Small Fit proving to be big hit for Honda

Published: September 4, 2007, 3:29 pm

Filed under: HondaSince the Fit was added to the company's US lineup in 2006, it has proven to be quite popular and sales have been accelerating. July 2007 sales were more than double those of the previous year at 6,343 units. A redesigned version may be unveiled as soon as this fall's Tokyo Motor Show with production next year. In the meantime, Honda has added some new equipment to the model for 2008. The Fit has a five-star safety rating in the frontal crash test. Newly added is a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) which, in addition to providing a safety benefit, can also help with efficiency. Maintaining proper tire pressure is one of the easiest ways to improve mileage, and the TPMS can help the driver make sure they stay that way. The 5-speed manual Fit is rated at 28/34 mpg according to the new 2008 EPA mileage tests. [Source: Honda]Subcompact 2008 Honda Fit Proves that Small is the New Big08/31/2007 - TORRANCE, Calif. -As the newest addition to the Honda lineup, the Fit

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