Honda Fit For Rental

Vehicle Highlights

This 4-dr, five-passenger wagon slots below the Civic as Honda's entry-level model. Fit is 19.3 inches shorter overall than the Civic sedan, but has nearly equal passenger space and more cargo room. Base and Sport versions are offered, both with a 109-hp 4-cyl engine. Manual transmission is standard. A 5-speed automatic is optional; on Sport models it includes manual-shift steering wheel paddles. ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags are standard. Exclusive to Sports are fog lamps, remote entry, cruise control, and digital-audio connection. Fit's rear seat cushions flip vertically to create space for bulky cargo behind the front seats and also fold down along with the seatbacks to make a flat load floor.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. The subcompact class is made up of the smallest hatchbacks, sedans, and wagons on the market. These are generally considered economy cars.

Our Best Buys include the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio. Our Recommended picks are the Honda Fit and Toyota Yaris.

New or significantly redesigned models include the Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit and Suzuki SX4. 

 

Product summary

The good: The 2007 Honda Fit is a peppy subcompact with surprisingly good handling for a car of its class. Clever interior design offers multiple seating configurations and loads of space. Its stereo sounds fine and is very MP3-friendly.

The bad: The puny 1.5-liter engine chokes uphill and when trying to pass on the freeway. The Fit doesn't have traction control, navigation, or Bluetooth as options.

The bottom line: The 2007 Honda Fit is a well-designed all-purpose vehicle that can tackle a wide range of tasks. It works well as a commute vehicle and for running errands around town, but it isn't good on hills and will make its occupants suffer on longer trips.

Specifications: Body style: sedan ; Trim levels: Base ; Available Engine: Gas