2007 Honda Fit [ 2009 , 2008 ]
Honda Fit
Overall Score - 9.0 (Excellent)
The Fit delivers a versatile interior layout and plenty of safety features. If you're in the market for an affordable small car, you should also consider the Honda Civic.
Making its U.S. market debut in 2007, the Honda Fit is highly praised for its adaptable interior, assortment of standard features and peppy ride. "It's a blast to drive and has one of the most flexible, utilitarian interiors you will find in a small car," the Boston Globe summarizes. "It's also packed with safety features, as standard fare." Car and Driver selected the Fit for one of its coveted "10 Best" car awards for 2007, claiming it "raises the bar for small-car expectations."
The 2007 Honda Fit has certainly won its share of awards. Recognized as a "Recommended Pick" by Consumer Guide, the Fit is also Motor Week's "Driver's Choice" for Best Small Car in 2007. As Motor Week explains, "the Fit is everything anyone could want in a small car. It's stylish, roomy, and frugal."
Cars.com finds the small and "versatile" Fit to be "perfect for squeezing into tight spots -- or tight budgets," and the majority of auto writers agree. In fact, IntelliChoice gives the 2007 Honda Fit an "excellent" value rating, and names it "Best in Class" for its comparatively low total cost of ownership. On the other hand, reviews like those in the Orlando Sentinel and USA TODAY recognize that the slightly larger Honda Civic comes with a more powerful engine and similar features for not much more money.
Fit Performance - 8.1 (Very Good)
A great number of reviewers drove the 2007 Honda Fit Sport, and it appears to be their favorite trim, giving a pleasing ride as long as it isn't driven like a hot rod. As the Los Angeles Times tells it, "I spent a week with the Fit Sport and my one-word review is 'charming.'" continue
Fit Exterior - 7.5 (Good)
Reviews classify the 2007 Honda Fit's appeal as function and not fashion, but several auto writers are able to find outer attributes they like. As the Detroit Free Press says, "The appeal isn't cosmetic. The Fit probably qualifies as cute, but aside from its Honda face it looks pretty much like a lot of other small hatchbacks." continue
Fit Interior - 8.4 (Very Good)
For the most part, reviewers find the 2007 Honda Fit's interior is roomier and more luxurious than expected. As the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says, "The interior has a quality look about it, enhanced by the fact that the large and readable instruments have daytime backlighting, a feature that is found mainly on luxury cars when it exists at all." continue
Fit Safety - 8.3 (Very Good)
The 2007 Honda Fit does well in government and private crash tests, and is appreciated for providing plenty of safety features. Road and Track is just one of many to highlight the Fit's safety equipment as "exemplary." continue
Fit Reliability - 10.0 (Excellent)
The 2007 Honda Fit reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Fit comes with a basic bumper-to-bumper warranty for three years or the first 36,000 miles. continue
