New 2010 Honda Fit

The 2010 Honda Fit fits right into Honda’s plans for 2010, offering improved aerodynamics, passenger comfort, cargo options and fuel efficiency.

The entry-level, five-passenger 2010 Honda Fit competes with Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Elantra, Scion xD and Toyota Yaris in the subcompact segment. The Fit experienced a redesign in 2009 that featured aggressive styling cues like a longer sloping nose to help improve front aerodynamics and extended side windows to enhance visibility. Offered in base and Sport trim levels, the 2010 Honda Fit is powered by a 117-horsepower, 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission or optional five-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles. In typical Honda fashion, EPA estimated fuel economy ratings are impressive ranging between 27-28 mpg in the city and 33-35 mpg on the highway.

The 2010 Honda Fit sits on standard 15-inch wheels with optional 16-inch wheels. Sport models feature a body kit, rear roof spoiler, fog lights, alloy wheels and a security system with remote keyless entry. In addition to aerodynamics, the redesign also increased backseat legroom and cargo capacity. The roomy interior features a 60/40-split folding rear seat and three cargo-carrying configurations—tall object mode, long object mode and utility mode—providing a total of 20.6 cubic feet of cargo volume (57.3 cubic feet with rear seat folded flat) and 90.8 cubic feet of passenger volume. Air conditioning and a tilt/telescoping steering wheel are standard features and cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, USB port and navigation system are optional.

The 2010 Honda Fit’s safety system is based on Honda’s Advanced Compatibility engineering—a body structure that helps improve passenger safety in collisions with taller vehicles. A list of standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes, active front head restraints, dual-stage multiple-threshold front airbags, and dual front-side airbags with passenger-side occupant position detection system. An electronic stability system is standard on Fit Sport models and can be added to the base model as an option.

The tiny, yet spacious 2010 Honda Fit subcompact offers excellent fuel economy, a host of standard safety features, aggressive exterior styling and plenty of versatility with its cargo-carrying capability.