2007 Honda Fit consumer reviews

In July 2006, I gave up my Honda CRV for a FIT and I'm glad I did. The interior roominess (for groceries, trash, dogs, teenage son, etc.) is extraordinary (even if it is a little tight on elbow room). I'm not getting great mileage (29-30mpg max) even with lots of hwy driving and I'm not sure why. Interior storage could use a little tweaking which I'm sure Honda will do in a year or two as always. But it's a great car for popping around the city and equally comfortable for long-distance travel. It's easy easy to park ANYWHERE. The visibility is great in all directions which was NOT the case with my CRV. The steering is very responsive when you need to move quickly to avoid an accident on the highway or in town. I wish it had a telescoping steering wheel and a CD player for multiple CD's (not just one) but these are minor adjustments for a car which is otherwise overall fabulous. Even my husband loves driving it, and that's unusual (he owns a Civic Hybrid).

Went to the dealership to compare with a Civic and this car just won me over. The fuel economy is great with an average of 35 mpg in mixed driving. The room in ample for 2 adults in the front and 2 kids in the back. Parking in tight spots is a breeze and get many looks and lots of questions about the car. The price was just unbeatable and saving money on gas and car payment. The quality of the materials and workmanship are second to none. Great Car!

My wife and I owned a three month old Yaris that just got totaled in an accident that was not our fault. We've had the opportunity to drive both cars extensively, and there is no comparison... this car delivers on EVERYTHING Honda promises. It handles great, has great acceleration, the ammenities are all there... stock (in the Sport model), safety features are excessive (but that's good), and Honda went a long way to make a $17,000 car look and feel like it's a $30,000 car, inside and out. Awesome. From the stylish, comfortable interior, tons of space, loads of options, nice sound system, to the stylish Euro look of the lights, and standard alloy rims (Sport, again), this car just oozes of quality and workmanship. Honda can't hold on to these, and Car and Driver gave this car it's best subcompact of 2007 award. All that and you get Honda reliability. 'Nuff said! The only thing I don't like is the rear drum brakes... WHY, WHY, WHY do car makers still use this outdated and less effective technology? I don't understand. Oh well. One gripe out of MANY pluses is a very fair trade... and really, this is my only gripe. HIGHLY recommended. Get this puppy loaded with ALL the options for about $18,000. Awesome deal!

I am having a fun time with my new Fit. Bought 4 days ago and already drove 900+ miles. The best thing about it (mine is a Sport version) is, I can drive in Manual or Auto transmission whenever I feel like. I am loving those peddle shifters and usally drive it in manual mode. The Fit (Sport version) comes loaded (no sun roof/moon roof and it's not required). What more can you want at that price and that too from Honda. I was kinda undecided (before buying) for the 1.5L engine and 109 hp, but Fit prove me wrong when I drove at 85mph without any problems. I drove in lanes between two huge semis (to check the drag), in rains, through stormy weather (wind speed 45mph), the handling is so smooth! Huge trunk space (42 cu. ft.), mp3 player with 200 watts, six airbags, fog lights, back, abs on all four wheels are some other features. Handling is smooth near turns and I am getting very good gas mileage (36mpg on freeway). For the features, comfort and performance it delivers, I wouldn't say this car pricey at all! My only complain is, whoever sees my car, tries to befriend me and go for a ride. *LOL* Oh well, this is Honda Fit.

I bought the vehicle because I love japanese cars [nissan & Honda]. As you can see on my ratings I gave the 07 Fit a 2 on performance because this is a "transportation vehicle" just to drive you around. It doesn't have much power when you step on the gas when you need it the most like when you make left turns. I gave it a 4 because the 07 Sport Fit it's lower than other competitors to the ground with a sway bar in the front for better handling but not the best. Of course if the car is full of people I guess you'll get better handling when curving. I gave it a 5 for features because the Sport has the connection for either an Ipod, DVD for kids to watch in the back, Aux, etc. The back seats fold 60/40, flat and to the sides!!. Head rests in the front and back are detachable, you can buy an arm rest on the internet OEM for that car. 5 for design because the inside is roomier. The Sport model comes with extra like a wing, spoilers, and fog lights,etc

the fit i just got yesterday12/22/06 is an amazing expression of the abilities that honda has to put into a small package a huge amount of space, features and economy. but also great fun; i have the sport model and it is an automobile that just puts a grin on your mug,every time you drive it.

