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Thanks for the correct quote Simon

I remember testing an Insight at Millbrook quite a few years ago, I wasn't too bad on the alpine route, but the test hill section (whatever it was called) very nearly defeated it - but all credit to Honda for risking the development, I saw one a couple of weeks ago and thought it was interesting that some are still running

My local Honda dealer lent me one of the first generation (1999/2000) Insights. Very fetching in pale blue metallic and funky rear spats, futuristic instruments, but majorly hampered dragging around the huge battery. I wrote a review for our local paper and summarised it in one word, "why". I guess I hadn't foreseen the rise of EV's. There's a similar one for sale https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1912521

Did a 90 minute test drive at Brands Hatch Morgan today. Demo has dynamic handling pack, 19” wheels and hard top.

Surprisingly refined with windows on at A road speeds; even with windows slightly open. Without the windows, too blustery.

Ride is fidgety and unsettled. Probably better on 18” wheels. Or adjust the nitrons. Chassis incredibly stiff. Love the long bonnet and pointy steering. Weighty steering if a touch dead. Corners very confidently. Front lifts on hard acceleration; a giggle. Brakes needs pushing quite hard. Initial bite poor but once going, good.

Rear view mirror terrible .. like looking at gold fish bowl, cars look distorted. As if you are wearing someone else’s glasses.

Very fast in Sport. Sleepy in standard mode. Schizophrenic in Sport +.

Build quality pretty good. Panels all align perfectly. Interior is beautiful, high quality and well put together. Doors are game changing in their solidity.

There were strange noises when going over bumps but that is what you get from low volume hand built cars. They were not mechanical noises, they were things rubbing against each other noises. Didn’t really bother me.

First time I have seen a SS in the metal. I love it.

That has got to be a contender for the ugliest car of the year award.

Sir P

Much better looking without the hard top,

I like the car . If i could aford one , i will ask to paint those rectangles in Black.

I think they have spoilt the proportional relationships in the design of the top and boot. They've also destroyed the artistry in the shape of the wings. It's very brutal now, whereas previous models were gloriously elegant.
Just my opinion, wouldn't expect anyone else to agree.
Nick

Teenage school kids were waving at me.

It’s a cool car. A modern interpretation of a classic shape.

For me, the hard top makes the car. Slightly and deliberately out of sync, giving it tremendous character.

Agreed

Agreed +2. Can live with front end but the rest is a bit Plus4Plus in my mind. And, I don't like that!