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2008 Honda Fit Safety Review

July 14, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

standard high-value safety features
Cars.com

Honda engineers are confident
Edmunds

fared well in both NHTSA and IIHS crash tests
JD Power

a 5-star rating for frontal crash performance from NHTSA
The Auto Channel

Honda spares little when it comes to advanced safety features for the 2008 Honda Fit, making these available as standard offerings on the base vehicle rather than pricey options.

The Auto Channel reports that anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution are also standard on the 2008 Honda Fit, as well as a tire pressure monitoring system.

TheCarConnection.com notes that the Honda Fit received consistently high marks from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2008 Honda Fit received five-star ratings from the NHTSA in all areas except for passenger side impacts and rollover ratings; the Fit got three and four stars respectively in these areas.

Conclusion

The 2008 Honda Fit’s safety package is good, but its size and design don’t make for great passenger-side impact ratings.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:standard high-value safety features Cars.comHonda engineers are confidentEdmundsfared well in both NHTSA and IIHS crash testsJD Powera 5-star rating for frontal crash performance from NHTSAThe Auto Channel Honda spares little when it comes to advanced safety features for the 2008 Honda Fit, making these available as standard offerings on the base vehicle rather than pricey options. The Auto Channel reports that anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution are also standard on the 2008 Honda Fit, as well as a tire pressure monitoring system. TheCarConnection.com notes that the Honda Fit received consistently high marks from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as well as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2008 Honda Fit received five-star ratings from the NHTSA in all areas except for passenger side impacts and rollover ratings; the Fit got three and four stars respectively in these areas. ConclusionThe 2008 Honda Fit’s safety package is good, but its size and design don’t make for great passenger-side impact ratings. 2008 HONDA FIT STYLING | 5 out of 10 Cars.com: "a wedgelike affair that resembles many of today's larger vehicles" ConsumerGuide Automotive: "plastic surfaces...thin carpeting...uneven gaps" Kelley Blue Book: "lines suggest function more than fashion" Motor Trend: "[the] ...

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  1. styling
  2. performance
  3. quality
  4. safety
  5. features

Other Choices:

The Fit outdoes nearly all of its competitors when it comes to accommodating passengers and cargo. Those who look for a sprightly feel might also consider the Rio5, but it’s not as refined overall as the fit, nor is the Aveo, which has disappointing performance but a smooth ride. The xD is the looker of the group, most would agree; and the Yaris is more fuel-efficient, at 29 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, but it gets relatively poor marks for safety.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By CHUCK HILL #1, Posted: 5/22/2008

    BEST FOR THE PRICE

    WHILE SHOPPING FOR THE MOST FUEL EFFICENT/LEAST HARMFUL TO THE WALLET, I TESTED THE TOYOTA YARIS, VW RABBIT, CHEVY AVEO, AND THE HONDA FIT. THE FIT WAS BY FAR THE BEST OF THE LOT. THE STANDARD AMENITIES ARE EXCEPTIONAL AND THE INTERIOR ROOM IS PHENOMINAL. GETS MY VOTE AND WILL SOON HAVE ONE IN THE DRIVEWAY.

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