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  • 2016 Honda Fit And the Success Story. Will it Continue?

    2016 Honda Fit is ready to get on the road stage and continue the affair, that the previous generation started. As you know, the Fit lineup is one of the best, that Honda has ever created. Since the last lineup, there is incredible positive feedback both from customers and critics. Now, more confident than ever, 2016 Honda Fit will meet its owners with the best-in-class cargo space, 41 mpg on the highway. This combined with sporty, but still comfortable dynamics. Brace yourselves! The latest Fit comes in July 1st worldwide!

    And now the 2016 Honda Fit offers a 6-speed manual transmission, roofline spoiler, LED taillights, Bluetooth connectivity and rear camera. Goodies, goodies and more goodies. The 2016 Mazda Fit also includes the fresh and responsive direct-injection 1.5-liter i-VTEC powerplant, that produces 130 hp (95 kW) and 114 pound feet of torque.

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    2016 Honda Fit and its versatility

    With its class-leading interior space and the wonderful flexibility the vehicle offers both comfort and reliability. In fact, the 2016 Honda Fit has that wonderful sporty touch, and even more feature. For example, the vehicle offers a really sophisticated ride, thanks to the next-gen Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body design. In this way, the 2016 Honda Fit gets better handling, safety features and some boost, when it comes to fuel economy. In fact, the vehicle went through some serious crash tests and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the highest rating available. This doesn’t mean you have to try out all the safety features with the highest speed available, though!

    2016 Honda Fit

    Drivetrain system details

    The 2016 Honda Fit also features the special Earth Dreams Technology, which is tuned for some improved balance between power, torque and response. This improved powerplant will be matched to two optional transmissions: a slick-shift 6-speed manual and the special CVT with G-Shift Control.

    Exterior

    2016 Honda Fit comes with fresh and dynamic exterior vision, that includes the well-known Honda confident presence, but with some slight changes. The headlights, along with the redesigned grille really make that front looks more confident and massive, while the side tweaks match the wheel design.

    2016 Honda Fit

    Interior

    The inside of the 2016 Honda Fit is spacious and comfortable . Furthermore, everyone will feel even more comfortable with the soft and nice-to-touch materials. There is also a special Display Audio multimedia touch screen, and additional leather seating for the EX-L models. Furthermore, all the three trims, the LX, EX and EX-L offer high standard levels. They will feature auto on-off headlights, LED brake lights, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink and an especially designed central console. Optional upgrades include Smart Entry Push Button Start, one-touch operated moonroof, 7-inch touch screen Display Audio 7 with next-gen HondaLink and heated leather seats.

    2016 Honda Fit

    But this is not all, so don’t worry about the technology gadgets, fitted into the 2016 Honda Fit. Only some of the standard equipment includes: Vehicle Stability AssistTM, Electronic Brake Distribution, Brake Assist, Advanced Compatibiliity Engineering body structure.

    It looks like the Honda team really went for that latest addition to the family. 2016 Honda Fit does look promising and we all expect, that it will not only continue the glorious affair of its predecessor, but it will also set higher standards in the motorsport industry. So, stay with us for further information!

    2016 Honda Fit

    2016 Honda Fit
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    2016 Honda Fit
    2016 Honda Fit
    2016 Honda Fit
    2016 Honda Fit

    Source: Honda

  • 2015 Honda Fit impresses at the 2014 SEMA Show

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    We have known for months that Honda would present six customized 2015 Honda Fit vehicles at the 2014 SEMA Show but no one expected such a Honda storm at this event. Honda has not only demonstrated the promised six vehicles but has also taken the show by storm with the demonstrated cars. The company has nine personalized versions of the Fit in the Honda booth and won the dreamed “Hottest Sport Compact” SEMA award in no time after the vehicle presentation. The Honda booth is dominated by the Fit, customized by Tjin Edition, which was voted as the Fan Favorite in the 2015 Fit Performance Project, which enabled fans to track the build processes of several teams through an interactive Honda Tumblr site.

