Honda Jazzes Up The Fit

by Derek Kreindler

Published: July 5th, 2013

Our first look at the Honda Fit comes via what appear to be brochure scans. Between the gauge cluster indicating both an automatic (CVT?) gearbox and some kind of hybrid system, along with the Tomica-esque styling, fans of the simple first and second generation cars are sure to have a Fit. Honda is said to be gunning for the Toyota Aqua (Prius c in North America) and its fuel economy crown in Japan. The newest Fit, which will be hecho en Mexico for North America, won’t be officially revealed until this fall’s Tokyo Motor Show.

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UniversalXpectator on Jul 05, 2013

WTF is this?

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Corey Lewis on Jul 08, 2013

I'm glad the back looks nothing like any Volvo.

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