Thursday, March 17, 2011

2011 Honda Fit - Fun to Drive and Affordable


The Honda Fit is a super-metro champion. For 2011 the subcompact five-door hatchback offers exceptional space efficiency and fuel economy in an affordable and stylish package. The Fit is one of the most fun small cars in its class to drive. The hatchback has already won a multitude of awards that prove the vehicle's dominance.

The 2011 Fit offers sleek exterior styling. From the fog lights to its rear roofline spoiler, the Fit has a futuristic and fun look. The interior is equally stylish with its uptown look. The cabin features supportive seats, well-placed easy to read gauges, ambient blue lighting, ten cup holders, an USB audio interface and more. The second-row magic seat allows the cabin to maximize space, revealing a secret box for extra storage. With the seats folded down, the interior offers an ample 57.3 cubic feet of cargo space. The Fit can also be arranged into several different configurations to fit any cargo needs, whether tall, long, or wide.

The Fit's 117 horsepower 1.5-liter engine provides the necessary power but keeps the car both fuel efficient and low emissions. The fun to drive vehicle is rated an Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle by the California Air Resources Board. Fitted with the automatic transmission, the car gets an impressive 28 mpg city and 35 mpg highway.

Honda is committed to safe vehicles, and the Honda Fit is no exception. The hatchback comes standard with six airbags: front, front side and side curtain. In addition the vehicle features Honda's ACE body structure which helps keep occupants better protected. Other safety features on the Fit include anti-lock brakes, active front head restraints, and stability and traction control.

Looking at everything the Honda Fit has to offer, it is easy to see why the vehicle has already won several awards only the a couple months in to 2011. The first award is ALG's Residual Value Award for the 'Best Sub Compact Car'. This award proves the Fit retains its value over time, an important aspect drivers should consider when purchasing a new vehicle. With the Honda Fit being so versatile and quality made, the Fit holds its value both new and used. This award goes along with Kelly Blue Book's award for 'Best Resale Value Award' in the sub-compact car category. KBB gives this award to vehicles that have the best resale value after five years of ownership.

Another accolade for the 2011 Honda Fit, it has been named to Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars list. The car magazine praises the hatchback for its fun to drive experience and its second-row magic seat. The Honda Fit has also been named on U.S. News and World Reports' '2011 Best Cars for the Money' list. The Fit was recognized as the winner in the hatchback category for its spacious cabin and impressive fuel efficiency at an affordable price tag.

The Fit, Honda's subcompact hatchback offers a lot of great features in a tiny package. The hatchback has already collected numerous awards and accolades and as the year continues it is practically guaranteed to win more.

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