By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National December 7, 2010Vehicle Overview
The subcompact Honda Fit competes with the Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Elantra, Scion xD and Toyota Yaris. It serves as Honda's entry-level model but has an aggressive design that Honda describes as "super-forward aero-form."
New for 2011
Electronic stability control is standard for 2011 on all Fit models. The base Fit also adds cruise control, remote entry and a USB interface, and the Sport gets carpeted floormats as standard.
Exterior
To account for the base of the windshield being several inches farther forward, Honda incorporated a large sail-shaped window into each A-pillar that visually extends the side windows forward of the front doors. It's a peculiar look, but it improves visibility. Exterior features include:
- Standard 15-inch wheels
- Optional 16-inch wheels
- Sport models have a body kit, rear roof spoiler, fog lights and a security system with remote keyless entry
Interior
The Fit is large on the inside for such a small car. Interior features include:
- 60/40-split folding rear seat
- Rear backrests can be left upright and the bottom cushion raised to provide a large, vertical space for tall items
- Air conditioning
- Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Standard cruise control
- Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Standard USB input for audio devices
Under the Hood
The 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine makes 117 horsepower and 106 pounds-feet of torque. Mechanical features include:
- Standard five-speed manual transmission
- Optional five-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles
Safety
The Fit employs Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering, a body structure designed to engage the crumple zones of taller vehicles optimally in a collision. Standard safety features include:
- Antilock brakes
- Active front head restraints
- Front-seat side-impact airbags
- Curtain airbags that cover the side windows, front and rear
- Electronic stability system
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| Joe Bruzek | Cars.com National | September 23, 2011 |
| Cars.com Staff | Cars.com National | December 7, 2010 |
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