The Honda Fit earns a place on Car and Driver magazine's 2007 "10 Best" list!

http://www.caranddriver.com/bestcars...honda-fit.html

Better start reinforcing the trophy shelf...

2007 Honda Fit - 10Best Cars
A new dimension in small.
January 2007


It’s no secret that basic subcompact econocars aren’t so basic anymore. Crank windows have all but vanished, air conditioning is almost universally standard, and linoleum upholstery is a thing of the past.

Nevertheless, the Fit raises the bar for small-car expectations. Not only is it endowed with an impressive array of standard features and an upscale interior, but its dynamics rival the responses of cars with much fancier pedigrees and price tags. As an example, the Fit that ran away with our econocar comparo last year [“Cheap Skates,” C/D, May 2006] posted a lane-change number — 71.4 mph — that edges the best run by the Ferrari F430 Spider F1 we tested last June [“Divine Wind”].



A car with 109 horsepower won’t generate acceleration measurable on the Ferrari and Corvette scales. But it does run up attractive fuel-economy numbers — 33 city, 38 highway, per the EPA. Factor that in with affordability (one F430 equals 11-plus Fits), room for four adults, exceptional cargo adaptability with sports-car agility, and you have an econobox with a unique appeal. Here’s one small-scale urbocar we can imagine folks driving not only because they can afford to, but also because they want to.

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon

BASE PRICE: $14,445

ENGINE TYPE: SOHC 16-valve 1.5-liter inline-4
Power (SAE net): 109 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 105 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm

TRANSMISSIONS: 5-speed auto, 5-speed auto with manumatic shifting, 5-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 96.5 in
Length: 157.4 in
Width: 66.2 in
Height: 60.0 in
Curb weight: 2500–2550 lb

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city driving: 31–33 mpg