Honda Fit 2014

Test drive the new generation Honda Fit Swiss Army Knife from Honda. More features, less gloss. The last time we talked about our ultra-compact hero, the determined Honda Fit, he was getting old. At the same time, the second-generation model was not going to give up its positions, since for the enthusiastic driver with a small budget who wants everything at once, this car remained number one in its class. If you wanted an infinitely practical and reliable compact hatchback that was fun to drive, nothing better than the Honda Fit was impossible. Even though nearly all of its competitors have been refreshed and refreshed since the model's debut in 2009, Honda has held its ground quite successfully with incredible functionality combined with indescribable driving pleasure. In short, we loved this car. Of course, even heroes have flaws, and Fit was no exception. It was not that economical, only occasionally achieving a fuel consumption of 7 liters per 100 km on the highway. And this is in a segment where 40 mpg (5.8 liters) has been the benchm Honda Fit 2014 ark. In addition, its technology and infotainment system were beginning to become seriously outdated. And we could admire the Fit as much as we wanted while driving, but on long motorway trips, its suspension and steering settings weren't all that perfect. Now meet the 2015 Honda Fit in showrooms this spring. No need to worry, it is still excellent in terms of equipment, and it has a ton of innovations both inside and out. It is a far more competitive car than its predecessor and has what it takes to take on the most dangerous rivals on the list. But, as before, our recommendations are not without some caveats. Visually, the third-generation Fit has lost much of its former little bug charm and gained more aggressive and modern details, especially at the front. All in all, we love the new look, although we didn't buy into the expressive line that rises sharply up the front door, widens as it travels towards the rear, and ends near the rear wheel arch. This is an interesting design decision, but we do not think it is successful in this context and is especially embarrassing when viewed from the three-quarters behind. And from the same perspective, the 2015 Fit looks less like a hatchback, and more like a miniature minivan. A small poll of the editorial staff showed that we like the new design, although some lack the old wedge-shaped headlights and the general flirtatiousness of the old Fit. In general, the new design fits well with the overall concept of the Honda lineup. Time will tell what will happen next. Since our last meeting, Fit has not grown much, and if you look closely, in some parameters it has even become smaller than its predecessor. The length of its wheelbase is 2,530 mm, which is 30 mm longer than that of the previous generation, but the overall length has decreased by about the same (4,064 and 4,105 mm, respectively). The width of the new model has increased by an insignificant 7 mm, while the height has not undergone any changes and is 1,524 mm. The increased wheelbase combined with the shorter body length means less front overhang, the source of some of the problems with the previous generation. In general, the body shapes have become smoother, except for the line mentioned above. Honda is offering a new palette of fresh colors that go well with updated shapes, including Pikachu Yellow (okay, it's not actually called Pokemon yellow, but mysterious pearlescent yellow). The base LX comes with 15-inch rims with boring plastic hubcaps, while the EX, EX-L and EX-L Navi have nice 16-inch alloy wheels. The headlights are still standard halogen, but the taillights are now LED. The new Fit is very cute, and new dark colors like Passion Berry (deep purple), Modern Steel (wet asphalt) and Aegean Blue (deep blue) perfectly hide the very character line we didn't like. I would also like Honda designers to remove the chrome trim under the tailgate glass. There is a minimal amount of shiny parts on the rest of the body, and a black matte panel would look much more appropriate here. Much has changed inside, and therefore the dashboard and center console have lost their former purity. The massive plastic moldings on the dashboard are complemented by aluminum accents and faux leather stripes with an unconvincing imitation of machine stitching, and the center console was slightly turned towards the driver, reorienting the location of the climate control buttons from vertical (on the https://jiji.co.ke/mombasa-cbd/cars/honda-fit-2014-cKOIyqipTH1x9kRuIwcHIlS7.html