    “The 2015 Fit is a worthy addition to Honda’s strong heritage of developing tuned sport compact vehicles, and it wears the mantle of “Hottest Sport Compact” well,” said Jeff Conrad, SVP & General Manager of Honda Division, American Honda Motor Co, Inc. “Fun to drive, versatile and a great value, the new Fit does so many things right, and it’s great to see it becoming a popular platform for owner personalization.”

    During the past six months Honda fans were able to monitor the progress of the six build teams that customized the all-new 2015 Honda Fit through an ambitious project vehicle program and interactive Tumblr experience, known as 2015 Fit Performance Project. The six build teams – Tjin Edition, voted Fan Favorite; Bisimoto Engineering; Kontrabrands; MAD Industries; Spoon Sports USA; and the award-winning Kenny Vinces – customized the cars in public.

    If you happen to visit Honda’s booth at the 2014 SEMA Show you will also see a Fit B-spec race car prepared for competition by Honda Performance Development (HPD), which is Honda’s North American racing company and then a Fit loaded with available dealer-installed Honda Genuine Accessories; and an additional Fit personalized by prominent tuner, Bisimoto, on behalf of Norm Reeves Honda in response to fan feedback prompted through the 2015 Fit Performance Project.

    Honda has been on the US market for more than 30 years, producing vehicles in 16 major manufacturing facilities in North America. The brand also has about 1,000 independent dealers in the United States. As to the 2014 SEMA Show – it takes place November 4 – November 7, 2014 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    Source: Honda

  • Six Customized 2015 Honda Fit to be on Display at SEMA

    2015-Honda-Fit-THUMBSix build teams will each customize 2015 Honda Fit, which later will be on display at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. In this way, the company will showcase the great personalization potential of the new model via an ambitious project vehicle program and interactive Tumblr experience, which starts today. To go further into details, Honda has selected six build teams: Bisimoto Engineering, Kontrabrands, MAD Industries, Spoon Sports USA, Tjin Edition and Kenny Vinces.

    Each team will customize a 2015 Honda Fit which will later be displayed at the SEMA Show. Every single personalized Fit is expected to receive modifications such as aerodynamic body kits, wheels, custom paint jobs and much more.

    To support this Fit project, Honda is starting the Fit Performance Project (#ProjectFit) on its official Tumblr page. In this way fans will have the opportunity to follow teams’ progress with each vehicle.

    #ProjectFit starts from today and will continue through 22nd of October. It will feature many photos, animated GIFs and videos. On Tumblr people can vote for their favorite customized Fit by liking and reblogging posts tagged with #ProjectFit. The shop which will gather the highest total likes and reblogs will win and receive an award from Honda.

    The last to be mentioned is that the Fit Performance Project posts will include several themes. For instance, “Preview” will reveal the design illustrations or renderings of the cars, the “Show Us Your Mods” will display five modifications made to the vehicle, while “In Progress” will reveal headway on the design.

    2015 Honda Fit
    2015 Honda Fit
    2015 Honda Fit

    Source: Honda

  • 2015 Honda Fit Goes On Sale

    2015-Honda-Fit-THUMB2015 Honda Fit is bigger, more powerful and fuel efficient and goes on sale in less then a week. The car also features more refined and sporty dynamics, roofline spoiler, LED taillights, Bluetooth connectivity and rearview camera. All Fit models will feature the new 1.5-liter engine which generates 130 horsepower (96 kW) and 155 Nm (114 lb-ft) of torque. The estimated EPA fuel-economy rating of the new Fit is 33/41/36 (city/highway/combined).

    The new Fit is more spacious and offers comfortable seating for five persons and the ability to carry voluminous cargo. The cabin interior features a 4.9 cubic feet increase in passenger volume and a 4.8-inch increase in rear seat leg room.

