Here’s something that will interest you.

Canadian sales numbers for the 2005 model year, for the 10 month period ending in October 2005:

smart fortwo: 3,379
Toyota Prius (hybrid): 1,685
Honda Accord (hybrid): 438
Honda Civic (hybrid): 182
Honda Insight (hybrid): 5 (five)

Here’s 3 other models you should also note:

BMW Mini Cooper: 2,974
Volkswagen new beetle: 1,279
Honda Civic (gasoline): 58,007

(In case you are wondering, there are over 5000 smarts in Canada now. )

I’ve still never driven an Insight, and it’s no wonder why. There are none around. You have to special order one. There is a 2006 edition, and I suppose Honda keeps it in production simply because it gets better mileage than the Prius, and they can’t afford to lose the top spot, regardless of whether anyone drives them or not. I’d certainly be open to seeing what kind of mileage I could get out of an Insight, but the car is illusive to say the least.

If you are reading this, own an Insight, live in the Greater Vancouver area, and would like to swap cars for a week, please e-mail me.

In the spring, I am hoping to face-off against against some other high mpg champions. An event is in the works. Please contact me if you are interested.

This photo was taken at the Autoshow in Vancouver, April 3, 2005. (more…)