Temple of VTEC Rumors and News - Honda Announces Pricing for All-New 2007 Fit

Premium, entry-level subcompact delivers high-end features and class-leading standard safety equipment for 2007

TORRANCE, Calif., March 20, 2006 � The all-new 2006 Honda Fit will debut at dealerships nationwide on April 20 with a manufacturer�s suggested retail price of $13,850, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The Fit leads the subcompact segment with the most standard feature content in its class, a unique level of interior functionality and a sporty driving character.

Built on Honda�s foundation of dependability, quality and reliability, the Fit includes a 109 horsepower, 1.5-liter, 4-cylinder, VTEC engine with a 5-speed manual transmission (an automatic transmission is also available, bringing the suggested retail price to $14,650). The Fit�s standard safety features include dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, dual front side airbags, side-curtain airbags and an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Big on space, the Fit incorporates more than 111 cubic feet of interior volume and a Magic Seat� that provides four distinct seating and cargo carrying configurations.

�The 2007 Honda Fit demonstrates how an affordable and fun small car can have similar safety features and refinement as larger, more expensive vehicles,� said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. �For consumers considering an attractive, affordable, and versatile car, the Fit provides a new entry point into Honda�s vehicle lineup.�

Priced at $15,170, the Fit Sport model with manual transmission adds a rear roofline spoiler, aero body kit, fog lights, security system with keyless remote entry, cruise control, a 200-watt, six-speaker audio system and 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P195/55R15 tires. Fit Sport models with the available automatic transmission come standard with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and will be available at the suggested retail price of $15,970.

Additionally, the Fit can be customized with Honda Factory Performance equipment including 16-inch alloy wheels, sport exhaust, chrome exhaust tip finisher, rear bumper accents and a sport mesh grille.

The Fit has an estimated city/highway fuel economy rating of 33/38 miles per gallon (manual transmission) and is expected to be among the highest ratings in its class. Destination and handling charges for all 2007 Honda vehicles are $550.

Update/Correction: The initial press release had an error on the output of the Fit Sport's stereo. The correct rating is 200 watts.