FobzyLike it small but smart? go for Honda Fit
February 4th 2010 09:28
The five-door Fit ranks second-best in government gasoline mileage among hatchbacks while offering more cargo space than many larger cars. Perhaps it was the Fit being a consistent "recommended buy" by Consumer Reports magazine. Or was it the fact the Fit is ranked as the best entry compact car in retaining its value after three years of ownership?
The Fit also has been cited as one of the "10 Best Cars" by Car & Driver magazine for every one of the four years that the car has been sold in the United States. And it has higher crash protection ratings than two major hatchback competitors - one from Nissan, the other from Toyota.
Whatever the reason, the unassuming-looking Fit continues to endear itself to buyers even though its starting retail price is higher than many competitors'.
Starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, is $15,610 for a base, five-passenger, 2010 Fit with 117-horsepower, four-cylinder engine and manual transmission. The 2010 Nissan Versa hatchback starts at $13,870 with 122-horsepower four cylinder powerplant, while the 2010 Toyota Yaris hatchback has a starting retail price of $13,405 with 106-horsepower, four-cylinder engine. Both the Versa and Yaris base prices include manual transmission.
Sounds good to me, and that is how ANN M. JOB
The Associated Press seems to see it, after all she wrote this article.
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