- Honda is bringing back the Insight as an electric crossover.
- It has a range of more than 311 miles.
- The new Insight features two-way charging and even a Sport mode.
- It appears to be based on a Chinese model.
Honda’s first mass-produced hybrid makes an unexpected return four years after the previous generation model was discontinued. Once again, the body style changed, changing to a crossover after the original coupe was replaced by a hatchback and then a sedan. While previous models were all hybrids, there’s no combustion engine this time around.
The Insight has been reinvented as a pure electric crossover with edgy styling, although not as angular as the models in the Honda 0 Series. The boomerang-shaped lights at the front and rear remind us of the DS Automobiles Stellantis brand, while the light bars at both ends follow 2026 design trends.
We see some striking similarities to electric vehicles sold in China. In particular, the new Insight appears to be cut from the same cloth as the e:NS2, the battery-electric crossover launched by the Dongfeng Honda joint venture in 2024. The interior is also very familiar, featuring the same dashboard layout. We’ll let these side-by-side images do the talking.
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Motorcycle Pickup1: Frankly, Honda’s revival of the Insight surprised us. The company didn’t say where the electric vehicles will be made, but we wouldn’t rule out shipping them from China to Japan. The company’s sales in the world’s largest market continue to decline, which may explain efforts to keep China’s factories running by exporting cars to other markets.
