As savvy drivers know—and the experts at Consumer Reports confirm—it takes more than just a low MSRP for a car to offer high value. Factors such as ownership costs, fuel costs, reliability, utility and (at least) a competent driving experience can be just as important. And when CR took all those attributes into account for some 200 recently tested vehicles, the 2012 Honda Fit didn’t just represent a good value, it offered the best value—in the entire industry.
According to Consumer Reports, “the versatile, fun-to-drive Fit scored among the top subcompact hatchbacks we’ve tested and has had outstanding reliability,” while also posting low ownership costs. The car also showcases an affordable starting price of $15,175, which still brings drivers plenty of standard features, including:
- A four-speaker, 160-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA sound system with a USB port and auxiliary jack
- Power windows/locks/side mirrors
- Air conditioning with an air-filtration system
- Cruise control
- Honda’s Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control System
- Anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution
- One of the most versatile interiors in the segment, thanks to the Fit’s “Magic Seat” flip-and-fold second-row seating
Thrify EPA ratings are part of the value package as well: The Fit is capable of achieving up to 28 mpg city/35 mpg highway/31 mpg combined.
Honda also continues to work to show “value” and “refinement” aren’t mutually exclusive. Thus, for 2012, the Fit benefits from extensive new sound insulation materials in its floor, front fender and A-pillars, along with thicker glass in its front corner windows. New console-mounted cup holders and console ambient lighting have been added as well, with the result being a quieter cabin with a more upscale feel.
The 2012 Honda Fit is on sale at local dealerships now.
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