Several small things are affecting my time with the Insight.

Firstly, I’m not a fan of the side-profile looks. Then there is the small, 40-litre fuel tank and noisy cabin – I’m not a big-mileage guy, but if I was, I’m sure both issues would get under my skin. As would the soft-touch button for adjusting cruise control, which always leaves me unsure as to whether I’ve changed speed or not.

The final grumble concerns the fuel-filler cap. It occasionally won’t shut due to a temperamental sliding rod mechanism. A quick prod solves the problem, but it’s still an irritation.

Honda Insight 1.3 IMA ES-T Hybrid CVT
Mileage 4112
Claimed combined
consumption
61.4mpg
Our average consumption 42.4mpg
P11D price £19,233
Model price range £16,225-£19,290
CO2 (tax) 105g/km (10%)
BIK 20/40% per month £32/£64
Service interval 1yr/12,500mls
Insurance group 6e
Warranty 3yrs/90,000mls
Boot space (min/max) 408/584 litres
Engine size/power 1339cc/102hp
Top speed/0-62mph 113mph/12.5secs
Why we’re running it Can Insight can match
Honda’s high
expectations?
Positive Rival-beating boot,
climbing economy
Negative Hard ride quality,
seat comfort