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2007 Honda Fit Looks Small on the Outside, Delivers Big on the Inside

Already a leader in vehicle safety as demonstrated by Honda's 'Safety for Everyone' initiative, Honda continues to implement leading safety technology in all vehicles regardless of size or price.

The Fit has a high level of standard safety features for its class wîth dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, front side airbags wîth passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), side-curtain airbags and an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) wîth Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD). All seating positions have three-point seat belts, while front occupants are further protected by pre-tensioning seat belts and rear seats. Two Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in the outboard positions are installed in the rear seats.

Únprecedented Subcompact Seating and Cargo Flexibility

Dimensionally compact on the outside, the interior provides a surprisingly large passenger and cargo space for both maximum comfort and utility. At the foundation is the Fit's Magic Seat(R), an innovative 60/40 split rear seat that allows the seat backs to fold down or the seat bottoms to flip up, providing five distinct seating and cargo carrying configurations (refresh mode, tall object mode, long object mode and utility mode and the standard five passenger mode). With all seats in the upright position, passenger volume measures 90.1 cubic feet (slightly less than an Accord Coupe's passenger volume) wîth 21.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the second row (slightly less than an Element's cargo volume behind the second row). In order to help maximize Fit's useable interior space, Honda located the fuel tank in a central location near the middle of the vehicle. The fuel tank location allows the cargo floor in the rear of Fit to be relatively low, thus increasing the interior volume.

Fun to Drive...Past the Pump

The 1.5-liter, SOHC, 16-valve, 4-cylinder VTEC engine generates 109 horsepower @ 5800 rpm and 105 foot-pounds of torque @ 4800 rpm. The compact and efficient powerplant features Honda's innovative Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC(TM)).The VTEC system's ability to provide highly efficient operation at low engine speeds and increased performance at high engine speeds benefits fuel economy, power and low emissions. Refinement is further enhanced wîth electronic Drive-by-Wire throttle control, which provides quick throttle response, smooth automatic transmission shifts (on automatic transmission models) and precise fuel delivery to the engine.

Friction reducing technologies include roller bearing tipped rocker arms, a low friction timing chain tensioner, molydebenum coated piston skirts and an offset crankshaft/connecting rod design. The suspension set up for the Fit is a combination of a front MacPherson strut/rear torsion beam wîth trailing arm. The compact front suspension and rear torsion beam were both designed to allow for a large passenger cabin wîth a low floor.

Fit employs a compact, efficient and highly responsive Electric Power Steering (EPS) system that also contributes to higher fuel economy since engine power is not needed to operate a hydraulic system. The wheel size measures 14-inches wîth P175/65R14 tires, and 16-inch wheels wîth P205/45R16 tires are available as a dealer-installed option.

Estimated city/highway fuel economy ratings of 33/38 miles per gallon is expected to be among the highest ratings in the subcompact 5-door hatchback class. Emissions levels are rated as LEV II LEV by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and Tier 2, Bin 5 by the federal government (EPA).

Paddle Shifters, Audio Options Define High Content Sport Model

The Fit Sport model is the only subcompact to offer §teering wheel-mounted paddle shifter controls (with the available automatic transmission). The Sport package includes underbody kit, rear roofline spoiler, fog lights, security system wîth keyless remote entry, cruise control, and 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels wîth P195/55R15 tires. The Fit Sport also features a premium 200-watt, AM/FM/CD audio system wîth six speakers, MP3/WMA playback capability, a five-mode equalizer, and an auxiliary audio jack for input from a portable music player.

Standard Features and Accessories

	Vital Stats
Engine : 1.5 L., 4-cylinder Power: 109 hp Torque: 105 ft-lbs
5-speed Manual, 5-speed Automatic

Fit comes wîth standard amenities such as air conditioning, an AM/FM/CD audio system wîth four speakers, power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, and a two-tone interior. The 2007 Fit promises to be one of the most customizable vehicles from Honda wîth approximately 30 accessories available at the dealer.

Interior accessories include the Honda Apple(R) iPod(R) Music Link(R), ambient lighting, trim panel accents (silver, red and blue), §teering wheel covers and shift knobs. Outside, the Fit can be customized wîth Honda Factory Performance equipment including 16-inch alloy wheels, Sport package underbody kit, sport exhaust, chrome exhaust tip finisher, rear bumper accents and a sport mesh grille.