    In addition, the car offers new chassis with longer wheelbase and numerous improvements to front and rear suspension and steering systems. The adoption of a new frame structure includes company’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) front body structure, which also delivers more safety performance.

    2015 Fit also benefits from the included Earth Dreams Technology engine. It significantly increases power, torque and throttle response. In addition, it also supports two newly developed transmissions: the 6-speed manual and the CVT with G-Shift Control.

    Under the hood the car is fitted with the 1.5L DOHC 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC+VTC valve and timing control. It features direct fuel injection, reduced weight and friction, increased compression ratio. This results not only in the increase of horsepower, but also in the fuel efficiency ratings, which are listed in details below.

    Inside, one can see a rich and sophisticated black with silver accented interior surfaces and controls, and blue backlit instrument dials. As an option, Honda offers Display Audio touchscreen interface and leather seating.

    2015 Fit boasts wide range of technologies. For instance, standard features include auto on-off headlights, LED brake lights, Bluetooth 6HandsFreeLink and a center storage console with armrest. On the other hand, the available features offered here are the Smart Entry Push Button Start, aone-touch operated moonroof, 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio7 with next-generation HondaLink and heated leather seats.

    Next, standard safety features include Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with traction control, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure. The standard drive-assistive technologies are multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines and expanded view driver’s mirror.

    2015 Honda Fit goes on sale at Honda dealerships on 14th of April. Detailed pricing is listed below.

    TRIM MSRP EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
    (city/highway/combined)
    Fit LX 6MT $15,525 29/37/32
    Fit LX CVT $16,325 33/41/36
    Fit EX 6MT $17,435 29/37/32
    Fit EX CVT $18,235 32/38/35
    Fit EX-L CVT $19,800 32/38/35
    Fit EX-L CVT with Navi $20,800 32/38/35
    2015 Honda Fit
    2015 Honda Fit
    2015 Honda Fit

    Source: Honda

  • TEASER: 2015 Honda Fit To Debut at NAIAS

    2015_Fit_Teaser_Image-THUMBThe brand new 2015 Honda Fit will make its first official appearance at next year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The exact date of the reveal was also announced ad it will be on 13th of January.

    At the show the brand will showcase significant advancements in terms of model’s design and technologies included. 2015 Fit will be based on the current vehicle but will offer more spacious and refined interior, increased cargo capacity and leading-edge connected car technologies.

    Furthermore, the third generation Fit will also deliver improved fuel efficiency due to its new platform and Earth Dreams Technology powertrain. It is equipped with the Honda-exclusive next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, which in turn will contribute towards good safety ratings.

    All in all, the 2015 Fit will obviously get a major upgrade from the ground up. We are impatiently expecting to see some new and aggressive design and styling as well as improved fun-to-drive spirit. Stay tuned for more details before the general public!

    Source: Honda

  • 2013 Honda Fit Twist to be Launched in November

    2013-Honda-Fit-Twist-THUMB2013 Honda Fit Twist is an evolved version of the well known Fit model, which the brand has presented at Sao Paolo’s International Motor Show. In addition, the model is gong to go on sale very soon – just in one month from now.

    As a matter of fact this is a world premiere for the model. This particular Honda is a derivative developed exclusively for the Brazilian market. This basically means that it keeps the ease of use and driving comfort of the original Fit.

    However, there are some key differences, which will contribute for better driving experience of the Brazilian customers. In particular, the Fit twist offers a sportier vehicle image with a bold design realized through adoption of an exclusive front grill and roof rails as well as an exclusive seat surface material.

    The model will have a starting price of $28 600. Honda has also unveiled its lineup of new flex fuel vehicles, including CR-V Flex and Civic 2.0. Both are scheduled to go on sale next year. in 2013.

