http://hondanews.com/CatID1000?mid=2006010734417&mime=asc

 

Looks like the fuel economy sucks (33/38). I'll be buying something else.

 

web address just goes to a blank page...

my big issue is that while the base model seems to be very well equipt indeed, it doesn't have cruse control That's the one option I really want!

 

Try this link, It might work better.

http://hondanews.com/CatID1000?mid=2...34417&mime=asc

I have to say I am dissapointed in the posted mpg numbers as well.

Why so different?

 

I was really hoping the MPG would be in the 40s for the manual transmission. Now it's no better than the 5-speed Matrix, which is larger. I thought I'd have an easy choice, but now the Matrix is looking better.

 

I think that there are a couple of reason why the fuel economy for the US Fit is lower than Fit and Jazz cars sold in other parts of the world.
* Honda added the side and Curtain airbags to the US version Fit that the Curb wieght increased to 2515 lbs
*Honda switched to Drive by wire engine management system
*The new for any Fit or Jazz 5 speed auto transmission (but the 5sp has the same EPA mileage #'s).

 

Major disappointment on the mileage. Should at least be the same as the new Civic (40 MPG highway).

Why? Maybe the U.S. Fit has older technology than the new Civic. And why would that be? Because it's been around for four years. Honda is due to redesign the Fit in the Japanese market soon. They should have sped up the development of the JDM Fit and released that model in the U.S. No small feat I'm sure, but if they wanted to rock the sub-compact world, that's what they should have done.

I am in the market for a sub-compact, and am currently a Honda owner, so the Fit is at the top of my list, but with today's release, I am now less likely to buy a Fit. I am not totally ruling it out, but will wait to see what the Hyundai Accent 3-door hatchback (due for release this spring) specs out at. Since the four door Accent has a mileage rating of 28 / 36, it's possible that the smaller three door could get better, although maybe not any better than the Fit. The Accent platform will be very customizable in appearance, and could go from looking like this:



To looking like this:

 

And another thing. Honda's official U.S. Fit web page up until today said "if you think it will simply be a move of the steering wheel from right to left, you're in for a few surprises" (or something similar).

It looks to me like thats all they did was move the steering wheel, except for the front end treatment being slightly different.

 

Rear drum brakes and no moonroof available. I guess I'll wait on buying the Fit. :-(

 

EVERYBODY, when you are shopping and comparing cars, forget for just a minute about MPG, accessories, etc. I appeal to you to put your saftey FIRST! As far as I know, Honda is the first to offer side-curtain airbags (as well as the required driver & passenger front airbags) STANDARD on a subcompact, not to mention ABS is standard, too! I, also, have been tempted by other cars (such as the Toyota Matrix) but at least through model year 2006 these aforementioned safety features have been OPTIONAL on the base model, but can be added for a SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER COST! When you compare the Fit with anything else, make sure you are comparing the models with the same safety features that are standard on the Fit. You might find (as I did) that after you add the "optional" ABS and side curtain airbags, that other cars are no bargain at ALL. I don't think safety equipment that could save your life should be an "add-on," "optional," or only come as part of a more expensively equipped trim line. Do YOU?

Please put your safety FIRST when buying any car. I, personally, am thrilled with Honda that even the cheapest, least-equipped Fit has my safety FIRST. Thank you, Honda!

 

Yes. MPG is an important consideration: Gas isn't cheap!
But...as a current Honda owner looking for a sporty smaller car,
I'm thrilled that Honda is bringing the fit to the states. I've
never had any issues with any of the Honda's I've owner before.
Nothing's ever fallen off. No annoying engine issues or technical
difficulties. I can't say the same for those of my friends who've
owned VW's, Mazdas, or Nissans (which still do make a nice product).

I'm buying this car because I like the Fit and I trust Honda. I know
I'm not buying a piece of crap. I know I'm buying something that I
can customize to my satisfaction. This is a car that isn't a new model
and won't come with the requisite growing pains that all first year
cars (and their owners) go through.

PS: MPG is an estimate. Depends on how you drive and where you are
driving (conditions, etc.).

 

and we'll be buying a long life vehicle with good resale...

 

can say that again! a week ago I looked up what used elements were selling for, I found one like mine, same color, same model, etc with a few less options than mine... they were asking $2,000 more than I paied for mine *NEW*

 

Yup, like I've mentioned on this forum before--I run a courier business, and am currently driving a 1999 Civic EX that I bought brand new. It has nearly 180,000 miles on it now and runs almost like new. Very little maintenance outside of necessary stuff like oil changes, tires, tune-ups, and brakes. It's had the battery replaced just once and a new oil pan (due to the threads being stripped from dozens of oil changes........after awhile they just wear out).

This little Civic is the most reliable, trouble-free car I or anyone I've talked to has ever heard of. I'm almost tempted to keep it for as long as it will go, but at the same time I'm jonesing for a new car. I live in Colorado and need to drive the Fit first before I can say for sure I am going to buy one.......we have never-ending hills, mountains, and steep passes to climb on a regular basis, I need to see how well the 108-hp engine holds on the steep climbs here. Especially the automatic tranny.

 

Trying to drive my Honda Civic fully loaded with all my
earthly belongings uphill through the rocky mountains was the
only time in my life where I wished I had a more powerful
engine.

It was laughable. I could have gotten out and outrun my
car.

The only time I was bothered by my car.