2015 Honda Fit EX-L : A Roomy And Well-Equipped Subcompact

 
Highlight: The higher end trims are equipped with Honda’s signature LaneWatch lane changing system.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $21,745 (base model $16,470)

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; vehicle stability control; a traction control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment: 15-inch tires; a 6-speed manual transmission; air condition; cruise control; power windows; power door locks; a tilt/telescopic steering wheel; a 5-inch infortainment screen; and cloth seats

Three Subcompacts: What Will They Be Worth In 2017 On The Used Car Market?

Model: 2015 Honda Fit

MSRP: $18,800

Used Car Value In 3 Years: 60% of MSRP ($11,280)

Unique Options: leather, heated seats and moonroof

Source: ALG

Model: 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop

MSRP: $24,450

Used Car Value In 3 Years: 58% of MSRP ($14,181)

New Standout Feature: Model stretched 4.5" and BMW iDrive Sysem

Source: ALG

Model: 2014 Ford Fiesta

MSRP: $18,750

Used Car Value In 3 Years: 48% of MSRP ($9,000)

Standout Features: Updated both visually and mechanically

Source: ALG

Honda Recalls 44,000 Fits For Stability Control System

Honda will voluntarily recall 43,782 model-year 2012-2013 Fit Sport vehicles in the United States to update the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system software, free of charge. The VSA system on certain 2012-2013 model year Honda Fit Sport vehicles equipped with certain tires may allow yaw rates that exceed certain U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) requirements. This issue was discovered during FMVSS compliance testing, and Honda is not aware of any related crashes or injuries.

Honda and Chrysler Recalls Close to 500,000 Vehicles

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will recall approximately 143,083 model year 2007 and 2008 Honda Fit vehicles to avoid the potential loss of low-beam headlight functionality.

Due to a problem with the routing of the wiring harness for the headlight control switch, the plating on the wiring harness connectors for the low-beam circuit can become worn after repeated use. Worn plating on the connectors could result in corrosion and cause the connector to overheat and fail, resulting in a loss of low-beam headlight functionality. The high-beam headlight circuit and function are not affected. No accidents or injuries have been reported related to this issue.

Owners of model-year 2007 and 2008 Honda Fit vehicles will receive notification to bring the vehicle to a Honda dealer for inspection. If needed, the dealer will replace the wiring harness terminal, and the wiring harness connector will be secured in place. If any signs of damage in the connector exist, the dealer will replace the headlight switch.

Honda is announcing this recall to encourage all owners of affected vehicles to take their vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as they receive notification from Honda that their vehicle requires repair. Notification to customers will start in January 2011.

When Honda identifies concerns of this nature, nothing is more important to the company than fulfilling our obligation and responsibility to alert our customers. To this end, in addition to contacting customers by mail, after January 2011, owners of these vehicles will be able to determine if their vehicle requires repair by going online or by calling Honda. Honda owners can go to www.recalls.honda.com or call (800) 999-1009, and select option 4.