2007 Honda Fit

Horsepower: 109 @ 5800
Torque (lb-ft): 105 @ 4800
Weight: 2432 lbs
0-60: TBD

Bodystyle: 4dr Car
Market Segment: 4-door Sub-Comp...
Engine type: Gas I4
Transmission type: 5 Manual

MSRP: $13,357 - $13,850

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The Honda Fit (Honda Jazz is some countris) has already been facelifted once since it’s introduction. The new Fit seems to have taken on a more muscular stance, like a smaller Honda Edix. It also shares the Edix’s upward sloping side mirror profile.

An Auto Express reader spotted this Honda in a motorway service station, wich on closer inspection, is clear this is no ordinary Fit.The car has a mule used to test parts for the firm’s next-generation supermini.

Honda’s British division is now playing a major role in the Fit project after the success of the new UK designed and developed Civic . But the big news is that the car will be offered with a diesel engine for the first time.For the first time the Honda Fit will be offered with a diesel engine, beside the 1.2 and 1.4-litre petrol engines allready in the range.

The five-door version will be bigger all-round than at present as we saw in the pics.The new model will maintain the groundbreaking central fuel tank, as it will use the same basic chassis as its predecessor.

Sources in Japan have revealed also that the clever five-seat layout will be just slightly modified.The current layout, which sees the folding rear bench hinge down into the floor, is already class-leading. Other upgrades will include a fresh dashboard design and better materials throughout. The 1.2 and 1.4-litre petrol engines on the existing model are likely to be retained, but these will be joined by an efficient small-capacity oil-burner.

This year in Octomber the new Fit is expected to make its debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, before going on sale in 2008.

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Exterior

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Vehicle

• EPA Classification : Sub-Compact

Engine

• Engine Order Code : N/A
• Engine Type : Gas I4
• Displacement : 1.5L/91.4
• Fuel System : PGM-FI
• SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 109 @ 5800
• SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 105 @ 4800

Transmission

• Drivetrain : Front Wheel Drive
• Trans Order Code : N/A
• Trans Type : 5
• Trans Description Cont. : Manual
• Trans Description Cont. Again : N/A
• First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.46
• Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.87
• Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.32
• Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.97
• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.76
• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A
• Reverse Ratio (:1) : 3.23
• Clutch Size (in) : - TBD -
• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 4.29
• Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) : N/A

Mileage

• EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 33
• EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 38

Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary) : - TBD -
• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : - TBD -

Cooling System

• Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 5.6

Weight Information

• Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 2432

Trailering

• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -
• Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : - TBD -

Suspension

• Suspension Type - Front : Macpherson strut
• Suspension Type - Rear : Torsion beam
• Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : N/A
• Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : N/A
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
• Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.83
• Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : N/A

Brakes

• Brake Type : Pwr
• Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
• Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
• Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : N/A
• Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 10.3
• Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : N/A
• Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
• Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 7.9

Tires

• Front Tire Order Code : N/A
• Rear Tire Order Code : N/A
• Spare Tire Order Code : N/A
• Front Tire Size : P175/65HR14
• Rear Tire Size : P175/65HR14
• Spare Tire Size : Compact

Wheels

• Front Wheel Size (in) : 14 x - TBD -
• Rear Wheel Size (in) : 14 x - TBD -
• Spare Wheel Size (in) : Compact
• Front Wheel Material : Steel
• Rear Wheel Material : Steel
• Spare Wheel Material : - TBD -

Steering

• Steering Type : Pwr rack & pinion
• Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 12.8
• Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.41
• Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 35.6
• Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -

Fuel Tank

• Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 10.8

Exterior Dimensions

• Wheelbase (in) : 96.5
• Length, Overall (in) : 157.4
• Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 66.2
• Height, Overall (in) : 60.0
• Tread Width, Front (in) : 57.3
• Tread Width, Rear (in) : 57.1
• Min Ground Clearance (in) : - TBD -
• Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft�) : 21.3
• Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft�) : 41.9

Interior Dimensions

• Passenger Capacity : 5
• Passenger Volume (ft�) : 90.1
• Front Head Room (in) : 40.6
• Front Leg Room (in) : 41.9
• Front Shoulder Room (in) : 52.8
• Front Hip Room (in) : 51.2
• Second Head Room (in) : 38.6
• Second Leg Room (in) : 33.7
• Second Shoulder Room (in) : 50.6
• Second Hip Room (in) : 51.0

Summary

• Vehicle Name : Fit
• Body Style : 5-Door Hatchback

News - Crash Test Results:

Frontal Driver: * * * * *

Frontal Passenger: * * * * *

Side Driver: * * * * *

Side Rear Passenger: * * *

Crash Test Note: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA Rollover Rating: * * * *

Rollover Note: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Recall:

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 06V270000

Mfg's Report Date: 07/25/2006

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1190000

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN EARLY AUGUST 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.

Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Safety Features

• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel ABS
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
• Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes
• Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
• Passenger Air Bag
• Driver Air Bag
• Side Head Air Bag
• Side Air Bag
• Child Safety Locks
• Tires - Front All-Season
• Tires - Rear All-Season
• Full Size Spare Tire
• Compact Spare Tire

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