Meet this cherry-red 2013 Honda Fit — the pocket rocket with the practicality of a minivan and the ego of a sports car (a very modest sports car). Under the hood it’s powered by Honda’s trusty 1.5L inline-4 engine producing 117 horsepower and 106 ft-lbs of torque. That’s enough pep to make stoplights interesting and grocery runs delightfully brisk, without ever making you feel guilty at the pump. Speaking of which, it averages a wallet-friendly 27 MPG in the city and 33 MPG on the highway — the kind of numbers that let you daydream about road trips without checking your bank account every five minutes.
Mileage and condition
This Fit wears below 62,000 miles like a badge of honor, averaging less than 5,000 miles per year — which means it’s been used, cherished, and mostly enjoyed for short, sensible endeavors like coffee runs, scenic drives, and occasionally letting your friend borrow it for that mysterious “quick trip.†The overall condition is excellent: exterior paint gleams in red, and the gray interior shows minimal wear. Think of it as a vehicle that’s had a leisurely life and is now ready to hustle on your behalf.
Exterior
The bold red exterior gives the Fit personality — not shouty, but confident. The compact hatchback silhouette makes parking a non-drama event and city driving a breeze. The hatch opens to reveal a surprisingly useful cargo area that defies the car’s small stature; this is the car equivalent of a magician revealing an endless scarf of storage. The rear liftgate and practical tail design make loading groceries, gear, or inflatable pool toys embarrassingly easy.
Interior and versatility
Step inside to a clean gray cloth interior that balances comfort with durability. Honda’s famous “Magic Seat†system is factory-installed — a genuinely clever multi-position rear seat design that lets you flip, fold, or raise the rear seat cushions to create several cargo configurations. Need a flat load floor for a bike or a piece of furniture? Fold the seats. Need a tall space for a houseplant that’s pretending it’s a small tree? Stand the seat cushions up and you’re in business. The cabin layout is driver-friendly and sensible: ergonomically placed controls, a comfortable seating position, and good outward visibility make city driving and highway cruising equally enjoyable.
Factory-default features (detailed)
This Fit comes outfitted with the thoughtful, no-nonsense equipment Honda is known for:
- Engine and drivetrain: Factory-installed 1.5L I4 with responsive low-end torque and smooth performance in daily driving. Reliable and economical by design.
- Seating: 5-passenger cabin with durable cloth upholstery in gray and Honda’s Magic Seat folding system for multiple cargo configurations.
- Climate control: Manual air conditioning that cools quickly and is easy to operate — no need for a PhD in climate science to stay comfortable.
- Audio and connectivity: Factory AM/FM audio system with CD player, auxiliary input/USB compatibility for your playlists, and clear, straightforward controls. (Bluetooth hands-free may be present depending on trim.)
- Convenience: Power windows and power door locks for modern convenience, remote keyless entry to save you from the ancient ritual of fiddling with a key, and tilt-adjustable steering wheel for finding that perfect driving posture.
- Wheels and lighting: Factory alloy or steel wheels (depending on trim), halogen headlamps providing ample light for late-night returns home, and practical exterior mirrors.
- Safety systems: Honda-built safety gear including front airbags, side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, anti-lock braking system (ABS), and a tire pressure monitoring system — all designed to keep you and passengers safe and sound. Electronic stability and traction control are part of the package on many Fits, helping maintain comp