    2013 Honda Fit Twist
    2013 Honda Fit Twist
    2013 Honda Fit Twist
    2013 Honda Fit Twist

    Source: Honda

  • 2013 Honda Fit goes on sale with a starting price of $15 325

    2013-Honda-Fit-Sport-THUMB2013 Honda Fit is going on sale today and will deliver the lucky customers unmatched efficiency and fun-driving. In addition to that Honda has included to the Fit exterior color trim range the new Midnight Plum Pearl paint. The starting price still remains unchanged: $15 325.

    Important fact about the Fit is that it has multiple achievements because of its class-leading safety scores, fuel economy, value and overall excellence. Some of the prestigious awards are “$16,000 Subcompact Shootout” competition (by Cars.com, USA Today and MotorWeek ), Tope safety pick (from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety), 2012 Residual Value Award from ALG, “10Best Cars” award winner.

    This Honda model is powered by 1.5-liter, i-VTEC® four-cylinder engine. It is able to generate 117 horsepower (86 kW) at 6,600 rpm and 106 lb-ft (144 Nm) of torque at 4,800 rpm. This engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission as a standard and. Nevertheless, a five-speed automatic one is also available.

    2013 Honda Fit Sport
    2013 Honda Fit Sport

    The economy numbers for the vehicle, when equipped with the available automatic transmission, are city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 28/35/31 miles per gallon. The Fit Sport with the available automatic transmission has city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 27/33/30 miles per gallon. All manual transmission-equipped models have city/highway/combined fuel economy rating of 27/33/29 miles per gallon2.

    Furthermore the compact size of the 2013 Honda Fit makes it perfect for the urban environment. In addition it has intriguing design which is emphasized by the body-color exterior mirrors and racy five-spoke wheel covers or 16-inch alloy wheels.

    Moreover, the car will deliver a sporty and dynamic driving experience to its driver, because of its front MacPherson strut suspension and an H-shaped torsion beam rear suspension. Fifteen- and 16-inch wheels (Fit and Fit Sport, respectively) include 175/65 R15 84S (Fit) and 185/55 R16 83H (Fit Sport) tires.

    Although the overall exterior length is just 161.6 inches, the car is surprisingly roomy inside. This makes it possible for five passengers to have a comfortable ride. The standard comfort and convenience features include air conditioning, cruise control, remote entry, a 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers, a USB audio interface3, an auxiliary audio input jack, MP3/WMA playback capability, Radio Data System (RDS), power windows, power mirrors, power door locks, and a security system.

    As it is typical for Honda, all Fit models are equipped with a wide range of standard safety equipment: Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure, anti-lock brakes, dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags, front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), and side-curtain airbag.

    2013 Honda Fit Sport
    2013 Honda Fit Sport

    The top-of-the-line in this model range is the Fit Sport. The vehicle includes host of useful features: fog lights, “machined surface” 16-inch alloy wheels, a body-colored underbody kit and rear roofline spoiler, chromed exhaust finisher, rear stabilizer bar and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters,160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with six speakers, illuminated steering wheel-mounted audio controls get the tunes pumping.

    Other Fit Sport interior improvements are upgraded seat fabric, dark metallic dashboard components, chrome accents around the instrument displays, console ambient lighting and floor mats.

    Furthermore, the model is also available with the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition4, which features a 6.5-inch screen, Bluetooth®5 HandsFreeLink®, Bluetooth® Audio capability with compatible phones and devices.

    Source: Honda

  • 2013 Honda Fit EV Has The Highest Fuel-Efficiency Rating

    2013-Honda-Fit-EV-THUMB2013 Honda Fit EV has just received the highest fuel-efficiency rating ever given by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In particular, the number it has shown is exactly of 118 MPGe.

    Furthermore this Honda electric vehicle has an unprecedented low consumption rating of just 29 kilowatt hours (kWh) per 100 miles. This makes its EPA rated yearly fuel cost of only $500.

