Honda Insight Price in Kenya and a full review

Honda Insight price in Kenya is now starting from shillings 1.5 million for those on sale by dealers. Locally used models come at a lower price, you will pay even more if you go for a brand new zero mileage Insight. To understand everything about the price of Honda Insight in Kenya, continue reading below.

Honda Insight overview

Hybrid cars in the Kenyan market are not many, among those available, is the Honda Insight. If you want to learn everything about this car, you are in the right place. We will look at the car in detail including models available, prices of Honda Insight for sale in Kenya, full specifications of the car and a buying guide at the end.

The car is manufactured by Honda and was introduced in the market in 1999. There have been 3 generations since and the most recent was launched in 2019. In each generation, there are different models often released yearly, also, each model comes with different grades, the higher the grade, the more features it has. This car mainly competes with the Toyota Prius, another hybrid car.

Honda Insight Price in Kenya

Below is a list of average prices of foreign used Honda insight in the country including from dealers in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and other major towns.

Model year	Price range
2015	Ksh 1,500,000 to 1,800,000
2016	Ksh 1,800,000 to 2,000,000
2017	Ksh 2,100,000 to 2,400,000
2018	Ksh 2,500,000 to 2,800,000
2019	Ksh 2,700,000 to 2,950,000
2020	Ksh 3,000,000 to 3,300,000
2021	Ksh 3,400,000 to 3,600,000
2022	Ksh 3,600,000 to 3,850,000

For a car that has been used locally, the prices are slightly low. While there are higher possibilities of getting one in good condition, one should do due diligence when buying a secondhand car in Kenya. Here are the price ranges of locally used Honda Isight cars models.

Model year	Price range
2009	Ksh 450,000 to 550,000
2010	Ksh 520,000 to 590,000
2011	Ksh 580,000 to 650,000
2012	Ksh 600,000 to 700,000
2013	Ksh 850,000 to 900,000
2014	Ksh 910,000 to 1,100,000

The above prices might change depending on the condition of the vehicle and the seller. A new car will also cost higher than a used/secondhand one. However, with Ksh 800,000 and above, you will get yourself a Honda Insight in good condition in Kenya.

Honda Insight specifications

Despite being a hybrid car(use both fuel and electricity) Honda Insight has other cool features. We will look at them in this section.

1. Honda Insight exterior

The car is classic and has an attractive design.

Below is a list of features from the outside:

This is 4 doors hatchback/sedan(two front, two rear)
The ground clearance starts from 5.7 Inches depending on the model, this is below the standard requirement of 6.5 inches on Kenyan roads
When it comes to colors, there is a range of them to pick from
Higher grades of the car come with alloy rims while the standard grades have steel rims
Most models have an auto tailgate
Taillights are also noticeable from behind

2. Honda Insight interior

The inside of the vehicle is roomy and comfortable making it a good pick, especially as a family car.

Here are the interior specs:

This is a 5 seater car(two front and three at the second row)
The boot space is large to carry a good amount of luggage, if you need more space, just fold the back seats
In the cabin, you will find more storage spaces such as the cupholders, center box, door panel compartments, etc
The legroom of the car is also great in both first and second rows, you will find it comfortable even for long distances travel
Similarly, the headroom is great
For baby seats, the car comes with anchors
The rear camera will come in handy when parking the vehicle
Additional features include the navigation system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Also, see Honda CR-V price in Kenya and a full review.

3. Honda Insight engine specs

Insight cars are fitted with Hybrid engines that make them some of the most fuel-efficient vehicles and eco-friendly. Let’s see what the engine has to offer.

Below are the engine specs:

The engine capacity is either 1300cc or 1500cc
All Insight vehicles come with an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries
The engine power ranges between 107hp to 151 hp
When it comes to fuel consumption, the average coverage for the 1300cc is 31km/l while the 1500cc covers about 26km/l
The 1300cc takes about 11.5 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h while the 1500cc takes 7.7 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h
Honda Insight comes only as a Front-Wheel Drive(FF)
The common gear transmission type in the most recent models is CVT(Continuous Variable Transmission)
Lastly, the car tank capacity is 40 liters

Some of the problems reported with Honda Insight include overconsumption of oil, especially with 2012 and 2013 models, battery problems and gear transmission problems. Most of the problems can however be prevented by maintenance and timely service.

From the specifications of the car, it is easy to note that it is made for smooth paved roads and not rough ones. The ground clearance is low and it only comes with the FF/2WD drive type only.

Conclusion

The price of Honda Insight in Kenya will vary depending on the model year, if your budget is low, go for a locally used one. The fuel economy of the Honda Insight is very good, in addition, the car is reliable making the maintenance cost low, this means you will also enjoy an overall low running cost if you buy the Honda Insight.