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Joining the lineup for 2013, the new battery-electric Fit EV represents Honda's first attempt at a modern electric car in the U.S. market. Given its $37,000-plus sticker price (final cost after the 36-month lease, incentives included), only 1,100 copies will be produced over the next three years, with availability limited to all but a handful of states.
For 2012, Honda's Fit subcompact receives a number of improvements. The Fit Sport model gets a front-end facelift, while the base Fit 5-door gains color-key exterior mirrors. Inside, minor updates are made to the Sport and base car's accents, while both trims receive more soundproofing to help quiet the cabin.
For 2011, Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) is included in the Fit's standard equipment, as are cruise control, remote keyless entry and a USB audio interface. The Fit Sport gains carpeted floor mats and four new colors are added to the car's color palate.
Fresh from its makeover last year, the Fit sees no changes for the 2010 model year.
The all-new 2009 Honda Fit has a smoother aerodynamic look, a more powerful engine and a new interior design. The base and Sport trims return but come standard with larger wheels and are available in new colors. The Sport trim is now offered with satellite navigation and Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA).
For 2008, the Fit receives a standard tire-pressure monitoring system.
The Honda Fit plugs the gap at the entry-level end of the Honda lineup, a spot vacated by the Civic as it crept upstream. While new to the U.S. market, the Fit itself isn't new. The car has already sold over one million units in over 70 counties, where it's known as the Jazz.
Cars match their cultures. In many places where space is at a premium and gas is pricey, smaller is better. That's why the roads of Europe and Asia are populated by little cars with small appetites. But in America, land of super highways and sun blocking SUVs, bigger is usually better, and our cars follow suit. For years, Honda's smallest stateside car has been the Civic, however, like many Americans, American Civics have put on some pounds (and price) over the years. So much so that a gap began to appear at the entry level, as Civic inched upstream. Korean manufacturers have been happily vying to fill the void. Now, Honda rejoins the battle for subcompact supremacy, with the introduction of the new Fit.
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awesome, reliable little car
By MK (DE) on Wednesday, May 23, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "fun to drive, worth the money, usb port is awesome"
Cons: "highway noise, wish the car had a 6th gear"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I started out with a 2011 Honda Fit Sport and was in an accident (t-boned on the passenger side); I was hit pretty hard and didn't feel a thing; the curtain airbags deployed immediately. The car was totaled, but I immediately went back to my local dealer and bought a 2012 Fit because I liked the car so much. I drive the manual and it has good pickup and shifts smoothly. As the review says, the car is not too eager on hills but being able to downshift helps this problem. The car handles really well; I used to drive an '82 Volvo so I was worried about driving a much lighter car, but the Fit feels very stable even on the highway. As of now I get about 34 mpg, but several people I know who have been driving the car for awhile say that mpg increases after about 10,000 miles. I like the design of the car a lot; I am fairly tall and the car is very roomy (even my 6'4" father said so!), and the dashboard/large windshield make the front feel very spacious. It's also so easy to fold down the back seats for extra cargo room. Finally, I like the new color (raspberry blue) that I was able to get on 2012 - it's nice having a unique car (and very easy to pick out in a parking lot)."
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First and last new car
By hvac caldera (CA) on Thursday, February 21, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 6,800
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "manual tranny, cool looking, great MPG"
Cons: "Sun visors useless, no sunroof, A/C so and so."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
2012 honda fit sport manual transmission
"I bought this car new from the honda dealer in june 2012 with just 4 miles on it. I get an average of 33MPG and around 320 miles to the tank. I am astonished of all the safety features that this car has, the obvious ones and the others that you learn about the car as you drive it. Love the versatility of the rear magic seat, no other car in it's class have the same feature, back doors open wider than other cars. I'm hoping to have this car for as long as I can, since I payed cash for it, I am going to get every penny worth."
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2012 honda fit sport manual transmission
Great vehicle, better than any other eco hatchback
By smartandyoung (CA) on Tuesday, August 07, 2012
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 15,000
overall rating 9 of 10rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "fun to drive, great financing, roomy"
Cons: "high price, some cup holders are weird size"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"I love this car! I tried out many different small vehicles when I was looking for a car. This is the only one that was zippy enough for me. It has a sleek interior and I am constantly getting the comment "Wow, this has plenty of leg room in the back!" when people get into my car - even from a guy who was 6'2. I love the way the seats fold down and to the side. I'm able to fit a ton into my car that most people who have normal sedans wouldn't be able to."
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