Honda Fit to be released states-side...

[andylawcc]

http://automobiles.honda.com/fit/index.aspx#

Yeah! small car FTW!

 

[jaedaliu]

you mean states-side, right?

 

[iwantanewcomputer]

lol...paddle shifters for those of us racing in a fit.
"Sport models with automatic transmission come equipped with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. So step right in and take a closer look."

 

[IlllI]

i think this might also be known as the honda jazz in other countries

 

[miri]

13-14k for a base model seems a little high. My Scion TC came loaded at 16k.

 

[JLGatsby]

Hummer + Honda Fit = Honda Coffin.

 

[Gibson486]

for soem reason, those seats look really uncomfy......

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: jaedaliu
you mean states-side, right?

yeah... thanks.

 

[Nick5324]

More Specs

Looks like a Chevy Aveo to me, Aveo starts at 10k. Of course, getting a Honda over a Chevy may (or may not) justify a few extra $$.

 

[EKKC]

mini will take a beating.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: miri
13-14k for a base model seems a little high. My Scion TC came loaded at 16k.

and the comparable xA is 13k OUT THE DOOR full loaded.

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: EKKC
mini will take a beating.

Haha, yeah right.

I'd rather have the Toyota Yaris. At least it's fresh. The Fit is Japan's table scraps from a few years ago

 

[mooncancook]

I'd get a bigger better Mazda 5

 

[clickynext]

The Fit is definitely a great car. I was in one while in Asia, and for such a tiny car, it's got great quality. Similar to the Toyota Yaris, another great one. But is it really 13-14K? That is a bit much, seeing as the Yaris starts at just over 10K. Then again, pretty much everything but seats and doors are optional on the Yaris. I'm really glad to see these little, practical cars come over here.

 

[Ilikepiedoyou]

They will be available here with both side torso and curtain air bags and the flexibility of the interior are making me consider it. Plus it looks 5 times better than the yaris hatchback.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: miri
13-14k for a base model seems a little high. My Scion TC came loaded at 16k.

and the comparable xA is 13k OUT THE DOOR full loaded.

Too bad it looks like poo.

Fit>xA

 

[Pocatello]

I like the Fit's overall interior than the Civic's, especially the gauges.

 

[xSkyDrAx]

I think the extra costs are from not looking like ass

 

[cliftonite]

well i paid 13.6(after taxes, registration, fees, etc.) for a new civic (04 dx vp), i dont see how they can sell this for 13 to 14.

 

[NutBucket]

There's no Civic 5-door so its a little bit of a different market IMHO.

Wait, '04 Civic is new?

 

[zerocool1]

what about that Chinese sub-compact car that goes for 10k? What's the name of the company? They were the first Chinese automaker at the Detroit Auto Show?

 

[MazerRackham]

Ha! The blue graphics on the interior page are awesome!! I like the aliens best.

That thing looks like garbage though, and that's from a Honda/Acura fanboi.

 

[OS]

Originally posted by: cliftonite
well i paid 13.6(after taxes, registration, fees, etc.) for a new civic (04 dx vp), i dont see how they can sell this for 13 to 14.

Anyone with half a brain doesn't pay MSRP and the fit will be no different.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: zerocool1
what about that Chinese sub-compact car that goes for 10k? What's the name of the company? They were the first Chinese automaker at the Detroit Auto Show?

I saw a bit on that on last night's 10pm news. Even the manufacturer admits there are quality problems. The small sedan they showed is suppose to be about 8k.

Naturally, it doesn't currently meet US safety or emissions standards even though they're suppose to go on sale in 18 months.

 

[sandorski]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: zerocool1
what about that Chinese sub-compact car that goes for 10k? What's the name of the company? They were the first Chinese automaker at the Detroit Auto Show?

I saw a bit on that on last night's 10pm news. Even the manufacturer admits there are quality problems. The small sedan they showed is suppose to be about 8k.

Naturally, it doesn't currently meet US safety or emissions standards even though they're suppose to go on sale in 18 months.

Geely is the name.