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2010 Honda Fit

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Overview

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2010 Honda Fit Review

By KBB.com Editorial Staff

Honda made a name for itself by building small, frugal and reliable hatchbacks. Yet, as the company grew, so did its cars. Larger models, with trunks, soon came to symbolize the Honda brand, leaving many to predict the death of the Honda hatchback. Not willing to concede the youth market to Scion and MINI, Honda returned to its humble beginnings by creating the five-door Honda Fit. Although this entry-level hatchback is priced slightly higher than most of its competition, the Fit nevertheless offers an ample supply of features, versatility and, above all, that unbeatable Honda resale value. Given a major makeover in 2009, the 2010 Fit continues to see strong sales across all demographics, proving Americans will buy hatchbacks so long as they offer the right blend of style, fun and efficiency.

You'll Like This Car If...

Those looking for a small car with good fuel economy, excellent reliability ratings and a spacious rear seat will find much to like in the 35-mpg Honda Fit.

You May Not Like This Car If...

If the bottom line is your top priority, you'll find roughly comparable and economical substitutes for much less. The Nissan Versa, Chevrolet Aveo and Kia Rio5 all offer similar fuel economy yet are priced thousands of dollars below the Fit.

What's New for 2010

Fresh from its makeover last year, the Fit sees no changes for the 2010 model year.

Driving the Fit

Driving Impressions Superb handling is what really stands out with the 2010 Honda Fit. It's no sports car, but we found the Fit rather agile, thanks in part to the added body...

rigidity and, on the Sport trim, the rear stabilizer bar. Despite the horsepower increase from the previous generation, it seems the Fit still struggles on moderate inclines, but proves eager when it comes to accelerating on the freeway or darting across intersections. The paddle shifters in the automatic Sport trim make downshifting for passing a snap, but the short-throw shifter of the manual adds to the driving fun. Compared to many of its competitors, the Fit's driving dynamics feel more refined and confident. In-cabin noise is fairly quiet for a sub-compact and, overall, we found the Fit to be comfortable, with adequately bolstered seating and easy-to-reach climate and audio controls.

Favorite Features

Satellite Navigation
The available touch-screen navigation system is easy to use and makes the Fit an even more versatile commuter-car package.

USB Connectivity
Standard in the Sport trim, the Fit can now accommodate portable audio players and USB storage devices which can be controlled via the car's audio system.

2010 Honda Fit Details

Interior

In typical Honda fashion the Fit's interior blends visual appeal with real-world practicality. Caffeine fanatics will love the ten beverage holders, and a multitude of storage spaces provides places to stash small items such as cell phones, breath mints and empty coffee cups. Overall interior space is impressive for this class, with ample headroom and legroom both front and rear. Honda's "Magic Seat" may take some liberties in its name, but we must admit it's a pretty neat trick for the rear seat to fold flush without having to remove the headrest. With the rear seat folded down, the Fit offers up a respectable 57.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, more than either the Nissan Versa or Kia Rio5, for example. The front passenger seat also folds flat, which gives enough space for items up to seven feet, nine inches long.

Exterior

It may have the same basic shape as the first-generation model, but look closer and you'll find the 2010 Honda Fit is actually a bit bolder and rounder than its predecessor. This newest look is more aggressive, with sharper-angled headlights and a super cab-forward design. Its tall roof line and large windows give the driver greater all-around visibility as well as a vast amount of headroom for all passengers. Also, with a wider track and longer wheelbase than before, the Fit provides even more room for five passengers and their belongings.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

The base 2010 Honda Fit includes a five-speed manual transmission, tilt and telescopic steering wheel, power door locks and windows, 15-inch wheels with full covers, 60/40-split second-row Magic Seat with under-seat storage, 160-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system with four speakers and an auxiliary input jack. Safety features include dual front airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).

Optional Equipment

One trim up is the Sport, which includes a security system with remote entry, cruise control, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, a six-speaker sound system with USB audio interface and, with the automatic transmission, paddle shifters. Exterior upgrades include an underbody kit, a roofline spoiler, fog lights, rear stabilizer bar and 16-inch alloy wheels. The Sport trim can also be ordered with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and navigation. An automatic transmission is available for both trims.

Under the Hood

The 2010 Honda Fit has a 1.5-liter engine, which Honda revised by incorporating a more advanced i-VTEC system. The i-VTEC varies the intake and exhaust valve events, which in turn enhances performance while still achieving good fuel economy and low emissions. The Fit comes in two different flavors: Manual and automatic. The automatic version uses a three-mode system: A normal drive mode; a sport mode, which holds off shifting gears for maximum performance; and a manual mode, which allows the driver to shift gears with the paddle shifters.

1.5-liter in-line four
117 horsepower @ 6600 rpm
106 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4800 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 27/33 (manual, Sport automatic), 28/35 (automatic)

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2010 Honda Fit Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

8.8

Out of 10

Based on 173 Ratings for the 2009 - 2012 Honda Fit models.

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Value

9.1/10

Quality

9.0/10
Reliability

9.3/10

Performance

8.8/10
Comfort

8.6/10

Styling

9.0/10

awesome, reliable little car

By MK (DE) on Wednesday, May 23, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 2,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 10/10

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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better than the best

By snb on Monday, May 21, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 9,500

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "confidence, reliability, environment friendly"

Cons: "no sun/moon roof, no leather sit for basic model"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"we don't have enough word to thank/appreciate honda for building such a trustworthy small big machine. this car won't just let us down in every aspect. we're proud of our car. all we can say is that this is a must have car."

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