The Honda Fit is available in two trim levels, the base Fit ($13,950) and the Sport ($15,270). All models are four-door hatchbacks powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with front-wheel-drive and a choice of five-speed manual or five-speed automatic ($800).

Standard features include fabric upholstery; air conditioning with air filtration system; power windows and door locks; dual power mirrors; 160-watt AM/FM/CD with four speakers; four cupholders; interior, map, and cargo lights; remote fuel-filler release; 60/40 split fold-flat rear seats; a rear wiper; body-colored power side mirrors; rear wiper/washer; and 14-inch steel wheels. For 2008, a tire pressure monitor is also standard.

The Honda Fit Sport upgrades with 15-inch alloy wheels and 195/55R15 tires, front and rear spoilers and side skirts, AM/FM/CD/MP3 with six speakers and steering-wheel controls, remote keyless entry, fog lights, and anti-theft system.

Safety features that come standard include dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, and side-curtain airbags. It also comes with three-point safety belts for all positions with tensioners for the front seats. Be sure and wear those seatbelts because they form your first line of defense in a crash. LATCH child-seat tethers are provided in both rear outboard seats, while the center seat has a built-in, ready-to-use upper tether, allowing child safety seats to be installed in any rear seating location. The Fit comes standard with ABS and electronic brake-force distribution to help drivers avoid crashes in the first place.