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CarConnection.com Review of the Fit

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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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CarConnection.com Review of the Fit

Here's a link:
Car Connection Review of the Honda Fit

A positive review.
 
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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"As opposed to some other automatics, the torque converter can lock up in any gear to help improve fuel economy. "

Is this true about the Fit?
 
Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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From the US Hondanews releases:
"The transmission is designed to work in concert with the drive-by-wire throttle control to provide quick and smooth shifts. The compact transmission employs a Direct Control System that manages the oil flow in Fit's lockup clutch torque converter to minimize shift shock. The lockup clutch control improves Fit's fuel economy by operating in all gears, compared to conventional transmissions that operate torque converter lockup only in a few gears. This is most noticeable during braking from higher speeds when the Direct Control System activates the lockup clutch as the transmission downshifts, maximizing the effect of engine braking and the cut of fuel to the engine during this time."

So it looks like "YES".
 
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Thanks for the link...
 
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