To the right of the instrument panel are three displays. One is a regular fuel gauge, and then there is battery charge gauge, which shows how much the battery is charged. Above these two is a bar that shows whether the batteries are being charged or whether they are being discharged to run the electric motor (IMA).

Honda describes these displays as being like a video game. Computer geeks and gamers will enjoy all the readouts. It's certainly true that they provide incentive to see if one can better one's fuel consumption from one trip to another.

Storage space is limited. There are a few cubbyholes and two cupholders. A flat area behind the rear seats provides room for luggage, and there is a hidden compartment under the floor that works well for keeping grocery bags from flying about. Access to the rear area through the large glass hatch is good. The floor of the storage area is high, as it covers the battery pack and electronic control unit underneath.

Despite being so miserly on fuel the Insight offers creature comforts such as climate control (optional), power windows and a remote key fob. But the rear-view mirror could be taller to make better use of the horizontally split rear window.

Overall, the Insight is comfy and cozy. The bucket seats are quite comfortable, although a large person might find them a bit small as they hug one's body quite nicely. All but the tallest people will find plenty of room in the cockpit.