I on the otherhand went with the touring trim as my previous vehicle, 2014 Hyundai Elantra Limited, had things like a sunroof, leather, navigation, better speakers and bigger wheels and tires. Didn’t want to give those up. I spend a lot of time in my car, over an hour each day. I wanted a car that I enjoyed spending time in. I liked the extra chrome brightwork on the touring model, the bigger wheels, the power driver and passenger seats, and HomeLink auto dimming rearview mirror. I don’t have to worry about a garage opener on the sun visor and the mirror makes driving at night SO much more enjoyable. Dual zone climate control is a MUST in any car I have, my Hyundai had it and it is absolutely necessary. The rain sensing wipers are nice too...! The reduced MPG’s weren’t something that really concerned me because anyway I sliced it, I was still getting better fuel economy over my Hyundai. The touring Insight also has fluid filled bushings on the front and rear suspension.... I cannot say for sure how this affects the ride/handling as I did not drive an LX/EX for the reasons listed above. I will say that the ride/handling in the Insight is night and day BETTER than my Hyundai Elantra. The Honda is smooth as butter!
Purchase price is more for the touring, mpg is a little lower, but I am more than happy with my decision and I wouldn’t change if for a thing!