Driving dynamics
While the engine loves to rev, the transmission prefers smooth action. Under hard acceleration, you clearly hear the gears clicking when shifting. That being said, shifts are generally performed with precision. Be careful to pull the stick all the way to the left when you take off; I personally had a tendency to start in third gear.

The Fit is great in city traffic and parking lots. The power steering allows you to precisely align the wheels in the desired direction. On the flip side, the turning radius fails to impress at 10.5 meters -- forget quick U-turns.

The 2008 Honda Fit fascinates by its versatility, efficient performance and frugal operation.

The Honda Fit LX is comfortable and at ease on the highway. Though stable, it's better to keep both hands on the steering wheel when crosswinds are strong: the overall shape of the car offers a natural resistance to these blasts. On winding roads, body roll is noticeable but you shouldn't worry about it as the Fit proves reassuringly predictable.

Highly recommended
Despite little shortcomings (all easy to address), the 2008 Honda Fit fascinates by its versatility, efficient performance and frugal operation. And if you buy one before December of 2008, you'll get a well-deserved $1,000 rebate from the federal government on top of all that.


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