Honda Fit Twist Debuts In Sao Paulo

by Derek Kreindler

October 24th, 2012 1:41 PM

Can’t bear the thought of another faux crossover? Too bad, we’re probably getting something like this when the next-generation Fit rolls around.

This is the Honda Fit Twist. It’s been developed expressly for the Brazilian market, but it’s a good clue as to what we can expect from the next-generation Fit-based crossover that’s all but set in stone for North America. The Twist’s changes are all cosmetic; no suspension or powertrain changes have been made.

#Brazil #Crossover #Honda #HondaFit #SaoPaulo

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Ryoku75 on Oct 24, 2012

I wouldn't mind these psuedo-crossover if they had 4WD and a few other changes, instead its basically trim and an inch of suspension travel. While the 80's may have been a low point for American cars, I think that we can call the 2010s a dark era for creativity in the car world.

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Tbone33 on Oct 24, 2012

Changes the Fit needs: A 6 speed, stiffer frame, and either more power or better MPGs. Changes the Fit doesn't need: See picture.

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- Nikita on Oct 25, 2012
  
  +1 on the six speed, but it the current generation was stiffened up significantly from the original. I have a current generation and it handles speed bumps and rough pavement with no "twist and shake". Better mpg's will come from the six speed. I do beat the EPA estimates by a long shot as it is.
  
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- CompWizrd on Oct 25, 2012
  
  @nikita I beat the estimates as well, and I use the "engine is most efficient at full throttle" method of taking off. I get about 27-28 mpg city on my 100% city route, and if I'm on the highway at 72-73 mph, it's about 42-43 mpg with the a/c on and about 46-47 with it off... nice numbers for a 27/33 rated car (I have the Sport) My previous car was a '96 Trans Am, and the same route was 12mpg and 24-25mpg.. on premium only. My wife's '11 Focus does pretty good as well, she averages about 33 mpg on her commute to work, the previous '01 Malibu did 21-22. She follows the "I'm driving on i75/m10/us-24, i'm nailing it" method of acceleration as well... she just does it a bit smoother than me :)
  
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- Tbone33 on Oct 25, 2012
  
  @nikita I recently cross shopped the Fit, which I fully expected to love, with the Sonic Turbo, Mazda3 Skyactiv and Focus. I was surprised to find the Fit to have the least solid feeling chassis, the least power, and one of the worst interiors. Because the small hatch market is currently filled with great new entrants, the Fit needs to up its game. The Sonic Turbo has about 20% more power, better fuel economy, and drives better. The 3 and Focus are quicker, drive better, and cost less with last month's rebates.
  
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TonyJZX on Oct 25, 2012

i dont think its that bad... people have voted with their wallets and they like FWD cars that look like SUVs but yeah... it needs 6 spd, CVTs and a more modern engine

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Magnusmaster on Oct 25, 2012

It's weird that they didn't change the suspension. This is clearly a stopgap since a new Fit-based crossover for Brazil is planned, but they should have not bothered with this, you can't tell it apart from the stock model so it's pointless.

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