I am so amazed with this car. It looks great and the ride and handling are fantastic! Of all the small cars I have owned this one really handles the best of all. Tight around corners with very little roll, great pickup and with the 5 speed automatic with paddle shifters the economy is superb averaging for me 37 miles per gallon overall!!! I have the sport model which just gets so many looks when I am driving around town and many people have stopped me to ask if they could see it, I am glad to let them take a look. The safety features are awesome and my insurance is very resonable which is not the case for most subcompacts. The audio on the sport model with 200 watts, variable speed sensitive volume control and an input for my MP3 player is amazing for standard equipment on the sport. If I had anything to complain about it would be the lack of a center armrset, which is imposibble to add and keep the versitility of the seating arrangements. So much space and versitililty I have had no problems with any cargo or passengers. Even my 6 foot 3 inch 300 pound friend fits with no discomfort. With all the features, comfort handling and saftey features I highly recommend this car to anyone seeking a great car for a great price. I bet the car goes up in price after the introduction period, it has to be a great hit for Honda! Owning this car is an extreme pleasure, so glad I made the purchase

This car is great. I have owned a couple excellent Honda's; a Civic, a S2000, and now this. The Fit is more than just a great commuter car. Mine is the 5MT. It shifts very smoothly and engine power is ample enough to propel its light weight with surprising acceleration (except when fully loaded with passengers, but this is to be expected in 109-hp 1.5 Liter engine). The Fit also handles extremely well! The Fits overall "Fit" and finish and attention to detail and safety really make this car worth the extra money that you would save by buying "other" sub-compacts that have showed up to challenge the Fit. Also, I get a lot of stares and comments from other people on the road while in this car, almost as much as when I drove the S2000.

My old Integra needed $2,000 to keep it on the road, time to go after 325,000 miles ! I began my search for a Vivid Pearl Blue Fit Sport, manual transmission. None in So Cal, in fact only ONE in all of California... it *was* in Shingle Springs, and I live near LA. So after striking the deal online and on the phone, I DROVE 432 miles to Shingle Springs just to get the EXACT car I wanted. And it is worth every mile, every minute of that drive. Honda is simply "the Mercedes of Japanese Manufacturers" - sorry Lexus !! Everything about the Fit is superb, truly hard to believe this car is an "entry level" car... truly premium. The internal design is amazing, truly revolutionary, and the exterior is elegant yet cool. Unlike so many "overly-busy" and "fussy" designs from other Japanese car companies, or that horrid comic book design of the RX8. The Fit is proof that small can be wonderful, in the automotive world at least ! In a world of over sized and much too heavy gas guzzling mutants, thank God there's Honda and the FIT !

We are a family of 4 with a dog and two children in car seats so we were concerned about the size but the Fit has met and exceeded our expectations in all areas. Both car seats are easily installed with the LATCH system (standard) and our kids are safe with side impact and curtain airbags. Our pooch - a 45 lb black beast fits in the back even with our stroller and a bag of groceries. We've actually carried two dogs back there when we dog sit for our friends. Parking is a dream and we fit in spots we forgot were even legal because of the compact size. Visibility is excellent on rear and side. The option of flipping the seat up and locking it in place is amazing and makes so much room we can fit small pieces of furniture in there. Other great features include the great gas mileage (hybrid standards but without the hybrid vehicle price) and the good get up and go. The Fit jumps right in and makes merging a dream when getting on the freeway. The only downsides to this car are the color choices and the availability. We really wanted a different color but like several other dealers our dealer only had blue and red coming in. We settled on red and are glad we did. We get a ton of compliments and comments on the car. Everyone wants to know what it is and how happy we are with it. Also, since the car is so low to the ground and because there are so many bigger cars out there the Fit does get pretty dirty pretty quick. Frequent cleaning is needed to keep it sparkling but considering how much we save on gas this expense is nominal. If you're looking for a great family, city and pocketbook friendly car you can't beat the Honda Fit. We absolutely LOVE this car.