Insight Cons: 2 seater, aluminum body harder to repair, small tire foot print follows road grooves, no factory cruise control, body style stands out to much, with the engine off the A/C is off, expensive for a small car, EGR valve issues.
Insight Pros: Best gas mileage, suprisingly nimble, comfortable for long trips, Instrument cluster is easy on the eyes and well thought out, tax deduction.
Pruis Cons: No manual transmission, heavier, body style stands out to much, expensive for what you get.
Pruis Pros: Electric only mode, room for a family, comfortable, tax credit, NAV system, Keyless ignition technology, Great systems information center, bigger tires which means a better ride.
No matter which one you go with you really can't go wrong. It just depends on what you want the vehicle for.
I bought the Insight CVT back in 2001. Now I wished I had gotten the 5 speed for even better gas mileage. I have been thinking about getting the Pruis because I like the new technology it has in it. Although the Honda Civic looks more like a regular car, I'm not impressed with it's interior. I also like the Prius stealth mode electric only design.
I think hybrids need to look more mainstream to be accepted to the average consumer. Price is also a major factor to many.