2007 Honda Fit Sport review from North America
"Great car, excellent value for the cost"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No problems so far.
General comments?
In my nearly sixty years of driving, I have driven many automobiles, both large and small. The Fit excels in its size. It surpasses the 2001 Corolla I traded on it in every category except for the ride, which is very similar. Honda's advertising line of it being the biggest little car you can find is very true.
I live in a mountainous area and average 33 MPH on secondary roads. It not only takes the mountains very well, but automatically reduces the gear on descent to help provide braking.
The ride is no exception to all small vehicles I have driven; you feel the bumps, whereas in my Camry I hear the bumps.
It handles very well except in windy conditions.
As with all vehicles, it could use some improvements, some of which will be in the 2009 model.
The seat material which is black are excellent lint catchers.
Rear vision out of the rear window is poor with the rear seat up and the head rests installed.
Low beam headlamps are useless due to limited distance.
The carpet is very, very cheap.
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| Honda has made a good start with this model. |
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| Almost the perfect commuter car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3 miles |
| Most recent distance | 11200 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2008 |