Aw. My CVT allows the tiny 1.3 engine to power the not too light 2nd gen Insight along at 62 mph at only 2000 RPM. Or, typically, 50 mph at only 1600 RPM. Doing 60-70 mpg.
Yes, in the hands of a skilled eco driver a MT Gen 1 can get much better economy than a CVT Gen 1. But that does not mean the CVT is bad.
Anyway, in danger of elaborating the obvious:
If you want to know more about (cost)effectively keeping Insights on the road go to the ultimate Insight site
Insight Central: Honda Insight Forum
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2011 Honda Insight + HID, LEDs, tiny PV panel, extra brake pad return springs, neutral wheel alignment, 44/42 PSI (air), PHEV light (inop), tightened wheel nut.
lifetime FE over 0.2 Gigameter or 0.13 Megamile.
For confirmation go to people just like you.
For education go to people unlike yourself.