| Tires Rear | P165/65R14 78S low-rolling-resistance all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 155.1 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 53.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
| Front Track | 56.5 in |
| Rear Track | 52.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 1,850 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 50.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 48.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Honda INSIGHT.
2 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Honda INSIGHT
Owner Complaints
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Honda INSIGHT. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 HONDA INSIGHT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.