August 20th, 2008 -- Posted in Honda |
After just two years — the original Fit made its US debut in 2006 as an ‘07 model — Honda is already introducing a new version of their subcompact Fit hatchback. The new Honda Fit is all-new from stem to stern, but aside from the look, little has changed — and that’s actually a good thing. Get the details in my 2009 Honda Fit test drive and review. Want photos? You’ll find lots of ‘em in my 2009 Honda Fit photo gallery. — Aaron 
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August 19th, 2008 -- Posted in Honda |
By Amy Skogstrom
The Honda Fit is the smallest and most economical car from a company known for building small, economical cars. The Fit is essentially a modern interpretation of the CVCC, the car that popularized Honda in the United States when it became the first car to meet the strict regulations of the Clean Air Act (regulations that several automakers said couldn’t be met). Over the years, the CVCC Civic grew larger and more sophisticated, leaving room for a new subcompact car in Honda’s lineup. Debuting in 2006 as a 2007 model, the four-door Fit hatchback is rated at 28/34 mpg by the EPA (with a manual transmission) and is incredibly roomy, given its compact dimensions. Although it is due for a redesign on 2009, the current Honda Fit is still one of the most popular subcompacts on the market. With prices starting at $14,620 for a manual-transmissioned model (the uplevel Fit Sport starts at $15,940), the Honda Fit isn’t the cheapest small car available, but high resale values largely negate the price premium.
STYLING
Like most cars in the subcompact category, the Fit is more about functionality and packaging than about styling–which is not to say that the Fit is unattractive (well, actually, we HAVE heard some people mention its slightly awkward dimensions). The Fit’s sharply sloping roofline makes the front end look a little stubby, but from the driver’s seat, that sloped front end greatly enhances visibility. And the upswept line at the rear window (similar to that on the Honda CR-V), is a good example of a familial design cue. The Fit Sport adds a rear spoiler, a body-colored underbody kit, fog lights, and 15-inch alloy wheels, all of which enhance the Fit’s appearance.
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June 25th, 2008 -- Posted in Honda |
Honda Ridgeline:Honda will unveil a redesigned version of its Ridgeline pick-up next year. The 2009 Ridgeline will take design cues from the recently released 2009 Pilot.
Up front it will feature an all new, Pilot-inspired grill, a reworked bumper cover and two extra set of lights down low. At the rear we can see a freshened set of tail lights, a new lower bumper that now flows into the fender flares and a backup camera lens next to the handle on the tailgate.
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