the next-generation Fit in Japan. It's a well known fact that the Fit was a late entry into the North American marketplace as it had already been on sale around the world for four years. Nevertheless, with a subcompact market that is growing fast, fresh new models are always welcome.

The Fit has grown in size by a significant margin in all dimensions except for height, and keeps its midship-mounted fuel tank and extra-clever seating arrangement system. As such, it looks very much the same as it did before, albeit a little more rounded and therefore more of a monobox shape. In total, the Fit is 55 mm (2.2 inches) longer than before, 50 (2.0) of which are accounted for by stretching the wheelbase. Of the 50 mm (2.0 inches) Honda added to the Fit's wheelbase, 40 mm (1.6 inches) have appeared in rear legroom gains, which should improve accommodations in the back significantly. Use of space continues to be the Fit's hallmark. Honda has improved cargo area on the Japanese model by

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