2010 HONDA FIT

MSRP $14,900 - $16,410

The subcompact Honda Fit is a sporty car. It serves as Honda's entry-level model, but has an aggressive design that young adults love.

There are no significant changes for 2010, since it was just redesigned last year.

The current Fit resembles the previous generation but with a longer, gradually sloping nose. To account for the base of the windshield being several inches farther forward, Honda incorporated a large sail-shaped window into each A-pillar, which visually extends the side windows forward of the front doors. It's a peculiar look, but it has a purpose — better visibility.

• Standard 15-inch wheels
• Optional 16-inch wheels
• Sport models have a body kit, rear roof spoiler, fog lights and a security system with remote keyless entry

The Fit is large on the inside for such a small car, and the redesign increased both backseat legroom and cargo capacity.

• 60/40-split folding rear seat
• Rear backrests can be left upright and the bottom cushion raised to provide a large, vertical space for tall items
• Air conditioning
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• Optional cruise control
• Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Optional USB input for audio devices

The 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine develops 117 horsepower and 106 pounds-feet of torque.

• Standard five-speed manual transmission
• Optional five-speed automatic with steering-wheel-mounted shift paddles

The Fit employs Honda's Advanced Compatibility Engineering, a body structure designed to engage the crumple zones of taller vehicles optimally in a collision. Standard safety features include:

• Antilock brakes
• Active front head restraints
• Front-seat side-impact airbags
• Curtain airbags that cover the side windows, front and rear
• Optional electronic stability system