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Fit Ride and Handling
vates the right turn signal,
Honda LaneWatch acti-
The 2017 Honda Fit comes vates, and a small camera
with front-wheel drive and shows live video on the dis-
delivers more responsive
play screen. This provides a
handling and sharper steer- clear view of the right side
ing than you may expect
from a subcompact car. It
generally has a comfortable
ride, however it can feel a
little firm at times.
Fit Safety Features
The Fit comes stan-
dard with safety
features such as a
rearview camera
and brake assist,
which helps you
apply full braking
force in emergency
situations. Stan-
dard in all but the
base trim is Honda
LaneWatch.
When a driver acti-
of the car, making it easier
and safer to switch lanes.
Fit Infotainment, Bluetooth,
and Navigation
While there is a decent
amount of technology over-
all in the Fit, the lack of
knobs and buttons associ-
ated with the available
touch screen
is disappoint-
ing. Most con-
trols, includ-
ing volume,
are found on
the touch
screen, which
some find bur-
densome to
use.
The Honda Fit
has ranked
number 1 in
subcompact
cars, small
cars and
hatchbacks. It
is also a Winner of 2017
Best Subcompact Car for
the Money.