The 1996 Honda Civic HX was getting high miles per gallon with:

CVT 34 city / 38 hwy

5MT 35 city / 43 hwy



AND THAT WAS 10 YEARS AGO!



The Fit over seas in US MPG’s gets about 35 city / 50 hwy. But they want to give us only 33/38. EVEN with the added weight the MPG would be close to what it is getting over seas. It should be close to 32 city / 47 hwy with the added weight for the US model, and with the advancement in engine technology that Honda has made, the MPG should be even a little higher like 32 – 35 city / 47 – 50 hwy.



This is a big let down to all the people that care a lot about fuel economy with the growing concern of higher gas prices. Not to mention that people have been waiting and following the news for the Fit for a long time since it was announced. Their anticipation grew eagerly as the launch date for unveiling the fit became closer and closer. Since Honda kept the specs a secret while people were expecting much more, it is a giant let down. I know several people who had their hearts set on buying a Fit for sure, are now definitely not buying a Fit. They plan on waiting to see if Honda Comes out with a different Fit model that is more fuel efficient like it should be, otherwise they plan on buying something else.

 

Get over it and stop spaming. Where are the moderators?

 

1996 Civic had CVT? 1996 Civic prolly had less HP and torque?

 

I haven't seen any explanations of the the U.S. FIT's fuel consumption that make real sense. But Honda is not the only automaker out of sync with the post-Katrina U.S. market. Anyone who owns a reasonably efficient older car would be wise to wait for one or two years before buying a new car, or start watching the used car lots for something better at an even lower price. Better still, start looking for ways to drive less: http://www.peakoil.net/

 

Please stop with all your worthless, I hate Honda, stick it up your hole, my other car is better, whipe my butt, the fit sucks, shoulda coulda woulda, whining and miserable posts!!!

It's getting OLD!

 

Why post this in two forums?

 

He's just a troll. Best thing to do is ignore or ban him.