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TEST REVIEW HONDA

Honda Fit Hybrid car. Although the benefits of a hybrid are
biased towards town driving, it excels on
the open road too. Our fuel consumption of
4.4l/100km for the week proves this and we
he Honda Fit (previously known as supplemented by electric power to provide even achieved 4.3l/100km for our road trip
the Jazz) has long had a reputation for smooth pull-off and extra assistance for into the country that covered around 200km.
Tbeing a solid, well-built and reliable car. overtaking. Of course, the real advantage is The CVT gearbox is smooth and easy but
The hybrid version takes all of this and adds the amazing fuel economy. does get a bit vocal when being pushed, but
the highest spec level plus hybrid power to With 90kW and 253Nm provided to this is typical of most CVTs.
the recipe. the front wheels through a CVT automatic The Fit is renowned for its space and
The 1.5l 4-cylinder petrol engine is transmission, this makes for a superb town versatility. The ‘magic seats’ in the rear fold
to provide above average extra space for
loads if you don’t have passengers aboard.
However, a disadvantage of the hybrid is that
the batteries do encroach on the boot space,
necessitating the adoption of a mobility kit
and, unfortunately, there is no spare wheel
in the car.
Leather trim, climate control,
infotainment system plus active cruise
control and lane keep warning are included.
The Honda Fit Hybrid is currently priced
at R484 000, with a 4-year/60 000km service
plan. n

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