Premium, Entry-Level
Subcompact Delivers High-End Features and Class-Leading Standard Safety
Equipment for 2007
Photo: Honda
Honda
Fit
TORRANCE, Calif. -
The all-new 2006 Honda Fit will debut at dealerships nationwide
on April 20 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of
$13,850, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The
Fit leads the subcompact segment with the most standard feature
content in its class, a unique level of interior functionality
and a sporty driving character.
Built on Honda's
foundation of dependability, quality and reliability, the Fit includes a
109 horsepower, 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder, VTEC engine with a 5-speed manual
transmission (an automatic transmission is also available, bringing the
suggested retail price to $14,650). The Fit's standard safety features
include dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, dual front side
airbags, side-curtain airbags and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Big
on space, the Fit incorporates more than 111 cubic feet of interior
volume and a Magic Seat(TM) that provides four distinct seating and
cargo carrying configurations.
"The 2007 Honda Fit
demonstrates how an affordable and fun small car can have similar safety
features and refinement as larger, more expensive vehicles," said John
Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. "For consumers
considering an attractive, affordable, and versatile car, the Fit
provides a new entry point into Honda's vehicle lineup."
Priced at $15,170, the
Fit Sport model with manual transmission adds a rear roofline spoiler,
aero body kit, fog lights, security system with keyless remote entry,
cruise control, a 160-watt, six-speaker audio system and 15-inch
aluminum-alloy wheels with P195/55R15 tires. Fit Sport models with the
available automatic transmission come standard with steering
wheel-mounted paddle shifters and will be available at the suggested
retail price of $15,970.
Additionally, the Fit
can be customized with Honda Factory Performance equipment including
16-inch alloy wheels, sport exhaust, chrome exhaust tip finisher, rear
bumper accents and a sport mesh grille.
The Fit has an
estimated city/highway fuel economy rating of 33/38 miles per gallon
(manual transmission) and is expected to be among the highest ratings in
its class. Destination and handling charges for all 2007 Honda vehicles
are $550.