2007-2008 Honda Fit: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Serving as Honda's new entry-level model, this subcompact four-door, five-passenger hatchback wagon slotted below the compact Civic. Even though the front-drive Fit was 19.3 inches shorter overall than the Civic sedan, it had nearly equal passenger space and offered more cargo room. Base and Sport versions were offered, both with a 109-horsepower, 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. A five-speed manual transmission was standard, and a five-speed automatic was optional. Sport models with automatic included manual-shift steering-wheel paddles. Antilock braking, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags were standard. Every Fit had air conditioning, power windows and locks, and power mirrors. Exclusive to Sports were fog lamps, remote entry, cruise control, and a 200-watt audio system with digital media connection. Sport models also had 15-inch alloy wheels rather than the regular 14s, plus a roofline rear spoiler and an underbody kit. Mounting the Fit's fuel tank near the center of the vehicle permitted a lower cargo floor. Rear seat cushions flipped vertically to create space for bulky cargo behind the front seats and also folded down along with the seatbacks to make a flat load floor. This 60/40 split "Magic Seat" offered a total of five configurations. Competitors to the Fit included the larger Ford Focus, as well as the subcompact Nissan Versa, Hyundai Accent, and Suzuki SX4.