2013 Honda Fit

The 2013 Fit is efficient, fun to drive, astonishingly versatile and blessed with Honda's long-standing reputation for reliability. Yet it's functionality that truly sets the Fit apart from the pack. Thanks to clever packaging, the Fit offers a perfectly flat load floor when the rear seats are folded down. The resulting 57 cubic feet of cargo space is more than that contained within some compact crossovers. And the backseat tricks don't end there. Its seat bottom flips up, leaving a flat, unencumbered space perfect for transporting a large dog or perhaps a flat-screen TV. Should you need it for actually carrying people, the Fit provides one of the most spacious, passenger-friendly cabins in the class.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2013 Honda Fit is a subcompact, four-door hatchback available in two trim levels: Fit and Fit Sport.

The base Fit comes standard with:

• 15-inch steel wheels
• Full power accessories
• Keyless entry
• Air-conditioning
• Cruise control
• Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel
• 60/40-split backseat (folding seatback, flip-up seat bottom)
• Four-speaker sound system with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface.

The Fit Sport adds:

• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Foglamps
• Rear spoiler
• Sporty styling elements
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Transmission paddle shifters (automatic transmission)
• Driver armrest
• Floor mats
• Six-speaker sound system.
• The only option available for the Sport is a navigation system, which includes a touchscreen interface, Bluetooth phone connectivity and voice controls.

Powertrains and Performance

Every 2013 Honda Fit is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 117 horsepower and 106 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a five-speed automatic is optional. The latter includes shift paddles on the steering wheel for manual control with the Fit Sport model.

Safety

Every 2013 Honda Fit comes standard with:

• Antilock brakes (front disc, rear drum)
• Stability and traction control
• Front side airbags
• Side curtain airbags
• Active head restraints

Interior Design and Special Features

Seating comfort is good all around, including a rear seat that can accommodate two adults with nary a complaint. What really sets the Fit's interior apart, though, is the cleverly designed 60/40-split "Magic" rear seat. Flipping up the seat bottom creates a tall, narrow opening that accommodates taller items that would not otherwise fit within such a small car and also reveals a handy storage compartment. The Fit is also a great choice for those with large dogs -- Fido can easily lie across the floor. Fold both rear seatbacks down and you have a flat load floor with 57.3 cubic feet of cargo room, which is just as much as in several small crossovers. If that's not enough, the Fit's front seat also folds flat to allow you to squeeze in items nearly 8 feet long.