I had my Insight out and about for just an hour on day 1 of ownership.

I received 4 compliments / questions from 4 strangers on day 1.

#1 Supermarket parking lot
A woman shouts to me from like 12 spaces away:
"What kind of car is that?" "Oh, an Insight." "Those are hard to find. I heard they quit making them." "What kind of mileage do you get?" "Wow... 65 to 70 MPG, that's Great!" ( Gets into Suburban )

#2 Carpet store ( I was getting some for a cover for the cargo area. )
Woman smiles as says: "Nice car!"

#3 Gas Station Attendant ( I was just using the air to boost the tires )
Woman says "That's a great car! I love that color!" ( Citrus )

#4 In my driveway ( I was cutting the carpet to fit the rear )
Family of 4 on bikes, man stops with kid in tow:
"Hey, is that one of those new electric cars?" "Oh, it's a hybrid, nice."

This car is eight years old and people act like it's the newest thing.
( Actually, it's the oldest hybrid in America, right? )

I don't think I got 4 compliments on the Escape the first year.
In fairness, the Insight looks a lot different, and Citrus green ( I really think it is more green than yellow ) is an attention grabber.

I don't feel small when I'm inside, but dang... it looks small in a parking lot of other cars! I love it so far. MPG is as good or better than expected.
Electric boost is very slight, which is unexpected.

-John