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In need of a few refinements?

The Honda Insight is one of 23 vehicles up for MotorTrend’s 2010 Car of the Year, but this probably won’t be the Year of the Insight. Below are a few notes from the MotorTrend staff.

“The Insight falls shockingly short on engine refinement, structural composure, and general driving satisfaction,” says St. Antoine. Markus notes, “The ride is mighty jiggly on choppy roads. Makes the car feel like an econobox, not a specialty vehicle (like Prius).” Loh observes, “Rear seat is a joke. A bad one. Unfunny.” At times, though, it was even fun to drive.