After a complete redesign last year, the 2010 Honda Fit stands pat. "Fit" spelled backwards is almost "tiff," and that's something the 2010 Honda Fit has never had -- a serious squabble with any of its rivals in the affordable compact hatchback segment. Inside is where the Fit really shines.
The 2010 Honda Fit technically does have some competition. The 2010 Honda Fit is a subcompact four-door hatchback available in two trim levels: base and Sport. The front-wheel-drive Honda Fit comes with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 117 horsepower and 106 pound-feet of torque. On Fit Sports, the automatic comes with manual shift control via steering-wheel-mounted paddles. EPA fuel economy estimates stand at 27 mpg city/33 mpg highway and 29 mpg combined for all Fits with the manual transmission, while the Fit Sport equipped with the automatic is rated at 27/33/30. More conservative shift programming on base models fitted with the automatic yields a superior 28/35/31 rating.
Standard safety equipment for the 2010 Honda Fit includes antilock disc brakes, front seat side airbags, full-length side-curtain airbags and active front head restraints. Fit Sports can be equipped with a stability control system, but curiously, it is only available on models with the navigation system.
Driving Impressions Unlike other subcompacts, the 2010 Honda Fit is actually entertaining to drive. Going with the manual transmission takes full advantage of the Fit's engaging personality, though the Fit Sport's available automatic with shift paddles is a viable alternative. In ordinary driving, the Fit rides firmly, but there's a fair amount of road noise on the highway.
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