2010 Honda Fit,Reviews

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.

2011 Honda Fit,Reviews

Keyless entry, cruise control and an iPod/USB audio interface. The 2011 Honda Fit used to be a no-brainer. By relocating the gas tank under the front seats, Honda created a perfectly flat load floor with the rear seats folded down, opening an incredible cargo space of 57 cubic feet. The 2011 Honda Fit is a subcompact four-door hatchback available in base and Sport trim levels.
The Fit Sport adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, a sport body kit, shift paddles (automatic transmission only), foglights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, map lights and a six-speaker sound system. A navigation system with touchscreen interface, voice controls, a digital audio card reader and steering-wheel audio controls is an available option for the Fit. The 2011 Honda Fit is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder good for 117 horsepower and 106 pound-feet of torque. The latter gets manual-override shift paddles in the Fit Sport. A base Fit with the automatic required a snooze-inducing 11 seconds.
The manual-transmission Fit returns an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/33 mpg highway and 29 mpg combined. The Fit Sport automatic returns the same. Every 2011 Honda Fit comes standard with stability and traction control, antilock brakes (front disc, rear drum), front side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. The Fit has not been rated using the government's new, more strenuous 2011 crash-testing procedures.
Driving Impressions The manual transmission model takes full advantage of the Fit's engaging personality, though the Fit Sport's available automatic with shift paddles is a viable alternative.
Honda Fit - What the Auto Press Says The 2011 Honda Fit ranks 2 out of 33 Affordable Small Cars. The 2011 Honda Fit is a press favorite and has received numerous accolades from the automotive industry. Of course, the Fit isn’t perfect. One of the most prominent reviewer complaints concerns the Fit’s buzzy engine.
Other Cars to Consider: The Fit’s biggest drawback is its price. The Fit’s price is average for hatchbacks. Other hatchbacks on the market include the Ford Fiesta hatchback, which starts at $15,120, just a 20 bucks more than the 2011 Honda Fit. Kia is also introducing the Forte Five-door Hatchback. You can also save money by looking at used 2009 Fits and 2010 Fits still on dealer lots.