The most reliable Honda model is the Honda Insight, which scored 87 out of 100 for predicted reliability. Honda as a brand ranks No. 6 overall, down from No. 5 last year.

Consumer Reports rated the Honda Insight 80 out of 100 in its

full review

, noting that its best feature is its fuel economy. CR's reviewers managed to record 54 mpg total—outperforming the Toyota Prius' 52 mpg.

Honda based the Insight on the

Civic

, meaning some of the "quirks" associated with the Civic carry over to the Insight. The publication notes that the Insight doesn't look like a hybrid—meaning it isn't styled to look like a vehicle that's fuel-efficient.

The Insight looks like a humble small sedan like the Civic, and its electric propulsion system is punchy at first like other hybrids. In all-electric mode and at stop-and-go speeds, it's faster than the Prius.

But when you try to push it, it shows its true nature; the gas engine is loud when it starts and devolves into a loud drone, which the publication notes is the Insight's most obvious flaw.

Less-than-intuitive interior

Honda's push-button gear selector, which takes some experience to grasp, is standard on the Insight. CR lauded the 8-inch touch-screen infotainment center, which features a rotary volume knob.

But the praise ends there, as the system has tiny on-screen buttons, no tuning knob, and many activities that need additional inputs from the driver.

CR also knocked the Insight for being very low to the ground, making entry and egress difficult.

Its seating is also not that comfortable; the driver's seat lacks adequate lower-back support, which is a trend the publication has noticed about recent Honda vehicles.

A few advantages

Much like its Civic sibling, the Insight boasts reliable and responsive handling, with a smooth ride that mitigates bumps and other road imperfections.

Its back seat is also fairly roomy for a small sedan and the hybrid battery pack does not obstruct trunk space.

Honda Sensing safety technologies come standard in all Insight models, with forward collision warning,

automated emergency braking

, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assistance.

If you're looking to buy a Honda Insight, CR recommends the Touring model for those who want more "creature comforts" like powered and heated leather seats, as well as a dual-zone automatic climate system.

If you're concerned about safety and not luxury, the EX trim includes all of the basic active safety measures.

The Honda Insight retails for between $25,760 and $29,790, which puts it below the new threshold of affordability for contemporary vehicles.

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