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2007 Honda Fit Base test drive

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2007 Honda Fit trunk space

Fit has lots of trunk space, even with rear seatbacks in upright position

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Pros:

  • Excellent division of space between front seats, back seats and cargo area
  • Zippy engine
  • Great fuel economy
  • Lots of standard safety equipment

Cons:

  • Nerdy styling
  • Plastics in the cargo area scratch easily
  • Pricier than rival minicars
Who should buy the Honda Fit:
Buyers looking for maximum flexibility in a small car

Who should not buy the Honda Fit:
Anyone who thinks it's better to look good than to feel good

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Details and specs:

  • Body style: 5-door hatchback
  • Trim levels: Base, Sport
  • Price range (including options): $14,445 - $16,565
  • Base engine: 1.5 liter inline 4, 109 hp @ 5800 RPM, 105 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
  • Optional engine: None
  • Premium fuel required? No
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic
  • Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
  • EPA fuel economy estimates: 33 MPG city/38 MPG highway (manual), 31/38 (Fit Base automatic), 31/37 (Fit Sport automatic)
  • Where built: Japan
  • Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted torso airbags, side-curtain airbags, antilock brakes
  • Optional safety equipment: None
  • Major standard features: Air conditioning, power windows, door locks and mirrors, CD player , cruise control (Sport only), alloy wheels (Sport only)
  • Major options: None
  • Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
  • Roadside assistance/free maintenance: None
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