highway performance

[oifla]

hello all

interested in a 2nd gen Fit and i have a few questions related to highway driving.

how does the fit perform on the highway? how does it handle passing at highway speeds? what about road noise at (or around) 80 mph? engine RPMs? what are MPGs for people who do mostly highway driving?

i am going to use this car for a somewhat longish daily commute. my frame of reference is the average econo sedan (civic, corolla, etc.) both as far as power and road noise. i like to cruise 65-75 but sometimes need a little more for passing something that my current car (2000 honda CRV) is not really all that suited for since it's a torqueless wonder like the other cars i'm seriously considering (the scion xB and the nissan versa).

road noise is especially important because i do most of my driving on the highway and it is really torturous to be in a noisy car for an hour each way five times a week.

i haven't test driven the new Fit yet but in the mean time i was hoping to get some more comments from you all

thanks

[acmech52]

Fit performs well on the hwy, have been up to 115 mph up a hill (Cahon Pass I-15) pass is ok, not as fast as a 90 accord with a 2.2l eng. some road noise past 45 mph, I get 36-41 with an auto, driving conservative, low from passing to many times. 80 mph gets 3000 rpms. Scion and nissan and toyota's driven all of them, good cars, Value does not hold up to honda in 5 year period, also maintenance is less on the honda. 09 Fit lights are more stream line, looks better, same 1.5 eng. yes there is some road, wind, engine noise past 65 but still can hear the radio at volume 12. Fit has a lot of carry room, more than the Civc. rides 5 comfortable. I got a 6'2" co-worker in the front seat, and 6' son in the back and no complaints. Honda does have the 4th in safety ratings, volve, bmw, vw, honda then the rest. So if you value safety, another good item.

[konabri]

I traded in my Scion xB for a 2009 Fit Sport. I hated the Scion and there is simply no way to overstate how much nicer a car the Fit is. I commute 25 miles each way to work. I am 6'3 and very comfortable in the driver's seat. I typically lock the cruise control at 70ish, and I do not notice any engine noise. I've been getting very good gas milage (8-10 mpg better than my old Scion), and if there is a steep hill I just downshift to 4th with the paddle shifter and there is a decent amount of speed picked up. I do notice engine noise accelerating up hills, but it is not unpleasant. Of course, I also have to stereo going, so there is that. Generally merging is a joy, and there is excellent visibility with the Fit.

Good Luck!

[acmech52]

welcome to the forum, I got the 07 and enjoy the Fit as you do. great on gas, and does get up some good speed.