You mean me? '16 Fit LX. Sorry if I didn't make that clear.

 

I absolutely love the looks of the two-door Focus hatchbacks. However, our fleet cars at work are Focuses and they have horrendous transmissions. Cruising at low speed will make you seasick.
I strongly considered a Nissan Versa Note but the one I drove was noticeably louder than the Fit on the highway.

 

The Versa Note only has a 109 HP engine vs the Fit's 130 HP. Since they look to be similarly sized vehicles I would thing the power difference would be very noticeable.

 

Whoops I was thinking of the previous gen Versa hatch, which was *ugh*. The current Versa Note does look so similar to the GK. I thought that both Versa hbs were still being sold. Anyhow, the Note was not on my list at all.

 

Not only is the power difference very noticeable, the Versa Note's handling is very boat-like. I checked out their owner forum and it was abysmal. The Versa Note was too much toaster than enthusiast for me.

On the plus side the Versa Note's hatch section can be configured to have a false bottom with a flat hatch floor. Cargo space is only second to the Fit.

Here in Canada we have the Nissan Micra, 5MT for $9,995CAD. It has the same engine and trans as the Versa Note, but much lighter and eschew of amenities: a stripper's stripper car. Still, their 5MT was a blast to drive, and very gocart-ish.

 

Did the 2 door/3 door ones ever sell in N. America (I thought they didn't)?

I thought the 3d's weren't bad - I love well-rated, well-proportioned 3d hatches, and the US doesn't have enough of them imho (no more new 3d Golfs! Though they seem a bit big to be 3d now). But wow, the new Fiestas coming up look sweeeet! https://www.netcarshow.com/ford/2017-fiesta/

I kind of ignored Ford until the past several years, with their improved looks. I wish they had their Tourneo/Transit Courier (a Fiesta-based mini minivan sold overseas) here, too.

 

I might too, especially with the 7th gen exterior design.

Both great tips.

 

Exterior (mostly) styling - the feature I'm still hung up on most. Love roominess + sizable windows + sharp looks. The last wagon/compact roomy car that gave me similar vibes is the Volvo V40 ('96-'04).

to the other insights above.

 

hyundai touring, elantra touring, mazda3, golf. thrilled to pieces with the Fit.

 

I'm not looking at anything else in the Fit's class as it's clearly the standout in the class. The last Versa I rented was a slow crapcan that truly scared me on the highway with it's lack of acceleration.

Part of me is considering another truck as I used to own a 2013 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road model that I sold for my 2015 Civic Si and really miss having it. However, I just don't think I can justify more than double the purchase price not to mention the increased fuel and maintenance costs.

 

cool! no need to apologize.

 

We had a 2015 Civic and looked for something in the line of a small SUV. We considered the Ford Escape, but I've not been very impressed with the quality of Ford. The Honda HR-V was a strong choice, but Magic Seats and the style of the 2017 Fit LX won out

 

was the 15 the earlier gen or the current gen civic? i have to say, that one gen prior was one of the worst cars ive driven in a long time. i couldnt even believe it was a honda or a "Civic".

the dealer gave me one as a loaner when i had the GK in the shop for warranty repair for a few days. i hated it so much i felt like walking vs driving it back to the dealer to return it.

 

The HR-V has the Magic Seats too. Maybe your dealer didn't point this out?

 

Trouble with the HRV is that it has a poor engine only rated at 141 HP vs the Fit's 130 HP. That wouldn't matter if it didn't weigh 500 lb more than the Fit (it's kinda like having to carry around 2 really fat relatives in your vehicle all the time). The HRV though seems to be selling well at the moment but I'm guessing that doing something about that HRV engine is high on Honda's list. The justification for a turbo there is strong.

 

I know just the 2 you're talking about...

 

"I can't get behind that!"