honda fit
Intelligence in five-door form.
With the Fit, Honda hands drivers a bargain-priced tool that is neither
pretty nor powerful. In place of all that is something rarer: density of
thought. There's more intelligence packed into the Fit than in many
cars nearly twice its size. It's the defining small car—mechanically
precise, pared of excess fat, respectful of gasoline, and graced with
fluid handling. It's also hugely practical and affordable. Like a genie
lamp, it's small on the outside and remarkably cavernous inside. An
electric version priced itself out of contention, and the gas model is
by no means perfect—the 117-hp engine needs more oats. But the Fit's
every component hums the song of high-quality machinery and that
seduced us again.
specifications
vehicle type: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon
base price: $16,115–$17,850
engine: SOHC 16-valve 1.5-liter inline-4, 117 hp, 106 lb-ft
transmissions: 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
wheelbase: 98.4 in
length: 161.6 in
width: 66.7 in height: 60.0 in
curb weight: 2500–2600 lb
epa city/hwy fuel economy: 27–28/33–35 mpg