    The reason for this efficient drive is that the Fit is equipped with a 20-kWh lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, which provides the capacity to earn an EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range rating of 82-miles. Compared to the other electric vehicles, the Fit EV has the best fuel economy. For example, the EPA efficiency and range ratings of the Ford Focus Electric are 105 MPGe, 76-mile range; of Nissan Leaf – 99 MPGe, 73-mile range; and Mitsubishi i-MiEV – 112 MPGe, 62-mile range.

    What contributes additionally for the fuel economy is the Fit EV’s efficient design. This includes the powertrain design, the weight-conscious engineering and the effective aerodynamics. In addition, the battery of the EV is the smallest one in its class and can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point (utilizing 240-volt circuit).

    Important to mention is that the Fit EV’s 92 kilowatt (123 horsepower) coaxial electric motor produces 189 ft-lb (256 Nm) of torque. In addition, it works in team with a chassis with a fully-independent suspension and a driver-selectable 3-mode electric drive system. The latter one was adapted from the CR-Z Sport Hybrid.

    In fact, this takes the Fit one step further, to the accomplishment of Honda’s goal to bring more environmental awareness to thee world. Furthermore, the brand aims to continue developing battery- electric, hydrogen, natural gas, and gasoline-electric powered vehicles, which are to show improved fuel-efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions.

    Moreover, Honda Fit has topped the list of America’s greenest vehicles, from the America Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), for eleven consecutive years. Today, the company is striving for even greater reductions in CO2 emissions.

    2013 Honda Fit EV
    2013 Honda Fit EV
    Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison
    Model EPA Combined
    MPGe Rating    		 EPA Combined
    kWh/100ml1    		 Battery Capacity EPA Label Range
    Honda Fit EV 118 29 20 kWh 82 miles
    Mitsubishi i-MiEV 112 30 16 kWh 62 miles
    Ford Focus Electric 105 32 23 kWh 76 miles
    Nissan Leaf 99 34 24 kWh 73 miles

    Source: Honda

  • 2013 Honda Fit EV and Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan to be charged by Leviton’s technologies

    2013-Honda-Fit-EV-THUMB2013 Honda Fit EV and Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan are going literally to take charge from Leviton Manufacturing Company. Leviton is a global leader in connectivity solutions and recently was selected as Honda’s preferred Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment provider for customer and dealer EV charging.

    In fact, the company is leader in the fields of advanced technology for mobility and energy solutions. In addition to this it is important to mention that this is the largest privately held global provider of electrical wiring devices, data center connectivity solutions and lighting energy management systems. Combined with any Honda vehicle, the result will be oriented towards more sustainable future.

    Furthermore, Honda will be introducing these two battery-electric vehicles: starting with 2013 Honda Fit EV this summer, and the Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Sedan next winter.

    The first Honda vehicle is a battery-electric commuter car. And as you can guess yourself, it is based on the famous Fit model. The car is able to deliver an estimated 123 city-mile range per charge (76 mile range combined adjusted city/highway) and can fully recharge its battery in just three hours when connected to a 240-volt circuit.

    On the other hand Honda Plug-In Hybrid Sedan utilizes two-motor hybrid system. The latter continuously moves through three different modes: all-electric, with up to a 15 mile per charge range; gasoline-electric; and direct-drive. Thanks to these modes is further possible an optimization of driving and fuel efficiency, especially during city driving.

    2013 Honda Fit EV
    2013 Honda Fit EV

    Source: Honda

  • 2013 Honda Fit EV takes part in smarter charging project

    2013-Honda-Fit-EV-THUMBHonda brand today announced that it is going to collaborate with Pacific Gas and Electric Company. They are going to launch a new pilot project that will allow communication between electric vehicles and the power grid.

    The aim of this project is to show practically and test an electric vehicle’s ability to receive and respond to charge instructions based on the grid condition and the vehicle’s battery state.

    In short, all these efforts will allow the customers, through the visibility into charging patterns, to more effectively manage charging during peak hours. In addition to that the companies hope that this will create consumer-friendly programs which will encourage electric vehicle adoption.

