Author Topic: CD Article: 2007 Honda Fit Sport (Read 25301 times)

Autos_Editor · « **on:** April 20, 2006, 11:15:01 pm »

You may discuss our cover story of the day in this thread....

Test Drive:

Though the subcompact Honda Fit is late coming to North America, it has the roomiest and the most innovative interior in its class, says Editor Greg Wilson. "A combination of a tall hatchback bodystyle and a low cargo floor..creates a surprisingly roomy cargo area and cabin," he notes. The top-of-the-line Sport model looks sportier, but is mechanically almost identical to lesser Fits, he says. More...

hondasalesguy · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2006, 07:49:17 am »

A couple small errors in the review:

The base DX model is 100 watts and 2 speakers, you have to move to the LX to get the 160 watt 4 speaker stereo.

You DON'T have to fold the rear seat bottom section up first before dropping the entire seat flat to achieve "utility mode". You just move the front seat all the way forward, and then use the lever at the top of the rear seat to drop the seat flat, then move the front seat back as much as you want, it slides over the rear seat's headrest.

wing · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2006, 07:58:01 am »

Yeah, I don't see how you could even do it the other way, I'll have to try tonight, I was under the impression the bottom only came up if you folded the top down first. That is the easier way to do it at least.

hondasalesguy · « **Reply #3 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:10:19 am »

You can lift the back seat bottom cushion up and then click the support into place (there is no lever, which is kind of weird, but it will stay up on its own unless you give it a good tug) but you don't need to fold the rear seat down to get the bottom cushion up.

Dan Barrette · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2006, 10:47:55 am »

Hey all,

How is the fabric on the door panels. Do you guys think that it will get durty/fuzzy after a while?

wing · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2006, 11:04:04 am »

The fabric is very nice, although I would be concerned about it ripping as it is somewhat loose.

candan · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2006, 12:19:58 pm »

Good day all,

That would be shame to get a rip from aa sharp key or a watch band...

Howswedeitis · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2006, 12:58:52 pm »

I don't know the more I see the Fit on the road the more it looks like
a 2/3rd version of a Suzuki Aerio. This car doesn't do anything for me
if I was in the market for a sub compact car....

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2006, 01:01:05 pm »

The Yaris keeps looking more and more chic to me. It is an interesting design. If purchasing, I'd take the Fit tho for space reasons.

avtoller · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2006, 01:40:37 pm »

Chic, eh? Yes, I guess that pretty well sums up both me AND my lifestyle.

candan · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2006, 01:50:07 pm »

Hey, I said it before, the Fit was out in other markets in fall of 2001. Google it, you'll see it looks just the same... I think that it's a bit tired.

safristi · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2006, 02:04:08 pm »

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a4_tom · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2006, 02:09:18 pm »

Yaris looks cuter than Fit.

Howswedeitis · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2006, 02:30:04 pm »

Quote from: candan on April 21, 2006, 01:50:07 pm

Hey, I said it before, the Fit was out in other markets in fall of 2001. Google it, you'll see it looks just the same... I think that it's a bit tired.

Tired is right it's downright dorky looking...of course that being a subjective opinion and all.
The Yaris' design seems to me much better executed.

G0dspd · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2006, 06:49:19 pm »

Quote from: Howswedeitis on April 21, 2006, 12:58:52 pm

I don't know the more I see the Fit on the road the more it looks like
a 2/3rd version of a Suzuki Aerio. This car doesn't do anything for me
if I was in the market for a sub compact car....

... when you see it for real, it's somehow a lesser car than you've imagined. Maybe it's because of all the hype that was surrounding it in the forum.

Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on April 21, 2006, 01:01:05 pm

The Yaris keeps looking more and more chic to me.

Maybe not chic but I get what your trying to say ... maybe trims on the side panels would help the "basic" look? (I won't say cheap ... it's gonna start a sh1t storm in here

)

84im · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2006, 07:25:14 pm »

Quote from: Audi Tom on April 21, 2006, 02:09:18 pm

Yaris looks cuter than Fit.

But does Ross look cuter in his Yaris

I thought the write up was very well done. The only thing he misssed was the poor rear view vision (when looking over your right shoulder).

wing · « **Reply #16 on:** April 21, 2006, 07:53:29 pm »

I disagree with that, rear view vision is excellent.

a4_tom · « **Reply #17 on:** April 21, 2006, 08:17:03 pm »

I second that. Overall visibility is excellent.

The Mighty Duck · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2006, 12:19:50 am »

Pricing on the DX and even LX seems reasonable... but $23 000 for a Fit Sport with enthusiest package? The car is still only 109hp... can't imagine Honda will sell many cars in that class. But then, I guess in this segment the true value is always in the mid-range models.

I like the looks, the Yaris might have more character, but the Fit has a kind of simple elegance to it, imo.

84im · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2006, 01:29:01 am »

Quote from: wing on April 21, 2006, 07:53:29 pm

I disagree with that, rear view vision is excellent.

Sit in the driver's seat and look over your right shoulder (towards the C pillar). There is one heck of a blind spot.

Author Topic: CD Article: 2007 Honda Fit Sport (Read 25301 times)

hondasalesguy

hondasalesguy

Dan Barrette

candan

Howswedeitis

avtoller

candan

a4_tom

Howswedeitis

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