MPG zealots could do better. Time's precious, especially for parents and entrepreneurs. The way to make it happen in a busy day is to reach each place quickly, not eventually. Insight won't live up to its fuel-efficiency promise in such an environment. The car shudders slightly starting from rest.
Cloth trim on the door panels looks cheap, like worn trousers with a shiny seat.
Twitchy steering, skinny tires and short wheelbase make the car occasionally feel as if it's on ice. Insight is a brave try at fuel efficiency that doesn't require drivers to learn new behavior. The gasoline engine powers the car most of the time. The electric motor kicks in when more power is needed. The motor also acts as a generator to recharge the on-board battery pack when the car is cruising, slowing, stopping.