2009 Honda Fit Review
All-new model is a perfect fit.
2009 Fit Review Summary & Specifications
The Honda Fit offers a compelling balance of economy, fun, interior convenience and comfort. It offers engineering excellence and value. From a healthy list of standard safety equipment to multiple seat configurations and ample storage room, the Fit simplifies your life. Drawbacks include a noisy and thrashy ride, slightly numb steering and a small (split) glovebox.Brian Chee filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com after his test drive of the Honda Fit models in Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | Brian Chee |
| Model Lineup | Honda Fit ($14,550); Honda Fit Sport ($16,060); Honda Fit Sport Navi ($17,910) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.5-liter iVTEC four-cylinder |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) | 117-hp 1.5-liter four-cylinder |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | front and side airbags; side curtain airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Suzuka, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-522-5000 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 14550 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Honda Fit Sport Navi ($17,910) |
| Standard Equipment | fabric upholstery, telescoping steering wheel, auxiliary input jack for iPod, MP3/WMA playback, passenger vanity mirror, magic seat configuration, sporty front bumper, body-colored side mirrors, keyless entry, USB connectivity, driver side armrest and map lights; navigation with voice recognition; Vehicle Stability Assist |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | none |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 17910 |
| Horse Power | 117 @ 6600 |
| Torque | 106 @ 3250 |
| Fuel Economy | 27/33 |
| Wheelbase | 98.4 |
| Length/Width/Height | 161.6/60.0/66.7 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 34.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/51.5/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/51.3/34.5 |
| Trunk Volume | 57.3 |
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| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 2575 |
| Stock Tires | 185/55R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 |