2007 Honda Fit Road Test Ratings

This is no econo box. It is far and away the leader of this segment.

The fun-to-drive factor is very high in this little car. It's such an inexpensive car so you are surprised at how good it is. The only reservation here is that the gearing is such that you are always looking for 6th. On the freeway, over 75 mph, the engine is really humming.

The ride comfort is good and the quality is remarkably good given the price. What really steals the show, though, is the imaginative use of interior space. Some have complained about the driving position but others have felt the seat comfort is exceptional.

There is remarkable simplicity to the operation of controls in the Fit. The knobs are large, the touch is good and the operation couldn't be easier. But it isn't one of those cars that does everything for you. A bonus is the "maintenance minder" that lets you know about servicing.

The exterior design grows on you -- angular and Euro looking. The feel of interior materials is very good except for the so-called carpeting. No squeaks or rattles -- tight as a drum.