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Not only does the Fit deliver what you’d expect—high mpg numbers and low ownership costs—but it also delivers something you might not: high-quality interior appointments, a high level of usefulness, and a high fun-to-drive index.
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...and the interior appointments would do justice to an Accord.
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This demonstrates that Car and Driver doesn't know what it's talking about. You could do better than this to find a good review for the Fit.
Although fair on most accounts, the conveniently ignored fact is that spirited driving sucks out mileage potential. While C & D will praise the on-paper mileage ratings on a car that gives them thrills, they'll be the first to denounce a highly-efficient vehicle because their (aggressive) test drive didn't yield the official mileage ratings. C & D is about the sport of driving and should have no business speaking to fuel efficiency.
The comparison with an Accord's interior is ridiculous. The Fit's interior is satisfactory, although the dashboard, instruments, and console are very good. If the latter is all they're looking at, then yes, their opinion of the interior will be skewed. However, interiors only get better the more you're willing to spend on a Honda. C & D should know this, and so should anyone before they make such bold statements as the above. Paddle shifters don't make the car.
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