The Honda Fit is one of several practical tall-sedans on the market today, and it is imbued with the simple qualities of the Shakers. The interior—except perhaps the zoomy instrument panel with its beveled surrounds and bright blue numerals—doesn’t impress one with plush seating or radically contoured panels.
Instead, the Fit has comfortable supportive front seating and a back seat that’s serviceably good for children.
2009 Honda FitThere’s a feel of solidity to all the pieces, however, from the solid thunk of the doors when they’re closed to the substantial feel of the glovebox door. The seat fabric feels like it has years, and more importantly, miles of service ahead.
The Honda Fit has an efficient shape. There’s little room wasted for hood, the windshield kicked way forward at the base for aerodynamics. It puts the windshield far from the driver and means that the Fit has to have little corner windows.
Some drivers didn’t like the windowettes or having A-pillars so far forward the blocked the view somewhat. But overall, the outward view from the drivers seat was very good, thanks in part to the more than generous headroom.
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