Honda Insight Transmission Specifications

The 2022 Honda Insight uses Automatic (variable gear ratios) transmission, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2022):

The Honda Insight comes with Automatic (variable gear ratios).

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

Honda Insight Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive52
2022Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive48
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive48
2021Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive52
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive52
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive48
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive52
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L4 1.5LAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Front-Wheel Drive48

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Honda Insight Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the Honda Insight have?

The Honda Insight is offered with Automatic (variable gear ratios) (2022 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the Honda Insight come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the Honda Insight in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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