The automotive press says the 2012 Honda Fit is
a great choice because with its ample and flexible interior space, it can
tackle nearly anything your family throws at it.
Families may skip small cars, thinking that
going for a small car means compromising on space. That’s not the case with the
2012 Honda Fit. The Fit has a Magic Seat that lets you haul anything from a
bike to a tall plant in the back seat, and that’s in addition to the space in
the rear cargo area. Even with the rear seats up, reviewers say they’re amazed
that the Honda Fit has so much cargo space. Though the backseat isn't huge, it
has space for three passengers or two car seats. All that utility and passenger
space, as well as the Fit's outstanding safety scores has earned it our Best
Hatchback and Subcompact Car for Families Awards.
The 2012 Honda Fit does have some flaws. Test
drivers are disappointed that the front seats aren’t height-adjustable, and
find that taller passengers will need more leg space. And while many reviewers
think the base engine will be plenty powerful for most drivers, some say the
Honda Fit struggles uphill and needs an extra boost on the highway.
But overall, test drivers think these quirks
will be minor details for shoppers in this class because they’re looking for
something affordable and fuel-efficient that can carry people comfortably, haul
sports equipment or move their child into their college dorm.