    In fact, this project aims to ease the infrastructure and consumer concerns related with the mass adoption of EVs. It will do this with the addition of other layer of agility to the EV charging process. What this level of intelligence will do is to help making charging seamless for consumers. On the other hand, at the same time will ensuring that the electricity source is reliable and the infrastructure is stable.

    This demonstration will be made with the help of one of the most popular EV’s – 2013 Honda Fit EV. It will collect grid and vehicle data and then create an individualized charging plan for Honda’s Fit EV battery electric vehicles.

    In particular, by using the existing in-vehicle communications system in the Honda Fit EV, the electric vehicle can interact with utilities and the grid, thus creating a channel for sending and receiving utilized information that could improve grid management.

    When the 2013 Honda Fit EV is plugged into a charge post, it initiates a charge request through the vehicles telematics system. This system is an integrated telecommunication application, which is mainly used for navigation.

    What happens next is that this request is sent to IBM’s Electric Vehicle Enablement Platform. There the vehicle data, such as battery state and grid data received from PG&E, is collected and mixed to create an optimized charge schedule. Of course, the next step is to communicate back the processed data to the vehicle. And all this happens in several seconds.

    Next, with the help of the aggregated data, the vehicle becomes able to charge to the level that is needed while factoring any current grid constraints.

    2013 Honda Fit EV
    2013 Honda Fit EV

    What is very specific here is that the system utilizes real time and simulated data, thank to which will test and demonstrate the ability to alter, as well as to adapt charging patterns based on grid conditions.

    And all this is called simply: smart charging capability. It will enable energy providers to manage the power used by EVs during peak times by instructing vehicles to regulate charging when required.

    Furthermore, this new smart charging will have the ability to collate historical EV charging data, thus creating a profile, which can predict the location and duration of EV charge loads.

    Through communicating the important information directly to the vehicle, the companies assume that this will crucially enhance driver services.

    For instance, the IBM’s cloud based platform will be able to provide charge post location information and availability and send it directly to the vehicle, and then with the help and utilization of the telematics and Satellite-Linked Navigation it will guide the driver to the nearest place to charge.

    Source: Honda

  • 2012 Honda Fit

    2012 Honda Fit comes with redesigned exterior, some interior upgrades and a lot of extras.

    The exterior includes a new front bumper, a new grille, darkened headlights and an interesting finish for the alloy wheels, which replaces the normal paint finish.

    The interior boasts dark metallic dashboard elements, new chrome accents and of course console-mounted center beverage holders, because this is “the most” important in the car.

    2012 Fit is available with two new colors – Blue Raspberry Metallic and Orangeburst Metallic.

    The engine is 1.5 liter i-Vtec with 117PS (86 kW) at 6600RPM and 143Nm (106 lb-ft) at 4800RPM. It returns 31 mpg on combined cycle, when is paired to automatic gearbox. The manual version has slightly lower result – 29 mpg.

    2012 Honda Fit comes with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE), ABS (anti-lock brakes), dual-stage multiple-threshold front airbags, front-side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) and side-curtain airbags.

    The standard equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, remote entry, a 160 Watt AM/FM/CD audio system with 4 speakers, a USB audio interface4, an AUX audio input jack, MP3/WMA playback capability, Radio Data System (RDS), power windows, power mirrors, power door locks and a security system.

    2012 Fit Sport comes with alloy wheels, an underbody aero kit, rear roofline spoiler, fog lights, illuminated steering wheel mounted audio controls and upgraded seat fabric.

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    2012 Honda Fit
    2012 Honda Fit
    2012 Honda Fit

    Source: Honda

  • 2011 Honda Fit gets more value and extras

    Honda has announced the details on its freshened and fitted with even more value for 2011 model year Honda Fit five-door hatchback subcompact ride. Exclusively for 2011, all Fit models will benefit from a Vehicle Stability Assist feature as standard, and will boast more comfort and convenience extras. (more…)