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SAFETY | 8 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
'Good,' frontal offset; 'good,' side impact; 'good,' roof strength
IIHS
Four stars overall; four stars, frontal; four stars, side impact; two stars, side pole
NHTSA
the bigger front quarter-windows actually improve the driver’s view of what’s going on out there
Car and Driver
Visibility out of the Fit is also excellent thanks to thinner A-pillars, larger quarter windows at the base of the more steeply raked pillars and a larger rear window.
Autoblog
The 2013 Honda Fit isn't quite the highest-rated subcompact for safety, but it remains one of the better picks in its class and includes a respectable roster of safety features.
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing, the Honda Fit has earned top 'good' ratings across the board in frontal, side, and rear impact testing, along with in the roof strength test--and it's been named a Top Safety Pick. Otherwise, results in federal NCAP crash-testing haven't been quite as great, with the Fit earning four stars (out of five) in most categories--although reading in more depth reveals a few lower scores, like three stars for driver side protection, and only two stars in the side pole rating.
The Fir's list of safety features is impressive--including front seat side airbags, full-length side-curtain bags, electronic stability control, and anti-lock brakes.
And relative to most other small cars, the lower beltline of the 2013 Fit helps with outward visibility and parking ease.
Conclusion
Safety ratings for the 2013 Honda Fit aren't unanimously top-notch, but it's one of the better small-car picks.
